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Appa (rapper)

Rachid El Ghazoui, also known by his stage name Appa, is a Dutch rapper of Moroccan descent.

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Background information
Born
Rachid El Ghazoui

(1983-01-27) 27 January 1983
Amsterdam, Netherlands
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2002–present
LabelAppa Productions
Formerly ofTuindorp Hustler Click

Rachid El Ghazoui (born 27 January 1983), also known by his stage name Appa, is a Dutch rapper of Moroccan descent.12

Career

In 2002, he joined rap formation Tuindorp Hustler Click (THC), but decided to go solo. He is known for the political content of his lyrics and criticism of nationalist MP Geert Wilders. He also strongly identifies with the social problems of Moroccan youths.2 In November 2007, his first album called Straatfilosoof (Street Philosopher) appeared. In an interview he calls the album "autobiographical" and a "user guide for the people who don't understand us (Moroccan youths)".1

Discography

Albums

  • Straatfilosoof (Street Philosopher) (2007)3

Mixtapes

  • De Meest Onderschatte (The Most Underestimated) (2006)3
  • TBS: Ter Beschikking van de Staat (At the Disposal of the State) (2007)3
References

References

  1. "Interview Appa: 'Muziek is de stem van de nieuwe generatie'" (PDF) (in Dutch). De Socialist. September 2007. Retrieved 2009-05-14.
  2. Karatay, Burç (2007-11-13). "Appa" (in Dutch). Funx. Retrieved 2009-05-14.
  3. "Appa Discografie" (in Dutch). MusicMeter. Retrieved 2009-05-14.