Mehditations Podcast

In this episode of Mehditations Podcast, I’m joined by Othmane Bellamine, manager of Small X, formerly of the duo Shayfeen, for a conversation about artist management, Moroccan rap culture, and the behind-the-scenes work that helps shape an artist’s career. We talk about Othmane’s early experience working in a record shop in Paris, how he first met Small X, and how their collaboration started. He...

In this episode of Mehditations, I sit down with photographer Hamza Rochdi, one of the creatives who has helped visually shape the Moroccan rap scene in the recent last years. We talk about his photography journey and how he became closely connected to hip-hop culture through his work with many artists from the scene, including Shobee, Madd, Small X, Dizzy Dros, Najm, Dollypran, Snor, Yvzid, Valen...

For this episode of Mehditations Podcast, I’m joined by Loun for a deep conversation about performance, vision, and Moroccan hip hop culture. We start with his live show in Paris alongside Small X, Raste, and DJ Waseem, organized by EA Production, breaking down the energy of the night, the crowd connection, and why live performance is essential for rappers who want to truly elevate their craft. We...

In this episode of Mehditations, I’m joined by Lquinze for a real conversation about his journey, his evolution, and the mindset behind his music. We dive into his first songs and how he started shaping his sound, then break down the creative process behind the Beatophile trilogy, the energy of Trips, and the transition phase leading to B4 IKIGAI. Of course, we also talk about his upcoming album I...

In this Episode of Mehditations Podcast, we sit down with Mehdi Lekok, one of the sharpest pens in Moroccan rap, known for his intricate multisyllabic rhyming and layered lyricism. He takes us back to his first interactions with rap and how he developed his technical writing style, from being featured on Nessyou’s Nettape Amdra with his impactful 2-minute track to building his debut EP Times and l...

In this episode of the Mehditations, I sit down with DJ Simh, known for his work with Dizzy Dros, to talk about DJing, vinyl culture, and live hip-hop performance. We discuss DJ Simh’s role on stage and how DJs shape the energy of rap concerts. He also shares insights on working with Nessyou on the mixtape Rap Khatr, as well as collaborations with Art Smoke, Al Nasser, and Nab Fake. The episode al...

In this special episode, we break down The X Tour by Khtek from the inside: how the idea was born, the challenges of organizing the tour, and the work that went into bringing it to life across different cities. Khtek opens up about the behind-the-scenes from logistics to artistic direction. We also talk about her next project with Villain, what they’re building together sonically, and how this col...

For this episode of Mehditations, I’m joined by Teekay, music producer best known for his work with Dizzy Dros on multiple projects, including 3azzy 3ando Stylo, Moul Lbaloun, and TPS (Yasuke).During this walk, Teekay opens up about his journey as a producer and what it’s like working closely with major artists in the Moroccan rap scene. We also discuss Dros’ latest album Aflam, the use of AI in p...

In this episode of Mehditations, I sit down with Iyad for an in-depth conversation about the rise and fall of Iflissen Group, the making of Mehdi Black Wind - Arnak, the Art Smoke – Budo EP, vinyl production, touring, principles in the art world, Moroccan rap culture, and much more. Iyad shares his personal history with Mehdi Black Wind, the creative process behind their collaborations, and the ch...

In this episode of Mehditations, I meet Waseem, a Moroccan DJ and dancer based in Paris. We start our walk near La Gaîté Lyrique, where he performed his very first show, and dive deep into his journey through music, dance, and creativity. Waseem shares what it was like:Moving from dancing to DJing and finding his soundTouring with Rilès on the Jungle Tour and collaboratingBlankka, the Paris-based...

Vinyl records have always been at the heart of rap culture, from the early days of DJs in the Bronx to the resurgence of collectors and artists today. In this episode of Mehditations, I explore the story of vinyls in rap, why they remain important, and why they have become trendy again in recent years. I also reflect on the reality of vinyls in Moroccan rap, where only a handful of projects have b...

In this episode of Mehditations, I walk and talk with Moroccan music critic 3ab9or to unpack the current landscape of Moroccan rap. We break down the GNX Tour, reflect on the power of live performance, and take a close look at Dros’s Yasuke a lyrically dense track filled with advanced techniques and layered meanings. 3ab9or brings his sharp ear and critical lens to the conversation, offering deep...