Shaw, whose real name is Mehdi Chao, is a Moroccan rapper of Berber origin, born
in 1993 in Sefrou and raised in Laâyoune. He draws inspiration from French and
Moroccan rap, as well as from his cultural roots, to create music that blends
French, English, Spanish and Moroccan dialect. In 2022, Shaw released the album
Capharnaüm, which helped strengthen his presence on the Moroccan hip-hop scene.
His notable singles include "Kberna Mrad", "Mehdi", "AKHI" and "Hennessy", all
released in 2023. These works tackle themes such as identity, resilience and the
experience of immigration, r...