Arabic

Arabic hip hop is hip hop music and culture originating in the Arabic-speaking world. It is performed in English, local Arabic dialects, Hebrew, and French. Like most artists of the genre, these artists are highly influenced by American hip hop and creative in their choice of topics and music, borrowing mainly the style. Hip hop music is played on the radio stations and shown on TV stations in Arab countries, but performing it has begun only recently. Some say a Palestinian group called DAM began the movement but in fact, the MWR (from Akko) released the first single in Arabic called "Ashanak Arabi"- (Because you an Arab).^{[citation needed]} So MWR was the first to attempt to produce Arabic rap music in 1999 and their music was included in Arabrap.net's sampler CD that was released in 2003. Many of hip hop groups are still underground. Being critical about politics and expressing their views often incite government censure.

Iraq

• Niz-r is an Iraqi rapper who is living in Jordan who raps in both Jordanian and Iraqi Arabic dialects.
• TIMZ is an Iraqi American rapper mostly known for his controversial rap song "Iraq", he now has a debut album "Open for business" available online. He has gained recognition through the political messages in his music, he has also been featured on Fox News, MTV News, and Al-Jazeera, as well as being nominated for "Best Hip-Hop Album" at 2006 San Diego Music Awards.
• The Narcicyst is an Iraqi Canadian hip hop artist and peace activist who has shared the stage with Talib Kweli, Kanye West, Non Phixion, Madlib, A-Trak, Brother Ali, DJ Vadim, Dead Prez and Afu Ra. He raps in both Iraqi Arabic and English.

Palestine

Main article: Palestinian hip hop

Palestinian hip hop supposedly started in 1998 with Tamer Nafar's group DAM. These Palestinian youth forged the new Palestinian musical sub-genre, which blends Arabic melodies and hip hop beats. The group, based in Israel was founded in 1998, and is made up of three Palestinian Israeli men: Tamer Nafar, his brother Suhell Nafar, and Mahmoud Jrere. The group's name is the Arabic word for "blood," (دم) but can also be an acronym for "Da Arabic MCs."

Ramallah Underground is a hip-hop group based in Ramallah, Palestine - including boikutt, stormtrap, and aswatt. Their lyrics represent a powerful response to the occupation of their country. Despite the severe isolation imposed on them they have benefited from a global media revolution that surpasses all boundaries and have adopted hip-hop as a subculture and a form of expression of protest, ultimately giving voice to a whole generation of Palestinians and Arabs.

The group MWR (Mahmoud, Waseem, and Richard) helps to bridge the social gap between Israelis and Palestinians by showing that being both Arab and Israeli is acceptable. They also describe that it is possible for Arabs and Israelis to exist in peace. They sing out against poverty, drugs, crime, and the hardships they deal with as Palestinians living inside of Israel.Their lyrics represent a powerful response to the occupation of their territory. Despite the severe isolation imposed on Arab-Israelis, they have benefited from a global media revolution. This has allowed them to adopt hip-hop as an expression of protest, giving voice to the youth generation of Palestinians and Arabs. MWR is one of the most powerful hip-hop groups in Palestine. They have even captivated a strong Israeli fan base to go along with their Arab supporters. This has helped them represent the Palestinians struggle within Israel today. ^[1]

Morocco

Main article: Moroccan hip hop

One of the most successful Arabic rappers is the Moroccan artist Salah Edin who performs his music in the Moroccan dialect Darija. Salah Edin has performed in over 31 countries in 4 continents and worked among popular American acts such as the Wu-Tang Clan, producer Focus (Aftermath) as well as with popular French artists IAM and Danish topsellers Outlandish.

Cilvaringz is also a Moroccan rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan who speaks out against the anti-Islamic feelings along with the other Dutch Moroccan rappers Salah Edin, Appa and Sjaakie. Rapper Appa was accused of threathening Geert Wilders with death.

Other

Other successful rappers, producers and DJs of Arabic origin are DJ Khaled (Terror Squad), Freeman (IAM),rim-k , Isam Bachiri (Outlandish), producer Fred Wreck, Fnaire, and Bigg.

There is also the rap group, ^[2], who have claimed nominal success.

References

1. ^ Hip-Hop - Israel - Worldpress.org
2. ^ Fnaire

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