Moroccan Rapper Issam Changes Up His Signature Sound In ‘YA HASRA'

Often mysterious and constantly alluring, beloved Moroccan rapper ISSAM drops his latest track, ‘YA HASRA’, where he diversifies his signature trap-inspired sound to incorporate more popular music aesthetics. This time, he ventures into the globally trending style of Afro-beat, which has also been picking up steam regionally.

ISSAM presents inventive musical ideas with each release, chiefly his 2021 album ‘CRYSTAL’. This time around, ISSAM releases his highly anticipated follow-up, which takes a different direction from his previous work by embracing orchestral elements and upbeat and danceable rhythms. Throughout his career, the artist has been highly regarded for his unique style and forward-thinking sonics, and with this release, ISSAM furthers these elements by imbuing them with popular music trends.

In the track, ISSAM takes a more vulnerable approach to his songwriting, as he tackles issues of lost love in a direct lyrical style. At the same time, the instrumental, produced by ATEPH ELIDJA, uses orchestral instrumentation and arrangement techniques, contrasted by a danceable groove that takes the track into the realm of afro-pop.

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