Appa

Who is Appa?

Rachid El Ghazoui a.k.a. Appa is a Dutch rapper whose roots lie in the mountainous regions of North-Morocco. In 2002, he joined rap formation Tuindorp Hustler Click, 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. In November 2007, his first album called "Straatfilosoof" appeared. In an interview he calls the album "autobiographical" and a "user guide for the people who don't understand us".