Cheb (musician)
Nabil El Amraoui, known as Cheb, is a Moroccan singer-songwriter and comedian from Oulmes, Morocco. He has been described as a talented lyricist with a keen interest in traditional Moroccan music.
Biography
He started studying music at 15, at first with the guitar, followed by the after 2 or 3 years from studying guitar, the oud, the violin, and the piano and synthesizer.He studied at the High Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cultural Animation in Rabat.
Influences
He is influenced by Zayane Berber folk music, having grown up with the sounds of Mohamed Rouicha, Azlmat, and Hadda Ouakki. He is also influenced by the chaabi songs played at weddings and parties in Rabat's al-Kamra neighborhood, as well as the raï songs of artists such as Cheb Hasni, Cheb Mami, Khaled, Cheb Nasro, Cheb Bilal, and Cheb Rizki that would play at the billiard halls. Among chaabi influences, Cheb cites, Miloud Lamghari, El Bhiri, Najat Aatabou, as well as old names of aita music. Later on, with satellite dishes, he was introduced to sharqi, or Middle Eastern music, and with the internet, rock, metal, and jazz. Cheb has also expressed an appreciation for the music of Ziad Rahbani.Music
Cheb is an internet sensation, with cult popularity on YouTube. His music has been described as "purely Moroccan," making use of authentic chaabi rhythms.Lyrics
Cheb writes his songs in "pure" Darija, or Moroccan vernacular Arabic. The lyrical content of his music has been described as idiosyncratic, at once mundane and profound. His song al-mā'an in particular has drawn attention.Albums
Tkharshish, 2018- Akhar as-Sa'alik al-Muhtaramin, 2019
- Sma’ Balak, 2021
Songs
- Wslatkom Chi Haja Mn Chamch?, 2021
- Helahoppa, 2021
- Doremifasolasi, 2021
- Hammam alzalqin, 2021
- B'lil, F'sma, 2024
- Reklam, 2021
- Fi Tabi'atin Ma, 2020
- Dwaqa Wlla... Ghellaqa?, 2020
- Scandale, 2020
- Fi Intidhar Sandwich, 2021
- Doar Al Alam Attaleth, 2020
- Hna El Caramel, 2020
- Ajmal Balad Fi Al Alam, 2020
- Saifan, 2020
- Bghina Lil Maysalich, 2019
- Kutukutu, 2019
- Ghabra d Njom, 2019
- Fin A Smaïn?, 2019
- Hassan, 2019
- An Lma'en, 2019
- Majanin, 2019
- Tajine El Hout, 2019
- Lloha, 2019
- L'ars, 2019
- Zin Zin Zin, 2019
- Douar Al Alam Al Thaleth, 2018
- Sir O Aji, 2018
- Lahrira, 2018
- Choclatati', 2018
- L'ayach', 2018
- Lhazqa, 2018
- Lhsab Sabon, 2018
- Sgo'ya, 2018
- Comparse, 2018
- Nti Dnya Nti?, 2018
- 260, 2018
- Sfar o Rose, 2018