A new generation of artists is redefining Morocco's pop music scene, blending their deep-rooted heritage with contemporary influences to create sounds that are both authentic and globally relevant. These are the voices of POPSTARS*, a fresh and energetic rebrand of Spotify's Top Maghreb Pop playlist, designed to amplify Moroccan pop around the world.
This new campaign features exclusive interviews with six artists who are shaping Moroccan pop in strikingly different ways: Manal, Zouhair Bahaoui, Nouaman Belaiachi, DYSTINCT, Douaa Lahyaoui, and RYM. Hit play on the video below to hear from these rising stars:
It was really important for us to connect with the pop audience and create a space where listeners from all over the world can experience the best of Moroccan pop, said Mehdi Zim, Spotify's Senior Editor for the Maghreb. Our goal is to support today's Moroccan pop artists and make sure the playlist keeps evolving-telling the story of a genre that's growing, changing, and going global.
Manal is known for her hyper-stylized visuals and feminist edge, weaving traditional motifs into futuristic soundscapes, while Zouhair Bahaoui and Nouaman Belaiachi each ground their sound in unmistakably Moroccan local textures. DYSTINCT, who grew up in Belgium, is making music in Darija (Moroccan Arabic), aiming to position Moroccan pop on the global stage alongside Afrobeats and Latin pop. Douaa Lahyaoui and RYM, meanwhile, are carving out new narratives-penning vulnerable lyrics, fusing genres, and giving voice to a new kind of Moroccan pop star.
Manal
RYM
DYSTINCT
Nouamane Belaiachi
Douaa Lahyaoui
Zouhair Bahaoui
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The POPSTARS are true stars in every sense, added Mehdi. The asterisk in the playlist name is a small but meaningful nod to the star on the Moroccan flag. We want Moroccans to feel proud when they see and hear this playlist-it's a reflection of the new wave of voices shaping the future of Moroccan pop.
Stream our POPSTARS* playlist.
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A new generation of artists is redefining Morocco's pop music scene, blending their deep-rooted heritage with contemporary influences to create sounds that are both authentic and globally relevant. These are the voices of POPSTARS*, a fresh and energetic rebrand of Spotify's Top Maghreb Pop playlist, designed to amplify Moroccan pop around the world.
