Moby Dick

Mobydick in front of a graffiti mural depicting him in his native Hassan neighborhood. Younes Taleb (Arabic: يونس طالب, born on July 29, 1978), better known by his stage names Mobydick and LMoutchou, is a Moroccan rapper and record producer. He is regarded as one of the most influential figures in Moroccan hip-hop, credited for popularizing hardcore rap and introducing Japanese anime culture into the local rap scene. His music is also known for its "anti-system" or anti-government stance. Originally a popping dancer, he earned the nickname 'Younes Michael' in reference to his Michael Jackson-imitating dance skills, including the moonwalk. he began writing in French before adopting Moroccan Darija to reach a wider audience within Morocco. He was a member of two rap groups: first NGM (Nouvelle Génération Marocaine) in the mid-90s, and later La Sekte in 2004. He subsequently launched a solo career. Taleb claims he recorded his first song in 1993 when he was around 15 years old. "Mou3ella9ate", and "Ddi Ma T3awed".

In response to the 2003 Casablanca bombings, he released “Ne Touche Pas Mon Pays”, (Don’t Touch My Country). He has released several projects, including his album L'moutchou Family (2010). In 2011, he founded his own label, Adghal Records, aiming to support and produce independent artists within the Moroccan hip-hop scene. which address the social and political flaws of Moroccan society.

Nickname The nickname "LMoutchou" (الموتشو), in Moroccan dialect, refers to modest people, often underprivileged. His first album Lmoutchou Family (2010), is a conceptual project that tells the story of a modest Moroccan family, with each song depicting a different character and struggle.

Awards 2006 – Winner of the Tremplin competition at the L'Boulevard festival in Casablanca.

Discography

Albums

Lmoutchou Family (2010)

Mixtapes & EPs

Dars Khass 9abl L'album (2009) Dars Khass Ba3da L'album (2012) Fast Food (2014) Lmadda Lkham (2016) Pack De 6 (2021)