Small X
Originally from Safi, Small X co-founded the Shayfeen duo before a solo career crowned in 2025 with a historic signature at Mass Appeal, Nas's label — a first for a North African rapper.
Small X, by its real name Abdessamad Lamriq, was born on 1 March 1991 in Safi. In 2006, he co-founded with Shobee the duo Shayfeen, one of the pioneer groups of modern Moroccan rap, whose titles marked a whole generation of listeners in the Maghreb and diaspora.
From 2021, he developed his solo career with XXL projects and Phoenix, affirming a dense writing and a recognizable flow. He multiplied collaborations, notably with ElGrandeToto on the title "Thezz" of the album Caméléon.
In April 2025, he became the first North African rapper signed by Mass Appeal, the Nas label. In the wake of the appearance of NAFIDA (22 May 2025), an EP concocted with producer Saib, whose title "Bloom" includes the soundtrack of EA SPORTS FC 27.