Dizzy DROS
Omar Souhaili (Arabic: عمر سهيلي; born July 19, 1989), better known by his stage name Dizzy DROS, or just Dros, is a Moroccan rapper, songwriter and producer. DROS first gained widespread recognition with the release of his debut music video, Casafonia, in 2011.[1] The track received significant airplay on major Moroccan radio stations, including Hit Radio, Radio Mars, and Cap Radio, quickly establishing him as a rising star in the Moroccan rap scene and earning him a fanbase. His 2019 track Moutanabbi (Al-Mutanabbi), a bold response to Don Bigg's diss track 170KG achieved viral success, surpassing one million views on YouTube in less than 24 hours, and over 24 million views as of April, 2025. DROS solidified his position in Moroccan hip-hop with the release of his debut album, 3azzy 3ando Stylo, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential albums in Moroccan music history.[2][3][4] Early lifeBorn in 1989 in Casablanca, Morocco, Dros grew up in the Bine El-Mdoune neighborhood. His stage name, "DROS," is an acronym for 'Da Rhymes of Streets,' and he also performs under the alias Mr. Cazafonia. He began writing lyrics and developing his rap style at the age of 17.[5] CareerEarly careerFor four years, Dros worked on demo singles before releasing his breakthrough track, "Cazafonia," in 2011. This early period included a significant collaboration with Khalid Douache, a key figure in Moroccan hip-hop, who directed the music video for the track and helped elevate DROS's profile. His debut album, 3azzy 3ando Stylo (33S), was released on November 22, 2013. The 21-track album, featuring collaborations with rappers like Muslim and Shayfeen, focused on the life of Moroccan urban youth. Its release was celebrated at the Instituto Cervantes in Casablanca. That year, he also performed at major festivals like L'Boulevard des Jeunes Musiciens and shared the stage with the Colombian group C15 and the Moroccan group H-Kayne at the Centre Culturel Renaissance in Rabat.[6] Concurrently, Dros began appearing in mainstream media, participating in debates on Moroccan artists and the internet on shows like Génération News and making appearances on the Moroccan public channel 2M and various radio programs.[7] In February 2014, he performed at the 7th Edition of the Maroc Web Awards at the National Theatre Mohamed V in Rabat.[8][9][10] Mainstream prominenceIn 2019, Dros released "Moutanabbi," a diss track aimed at fellow Moroccan rapper Don Bigg, which garnered significant attention. That same year, he ventured into voice acting, portraying the character "Measurehead" in the critically acclaimed video game Disco Elysium.[11] Dros was one of the singers that took part in the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup official song entitled “Welcome to Morocco”,[12][13] that took place in Morocco.[14] On February 14, 2023, he released "M3a L3echrane," a music video featuring impersonations of public figures and containing political and social critiques. The video surpassed ten million views on YouTube within its first five days of release.[15][16] In 2024, Dros, alongside ElGrandeToto, served as a head judge on the national rap competition television show JamShow, which aimed to showcase Morocco's rising hip-hop talent.[17][18] Nezar was crowned the winner of the competition.[19][20] The following months marked major commercial milestones. In April 2025, Dros became the first artist from the MENA region to secure an endorsement deal with the global sportswear brand Puma.[21] That same month, he signed a record deal with Warner Music Middle East, which his management team described as "the biggest deal in the history of Moroccan rap."[22] Critical response3azzy 3ando Stylo is considered by the magazine TelQuel as "one of the best hip hop albums of these last ten years" in Morocco.[23] The magazine DimaTOP described the album as "artistically excellent and culturally impactful."[24] The magazine Aujourd'hui Le Maroc described Dros' rap style as "an impressive flow, an improvisation that flirts with the mastery of words."[25] DiscographyAlbum
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