Hamza

Hamza Al-Farissi, born on August 1, 1994, in Laeken, Brussels, is a Belgian artist of Moroccan heritage. Early in his career, he co-founded the hip-hop group Kilogramme Gang with Triton and MK, where he was responsible for composing the beats and released the project *Gotham City Vol. 1*. Following the group’s disbandment, Hamza embarked on a solo career, independently releasing his debut project *Recto Verso* in 2013. He later collaborated with manager Dakose, which marked a new phase in his musical development.

In May 2015, Hamza gained broader attention with the release of his mixtape *H-24* through HauteCulture.com, which expanded his audience beyond Belgium into France. This was followed by the project *Zombie Life* and the *New Casanova* EP in 2016, which incorporated dancehall elements. December 2016 saw the release of his mixtape *Santa Sauce*, distributed for free on SoundCloud. His 2017 mixtape *1994* proved to be a significant commercial success, charting highly in both French Belgian and French album charts, with singles like “Life” and “Vibes” also entering the charts.

Hamza continued to build his discography, releasing his debut studio album *Paradise* in March 2019, which featured collaborations with artists such as Aya Nakamura, Christine & the Queens, and SCH. He followed this with the mixtape *Santa Sauce 2*, featuring Damso and Koba LaD among others. In 2021, he released *140 BPM 2*, a sequel project, with features from Headie One and Kaaris. His album *Sincèrement* was released in February 2023, showcasing collaborations with Tiakola and Offset. In June 2025, Hamza released his album *Mania*, which included singles like “KYKY2BONDY” and “Bottega Venetta” and features from artists such as Rema and Werenoi.