Hamza

Hamza Al-Farissi is a Belgian rapper, singer, and beatmaker recognized for his contributions to French rap, hip hop, trap, and R&B music. After co-founding the hip-hop group Kilogramme Gang, where he was instrumental in composing beats and released the project Gotham City Vol. 1, Hamza Al-Farissi embarked on a solo career. His independent debut project, Recto Verso, was released in 2013.

The project also spawned successful singles like ‘Life,’ which achieved Gold certification, and ‘Vibes,’ both of which secured positions on prominent music charts. Hamza continued to evolve his discography with the release of his debut studio album, Paradise, in March 2019. This critically acclaimed project featured high-profile collaborations with artists including Aya Nakamura, Christine & the Queens, and SCH. Later the same year, he released the mixtape Santa Sauce 2, further extending his collaborative reach with features from Damso and Koba LaD.

In 2021, Hamza unveiled 140 BPM 2, a compelling sequel project that included collaborations with international talents like Headie One and Kaaris. His critically anticipated album Sincèrement arrived in February 2023, showcasing further notable collaborations with artists such as Tiakola and Offset. Most recently, in June 2025, Hamza released his album Mania, which featured hit singles including ‘KYKY2BONDY’ and ‘Bottega Venetta’ and included guest appearances from acclaimed artists like Rema and Werenoi, underscoring his continued influence and significant presence as a leading voice in the global French rap, hip hop, trap, and R&B landscape.