Mhd

Mohamed Sylla, known professionally as MHD, was born on September 10, 1994. Raised in Paris, France, he was influenced by African music from an early age, citing artists like Papa Wemba and Salif Keita. Before gaining acclaim in the music industry, MHD worked various jobs, including pizza delivery and as a waiter in a luxury restaurant in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. These early experiences provided him with insights into different facets of life and contributed to his perspective as an artist.

MHD’s musical journey began around 2012 as a member of the rap collective 1.9 Réseaux. However, his career trajectory shifted significantly in 2015 when he began experimenting with fusing trap music with West African sounds, a genre he later coined “Afro Trap.” He gained initial traction by posting freestyles on social media, notably a video over a P-Square song. This led to the release of “Afro Trap Part. 1 (La Moula)” in September 2015, featuring youths dancing in the 19th arrondissement, which quickly went viral on YouTube. His subsequent track, “Afro Trap Part. 3 (Champions League),” further boosted his profile, becoming popular among Paris Saint-Germain football club supporters and players.

His debut studio album, “MHD,” released on April 15, 2016, achieved double platinum certification in France by selling over 200,000 copies in six months. This success extended internationally, leading to tours in Europe and Africa. His second album, “19,” released in September 2018, continued to showcase his evolving style with collaborations from artists such as Salif Keita and Wizkid, selling over 75,000 copies by 2019. In 2019, MHD also made his film debut in “Mon frère,” starring as Teddy. Following a period of legal challenges, MHD re-emerged in 2021 with the release of “Afro Trap Pt. 11 (King Kong)” and his third album “Mansa,” further solidifying his position in the global music scene.