HAMZA
Hamza, «SauceGod», the prodigy of Belgian rap will be on July 20th at the Dour Festival !
Born on August 1, 1994 in Laeken, Belgium, “Hamza Al-Farissi” is now one of the leading figures on the French rap scene. From his beginnings in the back alleys of Brussels to his international success, Hamza’s career is a testament to his unfailing determination and boundless creativity.
Born on August 1, 1994 in Laeken, Belgium, “Hamza Al-Farissi” is now one of the leading figures on the French rap scene. From his beginnings in the back alleys of Brussels to his international success, Hamza’s career is a testament to his unfailing determination and boundless creativity.
In 2015, he signed “H-24” to the Unilab label, which proved a big hit with Belgian audiences. The following year saw a real acceleration for the artist with the mixtapes “Zombie Life” and “Santa Sauce”, as well as the EP “New Casanova”. He made a name for himself with tracks like “Baby Mama” and “Hola Que Pasa”, while collaborating with the likes of Alkpote, Za and Seth Gueko.
Hamza continues to diversify his style in 2017 with the mixtape “1994” and standout singles such as “Godzilla” and “Destiny’s Child”. He teamed up with Disiz on “Marquises” and took part in the soundtrack to the film “Tueurs”. The following year, he continued to collaborate with artists such as JeanJass and Caballero, delivering tracks such as “Designer” and “Jodeci Mob”.
In 2019, Hamza takes a major step forward with his first studio album, “Paradise”, where he explores personal themes such as his childhood and family. The album is accompanied by prestigious collaborations, notably with Damso (“God Bless”) and Aya Nakamura (“Dale x Love Therapy”).
In 2019, Hamza takes a major step forward with his first studio album, “Paradise”, where he explores personal themes such as his childhood and family. The album is accompanied by prestigious collaborations, notably with Damso (“God Bless”) and Aya Nakamura (“Dale x Love Therapy”).
On stage, Hamza impresses with his energy and ease. In 2023, he sold out the Silo in Marseille, putting on a memorable show for his fans. He also sold out the AccorHotels Arena, a feat that confirmed his status as an international star.
Always in the vanguard, Hamza continues to push the creative boundaries of French-language rap. With his latest project, “Sincèrement”, the second best-selling French-language album of 2023, he has established himself as an essential reference. As 2025 approaches, Hamza looks set to write a new chapter in his career, once again redefining musical codes.
A figurehead of Belgian rap, Hamza has literally become an essential reference in French-language music. A date not to be missed, which will be even more memorable than in 2022!
