MBS, short for ''Le Micro Brise Le Silence'' (the microphone breaks the silence) is a
rap
Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The ...
group formed in 1988 in
Algeria
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. They sing in
Arabic
Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C. E.Watson; Walter ...
,
Kabyle,
French they are led by Rabah Ourrad. Their
lyrics
Lyrics are words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The words to an extended musical composition such as an opera are, however, usually known as a " libretto" and their writer, ...
mostly speak out against the
Algerian government
Politics of Algeria takes place in a framework of a constitutional semi-presidential republic, whereby the President of Algeria is head of state while the Prime Minister of Algeria is the head of government. Executive power is exercised by th ...
.
Discography
*1997, ''Ouled al Bahdja'' (Children of the Radiant One)
*1998, ''Hbibti Aouama'' (My Lover Is a Good Swimmer)
*1999, ''Le Micro Brise Le Silence'' (The Mic Breaks the Silence)
*2001, ''Wellew'' (They Have Returned)
*2005, ''Maquis Bla Sleh'' (Marquis Without Weapons)
Rabah (solo)
*2002, ''Galouli'' (They Told Me)
*2003, ''Djabha gagant'' (Winning Front)
*2004, ''President''
*2011, ''Dernier Cri'' (Last Cry)
References
External links
"Algerian Hip Hop", from ''Islam Online''MBS on rapdumaghreb.comMBS auf culturebase.net
Algerian hip hop musicians
Musical groups established in 1988
Algerian rappers
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