Saint Levant, a rapper who mixed French, English and Arabic, became a hit

Currently, he is causing a sensation on the sites and social networks in Arab countries. Born in Jerusalem to a Franco-Algerian mother and a Palestinian-Serbian father, singer Saint Levant is especially explosive on TikTok, where he seduces and writes criticism, no matter how divided he is. rollingstone, who painted his portrait.

At the age of 22, this American rapper has released several songs in Arabic, French and English: A Synthesis “reflects its plural heritage” And part of the Arab youth identify with the music magazine.

The latest song, released on December 13 and titled I think, It went viral On TikTok – Like its previous title, Very few friends. The The New York Times That includes it On his weekly playlist, mid-December.

Clips that make a fuss

The rapper-crooner does “With music it goes viral, without a trace, it’s through it too”, American Journal believes it’s working. In the clip I think, “His determined stare makes the camera shy. […] The whole thing has a sticky, hypnotic and unassuming side.

His Ascendant Sign: Very few friends Counting 25 million plays on Spotify and the rapper is on tour in several capitals of the Middle East.

But the sensuality of the one who combines R’n’B, Arab trap and Franco-Arab rap “Divides the Internet between those who recommend his music and those who discover Carney instead”Note that Rollingstone.

Undo the clichés

Questioned by the reviewer, Saint Levant explained that he preferred Marwan Abdelhamid to his real name. “Inviting music lovers around the world to discover the culture of the Middle East”. The artist, who grew up between the Palestinian territories and Jordan, also likes his words to be marked by vulnerability. “Allow discussion of sexuality and mental health in the Middle East and North Africa without barriers”, Check out the review.

Arab press say the young singer is recognizable by his mustache and is constantly dressed in a tank top. Pan-Arab news site arabnews He is very interested in his Palestinian heritage. and judge that Saint Levant “Active Propaganda for the Palestinian Cause” And “This includes young people [arabe] politicized”Like the Palestinian-Dutch model Bella Hadid.