Small X
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Small X | |
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| Born | Abdessamad Lamriq March 1, 1991 |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Mass Appeal Records |
| Formerly of | Shayfeen |
Abdessamad Lamriq (born March 1, 1991), professionally known as Small X, is a Moroccan rapper and songwriter from Safi city. In 2006, alongside Chouaib Ribati, known by his stage name Shobee, co-founded the rap duo Shayfeen,[1] which became a significant force in the Moroccan hip-hop scene.[2][3] Small X later pursued a solo career, beginning in early 2021.[4][5]
Shayfeen gained widespread recognition for their impactful music, with several tracks—such as Ntouma Malkoum, Sahbi, Ghayb9aw Jouj, Khchi F Wednek, Wach Kayn Maydar, Tcha Ra, and 7it 3arfinni—each surpassing one million views on YouTube and setting records on streaming platforms like Spotify and Deezer. Their work has left a lasting mark on the Moroccan rap scene.[6][7][8]
In 2019, as part of the Naar collective,[9] Small X collaborated with French rapper Dosseh on the track Kssiri.[10] After Shayfeen's success, Small X embarked on a solo career in early 2021, releasing projects such as XXL and Phoenix,[11][12] followed by a 7-track EP.[13]
In March 2021, he was featured on ElGrandeToto's album Caméléon, contributing to the track Thezz.[14][15]
In October 2023, Small X was among the 25 Middle Eastern and North African artists who collaborated on the single Rajieen, released to raise funds in response to the Gaza genocide amid the Gaza war.[16]
In April 2025, Small announced that he signed a deal with New York-based record label Mass Appeal, making him as the first rapper from the Middle East and North Africa to join the influential label's roster.[17][18]
