21 Tach

**21 Tach** is an Algerian rapper, producer, and key figure in North Africa’s hip-hop scene, known for blending traditional Maghreb sounds with gritty trap beats and sharp social commentary. Emerging from Oran, his stage name references December 21, 1998 (written as 21/12 in French date format, with "Tach" standing for *tachriā*, meaning "December" in Algerian Arabic). Tach’s music often fuses Arabic and French lyrics, tackling themes like youth struggles, societal pressures, and street life, while nodding to his Algerian roots through samples of Rai legends like Cheb Hasni or Chaabi rhythms. Tracks like "VA TUTTO BENE" and "Kech-Marra" showcase his genre-bending style, mixing trap, drill, and electronic elements with a DIY ethos. He’s collaborated with artists like ElGrandeToto and French-Algerian producer Rati, and his raw, experimental sound has made him a cult favorite in the underground Arab rap wave.