http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7564058&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fmbs%2Fplaylists.rssThink "Algerian music" and most people come up with the giants of rai: Cheb Khaled, Cheb Mami, Faudel, Chaba Zahounia, etc. But Mbs, aka Le Micro Brise Le Silence, are looking to change all that with their 2005 self-titled debut. Redone, Med, Rabah and Yacine know how to rap, channeling the best of American rap, from Biggie to underground artists, and filtering it through Arabic and French influences. The result is more sonically mature than much American hip-hop -- gorgeous Algerian traditional influences mingle with seriously strong flows. Mbs take on Algerian political and social problems, and while their critique is strong, they're also consistent peace advocates. Ones to watch. - Sarah BardeenInternational Hip-Hopen720Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:32:02 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7564058&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fmbs%2Fplaylists.rss Think "Algerian music" and most people come up with the giants of rai: Cheb Khaled, Cheb Mami, Faudel, Chaba Zahounia, etc. But Mbs, aka Le Micro Brise Le Silence, are looking to change all that with their 2005 self-titled debut. Redone, Med, Rabah and Yacine know how to rap, channeling the best of American rap, from Biggie to underground artists, and filtering it through Arabic and French influences. The result is more sonically mature than much American hip-hop -- gorgeous Algerian traditional influences mingle with seriously strong flows. Mbs take on Algerian political and social problems, and while their critique is strong, they're also consistent peace advocates. Ones to watch. - Sarah Bardeen http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18500430&variant=play&rws=%2Fmbs%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:52:17 -0800 Playlists Featuring MBS on Rhapsody Online 18500430 ply.18500430 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18500430&variant=play&rws=%2Fmbs%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.11447137&variant=play&rws=%2Fmbs%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:37:23 -0800 Playlists Featuring MBS on Rhapsody Online 11447137 ply.11447137 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.11447137&variant=play&rws=%2Fmbs%2Fplaylists.rss