In 1998, the alienesque Hoba Hoba Spirit emerged in the form of a duo from Casablanca. Vivacious, and void of airs and graces, they began playing music for no more than the amusement of close friends.
Réda, guitarist, singer-songwriter, collaborates with Aboubakr, percussionist and singer. Their style: rock, rai, gnawa (among others) amalgamated to become what was later christened ‘haiha attitude’, loosely translating as "priority to the festive."
This contagious virus seduced Aboubakr’s younger brother, one time bedroom guitarist, prompting him to fashion the dream team in 1999. Their debut concert was held at the Federation of Oeuvres Laiques, (FOL) a forum renowned for creativity, in Casablanca at the end of the same year. This was swiftly followed by a stream of concerts giving birth to the well known songs, “Bienvenue a Casa”, “La télé”, “Khoroto Connection”, “H’rig” and the emblematic cover of Nass El Ghiwane’s “Fine Ghadi Biya Khoya.” Réda’s lyrics stab with sparkling clarity with a a blend of both French and Derija, the Moroccan dialect of Arabic.
Summer 2002, Adil (drums) and Amadou (bass) join the force to prove beyond doubt, a few months later at the FOL, that Hoba Hoba Spirit takes live music seriously, despite the departure of Aboubakr. Sensational success, confirmed by a subsequent booking for the famous Essaouira Gnawa Festival in 2003. A new epoch begins, the press explodes and Hoba Hoba Spirit is christened ‘the revelation of Essaouira 2003.’ The Album number one is an eponymous recording.
Oubiz is recruited to enhance the sound with percussion and voice, as is Saad who replaces Amadou on bass. Following the triumph of Essouira, the major cities of Morocco - Tangiers, Fes, Rabat, Agadir, Safi, El Jadidia and, of course, Casablanca, witness the Hoba Hoba Spirit explosion in 2003. The anxiety of Moroccan youth has never been expressed with such precision; conformity abandoned, the current generation is given an avenue in which to celebrate, and perhaps to forget. Or maybe it wasn’t that at all. Maybe it’s was just true Moroccan revelry Haiha Music: Without Borders The Haiha concept, understood in full, revolves around writing songs, not tracks. Singing as we speak, playing as we live.
The story continues into 2004 with Hoba Hoba Spirit playing the closing concert of the Boulevard of Young Musicans in Casablanca with Gnawa Diffusion. This is soon followed by the opening of the Essouira festival where Hoba Hoba Spirit supports the Wailers. The launch of the second album ‘Blad Skizo’ in 2005, reflects the experience of an generation subject to daily oppression. The penchant for rock is unmistakable. Through ‘El Kelb’, ‘Jamal’ and ‘Ma Ajebtinich’, the group stands up with a desire to express what the society experiences, no holds barred, shouldered by increasingly focused compositions. July 2005 sees Hoba Hoba Spirit selected to open the festival of Casablanca, welcomed by a colossal crowd of 40,000. “Bienvenue a Casa” proves itself as pertinent as ever; an unofficial hymn of the current Casablancan generation. The definitive moment of the year, however, comes with the winning of the silver medal at the Francophone Games in Niger, in December, 2005.
DISCOGRAPHY:
-1st Album : Hoba² Spirit(2004)
-2nd Album : Blad Schizo(2006)
-3rd Album : Trabondo (2007 )
-4th Album : El Gouddam (2008)
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Marock'n Roll II
Hoba Hoba Spirit Lyrics
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I want to tell to the world to have a look at me
I want to shout out loud to everybody hears me
Choufouni choufouni rani mnirvi
But the world is too busy
The world is watching TV
And TV is too busy filming reality
Filmiwni filmiwni rani mnirvi
Maybe I am too small that's why you don t see me
I should be more angry and then you will send TV
Filmiwny filmiwny rani mnrvi
Maybe that for you I am little nobody
Playing little world music in a little country
Believe me believe rani mnirvi
La la la la this is marock'roll my rock'n roll
This is not a song for peace one more on the list
Not bagging for nothing but respect and justice
Chouf choufouni rani mnirvi
You got a first class ticket on a crushing plane
You think you ll make it baby you re so vain
Look at me look at me rani mnirvi
La la la la this is marock'roll my rock'n roll
I come from the land where the sun is so bright
I come from the land where there's no black and white
I come from the land where we're fighting for right
I come from the land where the beautiful night
La la la la this is marock'roll my rock'n roll ...
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The song "Marock'n Roll II" by Hoba Hoba Spirit is a powerful message of self-acceptance and self-expression, especially in a world where the media often dictates what should be seen or heard by the public. The songwriter wants to tell the world to look at him, and to shout out loud so that everyone can hear his voice. However, in a world obsessed with reality TV and superficial fame, he feels ignored and overlooked. Despite his frustration, the songwriter continues to play his music proudly, declaring in the chorus that "this is marock'roll my rock'n roll."
The songwriter acknowledges that he may be viewed as "too small" or insignificant by those in power, but he refuses to be silenced or discouraged. He believes that his music deserves to be heard and respected, and that everyone's voice deserves the same amount of attention and validation. He also recognizes that this is not a song about peace, but rather a call for respect and justice, especially in a context where oppression and inequality persist. Ultimately, the songwriter asserts his pride in his background and culture, and declares his determination to fight for what is right, even if it means standing alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Yalah
I'm ready
I want to tell to the world to have a look at me
I want people to pay attention to me
I want to shout out loud to everybody hears me
I want to be heard by everyone
Choufouni choufouni rani mnirvi
Look at me, look at me, I'm frustrated
But the world is too busy
But no one has time for me
The world is watching TV
Everyone is focused on TV
And TV is too busy filming reality
TV is too preoccupied with reality shows
Filmiwni filmiwni rani mnirvi
Film me, film me, I'm frustrated
La la la la this is marock'roll my rock'n roll
This is Marock'roll, my rock and roll
Maybe I am too small that's why you don t see me
Maybe I'm insignificant, which is why I go unnoticed
I should be more angry and then you will send TV
Maybe if I become more aggressive, TV will notice me
Maybe that for you I am little nobody
Maybe I'm just a nobody to you
Playing little world music in a little country
Playing international music in a small country
Believe me believe rani mnirvi
Believe me, believe me, I'm frustrated
This is not a song for peace one more on the list
This song is not about peace, it's about respect and justice
Not bagging for nothing but respect and justice
I'm not asking for anything, just respect and justice
Chouf choufouni rani mnirvi
Look at me, look at me, I'm frustrated
You got a first class ticket on a crushing plane
You're on a path to destruction
You think you ll make it baby you re so vain
You're so conceited, you think you're invincible
Look at me look at me rani mnirvi
Look at me, look at me, I'm frustrated
I come from the land where the sun is so bright
I come from a sunny land
I come from the land where there's no black and white
I come from a place with no racial discrimination
I come from the land where we're fighting for right
I come from a land where people fight for justice
I come from the land where the beautiful night
I come from a land with beautiful nightscapes
La la la la this is marock'roll my rock'n roll ...
This is Marock'roll, my rock and roll...
End.
The end.
Writer(s): reda allali
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Lucila E.G
One of the best songs I've heard in a long time!
Lucarne Droite
Le meilleur groupe marocain !
Abdellah Bounouader
Thanks for uploading the song; it is indeed a masterpiece; I had almost completely forgotten this song as I haven't heard it anywhere for a long time!! 😀👍🙏
Jamal jdida
2007........2019 sa fait beaucoup de sensations!!!!
Lucarne Droite
Cette musique mérite 100 million de vue
bichara jihane
True art <3
Lina Darras
My husband showed me this song 😁 he won’t probably see this comment but in case he does : Thanks love ❤️
Youness bayi
Hoba hoba spirit 😎
Morocco 🇲🇦
Nero
last true art of morocco
Elgatem Hicham
first time i heared it was 2009 now it's 2018