Stormy (rapper)
Stormy | |
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| Birth name | Yasser El Malih |
| Also known as | Stormy, Machi Bnt Kylie |
| Born | February 14, 1997 Rabat, Morocco |
| Occupation | Rapper . Songwriter |
| Years active | 2016-present |
Yasser El Malih (born February 14, 1997), known professionally as Stormy, is a Moroccan rapper and songwriter. Born into a musical family in Rabat, he was exposed to diverse genres, including metal and hip-hop, through his brothers during his formative years. Stormy is known for his singing and rapping versatility and often listed among the best Moroccan rappers.
The artist achieved critical and commercial breakthrough in 2024 with his debut solo album Iceberg. The lead single "Popo," a Brazilian funk-inspired rap track accompanied by a music video filmed in Rio de Janeiro, became a summer hit, amassing over 45 million YouTube views and 20 million streams as of March 2025, ranking among Morocco's most-watched music videos. For this commercial success, the song "Popo" was adopted as a jingle for Moroccan telecommunications company Inwi, featuring a branded lyrical revision and cameo appearance by footballer Achraf Hakimi.