Mi Barrio is Morad’s love letter to the streets that raised him. Over a driving beat, the Catalan-Moroccan rapper rewinds to his childhood of patched-up jeans, empty stomachs, and sly hustles to afford a simple ice pop. He paints vivid snapshots of nights in sandals outside the club, running from trouble with a walkie-talkie, and the constant grind of turning “nothing” into musical gold. Each line drips with swagger and wit, but underneath the bravado you feel the hunger—both literal and creative—that pushed him from the bottom “to the clouds.”
The chorus hammers home the heart of the track: the barrio is everything. No matter how high his career climbs, Morad insists he is “always in my neighborhood,” protected by its loyalty and unspoken codes. The streets may be rough, yet they are a softer place for him than the wider world. “Mi Barrio” is at once a gritty diary and a victory anthem, reminding listeners that true success is measured not just by escaping your roots, but by lifting them up with you.
Morad El Khattouti El Horami, known simply as Morad, is a Moroccan-Spanish rapper and singer from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, born in 1999. Rising from the streets of La Florida neighborhood, he began his music career at age 14 and quickly gained prominence with his raw and honest lyrics focused on street life and personal struggle.
Morad's music primarily blends hip-hop, drill, and afrobeats, popularizing the abbreviation "M.D.L.R" (Mec de la Rue) in Spain. He shot to national fame with hits like "Bzrp Music Sessions Vol. 47" and "Pelele," topping Spanish charts. His albums, including "M.D.L.R" (2019) and the critically acclaimed "Reinsertado" (2023), showcase his authentic voice as the most streamed emerging drill artist in Spain. Known for his iconic tracksuits and vibrant street style, Morad continues to break barriers and connect communities through his music.