Dabeat VF

Dabeat VF came together in the Villeurbanne suburb of France, where Telfort "Telf" Attieh and Rachid Taha started making music that reflected their surroundings. Their song "Desahogo" became an early standout, capturing the energy they brought to small venues and community centers.

Their debut album was called "Dabeat VIP," and they followed it with releases like "Des paroles pour le dire" and "Hors du système." The group's sound pulled from hip-hop, reggae, and traditional Algerian music, with Taha's vocals adding a distinct layer to their recordings.

Beyond Attieh and Taha, other musicians like Mohamed Boulouiz contributed to the collective's work. They built a following by staying close to the neighborhoods and audiences that first heard them, keeping their performances grounded even as their music reached more people.