Musicians Manal and Stormy star in the debut episode of GOAT Talk MENA: where legends name legends, marking the first regional installment of the globally recognized Complex franchise.
The launch episode anchors GOAT Talk in Morocco, bringing together two artists shaping the country’s sound from different but complementary angles. Manal arrives in a defining moment of evolution, fresh off “Carta Rouge,” a release that sharpens the sense of empowerment that has long run through her lyrics and performances.
A COLORS Studios alum, World Cup soundtrack contributor, and 2024 Billboard Arabia winner for Top Female Artist (Magharebi Dialect), she represents both cultural impact and innovation.
Stormy enters the conversation as one of Morocco’s fastest-rising rap voices, building steady momentum since his 2020 breakthrough. His run of multi-charting releases and his 2024 album Iceberg marked a clear turning point, with tracks like “Moon” finding new life through live performances and crowd energy.
Along the way, he’s collaborated widely across the scene, working with names such as ElGrande Toto and Draganov, further cementing his place within Morocco’s evolving rap landscape.
In the episode, the conversation moves fluidly between music and culture, touching on football, food rituals, hidden city gems, superheroes, and their own records, positioning Moroccan culture as lived experience rather than backdrop.
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The episode also lands at a moment of alignment: Manal and Stormy are expected to release their first collaboration later this year, while AFCON’s return to Morocco gives the discussion added cultural charge, particularly around football and national identity.
As part of Complex MENA’s launch slate, GOAT Talk becomes a cornerstone IP for the region, franchised locally as a recurring format that blends global Complex DNA with regional voices. Through original video IP, editorial storytelling, and social-first programming, Complex MENA aims to document the people and subcultures shaping youth culture across music, sport, style, and the digital world.
Chief Editor & Head of Content at Complex MENA.
