A wave of fiery releases has elevated Didine Canon 16 to a rank among Maghreb hip-hop’s finest. A hard-working MC and songwriter, he unleashes tracks that leap between moody trap, Arabic pop with a ‘90s touch, reggaetón and raï. His forceful rhymes are marked by atmospheric spiritual musings as well as contributors from Algeria and beyond. The piano and percussion-fuelled lament “Petra” exposes a touching lyricism, while “Fi Hwak” unites the artist with fellow Algiers singer Djalil Palermo for an anthem powered by club-ready beats.