Sneazzy
Slick Parisian rap that balances technical boom-bap roots with modern, glossy production. High-energy flows for city nights and confident commutes.
Slick Parisian rap that balances technical boom-bap roots with modern, glossy production. High-energy flows for city nights and confident commutes.
Sneazzy embodies the transition of French rap from the dusty basement aesthetics of the early 2010s to the high-fashion, polished sound of the modern era. His music feels like a high-speed tour of Paris, blending the competitive spirit of a battle rapper with the melodic sensibilities of a pop star. There is a specific sheen to his production that feels expensive yet grounded in street culture.
What sets him apart is his technical dexterity. As a founding member of the 1995 collective, he mastered the art of complex internal rhymes and rhythmic pocket-playing. Even as his solo work has moved toward trap and cloud-influenced textures, he retains a sharp, articulate delivery that demands attention. His collaborations often feel like friendly sparring matches, pushing the energy of the track higher with every verse.
Start with the 'Dieu bénisse Supersound' trilogy to hear him at his most versatile. These mixtapes capture the essence of his sound: sharp wordplay, infectious hooks, and a collaborative spirit that brings out the best in his peers. It is the perfect entry point for anyone wanting to understand the bridge between old-school French lyricism and new-school vibes.
Mohamed Amine Khemisa better known as Sneazzy or Sneazzy West or Sneaz (born 12 January 1992) is a French rapper and actor. Besides his own solo output, he is also a member of the French rap collective 1995. Sneazzy was born in a mixed Moroccan and Tunisian family and grew up with his mother in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. In 2008, he co-founded the hip hop collective 1995 alongside Nekfeu and a number of other artists like Alpha Wann, Darryl Zeuja, Areno Jaz, Fonky Flav' and DJ Lo'. Their collective EP La Sourcein 2011 was followed by the EP La suite in 2012 and the album Paris Sud Minute beginning of 2013. In 2015, Sneazzy released his debut solo album Super with limited success. In 2016 and 2017 he released Dieu bénisse Supersound in three separate volumes as a trilogy. In 2019, he took an acting role in the film Source (English title Wipe Out) released on 27 July 2019. His second album Nouvo Mode was released on 6 March 2020. The track "Zéro Détail" featuring Nekfeu created huge controversy with lyrics targeting journalist and presenter of C News Pascal Praud of being an amateur and for discrediting Islam. Praud also accused him of uttering menacing lyrics compromising his safety. Sneazzy claimed he had been misunderstood and absolved Nekfeu of any personal responsibility in the affair saying he himself was the "sole author" explaining that expressions like "balle dans le cervelet [la tête]" and "canon dans la bouche" were metaphores and commonly used and were not meant literally. Praud eventually withdrew his plans of suing Sneazzy over the affair.
Shares boom bap, pop rap, abstract hip-hop (subgenres); studio polished, sample based, digital clarity (production style)
Shares studio polished, sample based, digital clarity (production style); rap, deadpan, processed (vocal style)
Shares boom bap, pop rap, trap (subgenres); studio polished, sample based, digital clarity (production style)
Shares boom bap, pop rap, trap (subgenres); confident, defiant, restless (moods)
Shares boom bap, pop rap, trap (subgenres); studio polished, sample based, digital clarity (production style)
Shares boom bap, abstract hip-hop, trap (subgenres); studio polished, sample based, layered dense (production style)
Shares rap, deadpan, processed (vocal style); studio polished, sample based, digital clarity (production style)
Shares rap, deadpan, processed (vocal style); urban night, late night, rooftop (atmosphere)
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