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Ali B Period 2000 - now Genre , Dutch-language Editorial Ali B is a Dutch rapper from Moroccan descent. He combines stand-up comedy with Dutch hiphop and is not only popular with Dutch youths but also welcome guest at various radio and TV shows. BIOGRAPHY 1981 - 2001 Ali Bouali is born in Zaanstad, not far from Amsterdam. When Ali is two he and his family move to the capitol. Ali first comes into contact with Dutch hiphop when he hears the song Moordenaar ('Murderer') by Osdorp Posse. He starts making his own raps. When Ali is fourteen he and his mother and brother move to a town called Almere. After graduating he develops a gambling addiction. But after several odd jobs he brings discipline back into his life and he gives up smoking and alcohol. He also starts working on his musical career by winning the 2000-2001 Poetry Slam. Osdorp Posse 2002 Dressed in a tracksuit and a baseball cap Ali B reaches the finals of the talent contest Wanted. He also reaches the finals of the Grand Prix Of The Netherlands Talent Show in the category hiphop/r&b. He becomes second behind singer and good friend Corey. 2003 Ali B signs to Warner Music. The proceeds of Waar Gaat Dit Heen? ('Where Does This Lead To?'), which he records with singer Karima (ex-Dignity), go to Amnesty International. The song enters the video charts of music channel The Box at number two. Ali B makes a guest appearance at a RZA (Wu-Tang Clan) show and plays various other shows. He can also be

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