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Artist
Faouzia
12+ albums
popmoroccanfemale vocalistsCanadianmorocco
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Faouzia Ouihya (born July 5, 2000, in Casablanca, Morocco) is a Moroccan-Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer known for her powerhouse vocals, multilingual artistry, and emotionally charged pop sound that bridges Western and Arabic influences. Raised in Manitoba, Canada, she began writing and producing music as a teenager, blending cinematic melodies with confessional lyricism and extraordinary vocal control. Her career began with the 2015 single “Knock On My Door,” followed by “My Heart’s Grave,” “This Mountain,” and “Born Without a Heart,” which quickly gained global attention for their intensity and maturity. In 2020, she released her first EP, Stripped, a raw, acoustic collection highlighting her lyrical depth. Two years later came CITIZENS (2022), featuring fan favorites “RIP, Love,” “Anybody Else,” and “Thick and Thin.” Over the years, Faouzia has collaborated with some of the industry’s most respected names, including John Legend (“Minefields”), David Guetta (“Battle”), Kelly Clarkson (“I Dare You”), Nile Rodgers (“Money”), and Galantis (“I Fly”). With over one billion global streams, she has earned critical acclaim, performed on international stages, and was named one of Forbes Middle East’s 30 Under 30 in 2023. In 2025, Faouzia released her long-awaited debut studio album, Film Noir, independently on November 7, 2025. The record marks her first full-length body of work in over seven years and a defining statement of artistic independence and creative control,
