TIF

Toufik Bouhraoua, known professionally as TIF, is an Algerian rapper and singer based in Paris, France. Born in Algiers in 1996, he moved to France to pursue music and gained widespread attention with his 2019 breakout single "3iniya." Co-founding the independent label Houma Sweet Houma, his music blends French and Arabic rap with traditional North African styles like chaâbi, raï, and Andalusian music. His notable projects include the 2022 debut EP Houma Sweet Houma and the acclaimed 2023 album 1.6, both recognized for their introspective themes of exile, identity, and nostalgia.