Mouraine
Mouraine is a Sudanese-Canadian rapper based in Edmonton, Alberta. He released his debut album, In Search of Gold, in 2023.
Personal life
Mouraine was born in Sudan. Together with his mother and siblings, he left Sudan first for Egypt before arriving in Canada as asylum-seekers, eventually settling in north Edmonton in 2005 at the age of 10.[1][2] He learned English in part through hip-hop and poetry, and was particularly inspired by Somali-Canadian rapper and singer K'naan.[1][3]
Mouraine only reveals his stage name in interviews.[2]
Career
Fellow Edmonton-based rapper Arlo Maverick served as an important mentor to Mouraine in his early career.[1] In 2017, the music video for Mouraine's single "Poppin'" was released on Vice's channel Noisey.[4]
In 2021, Mouraine released the EP Bigger Dreams.[5] In 2023, he released the album In Search of Gold, preceded by lead single "Gold".[3][5] The album was produced by deadmen, a duo comprising two members of Royal Canoe.[5]
References
- ^ a b c Harmsen, Natalie (2023-02-28). "Rising rapper Mouraine wants to leave a legacy — for himself and Edmonton". CBC Music. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ a b Gallant, Colin (2023-05-31). "Rapper Mouraine reps north Edmonton on debut album". Taproot Edmonton. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ a b LaPierre, Megan (2023-02-14). "Edmonton's Mouraine Announces Debut Album 'In Search of Gold'". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ Pacholik, Devin (2017-01-11). "From Sudan to Edmonton, Mourainè's "Poppin'" Video is a Testament to Hustling". Vice. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ a b c Huculak, Chad (2023-05-05). "Fresh Tracks: Edmonton rapper Mouraine shines on In Search of Gold". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 2025-03-28.