Born in 1995 in Geneva, Di-Meh hold Moroccan roots and operates as a central figure in the Swiss rap scene. He gained early recognition as a core member of the SuperWak Clique collective. His sound evolves continuously from raw trap beats to complex orchestral arrangements. He approaches his musical career with a relentless mentality developed in concrete skateparks.
Before recording tracks in professional studios, the artist spent his days mastering skateboarding. Skaters build a strong attitude because success requires continuous physical effort. You experience painful falls on the pavement before getting back up to push forward. Di-Meh applies the exact same relentless mindset to his recording sessions and energetic live shows. He looks for raw adrenaline on stage in a manner similar to landing a dangerous trick on concrete. He loves the freedom of creating a unique personal world without asking anyone for permission. The music industry gives you nothing for free. His musical project titled "JACKASS" draws direct inspiration from this rebellious youth subculture.
The Geneva rap scene shaped his sound differently than the mainstream French music industry. Geneva has a smaller population where artists mix freely across various musical genres. Local musicians feel less pressure to follow fleeting commercial trends. Operating completely outside the dominant French industry forces local creators to invent original sonic styles. Di-Meh and other Geneva artists build strong personal identities by taking constant creative risks. The local environment fosters a strict independent spirit among all creatives.
Di-Meh recently collaborated with pianist Chilly Gonzales. They released the collaborative project "Chaupard & Chopin" together. Gonzales brings a completely unique perspective to their joint studio sessions. They respect each other deeply despite coming from different musical backgrounds. Both artists love energetic live performances and taking constant risks. Gonzales constantly pushes Di-Meh outside his familiar stylistic boundaries. Di-Meh pulls the classical pianist into fresh urban spaces. Below is the transcript of our recent conversation.
You started in skate culture before rap. How much does skateboarding still shape your music today?
Skateboarding shaped everything for me. Before rap, I was a skater. The DIY mentality, the freedom, the fact that nobody gives you anything and you have to create your own world. That’s exactly how I approach music. Even on stage, I have the same energy as when I was skating: taking risks, falling, getting back up and always looking for adrenaline. Projects like "JACKASS" come directly from that spirit.
Geneva’s rap scene has its own identity. What makes it different from the French scene?
Geneva is small, so everyone mixes with everyone. There’s less pressure to fit into one sound or one trend. Because we’re a bit outside of the French industry, we’ve always had to invent our own lane. That’s why artists from Geneva often have very strong identities and take more risks musically. There’s a real independent spirit here.
How do you feel your sound has changed since your first projects?
At the beginning, I was very raw and instinctive. I just wanted to rap and let everything out. Today, I still have that energy, but I’m much more confident in experimenting. I don’t put myself in a box anymore. I can make something aggressive, something emotional or even something orchestral like "Chaupard & Chopin". I think I’ve become more free as an artist.
You performed last week at "Fête de la Musique" in Paris. What did that moment mean to you?
It meant a lot. Paris has always been an important city in my story. I used to come here as a teenager with big dreams and no real plan, just passion for music. So being back, performing several times in one day and feeling that energy from the crowd, it reminded me why I do this. It felt like another chapter in a journey that’s still being written.
What kind of relationship do you have with Chilly Gonzales, both personally and artistically?
Chilly is one of the most unique artists I’ve ever met. Personally, we have a lot of respect and curiosity for each other’s worlds. Artistically, it’s exciting because we come from completely different backgrounds but share the same love for performance and taking risks. He pushes me out of my comfort zone, and I think I bring him into spaces he doesn’t usually explore. That’s what made "Chaupard & Chopin" happen naturally. It’s not just a collaboration. It’s a real meeting between two stage animals.
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Lorenzo de' Nobili
Lorenzo de’ Nobili is a sound designer and composer driven by a deep passion for urban culture and its evolving aesthetics. His work explores the intersection of music, fashion and sport, blending contemporary sounds with strong visual identities. Alongside his research in urban culture, he collaborates with contemporary dance artists, creating immersive sonic experiences that connect movement, space and emotion.
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