After an extraordinary run that catapulted him to global stardom, DYSTINCT is back, ushering in a new era with the announcement of his highly anticipated third album, set to drop in June 2025. The first single being, “Ya Baba“, featuring none other than international rap heavyweight French Montana. If the past is any indication, this might just be his most impactful release yet.
The past year wasn’t just a success for DYSTINCT, it was monumental. His 2024 album LAYALI eclipsed half a billion streams and sent him on a sold-out global tour, affirming his spot as one of music’s most genre-blending, culture-bridging stars. Among the standout moments: his track “Spider” with French icon GIMS, which claimed the #1 spot in France, charted in over 50 countries, and earned multiple Diamond certifications. Approaching 200 million streams, the hit solidified DYSTINCT’s formula, fusing language, rhythm, and identity into something universally relatable .
Now, as he gears up to unveil his third body of work, DYSTINCT promises fans something deeper. If Mon Voyage took us through the birth of a dream and LAYALI gave us the late nights and rising tides, this next album is all heart. Rooted in his Moroccan heritage, it offers a more vulnerable, intricate portrait of the artist behind the global hits. It’s about identity, reflection, and musical evolution, without ever losing the energy and cross-cultural appeal he’s known for.
The lead single, “Ya Baba”, is both a statement and a celebration. The track explores the emotional weight of wealth with the Arabic lyric “More Money, More Problems,” layered over a sonic blend of Moroccan Gnawa and Afro Beat rhythms. In a groundbreaking move, French Montana delivers part of his verse in Moroccan Arabic, marking a powerful moment of representation and connection for the diaspora.
Visually, “Ya Baba” is just as impactful. Shot in Morocco, the music video is a cinematic love letter to everyday Moroccan life. From the laughter of children playing in narrow alleys to the quiet struggles etched into the faces of street vendors, the visuals ground the track’s themes in real life, capturing the beauty and complexity of the culture that raised DYSTINCT.
He chose “Ya Baba” as the album’s introduction because it embodies everything the project stands for, cultural fusion, personal narrative, and global collaboration. With its bilingual lyrics and genre-crossing production, the song is an open invitation into DYSTINCT’s world, one where borders blur and stories bind us.
As June approaches, fans can expect more groundbreaking features and layered storytelling that’s more spectacular and personal than anything DYSTINCT has shared before.
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