Fez — Moroccan rapper Stormy has scored a new chart entry with his latest single “CHANEL,” which landed at No. 52 on Billboard Arabia’s “Hot 100,” giving his 2026 rollout another visible boost.

The entry also helped Stormy rise on Billboard Arabia’s “Artist 100,” moving from No. 25 to No. 20. 

The track further reached No. 4 on the “Top 50 Maghrebi” chart and No. 6 on the “Top 50 Arabic Hip-Hop” chart, confirming its strong early performance across regional and genre-specific rankings.

The result follows the chart arrival of “KATANA,” Stormy’s recent collaboration with Moroccan singer Manal. Released in April 2026, “KATANA” brought the two artists together in a pop-trap lane, adding to the momentum around Stormy’s next phase.

A first solo step toward ‘Desperado’

“CHANEL” marks Stormy’s first solo release of the year and serves as part of the lead-up campaign for his upcoming album “Desperado.” His official YouTube channel has also teased the project with the date May 22, 2026, signaling that the new album is now close to release. 

Musically, “CHANEL” moves in a darker drill direction. Billboard Arabia described the track as centered on the tension between fame and belonging, a theme that appears to define the rapper’s current artistic chapter.

From ‘ICEBERG’ to a new chapter

Stormy’s current momentum comes two years after the release of “ICEBERG,” his 2024 album that helped consolidate his place in Morocco’s rap scene.

The project remains relevant through tracks such as “MOON” and “POPO,” with “POPO” also listed among the album’s visual releases. 

That staying power matters because Stormy is not entering the “Desperado” era from silence. He is building from a catalog that has remained active on streaming platforms and charts, while testing new textures through both solo singles and collaborations.

Moroccan rap’s chart moment

The performance of “CHANEL” also reflects the growing visibility of Moroccan hip-hop within wider Arab music rankings. 

Stormy’s rise across the “Hot 100,” “Artist 100,” “Top 50 Maghrebi,” and “Top 50 Arabic Hip-Hop” charts shows how Moroccan rap is increasingly moving beyond local scenes and into regional competition.