Faouzia is a Moroccan-Canadian singer, songwriter and producer. She is born in 2000 and is from Casablanca, Canada, and she is raised in Manitoba, Canada. Her work sits across ballad, contemporary R&B, dance-pop, downtempo, electronic and oriental ballad, and it also draws on pop, alternative pop and art pop. She is known for a strong vocal range, multilingual performances and songwriting that combines Western and Arabic musical influences.

Career

Faouzia begins writing songs, playing piano and producing music as a teenager, and she shares original material online. Her early recordings attract attention for their emotional intensity, detailed melodies and technically demanding vocals. She first gains recognition through independent releases including Knock On My Door, My Heart's Grave, This Mountain and Born Without a Heart. Born Without a Heart becomes a breakthrough track and helps establish themes that recur in her music, including resilience, heartbreak and personal empowerment.

Releases

Stripped

Stripped is her debut EP, released in 2020. The record uses acoustic and piano-led arrangements and focuses on songwriting and vocal performance. It presents a more intimate side of her work and is noted for its emotional directness and minimal production.

CITIZENS

CITIZENS is her second EP, released in 2022. It expands her established sound and explores identity, belonging, love and self-discovery. The track list includes RIP, Love, Anybody Else and Thick and Thin, which become fan favourites and help increase her international profile.

Film Noir

Film Noir is her debut studio album. It is released independently and includes the singles Porcelain, Unethical, Peace & Violence and Don't Ever Leave Me. The album draws on classic noir cinema and focuses on emotional conflict, betrayal, longing, vulnerability and self-preservation, using cinematic production and introspective lyrics.

Film Noir (fin)

Film Noir (fin) is the deluxe reissue and closing chapter of the Film Noir era. It adds three new tracks and shifts toward healing, acceptance and emotional closure. Faouzia describes it as a set of "afterthoughts".

Collaborations and recognition

Faouzia collaborates with John Legend on Minefields, David Guetta on Battle, Kelly Clarkson on I Dare You, Nile Rodgers on Money and Galantis on I Fly. These collaborations bring her music to wider audiences and show her range across different styles. By the mid-2020s, her music has passed one billion streams worldwide, and she receives recognition in Forbes Middle East's 30 Under 30 in 2023.

Style

Her music often combines orchestral elements, contemporary pop production and personal lyric writing. She is widely associated with vocal versatility, multilingual delivery and a cinematic approach to songwriting.