For anyone tapped into London's electronic scene, no doubt you'll be familiar with the name Sicaria.

Sicaria initially began as Sicaria Sound, a London-based duo made up of Lou Nour and Sancha Ndeko. Together, they made waves across the global underground community by flying the flag for dubstep. Their incendiary, bass-driven sets saw them merge the genre with various sounds such as grime and dancehall. At the end of 2021, the duo disbanded amicably, with Nour continuing the project as a solo artist under the moniker Sicaria and Ndeko producing music under the alias Mia Koden.

Born and raised in London, Nour is of Moroccan descent and draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of SWANA culture. Her solo sound is a mix of cultures, combining classical Arabic music with Egyptian shaabi, Algerian Raï and Moroccan Gnawa. Her first job was in radio production, and she's since held down shows across BBC Radio 1, 1xtra, NTS and Rinse.

In November 2023, the artist released her debut solo EP entitled Blood, Sweat & Self – a four-tracker inspired by Cindy Sherman. Following the EP, she took us on a tour around London, highlighting her top five Morrocan restaurants. Below, she shares her wealth of knowledge on the topic.