Moroccan composer Youssef Guezoum, renowned for his original score for the series «The Deep State», is vying for the 2025 Grammy Awards in the Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media category. Having already been nominated twice at the 2024 Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA), this marks a pivotal moment in his career. Originally from Marrakech and now residing in Los Angeles, he is «one of the few Moroccan composers to be recognized on the Grammy Awards' eligibility list», according to a press release. This acknowledgment, as confirmed by the voting members of the Recording Academy, underscores the widespread appreciation for a body of work celebrated for its musical richness and cinematic breadth. «The Deep State» exemplifies «the composer's artistic identity, offering an immersive soundscape where symphonic orchestrations, electronic textures, and oriental influences converge». This fusion provides viewers with «a unique narrative experience». Previously, Youssef Guezoum's dual HMMA nominations for «The Deep State» and «The Promise» highlighted «the diversity of his compositions and his versatility in scoring for various audiovisual media». His work is further enriched by collaborations with international productions such as «Power Rangers» and Jean-Claude Van Damme's «Full Love», along with creating 120 minutes of original music for Netflix Middle East. Guezoum's sonic signature is unmistakable, rooted in «a subtle blend of Moroccan heritage and modern orchestral language». This distinctive approach is characterized by the integration of traditional instruments into Hollywood-style harmonic structures, creating «a dialogue between cultures». Through his work, Youssef Guezoum aspires to «bring Moroccan music to the forefront of the most prestigious international stages, while inspiring a new generation of composers» in his homeland.
