Arabic-English Remix Revolution: The Hottest Cross-Cultural Tracks to Tune Into
Bringing you the best of both worlds, the world has been uniting Arabic and English songs in a beautiful matrimony. They have been all the rage, proving how much Arabic music is inching closer to the mainstream. These are the remixes we picked out to curate your very own Arabic-English remix playlist:
7 Rings & Kalam 3ineh Mashup
Egyptian influencer Youssef Ismail has been transforming popular songs through swoon-worthy covers all over social media. For that added touch of creativity, he also dabbled in fun mashups, the latest being Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” and Shereen’s “Kalam 3ineh”, an unlikely mix that proved to be, might we say, better than its original counterparts?
Billie Eilish Oud Edition
The moment Billie Eilish’s album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” was released, it created a major buzz, to the point that one of its songs, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Grammy Award for Song of the Year.
Across TikTok, her songs have been making crazy noise, and many have been given a new look. Our favorite has to be the Arabized version of her single CHIHIRO, in which performer YAD Oud turned the song’s melody into an oud solo.
Deep House “Bent El Geran”
Hassan Shakosh, the Shaabi legend, knew how to release the ultimate hit. The moment his song “Mahragan Bent El Geran” was released, it soared up the ranks to become a hit, not only in Egypt but worldwide.
That is why so many versions of the song started to get released, and that is where the Deep House version of “Bent El Geran” was born.
An Electro Ya Tabtab
Known to represent the Arab world in the club scene is Los Angeles-based DJ Ibrahim Abu Ali, aka DJ Habibeats. At any of his parties in LA called Habibi’s House, you’ll hear his crazy remixes that add a fun twist to Arabic hits. The one we have to include is his electro rendition of Nancy Ajram’s “Ya Tabtab.” Give it a listen and tell us what you think:
Drake’s Hotline Bling & Sherine’s Eih Eih
Yes, you read that right. There is a remix out there that combines Drake’s “Hotline Bling”, one of his most infectious and popular hits, with Sherine’s “Eih Eih”. Check out this unexpected combo below:
We are barely scratching the surface with these remixes. You’ll find a lot more on TikTok and YouTube. For a bit of fun, why not share with us your dream remix of an Arabic song?
