Behind some of the most recognizable hits in the current wave of Arab hip-hop, working with the likes of Wegz, Ziad Zaza, DizzyTooSkinny, Afroto, Haleem, Shehab,…
Author: Hesham Badr
Hesham Badr
Hesham would rather listen to music than to most people talk and he’s built a life around that truth. For the past three years, he’s been tuned into the MENA music scene, writing, reporting, and swapping stories with the artists behind the sound. When he’s not reading about music, he’s listening to it, and when he’s not listening to music, he's making his own.
Begad returns with a hard-hitting four-track EP titled Et7ad Elash2ya, a project deeply rooted in the street culture of El Marg. The title loosely translates to…
Jordanian indie-rock band Autostrad release the closing track from their five-track EP Kawkabi with ‘Aleem Allah’. The track blends live instrumentation with electronic production, resulting in…
A new year usually pushes us forward, urging us to chase what’s next. Yet the internet seems determined to look backward. Across timelines and playlists, 2016…
In an ever-evolving music industry, it takes an entire army working behind the scenes to ensure that a project reaches the right listeners. Amid the number…
EDM figures Calvin Harris, Afrojack, Alesso and more are set to perform at the 25N51E Music Festival, taking place on 30 January 2026 at Stadium 974…
From last night’s third edition of the incredible Artists for Aid benefit concert in Los Angeles, led by Sudanese-Canadian soul-folk musician and poet Mustafa, and hosted…
Egyptian star Mohamed Ramadan announced his performance at Madison Square Garden in New York on January 17, one of the world’s most iconic entertainment venues. The…
Mond teams up with El Waili on the defiant new single ‘Esme,’ a track that takes its name from Mond’s evolving identity. Born Muhab, the artist’s…
TikTok’s unique video format allows musicians to freely express their creative vision in bite-sized musical moments without compromising authenticity. Well-crafted, catchy content becomes accessible to music…
