SUDANESE PRODUCER SAMMANY GIVES SUDAN REVOLUTION A MELODY ...

Sudanese Producer SAMMANY once again proves that music combined with true talk from the heart results in something people would share & resonate with. Sudan is going through a revolutionary times at the moment with corruption and the politics being "challenged" which is a good thing I believe.. Music once again proves its more powerful, the government should obey the people always...

Arab Hip-Hop Artist Touring With Vinnie Paz in Europe!

Holywar (Black Bannerz) & Vinnie Paz (2018)

I have known the brothers from Syrian-Saudi based Hip-Hop group "Black Bannerz" for quite sometime, ever since I launched this blog in '08 !! I do still think that they were able to do incredible things but they still need to be more active and release more things & inshalla that will happen. They have released the Arabic side of the Double Album they have "Thawra Musiqia - The Album"  in 2014 & they have features with the likes of Vinnie Paz, R.A The Rugged man, Immortal Technique, Sean Price (RIP), Chino XL, Crooked I, Reef The Lost Cauze, Nino Bless, Planet Asia, Scram Jones,Beyond Belief, Kool G Rap,King Magnetic  !!! 

Black Bannerz are specialized in "Classical Arabic" Rap which for me we need more of.. Now, the reason I made this blogpost is to salute them & to salute Holywar from Black Bannerz, he just did a European Tour with Vinnie Paz & the JMT crew!!!...

To have a Syrian who is based in Saudi Arabia tour with those guys & be on the same stage & rep Arabic Rap that way is a huge honor and this needs to be pushed way more, I hope this blogpost has a ripple-effect and more blogs/media get to talk about it.. I had a quick Q&A with him & this is how it went down

BIG HASS: This is your second time touring with vinnie. How did the relation with him start? 

Holywar (Black Bannerz) : Matter of fact, this is the third time that I have had the privilege and the honor to accompany my brother Vinnie Paz on tour. Relation started about a decade ago through social media and while working on materials for Black Bannerz, but it was in 2015, during The Thief & The Fallen Tour, in Paris,where we have met and got to build with my brother Vinnie on many levels and continued that tour with him and the rest of Jedi Mind Tricks, followed by the 2017 Buried Alive tour with him, and DJ 7L & Esoteric (AOTP/Czarface) and lately, the recently done, 2018 The Bridge & The Abyss Tour.

BH: how was it touring Europe with artists you have idolized for a long time? 

BB: For someone who grew up in this part of the world (Saudi) , with a great deal of passion for the art of hip-hop, and where the scene and the activities revolving around the art were minimal, it is almost unreal and hard to believe to build, tour and share stages with one’s favorite artists. It is as overwhelming as someone who’s passionate about film directing working with his favorite director, or a actor acting side by side with his favorite actor. It is a blessing...

BH: When you rapping, you doing it in Arabic. What is the reaction from the western crowd like?

BB: The reaction of the crowd was always amazing from the moment Vinnie would introduce me as “I gotta a friend coming all the way from Saudi Arabia” wether I rap in English or Arabic. And in the latest tour, talking to some of the attendees, they did recognize Black Bannerz’s work such as The Muhammad Ali Audiomentary project, or our collaboration with Vinnie on First Blood which I have performed on stage during this tour, and even our Arabic Debut album (by Europeans from Arabic origins). It was overwhelming, and inspiring to push to create and release more material at the soonest.

Fav Arabic Rap Singles 2018 || #BigHassPicks

It has been a good year for Arabic Hip-Hop, here are some of my personal favourite, please email me your personal ones to see if I can add them to the below thread of videos/songs 

There will be another list for Arab rappers who perform in English, I just thought some of the below are pretty good and I personally jam to them.. Check it out

• BLVXB - كيماوي (Prod.by DJ AG) - (March 2018)

•  ILLIAM Ft. BiGSaM - Boat (March 2018)

• القيادات العليا - عاطل  (March 2018)

• LiL Eazy - Mathaher ( Ma Hametoni ) - May 2018

• The Synaptik - Dari- السينابتيك - داري (Ft.الفرعي- El Far3i) - (June 2018)

 

• Shi'rap X Smokable (Ft.Monologue) "جلي ظلام الليالي" - (Dec 2018)

• Daffy &Flipperachi - Laywagef دافي و فلب - لا يوقف

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• El Rass -SEIZURE SALAD (Nov 2018)

   

• Westcoast G'z - طحسنيزم - (Aug 2018)

• Muslim - Mama (July 2018)

 

 

• ابيوسف - عزرائيل | ABYUSIF - AZRA2EEL (July 2018)

•    Klay - Ya Rabbi | يا ربّي - (Dec 2018)

•    Be The Artist Ft Edd Abbas - Aleph Be (August 2018)

• Bu Kolthoum - Dallouni (March 4,2018)

Omar Offendum - Close My Eyes (Video) // Beat by Sandhill

Syrian/American Hip-Hop Artist Omar Offendum never fails to astonish me and inspires me. Check out his latest video/project "Close My Eyes" in which he says that .."it's a lyrical / visual homage to all those who’ve transitioned this realm & a celebration of their eternal beauty being manifested in all of us.."

REEM EKAY RELEASES her Debut EP "PURPLE"

Dubai based singer/songwriter REEM EKAY just released her Debut EP entitled "PURPLE" and from the get-go, one could realize how passionate and sincere this artist is in her work. Been a fan ever since I met her which was 2 years ago and I even hosted her at THE BEAT DXB Vol 01 

She played SOLE DXB this year & did an incredible set with AY (who produced the EP on the 1's & 2's)

The EP consists of 4 songs with one feature from Jeed. I think its a solid EP & a great debut from one of my favourite artists in the city. Her songwriting process & vibe is something a lot of people would relate to. My personal favourite track is "Truth", its the lyrics & the attitude on this song that I love... Her being a  spoken-word poet is so interesting with her musical personality. I think the fusion is something that we need in the Arab world and I can't wait to see what she got for us in the future..

Support her & push 
Buy The Album on iTunes 

Stream it Below 

MOH FLOW RELEASES 'DEAD ONE' VIDEO // Produced by AY

Dubai Based Singer/Rapper Moh Flow just released a single entitled "Dead One". It feels to me that he's steady and working really smart to establish his name in the city of Dubai and internationally as well. HRMNY which is a collective between Majeed, AY & Moh Flow is doing great at the moment establishing mini-events in the city and also curating events for other establishments/hotels which really somehow builds an ecosystem in a way & keeps the music between the artists who are actually talented & doing work. 

I like the vibe of this one.. Enjoy it & download it/stream it!

Hip-Hop Artist OFFENDUM RELEASES Video for "FACES"

About a year ago, Syrian/American hip-hop artist Offendum released his EP entitled "EYE KNOW FACES"  . The delivery & the vibe for this EP was different to what we used to from Offendum & I loved that. I loved that he collaborated with Saudi Producer "Saud" . One of those songs is "FACES" & as he described it " The song is a lyrical reflection on perception / identity / othering, and ends with my reciting a poem by #KahlilGibran to that effect".

Watch the full video below

Re-Volt Chats with Omani/American Singer/Songwriter EMAAN ZADJALI

Big Hass: Your Half Omani/Half American, incredible blend of cultures right there. How did you get into music and in what way does that blend is reflected in/affected your music?

Emaan Zadjali: I’ve been doing music for as long as I can remember. My parents told me that when I was about three years old, I watched The Wizard of Oz a lot. We had an old piano in the house and one day they heard me play the melody to Somewhere Over The Rainbow by ear. 

I was born in the US but for the majority of my life, I grew up in Oman. Naturally, I always heard Arabic music around me, and I feel that it has a big influence as to how I sing and play today. 

BH: As someone who pushed/supported the music scene in Saudi Arabia. I seen a lot of female artists "back away" from performing/posting online due to certain "Traditions" in the country that sadly didn't allow them to. I am not sure how the situation in Oman is, but in what way were you able to break that and get a following online especially on Instagram?

EZ: I didn’t really think much of it at the time, as far as tradition goes. My friend push me to make an Instagram account and post videos of me singing. At this point I wasn’t publicly performing yet, I was still getting used to people reacting to my videos. Trying to figure out if what I was doing was actually good or not. 
Two months later after making a Instagram account I’ve finally decided to perform live at Love At First Bite (a restaurant in Oman) for a charity event. Only a few people recognize me from my Instagram account, but after that night, everything changed. 
Their responses were all so positive and welcoming! I had girls come up to me saying “Thank you for doing this for us”. That really shocked me and stuck with me till this day. That’s probably the moment I knew I had to keep performing. I had to keep spreading the word, showing people that I’m not afraid to show my face or reveal my family name.

I’ve been doing very well ever since, and thankfully the reactions are still very positive and supportive. 

BH: Take me through the Music scene in Oman. How's it like? who do you enjoy listening to? Who are the communities/initiative supporting the local artists in Oman?

EZ: The music scene in Oman is definitely growing. Local talents have been using Open Mic events to show off their skills for the longest time. Just Jams for example, a successful local company that provide pop-up open mic nights for the public to showcase their talents! 
They also provide poetry nights as well for the talented poets out there! 
Alongside with that, we also have Independent Omani Artists with a variety of genres who have released music on all platforms such as myself and:
Adam Nabeel 
Nile
MoonsSalah
Ghazi Balucci
Chase
Akram
WNDRSS 

The variety of genres that these artists portray are on a wide spectrum. From RnB to Hip-Hop, to alternative rock to Folk/singer songwriter and many more. 

BH: Interested to know more about the plans you have for your Original music. With the calibre of voice you have, I predict big things! Tell me more about "Rolling Stone" - what is it about? + What is your song writing process? 

EZ: I’m still currently trying to find my style/sound. I’ve been exploring the contemporary R&B sound, as well as some new age funk. So far, my originals I’ve been working on are more on the Contemporary R&B side (Daniel Caesar/Frank Ocean inspired). However, on a side note, I’m also going to be featured on an upcoming Metal EP as well as a LoFi EP real soon (keep an eye out for them, you’re not going to want to miss it). So I guess you could say I’m very open to change and trying out new things!

Rolling Stone was a rendition of The Weeknd’s song “Rolling Stone”, I changed the lyrics to talk about the society I grew up around. This song has such a significant and personal meaning to me. It’s about how I never saw a substantial change in the way everyone viewed each other. Everyone’s too scared about revealing their family name and jeopardizing their reputation, yet they aren’t afraid to sit behind screens and critique the people who actually want to take that first step to being something/someone different and important. “Get on this Rolling Stone” meaning , ‘lets get a move on’ we gotta see a change in this society, people! 
If nobody’s gonna take the initiative, then at least support me and my dream to make this change in our community; “I just wanna hear you say, I got you."


BH: Tell me about "Cruise Control" for Ziad Gadou that deatured you & Ghazi Al Balucci - It was produced by you? You getting into production as well? Any inspirations when it comes to producers out there? 

EZ: Cruise Control was such an interesting project to produce and be featured on. The brains behind it all AKA Ziad, an amazingly talented poet from Egypt, had the idea of incorporating music and spoken word together in a song and consist of a powerful message. Immediately I was on board and put myself into the role of The Producer (with little to 0 knowledge on producing). I took this opportunity to challenge myself and break boundaries to create something amazing.

BH: What would you say is your biggest challenge so far?

EZ: My biggest challenge at the moment is coming up with a concept for an album I’m putting together. I would call myself a perfectionist when it comes to my music. I always want there to be a significant meaning to my songs and have a message that can be relatable to most people. I would hope my music would connect with people on a personal level.

BH:  Do Local artists in Oman get Radio Play? & is it as important as before?

EZ: This doesn’t happen enough. Local artists have been featured on Radio Talkshows before and have performed live on air, but not enough local artists have their music properly recorded or distributed online. It’s very valuable for artists to be able to have a platform like the radio to exhibit their music. We definitely need more stations to support their local artists in Oman!

BH: Would you say that because of your ability to sing in "Arabic" that you were able to tap more to the Omani community (Mass wise)? & will we see you perform in Arabic more?

EZ: Oh definitely! The video of me singing “Helwa Oman” is how a lot of Omanis found out about me. I never thought it was going to go viral the way it did. It was National Day and so I figured it was fit to sing something in Arabic for the occasion. I gained 1000 followers a day for 6 days straight. It was wild. 

However, I don’t see myself performing in Arabic at all times. I would like to incorporate the language into my music, but I don’t think I could strictly sing in Arabic. 

BH: What can we find in Emaan's MP3 player? What kinda of artists you listen to? Who inspires you? 

EZ: Whole lot of Frank Ocean. His writing style is inspiring, how he uses metaphorical lyrics and utilizes them so tastefully. You’d also find quite a lot of Drake, Jorja Smith, Kendrick Lamar, The (old) Weeknd, Sabrina Claudio, 6LACK, Billie Eilish, NAO, SiR. I could go on and on. 

I’d say my biggest inspiration is Daniel Caeser, HER and Frank Ocean. A lot of my new music I’m working on is very inspired by those three. 

BH:  I gotta ask you about the music scene in Arabia/Middle East/GCC , who do you follow? who do you like? 

EZ: I’m a huge fan of Adam Nabeel. He is one of the main reasons I started getting into producing! You also have other female artists like Shébani and Rose Gold that I look up to as well. Mvrs, Moh Flow, Majeed all have similar styles and I vibe with all of them! Their success and their passion for making music motivates me on a whole other level. They’re the ones that make me believe I can really make it in the GCC.

BH: Finally, What's your dream?
Finish college at Berklee, get that degree, and hopefully come back to Oman to help build the music scene! Being able to make a difference and still be doing something I love, that’s the dream.

EZ: Any lats words for Re-Volt Blog...
Go check me out on Instagram, Youtube, Soundcloud, Twitter! @emaanzadjali

You can find my music on all platforms under EMAAN. Go and show some love!

THE BEAT DXB Vol ii | Pix

9.11.2018 --- a date to be remembered in Dubai. I simply am out of words for the amount of support I received from the community. I started THE BEAT in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and I did NOT want it to end just because I relocated to Dubai for my son who was diagnosed with Autism couple of years ago. Below are few pictures from the night from Waleed Shah who blessed me with incredible photos:-

Photo by Waleed Shah

Performer 1 :
Saudi Singer/Songwriter Roya rocked the stage in her FIRST EVER out of Saudi performance. She was part of THE BEAT series back in Saudi and it was an honor to give her the platform. I was impressed with her maturity and presence on stage. Definitley looking forward to her original work. 

Roya (Photo by Waleed Shah)

In between sets, I have decided to keep the music going by having a live drummer and rappers take on the stage which proved to be a very entertaining segment. 

First Rapper, Dubai based Egyptian rapper TAC, A young beast for sure, loved his passion and predicting big things for this young soul.

TAC (Photo by Waleed Shah)

Performer 2:
Syrian Singer/Songwriter Ghaliaa Chaker who is breaking stereotypes and is someone with a golden voice and heart. Loved how free she was on stage as she was producing her own beats LIVE, getting the crowd entertained & playing Keys/Guitar & Derbake all in the same set.

Ghaliaa (Photo by Waleed Shah)

In a random moment, I saw P. Storm from The Recipe in the crowd and I called him up on stage to which he agreed, and had a really cool time. 

P. Storm - The Recipe (Photo by Waleed Shah)

Performer #3:
With a doubt, the most powerful performance in the evening, FAFA who is half Emirati/half Honduran rocked the stage and took the audience on a journey with her chilling and powerful voice. She even had the audience sitting down at one point... truly a highlight!

FAFA (Photo By Waleed Shah) 

FAFA (Photo By Waleed Shah)

Sharjah based Lebanese MC KAFV took the stage next where he was able to showcase his lyrical ability. I loved the metaphors he was using. Nice flow!

KAFV (Photo by Waleed Shah)

Performer 4:
Saudi rapper Molham who juggles business and music came through with a great set as he entertained the audience with Arabic & English lyrics. His flow is incredible and he's someone that knows how to rock a crowd.

Molham (Photo By Waleed Shah)

KC Hamada took the stage and I liked what I heard, I believe he has lots to offer and I can't wait to hear his new original material 

KC Hamada (Photo by Waleed Shah)

Performer 5: 
Iraqi Dubai based singer/songwriter, Shébani who is someone that has been working very hard. I admire her songwriting process and her ability to connect with the audience through sweet yet powerful lyrics. I loved that she brought a band and especially the drums, it added a great "VIBE" to her sound. 

Shébani (Photo by Waleed Shah)

Just before we close the night with our last performer, Moh Flow whom I've known for about 12/13 years came through & I had to put him on for the rap+drums segment, he rocked it as usual.

Moh Flow (Photo Waleed Shah)

Performer 6
Our finale for the evening was Sudanese based rapper 249TooDope. I have big respect for the Sudanese community in the UAE, they are very supportive of each other and that showed! TooDope performed to a sell out crowd that were singing/rapping along with him. Truly an entertainer!

249TooDope (Photo Waleed Shah)

Shout Out to Dj Sizer who was on the 1's & 2's and put the crowd in the mood & Colin the Drummer was made my vision a reality and did a great job!

Thank you to every person that rocked it that night! We sold out the printed tckts & reportedly had 300+ people in the venue. Mad love & respect & cant wait for THE BEAT DXB Vol iii 

Q&A with Syrian/American Artist Mona Haydar

Mona Haydar

Had a quick Q&A with Syrian/American Artist/Activist/rapper Mona Haydar who just released her EP entitled "Barbarican". In 2017, she release her song "Hijabi" which was named as one of the top protest songs according to Billboard. 

Big HasS: How did your bond with Hip-Hop surface in your life?

Mona Haydar: I was in Syria this one summer with my older sister and we were staying with our grandmother. It was back in the cd-player days and my sister had brought a few cds with her and one of them was Mos Def's Black on Both sides. I just remember being so shook by that album and feeling so connected to it and him through that music. In some ways, I even ended up doing my Masters graduate work as a result of that album too. 

BH: The conflict of being from both worlds: how do you balance the scale?

MH: I'm Barbarican. Not totally this and not totally that and yet I am whole and good because this is how God made me and where God put me. Just have to trust in the Divine plan and keep it moving. Barbarican is about balancing-- loving all the parts of myself and learning to heal the colonial wounds within me so that I can emerge fully realized in the path of my ancestors.

BH: Some argue that feminism is borderline unacceptable in Islam, what are your thoughts on that statement and how do you encourage women to break out from the shells and voice out their rights?

MH: Feminism is the sunnah. Muhammad, Alayhisalaam (PBUH), was a feminist. He abolished patriarchal practices and advocated for women's rights. Muslims love them some Jahiliyyah though. It's so sad. Women are the strongest creatures in the world. I admire and love women so much. We create humans inside of our bodies from nothing and then birth them into existence. God gave women the ability to physically witness creation. Women need to own their power as beings in society whether or not men are willing to recognize.

BH: Barbarican, starting from the title, we are already drawn into an explicit attack towards social norms. Do you think that its crucial nowadays to say things unapologetically and more bluntly - and skip diplomacy? 

MH: I believe in eloquence- beauty- elegance but I also believe in reality and truth telling. There is a balance that can be struck where you tell the truth in such a way that it doesn't break anything-- even when it is a difficult truth. I use humor in the EP- I use rhythm and rhyme- I use melodies and harmonies- I use fun hooks and catchy grooves to bring people in gently to some of the difficult truths I'm trying to share. 

BH: Who are women leaders who inspire you?

MH: I'm inspired by women and men alike. I'm inspired by amazing trees and bears and lions too. Do you often ask male rappers about which males they look up to? Just curious?

My answer is "Yes, I do." 

BH: In what way has motherhood strengthened your convictions and pursuit for a more just and human world? 

MH: Motherhood is cool and really hard. I love my kids and I want the best world possible for them and so I'm going to do everything in my power to try and make that better world a reality. 

BH:Tell us about the collaboration with Offendum ?

MH: I've known Omar a long time and really love his artistry. We've shared stages before and it's always good vibes. I hit him up and shared the hook I'd written to 'Miss Me.' He loved it and wanted to feature on the song. I was recording with my producers JB and Corron in LA and he came to the studio and laid down his verse. It was super fun. I hope we get to do a video. 

BH: Would you be interested to visit Dubai, UAE for a speaking/performance opportunity?

MH: Of course! I hope to be able to bring the music to a worldwide audience on a tour inshaAllah. In the process of figuring all that out right now. 

BH: Any last words for Re-Volt Readers

MH: Go stream the EP! <3 a="" nbsp="">

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Dubai Based Nigerian Artist SANTI strikes again !!

& he strikes one more time ... Santi is definitley making big steps and his latest single "Rapid Fire" featuring Shane Eagle & Amaarae) just dropped.

Give it a listen by clicking the below picture!

Q&A with Dubai Based Egyptian Rapper Tac !

TAC

Big Hass: First off, how long you been in Dubai and how did you get into Hip-Hop?
Tac: I've been in Dubai for more or less the last 20 years. The story of how I got into Hip-Hop is a very long one, but to make it short and sweet, on December 12, 2012 I wrote and recorded my first song under the supervision of my mentors over Skype. And the biggest battery in my back was that 20 year rap veterans were telling me I could become the best rapper in the world after hearing that first song. And ever since then its been my goal. 

BH: Tell us about the name, TAC?
Tac:The name is hilarious to me till this day because of how it came about; I was 13 and extremely angsty. I called myself
The Anti Christ because I thought I was cool and tough. 
One day one of my friends called out to me saying "Hey Tac!", And I got super confused and asked him what the hell a 'Tac' was. He said, and I quote "N*gga, I ain't about to call you The Anti Christ every time I wanna talk to you." And ever since then, the name stuck. It no longer stands for The Anti Christ. It's just Tac now. Also a big pet peeve is when people spell is in all caps like TAC. It's actually just Tac. But I understand why people make the assumption that it stands for something so I don't mind. 

BH: As an Egyptian Rapper, did it ever cross your mind to rap in Arabic?
Tac: Never in my life will I ever rap in Arabic. I can barely even speak it, let alone come up with rhymes that don't sound like 3 year old nursery rhymes. 

BH: Tell us about your collaboration with MENON, The Recipe on the remix track of "Regula", how did that come about?
Tac: That collabo was amazing. And it came to me at just the right time. Bless Menon for that, really. I had just landed in Dubai after battling some issues in Egypt and not being able to leave the country. And my inspiration was completely gone. He called me literally the day I landed and told me about the track, and I was like "YES, PLEASE YES!" It really put me back onto my grind. Especially because a song with Menon was long overdue, and to make it even better The Recipe are on it, Frankly I lost my sh*t. I can say with confidence that that song has the best rappers in the middle east region on one FIRE track. 


BH: Who are some of the rappers that you listen to internationally/locally?
Tac : Oh man. HASS will know this because of his Madvillainy shirt but I am a HUGE fan of MF DOOM. I listen to Kendrick, Milo, Death Grips, Jay-Z etc.. I have a very awkward taste in music. 
As for local artists, The Recipe, Menon, KC Hamada, JustNishan, Coat of Arms, Shebani, Abri, Laura Lopez and honestly there are so much more that I appreciate, but those are the ones I listen to the most. 

MF DOOM 

BH: When you dropping your next single?
Tac : My next single will be dropping sometime in mid-late November. I have a very special feature on there, that I am very excited for people to hear. 

BH: Tac, what scares you? "if anything"?
Tac: I don't fear ANYTHING on this planet. The only thing that scares me is losing my voice. It's the only thing I can count on. Anything that would stop me from being able to rap and make music will completely destroy me. 


BH: Any Last words..
Tac: I am not in this for a short time. Or a good time. I will spend at least 30 years on the throne when I pop.

Follow Tac
Instagram 

THE BEAT DXB Vol ii // ANNOUNCED // 9 NOV'18

THE BEAT is a series of events curated by Saudi radio host and blogger Big Hass, all in the aim to support local and regional rising music artists by creating opportunities for them to perform live. 

What started as an underground event in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) in 2013 has now been marked by the DXB stamp, as Big Hass tries to nourish the independent music scene through this kind of live events. 

It comes as no surprise that the first edition of the Beat DXB saw the light in March 2018, in The Flipside, the only vinyl store in the UAE, which resonates with Big Hass’ constant endorsement for the real and authentic. His passion and determination has helped bring back this event for a ​second edition​​, in ​The Fridge Warehouse​​, one of Dubai’s most thriving art hubs. 

The main lineup will include rising female sensations Syrian singer/songwriter ​Ghaliaa​​, Iraqi RnB/Pop singer/songwriter ​Shébani​​ and Emirati-Honduran chilling voice of ​Fafa​​. The balance is scored by the performance of Saudi rapper ​Molham​​ and Sudanese visionary and lyricist ​249TooDope​​. 

Also a special segment will be dedicated to rappers (Moh Flow, KC Hamada, TAC & KAFV) showcasing their skills over beats provided by Drummer ​Colin​​ LIVE. 

Furthermore, Saudi female singer Roya, who was part of the first edition of the BEAT in Jeddah will be the opening act. 

The event will occur on ​Friday, November 9th 2018 
Event is sponsored by G-Shock Middle-East 

Doors will open at 7:00 PM and the show will start at 8:00 PM. 

** Music set by Dj Sizer 
Tickets are available online and the door at 20 AED/Person

BROTHER ALI RETURNS WITH A NEW SINGLE & VIDEO "SENSITIVE" & OH MY .....

Brother Ali 

"I love rappers with the big voices..

They put the power in their lyrics so you live for it 

And spit it boisterous, the ignorant can't ignore it 

I put the preacher's style in my delivery 

And I remember vividly somebody tweeted Chuck D 

And asked him who the best voices are, and he mentioned me"

"But since you got respect and an obvious connection 

And every time you bless us with the tiniest little speck 

Of an online mention, our fans all shower you with affection 

And just blow up your comment section 

Well, what the hell, I mean I ain't complaining 

But, how come you don't place us in the hip-hop conversation? They just look back with blank faces"

Latest track from one of the people I look up to, someone who inspires me daily, the one & only Brother Ali ... Brother Ali doesn't waste anytime here proving once again he's one of the biggest forces in Hip-Hop !! Listen to EVERY WORD ...