Farq Shas3 by Big Hass X Kordofani (Beat by Dice)

Saudi Music Hip-Hop Radio Host and Blogger,  Hassane Dennaoui (a.k.a. Big Hass) has taken on the role of executive producer in 2020, connecting artists. 

From cyphers to singles, Big Hass wants to put forward talented independent artists while highlighting Arab roots, diversity, unity and third culture. 

On the 4th November, 2025, Big Hass released his latest record featuring Sudanese Artist/Rapper Kordofani and produced by Dice beats. After a break of 1 year+ , Big Hass is BACK with another release! This one features Kordofani, A Sudanese Artist/Rapper who is visually Impaired and has a lot of heart/Soul. His raps are RAW. He gained attractions on platforms like IG & TikTok with people falling in love with his bars! 

Big Hass found Kordofani online early 2025! He resonated with him and was waiting for the right time to connect/challenge him, “I always love to challenge the rappers, especially the ones that love the craft of rapping!!, When i first saw him, something in me sparked and I was inspired to executive producer again!, I put a call on IG asking for producers to send me BEATS, and DICE hit me back and we connected, and the rest is history” Hass says. “Farq Shas3” which somehow translates to “Big difference/gap” is a 90 second rap about Kordofani and his condition. 

His passion is transparent and his lyrics hit home! “I don't believe I shed light on Kordofani, because he has his OWN light, light is within him, I feel proud/honored to have released this record with him and I wish him the best moving forward” Hass says 

Video on YouTube HERE! 

Stream it here

For more news, email Big Hass @ BigHassTheLabel@Gmail.com 

Release Date:  4th nov,2025 Distributed via EMPIRE

Sudan Cypher Part ii //

On the 5th December’22, Big Hass released Sudan Cypher Part 2 , featuring 10 Rappers from Sudan , AidyProof, Tageel, Zeyo Mann, Mustafa Idris, Awab, Veto, Rana, Side Effect, T.A and Eaz Da Bully. 

Beat was produced by Sudanese Producer Mshakil Hass pays homage to Sudan Music community one more time, after the incredible success of Sudan Cypher, he releases part ii, spotlighting more rappers from Sudan and this time its rappers that are on the come-up. 

The track produced by Sudnaese hero producer Mshakil showcases the diversity of Sudanese rap community and proves one more time that Sudan Rap is something to a force in the elevation of Arabic Rap in the region. “It's the hunger, the penship that actually separates Sudan rap from any other rap in our region, the Sudanese community will back up their artists with all their power and love and that is the sense of community that we need, i hope we all learn and get inspired from Sudan. 

Sudan this is for YOU” Hass staes Music Video was put together and shot in different parts of the world  for this record and can be seen below. 

Full video edit was done by Raed Al-Murish. 

Song was mixed and Mastered by Aka Keyz 

Stream the cypher here 

For more news, email Big Hass @ BigHassTheLabel@Gmail.com 

Release Date:  5th December, 2022 

Distributed via EMPIRE 

MEET SUDANESE MC shqzu

shqzu

It only took few seconds to fall in love with the sound of shqzu, I hit him up and I became a fan instantly...

From Sudan, through Riyadh to the world... REMEMBER THIS NAME VERY WELL !!

Quick Q&A with the man himself:

RE-VOLT: How did it all start with you? and what's behind the name shqzu? 

SHQZU: It was 2009, we’d kick it me and a group of friends some of us were still in High School but at that time I had graduated. We’d pick an instrumental off YouTube write to it and record using one of those Headsets that came with a microphone, back then used for Skype Calls I used to go by ShaQ and that’s after my father’s name Shakir (NOT SHAQUILLE O'NEAL), I was thinking of how I needed to standout and it was quite frustrating living the shadow of a great NBA player haha I was inspired by an article I read about the Zulu tribe and their leader at a certain point in time SHAKA ZULU, so it was metaphorically beautiful and inspired a lot, that’s where it first originated “Shaqazulu” then I just had to like come up with an abbreviation because it was quite long so I finally settled on SHQZU, sounded dope. 

RE-VOLT: You Sudanese, based in Riyadh. When did you move there? 

SHQZU: I came to Saudi Arabia in December 2018, like literally 48hrs before the Sudan revolted. I was in Khobar then after that moved to Riyadh in June 2019, I liked it here more to be honest.

You have a chilling vibe, love the wordplay, what inspires you in rap at the moment? 

SHQZU:Appreciate it bro, umm well I kind of get inspired by many different things, it inspires me seeing fellow artists unlocking their potentials and setting milestones, I love collaborating. 
Like when two or more artists come together and there’s chemistry and each present their own ideas, their own touch and be able to just capture that vibe and deliver it.....man I don’t know what to tell you, that’s just beautiful! 

- Who are your top MC's in Sudan? 
SHQZU: Well this is a tough pick... We have so much great talents back in Sudan bro, some of them not as popular as others, but there are countless dope talents and I’m just talking about the ones I had come across or met, I’m pretty sure there is a lot more, anyways I’ll name a few of my personal favourites, not in order of course... - Naj - AhmediHussein - O’D - Ace - The Circle - A7md - Flippter - YoungJustus - Oddisee ...You see I just had to stop myself because I could seriously keep going for days haha - 

Who are your top MC's ever? give me a top 5?
SHQZU: Well the first Hip hop track I ever heard when I was a kid was a Tupac track, so yeah I’ll play it safe and in no order - Tupac - Biggie - Jay Z - Nas - Method Man But to make it clear, you can ask me this same question on a different day and get a different answer, I guess today is this kind of day - 

Your production is mad dope! What's the process of your production, who is a producer that inspires you? 

SHQZU: Much love much love fam I really appreciate it... Well first of all I love beats, (I mean like who doesn’t...) but I love sampled beats! Especially those with vocal samples and soulful vibes, man I live for that. 
The process is umm I listen to music often, usually not Hip hop when I’m in the mood to make music though, so I’m usually playing the music while doing other stuff and I would usually come across a certain sound or vibe that steals my attention and qualifies for a “sound I would go for” in the music I’m making. 
At that point its either I’d start beat making right away or I’d just label it for later, depends. Producers there is also a lot that I love and aspire to be like for example there’s J Dilla, No ID, 9th Wonder, DJ Premier and back in the day Kanye 

J Dilla

Have you ever thought about rapping in Arabic? 
SHQZU: Actually I’ve been told a lot the “Why don’t you rap in Arabic your mother tongue etc. etc.”, therefore I actually did work on a couple tracks where I spit in Arabic, Sudanese dialect to be precise. So the answer is Yes, I did

Tell us about the "111" EP. I LOVE IT!!! How long did it take you to put it out there? 
SHQZU: 111 is the story of how I silenced my negative thoughts and second guessing and pushed through to get back to making music, In numerology 111 signifies the manifestation of your thoughts, it’s said one should be mindful of what they constantly think about as these thoughts good or bad come into reality. 

So 111 to me is an audio representation of how I gradually stepped out of a “negative thought loop” into a more brighter or a positive perspective, it’s a fresh start and a new beginning. I’m constantly making beats some of them I end up using some of them I don’t, but I put aside a certain set of beats and started writing and recording to sometime around mid-Sept 2019, the project release was on the 11th of Jan 2020. 

Is there a story behind "homeboiii"? :) 
SHQZU: Initially I was going to name it “Overthink”, like you know, how most of us do! But as I mentioned I was trying to overcome the negativity and have a positive approach in presenting this project therefore I had created this, my alter ego aka Homeboiii. This was an introduction and I’m going to dive into that persona more and more in the near future insha’Allah just stay tuned!

In the EP "111" which track is the most personal to you? (i know all of them are but if you given a shot to give a track out of ur EP to Sway, to play it, Which one would you send and why?" 
SHQZU: Well you already know that it’s really hard to pick out just one because they’re practically like a story building up haha but umm I can say this...the most personal track “although it changes with time” and the track I would give to Sway if I were to, are not the same haha If I was to get a record to spin on the radio I’d probably say “Been There” because it kind of summarizes the whole theme of this project and has a sort of an uplifting good vibe, nice to bump while cruising or during traffic and stuff “the whole project is actually, I recommend you check it out this link” 

RE-VOLT: Any shout outs you would like give...
SHQZU: I definitely have to shout out every single soul that made it possible for this project to come about and those that inspired me to make a “comeback” in the first place...I’m going to drop their Instagram accounts if you don’t mind... 

- The man behind the cover art of the project who is also a really talented rapper and a visual artist Ace @iam.vce 

- Visual arts by my very good friend the talented Muhammad Mahboub @kayboxthefirst 

- The painting, that covered almost 70% of the cover art, which was actually created around the same time this project was being made and was quite an inspiration for the direction of this project, both the art and the artist. 
Made by this amazing talent Aya Atif @_aaa_ya

 - And of course shout out @bahrainibruh and each and every one that supported me throughout and all my friends my family even if I don’t mention names know you’re always in mind and heart, one love! 

RE-VOLT:You & KAFV... Collabo Soon? 
SHQZU: KAFV is good friend of mine and we’ve known each other for a long time, so yes definitely you could expect some *fire emojis* real soon haha 

RE-VOLT: Tell Re-Volt Something not a lot of people know about you 
SHQZU: I’m a 27yr old, born and raised in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Studied in Malaysia then moved to Sudan and now in Saudi Arabia. Most of my friends are really dope artists I used to think it was a coincidence but yeah. I’m a Scorpio and I think the language of love is somewhere between food and music....PEACE!

TooDope X Eaz Da Bully release "Asly" and Launch " #حفر_ميوزيك"

TooDope X Eaz Da Bully (Behind The scenes of the video - #Asly"

Sudan has been at it! They aint stopping. Sudanese MC's collaborate on this massive song! 
Produced by "HARGO"

TooDope & Eaz Da Bully really hit hard on this one, flow, lyrics, and visual game is on fire! Re-Volt asked TooDope about this video and this is what he said:-

"If I'm not mistaken this is the 1st video of its kind to come out of the continent in terms of genre & visual style. The idea behind it is to shed light on a side of streets culture that many people are ignorant to" 

SUDAN CYPHER | سايفر السودان

Artwork by Nora Zeid 

I've always had a connection with Sudan, I am yet to figure out what and how this connections started but I LOVE the country, I love the people, I love the art, I love everything about Sudan. One of my 2020 goals is to visit Sudan inshalla.

I also love "cyphers", Put together 2 re-volt cyphers + an Anghami Cypher in the past, and then I wanted to do a "Sudan Cypher" and I felt honored to reach out to few incredible MC's that personally impacted me with their lyrics and their incredible flow.

I've had the pleasure to connect/meet with Brooklyn Hitz through the guys at "Phoaq" and I fell in love with his authentic beats and his passion for true hip-hop production. I reached out to him with the idea and he was very welcoming and supportive. He sent me many beats, I chose mainly 3 beats and those beats were sent to the rappers who I put together.

Now, this was the hardest part, I personally wanted to put a Cypher with the MC's that personally impacted me and hence I started to gather the line up.

I reached out to the rappers and they ALL showed so much love and support.

Each of them delivered and i loved the diversity of their verses.
Shout out to all of them!
Please show them love and show support.

Rappers:
G-Salih, TooDope, Oddisee, Lil Joe, Aka Keyz, Nadine, Flippter 

"Hold Me Down" Title of the Debut EP for Egyptian-Malaysia based Produced "77"

'Hold Me Down" EP Artwork 

There's a certain feeling of satisfaction when I'm able to spot talents at their early stage or when they drop their first album/EP/song. Im a big believer that if something impacted me that I want to support it. I don't wait until that artist really "makes" it and that could be a good or bad thing. I just trust my instincts and go for it. Supporting someone with a talent is NEVER wrong and that's always been my approach since 2007 till now. 

Yesterday, I heard a new EP dropped by Egyptian producer "77". He is 19. Born-raised in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and currently in Malaysia pursuing an education in sound engineering. His name is Mahmoud, and his parents calls him "7ooda" and he chose the name "77" as an "artist/stage" name simply because he saw the number "77" everywhere and he took that as a "SIGN" ... 

When I asked him about his debut EP entitled "Hold Me Down", he had this to say: "...this is very special to me because as an individual, I always felt that something was holding me back from achieving what I want whether it is making music as an Arab or taking on the challenge that our society/culture refuses to accept or support. Especially now more than ever we are living in a generation where there is so much negativity being passed around"

I personally support such a theme and the fact that he's 19 and took that step is something I want to salute him on. He goes on and say "While creating "Hold me down", I slowly began to accept that I am the one that is holding myself back, the fact that I let all these things get into my head really shows that it is all up to me whether I will let that stop me from chasing what I'm really passionate about or not. After finally accepting that, I have given myself the freedom to do what I want knowing that there is nothing holding me down."

"77" at work 

".. Nothing is holding you down but yourself! A huge shout out to every individual that was involved in this project for believing in my vision and for expressing their feelings towards this topic through a creative process!" 77 told Re-Volt 

Listen to the FULL EP here and it features few artists that I personally love like , Keyz from Sudan, Felukah from Egypt and Acequared from Jordan + many others 

I personally enjoyed the full EP, the journey I took, I had a 40 min drive and just put it on! and from the intro, "77" was able to take me through that journey of "Self Discovery" and that life might throw certain challenges your way but that's the way you will learn. I loved the production. I loved how simple/yet complicated they are. In terms of rappers, I salute "77" for choosing the names he got. I enjoyed it and I recommend you giving this a listen...

Show Love. Show Support.

SUDAN GETTING READY TO SHOWCASE ITS BEAUTY AND TALENT VIA HIP-HOP

This is just AWESOME NEWS! Sudan has always been about talent and creativity. I love everything that is coming out of Sudan. My Sudanese brothers and Sisters ... I SIMPLY LOVE YOU! This is an exciting project that we looking forward to.

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I had to reach out to the fam Ahmed Hamad (known as Aidyproof) and get a statement from him on the project and here's what he said to re-volt :- 


"A 249 Experience, is a compilation album featuring 17 cuts from Sudanese artists from Sudan and around the world. It’s objective is to highlight the vast amount of talent our community has to offer. It was birthed during the early stages of the revolution by myself (Ahmed Hamad aka Aidyproof) with the help of some of the artists on the project. Notable artists Bas, aka Keyz , G salih , too dope and many more . It’s a message to the hip hop world ...249 is coming ! " 

Stay on the look out !!
8th August,2019. Sudan will take over 


** UPDATE** ALBUM IS OUT & ITS BANGIN' - Check it out BELOW + ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS 

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...

SUDANESE DUBAI BASED ARTIST REEM EKAY RELEASES HER FIRST SONG FROM HER UPCOMING EP!

Reem Ekay, Sudanese Artist based in Dubai has always been one of my favourite. She has incredible vibe and mad talent. Her first song off her NEW UPCOMING EP is called "Revelations" 
Track was produced by AY
Artwork Done by Tashita Mukherji
Omar K on the Beat

Give the track a listen below!

Sudanese Rapper AKA Keyz Drops Video for "WAIT FOR ME"

Directed Nadine El Roubi, Sudanese Rapper AKA KEYZ released his track and video "Wait For Me" , been a fan of his since his "The Seed" Album he dropped last year.. This dude has a cool flow and I can see/expect big things for him in the future.

Keep Goin fam

Sudan Archives - Come Meh Way || Bless from SUDAN !

Sudanese Rapper Keyz drops music video for "No Options Left"

Shout Out Sudan !

roTation - Posta (Prod. ELEVATED & MAMAN)

I've been hearing a lot of new music from Sudan! Big up the fam!!
Listen up

Alright - TooDope ft. MaMan || Too Catchy. Too Dope

Shout out to the brothers. 
This is Catchy & Dope! Wish'em luck 

Oddisee - NNGE (feat. Toine) || Official Video

SIMPLY ONE OF THE BEST RAPPERS IN THE GAME!! 

Sudanese Producer SUFYVN releases first single off his upcoming EP "Ascension"

I've always appreciated Sufvyn's production..He's always genuine in his production and always trying new things out. I appreciate him. There's no specific genre he's covering, but the blend/the fusion and the vibe is just unique and incredible.

He just release the first single from his upcoming EP "Ascension" entitled "DUST" 



I asked Sufyvn : what could people expect about this release, he said 

"Ascension EP" is an electronic project, where I continue to experiment with traditional Sudanese instruments and rhythms, as well as the use of vintage Sudanese samples, without being tied to any specific genre, other than being my own interpretation of Sudanese music in an electronic context. through the use if traditional string based instruments such as the Oud, as well as Sudanese percussion, and samples salvaged from old vinyls and cassette tapes. personally, I think the more I try and describe the sound, the more likely I'll end up putting it in a box and add a label to it, which is the complete opposite of what I'm trying to do.

You can PRE-ORDER the EP now by CLICKING HERE

Go support your local artists.

Flippter - Shafata (Straight Outta Sudan)

New video was just posted by "Shattat"which is a Youtube channel straight out of Sudan providing comical sketches with a message.

This video is a rap parody that has Loay Karim (a.k.a "flippter") rapping using the word "Shafatah" which means in Sudanese dialogue a person whose doing well, successful and on a good roll.

I asked Flippter what did he want to achieve with this song, he replied "To earn respect locally first, the to prove to the Middle-East Hip-Hop artists and fans that Sudanese people have bars too and also to help solve our problems by developing our own industries instead of individual businesses with or without help from other countries because we are awesome"

Watch the video below! Salute to them.. The video is well done, funny & catchy. 

Sudanese Sampled Beats | Sammany Hajo

Left: Maha Jafar, Me & Hadeel 

Yesterday, I had the honor of meeting Maha Jafar, if you do not know her, then you should get acquainted, shes a comedian, a Youtuber and a dope personality all the way from lovely SUDAN. I also met her "Partner in Crime" - Hadeel, they both are super funny and humble. 

This all happened in Dubai Design District at the Youtube "Meet & Greet" stand. There were many Youtubers such as Saudi Reporters, FlyWithHaifa and MoVlogs/Money Kicks and many more. 

I was also inspired by the positive vibes the Sudanese community has, I got to meet Doha (Dope photographer)  and Mohamad Abk (Co-Founder of Blank Space), also shout out my sisters from Syria Haneen and her friend :) 

There was so many positive vibes, I was truly inspired. 

Then Doha & Mohamad requested I checked a Sudanese producer living in Qatar by the name of Sammany & I just DID and guess what, I was blown away with his talent, his authenticity, his vibes! 

Left to right: "my sis from Syria, Me, Doha, Mohd Abk, Maha Jafar & Haneen" 

Check out the brother, as he is truly incredible. Shout out to SUDAN and whole Arabia. Just click PLAY !!

DUKKAN SHOW SIT DOWN WITH ODDISEE | PODCAST

I been supporting the guys from Dukkan from the start and I am proud to see their progress, they are making a huge stamp in the podcasting industry in the region. 

Oddisee is been one of my favourite rappers and he's a really cool guy, very happy they were able to get him on the show. Check it out. ITS LIVE NOW!

Safia Elhillo - "Alien Suite" (CUPSI 2016) |

Truly one of my favorite voices from Sudan! What a powerful authentic soul !

Shout out to Safia.. Shout out to Sudan