3+ hour, 28+ min ago   (194+ words) This week's playlist features new music from Shbash, Tchubi, The Synaptik and Hala Sherif. In the latest instalment of Rap of the Week, we highlight some of the region’s top rap and hip-hop releases over the past week, this time…...

15+ hour, 3+ min ago   (219+ words) Lebanese alt-rapper BILLY TSTRK returns with a grating trap single that blends dark sonics with raw personal turmoil. Embracing chaotic songwriting and raw, abrasive sonics, Lebanese alt-rapper BILLY TSTRK returns with 'MA TENSINE', a dark trap single that centers around…...

17+ hour, 30+ min ago   (157+ words) Jordanian-Palestinian rapper Shbash turns his work ethic into a deliberate science on new, high-impact trap single ‘System’, released via 5njoom. With a booming trap sound driven by crisp percussion and ominous textures, Jordanian-Palestinian rapper Shbash returns with ‘System’, where he turns…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (248+ words) Palestinian rappers The Synaptik & Carlo join forces on 'Nafs el Kalam', produced by Sleiman Damien, to deliver a striking reflection on burnout and cyclical heartbreak. Palestinian rapper The Synaptik joins forces with rising BLTNM artist Carlo on their latest single…...

4+ day, 19+ min ago   (260+ words) Founder DJ Awadly reflects on his mission to build reliable infrastructure that encourages connection, collaboration and knowledge exchange within the electronic music scene. Founded by Egyptian DJ and producer Awadly, Groovin’ Hub was initially conceived as a private production studio....

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (295+ words) The playlist features new music from regional superstars like Elyanna, alongside future favourites like Thoom and De.ville. In this new edition of ‘Shuffle’ - SceneNoise’s flagship cocktail playlist spotlighting standout releases across genres and musical styles from the past fortnight…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (104+ words) The Tunisian DJ and producer presents a refreshing, intoxicating cut that could become a bold new dancefloor favourite. Taking a choice slice from this iconic discography, Ryder flips the sample into an intricate, genre-blurring production that brings together house, acid,…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (170+ words) Rather than signalling a complete reinvention, ‘Feek Haga’ broadens the Egyptian singer's sonic palette, showing a willingness to experiment without abandoning the sensibility that defines her work. Donia Wael has carved out a distinct space in Egypt’s alternative music scene…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (142+ words) This week, the playlist features fresh releases from regional stars like Dada and 7liwa alongside Egyptian rapper Showkey. We’re back with a new instalment of ‘Rap of the Week’, SceneNoise’s flagship playlist highlighting standout releases in the MENA’s hip-hop and rap…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (159+ words) SAÜD’s ‘High Octane’ is a global hip-hop manifesto merging his Khobar roots with cinematic production. The record thrives on a series of sharp collaborations, like the formidable ‘Welcome to the Camp’, where Busta Rhymes delivers playful flows with his husky…...