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Saint Levant’s AFANDI: Reimagining the Golden Era of Arab Pop
Discover how Saint Levant’s new album AFANDI blends modern rap with the golden era of Arab pop, from Palestinian dabke to Lebanese pop influences.
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Plug into the rhythm of the UAE with our Music category. About this section
Plug into the rhythm of the UAE with our Music category. We cover festivals, new releases, club nights, and artist interviews across the Emirates. Whether it’s local beats or international tours hitting Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this is your backstage pass to the region’s thriving music culture. If you live life by the bassline — start scrolling.
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The best new MENA music releases to soundtrack your summer 2026
Discover the best new MENA music releases of 2026. From Sherine’s comeback to Tul8te’s jazz sessions, we review the tracks defining the summer sound.
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Drake Gifted a Full-Scale F1 Car Ice Sculpture for His ‘ICEMAN’ Release
When Drake drops, the celebrations are never small. To mark the record-breaking release of his latest project, ICEMAN, the Toronto megastar was surprised with a gift that fuses hip-hop and motorsport history in the most literal way possible: a full-scale, 1:1 Drake F1 Car Ice Sculpture, delivered straight to his driveway. This moment was forever…
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JAY-Z Celebrates The Anniversaries of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ and ‘The Blueprint’
Discover JAY-Z’s historic Yankee Stadium return, honouring 30 years of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ & 25 of ‘The Blueprint’. UAE fans, explore his unparalleled legacy now!
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Drake’s Unrivalled Spotify Reign: 130 Billion Streams and His Global & UAE Music Dominance
Discover how Drake shattered records with 130 billion Spotify streams, becoming the highest streamed artist. Unpack his global dominance & unique resonance in the UAE music scene. Learn more!
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Daft Punk Reveal New ‘Human After All’ Visual: The Enduring Legacy Five Years Post-Split
Essential: Daft Punk’s ‘Human After All’ visual, 5 years post-split. Uncover its ‘Electroma’ origins & enduring legacy. Explore their creative genius now, UAE!
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Oliver ‘Power’ Grant: Wu-Tang Clan Founding Member Dead at 52
Recognise Oliver ‘Power’ Grant’s genius. The unseen architect behind Wu-Tang Clan’s global empire, who passed at 52. Unpack his pioneering hip-hop legacy, felt even in the UAE.
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Arijit Singh’s Bold New Chapter: From Bollywood Playback Icon to Independent Global Artist
The news sent shockwaves through the Indian music industry and left millions of fans heartbroken: Arijit Singh, the voice that defined a generation of romantic ballads and soulful anthems, appeared to be “retiring” from Bollywood playback singing. Confusion, sadness, and uncertainty about his future plans spread rapidly across social media and fan forums. But what…
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Tawsen’s Comeback: Reclaiming Moroccan Identity & Authenticity
For nearly three years, the vibrant voice of Moroccan artist Tawsen fell silent, a perplexing disappearance from a burgeoning global music scene. What lay behind this unexpected hiatus? More than just a break, Tawsen’s absence was a battle fought behind closed doors, a struggle against the restrictive grip of a music label that threatened to…
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The AI Music Revolution: How Xania Monet’s Billboard Debut is Redefining the Industry
In the summer of 2025, the music industry encountered a milestone that was both inevitable and unsettling. An artist named Xania Monet debuted on a Billboard radio chart, an achievement thousands of human musicians strive for their entire careers. But Xania Monet isn’t human. She is an AI music singer, and her arrival on the…
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The 2025 Rap Drought: Why Hip-Hop Vanished From The Billboard Charts (And Why It’s Not Dead)
If you glanced at the Billboard Hot 100 chart in late October 2025, you might have felt a seismic shift in the music world. For the first time since 1990, the Top 40 was completely devoid of rap songs. The headlines practically wrote themselves, sparking concern and confusion among fans and industry watchers alike. Is…
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Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter: The Unmasked Homecoming Paris Won’t Forget
Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter just rewrote music history. His surprise DJ set at Paris’ Centre Pompidou on Saturday, 25 October 2025, marked his first public performance in 16 years, and his first without the helmet in 24 years. For fans and peers, it wasn’t just a comeback—it was a cultural reset. The occasion was Because…
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