April 10
Apr 23, 2025
In this edition of our bi-weekly 'Shuffle' playlist, we've packed in new releases from both up-and-coming and established artists across the MENA region, spanning pop, shaabi, hip-hop, and electronic music.
Featured on the playlist is Cairo-based trio Sharmoofers—Ahmed Bahaa, Mohamed El-Arkan, and Farra—with their track 'Unfollow', from their latest EP of the same name. Beirut-based label Thawra Records also contributes to the mix, adding to its growing catalogue of experimental releases with 'Kharif' from the five-track EP 'Masar' by Rust.
Further down the playlist, Chiati's 'Cairo Traffic' stands out as a hypnotic afro-melodic house track that captures the pulse of the city's chaos. The track was previously performed exclusively during the season premiere of SceneNoise's long-running stream series Houseplant, and now finds its way into a wider release.
Tracklist:
Sunkissed Child - Sorry For Me
Aikk - Fein
3YOONI - Habibti
Monika - Fakaseno
Sharmoofers - Unfollow
Nadine Eldeib - MOYN
Sossaloza - Ya Halawto
LAÏ - MALAL
Zein Al Arfeen x Aly Amin - Love Has Struck Me
Pink Seasalt - 3ala Toul
Adonis - Abtal
Rust - Kharif
Misty x Dish Dash x Ebla - Aywa Aywa
Felukah x DJ Habibeats - Hayati
Monokultur x Hesssy & Karlmars - Fight It!
Klaza Drums - MOGA!
Nadine Eldeib - Moyn
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