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 Ea… Read More

Iraq Cypher Artwork (by Pen.of.sol)On the 12th May, 2022, Big Hass announced the release of his new release “Iraq Cypher” which combines Nine Iraqi Rappers. Beat was produce… Read More

Past couple years witnessed the come-up and the success of few Egyptian Hip-Hop Producers that really elevated the scene and made a huge impact of where the Arabic/Egyptian Rap is at now.&nb&hell…Read More

Ghada // Pic by @fawazwbIt didn't take a lot for me to be captivated by Ghada's voice, I stumbled on her voice back in 2019 and I loved the emotions she brings out in her voice. I would… Read More

Little G Fresh is one of the most passionate souls out there. Artistically, she's  hungry. She's always striving; there's a certain "assurance" in her tone of voice that makes me proud… Read More

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In an attempt to bridge the Gulf with North Africa, Ive collaborated with my brother "Kwifya" who holds it down in North Africa to start a series of songs featuring rappers from the GCC alon… Read More

Big Record from ElGrandeToto called "Mghayer" - Check out the video below.When first released, it reached the #4 Most Trending Video Globally, which was massive but its also an indicati… Read More

ITS BEEN A GREAT EXPERIENCE SO FAR, RELEASING SONGS AS AN "ARTIST", I GIVE YOU MY THRID SINGLE, "HUNA AL QAHIRAH" , A RECORD PRODUCED BY BIG MOE AND FEATURES DEEB WHO IS AN OG OUTTA EGYPT AN… Read More

 Re-Volt: what is good company? How many members are you? & how did you all get together to launch this ? Good Company: we are an independent group that makes original mus… Read More

re-volt: How did Hip-Hop get into your life. Did you find it or IT found YOU? A.Rob: I grew up in a really diverse city (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA) and Hip-Hop was really popular in… Read More

FREEKAfter making waves in the Middle East and the UK, through his songs “Wala Kilma” and “Wala Kilma Remix ft. Eyez & Young Tribez”, along with hit tracks &ldquo&hell…Read More

I have so much respect and love for all the members of The Cirxle, they are just doing it right in my opinion. They have just released "Almost Home" that features Eaz Da Bully, AidyProof and… Read More

Big Hass drops his seconds single as he brings together Sudanese MC's TooDope and T.A on a track entitled "RASSA". Produced by Sudanese Producer MoSauce, the track is the FIRST collaboration… Read More

One-Third of the rap group "The Recipe", Swerte, has released his first solo project/song. "Esso" a song produced by Mjeezy and features UAE based-Somali rapper Freek & Indonesian rapper… Read More

Syrian Artist Bu Kolthoum who is based in Holland at the moment strikes again with a hard-hitter song "Mamnoun" which means "Gratitude" in Arabic". The song discusses many things and maybe g… Read More

Ever since I started re-volt back in '08, I've always been vocal about the lack of Arab females rappers, so in hopes to just encourage and highlight that aspect, below is a list/database of… Read More

Masked On, Vibes and pure genius video content.Check out this video & song by Moroccan Rapper SNOR Read More

Mental Track! The song/freestyle is taken from his upcoming album ROOMTAPE.Production is crazy! Read More

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ABIR (pic provided by Abir's Team)Moroccan-American vocal powerhouse, ABIR makes a bold statement with her new single “Inferno”, along with a stunning visual that was filmed on l… Read More

Still Frame from "Mesh Hastanna" - Provided by RamaOn June 26th, 2020, Musawah which is the global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim Family, launched a campaign that advoc… Read More

فخور جدا بمقابلتي مع الفنان اال… Read More

I've always been a fan of "Lo-fi Beats", ever since I started listening to music. There's so much tranquility in the space when a Lofi-beat is playing in the background. I for one love to li… Read More

First time I met/saw Dj Michelle play was actually on her instagram which you should go and follow NOW!, I was like "OH WOW!!" and that led me to follow her and I eventually crossed paths wi… Read More

aneesTo be honest, I find it really refreshing to chat with a rapper like "anees" who is half Palestinian/half Lebanese based in Washington DC, USA. He's someone that brings a lot… Read More

shqzuIt 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 !!Q… Read More

Al Moutarakam 2 is the Sequel to Edd Abbas 's 1st Solo Concept Project titled "Al Moutarakam". Al Moutarakam 2 is mostly self produced with additional productions from @djlethalskillz … Read More

Rights to Google Images/UnknownI was blessed to have written articles for the biggest PREMIER CULTURE + LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL in the region "SOLE DXB"Below is the article that was publishe… Read More

"On The Rise" Album Artwork - Created by Maddy Butcher,NOMAD, Al Ahli Holding Group’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and community platform venture, just released a new music album &ld&hell…Read More

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

Felukah (Pic by fotometro__) First time I heard "Felukah" was on a record that was produced by "Prodby77" who is an Egyptian producer based in Malaysia  - I was so impressed a… Read More

Big Hass with Sons Of Yusuf (Holding a pic taken by Aqib Anwar)Pic by Azarel Them Kuwaiti boys are really rocking it early in 2020!! They have already released "SONS OF YUSUF & SHAF… Read More

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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 l… Read More

After many collaborations and singles since 2018, Palestinian rapper who is based in Qatar released his FIRST Official album on 10th Dec, 2019 on Soundcloud and then it was released on… Read More

Ahmad Al-Basheer is an Iraqi comedian, journalist and director. He is most prominently known for creating the television program Albasheer Show. After he began broadcasting in 2014, he becam… Read More

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With the people rising up in Lebanon and demanding a change in the government. Artists are also trying to be involved in what they do best. A series of unified protests against the current g… Read More

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ekay (formerly known as Reem Ekay) is an unconventional artist that dubs herself as a Neo-Soul Rap-head and credits the likes of De La Soul, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and the Roots as so… Read More

'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 tha… Read More

Iraqi-Kiwi artist I-NZ whose real name is Majid, just dropped his first EP just a year following the release of his viral YouTube video ‘This Is Iraq’, a remake to… Read More

EP Artwork (Designed by Tac)It's surreal to witness this project come to life. I've know the fam "Mazzi" since I launched the blog, way back in '07. We have always remained in contact and th… Read More

TooDopeI appreciate artists that use their platform to reflect a certain reality or truth towards a situation that is on-going in their homeland. One of those artists is TooDope whose l… Read More

Artwork of the song by @sick.gNearly ONE year ago, Jordanian rapper "The Synaptik" released an album entitled "Om Al Mawjat". Album already considered a "classic" in Arabic rap. A movement t… Read More

Little Brother are an American hip hop duo from Durham, North Carolina that consists of rappers Phonte and Big Pooh. DJ/Producer 9th Wonder was an original member of the group but depar… Read More

Brother Bull Vs Dizaster (The Arena) On August 18,2019 , the Arena held a Battle between Dizaster and Brother Bull Video of this battle is now out and being circulated around the w… Read More

I am a big advocate of using samples that represents a culture, so when two cultures collide, its a beautiful day for me...Qahwah Con Leche is the collaborative instrumental album by music p… Read More

GREAT NEWS FOR RAP BATTLE FANS IN THE MIDDLE EAST !!THE ARENA which is The Middle East's 1st Official Battle Rap League based in Beirut, Lebanon has managed to organize a Battle Between… Read More

I've known this brother for a while at least online, I've always appreciated his style and patience. KAFV which is pronounced like "Cafu" as the Brazilian Football team captain, is a UAE bas… Read More

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 a… Read More

Palestinian Hip-Hop group DAM. They been active for a while, since 1999 I believe and when I got into blogging in 2006, I found myself following them and their journey. What I love abou… Read More

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Artwork by : Marwan ShahinVery excited to share the below Q/A with Saüd , who I have became a fan of since he dropped his first album last year. He has showed re-volt and me personally… Read More

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FREEK - Photo by Dubai Based Photographer -  lughassDubai based Somali Artist Mustafa Ismail better known as "Freek" always knew what he wanted to do with the track "Wala Kilma", he tol… Read More

Truly respect to the one and only J.Period who is like Questlove called him "the most creative mixtape producer of all-time” J.PERIOD is a musical storyteller whose work connects… Read More

Saudi Singer/Songwriter Hamza Hawsawi has just released his new single entitled "What We Gon' Do" and from the Get-Go, one can tell its all "Nineties Vibes". The track is produced… Read More

Bu KolthoumBu Kolthoum has always been very honest with his lyrics. I feel its real and its refreshing. We really need to support this guy even more and push him. I salute him as he's someon… Read More

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I've know Chyno since 2008, and Ive always respected his work and hustle. He's the man behind THE ARENA ME which is the Middle East's 1st Official Battle Rap League based in Beirut, Lebanon… Read More

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Palestinian rap group DAM releasing a very powerful message lead by Maysa Daw addressing equality Read More

Somali Dubai based rapper FREEK released his latest single entitled "Wala Kilma" end of March. The track which he has previously performed LIVE around couple of events in Dubai gained attrac… Read More

Shébani (Picture Taken By Jes Luisse) Iraqi Dubai based singer/songwriter Shébani is set to release her latest single "In The Fire" on Friday April 26th. The song whi… Read More

The brother Mazzi keep working hard, he's someone that defines true consistency in this rap game. His latest project is an amazing collaboration with Ritual Media, and its basically Sou… Read More

Sotusura is a Jordanian Dj/Producer/Radio Host and someone who has been supporting Arabic Hip-Hop for a while. I've always been a fan of his use of "Arabic Samples" and finally the day came… Read More

Syrian Rapper Bu Kolthoum dropped a new song couple of days ago entitled "OMEGA" and he seems to be also attaching the name "Bo'Bo" - Looking forward to what the future holds for this incred… Read More

Narcy performing in THE BEAT DXB - Dubai - Mar 13 - Pic by Waleed Shah Just before his show in Dubai, we sat down with the man himself, Iraqi/Canadian Artist "Narcy" and get to know the… Read More

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 perfo… Read More

I've always been vocal about showing love and support to Arab Female Artists, so I just wanted to compile few artists that I believe you need to look out for, below is the list:-** feel free… Read More

We’re excited to announce that we have partnered with STEP 2019! The tech festival is taking place on February 13-14th at Dubai Internet City and we’d like to invite you to atten… Read More

Originally from Morocco, ABIR is definitley making waves.. check her out Read More

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 revolution… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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 / vis… Read More

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… Read More

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 interna… Read More

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… Read More

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 Zadjal… Read More

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 wan… Read More

Mona HaydarHad 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… Read More

& 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… Read More

TACBig 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… Read More

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 perfo… Read More

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'… Read More

Amy Roko (Photo by AMS/Direction by Ali Cha'aban)I had the pleasure to connect/interview Saudi Personality Amy Roko! She's incredibly funny and I truly am a huge fan. Go check out her instag… Read More

Narcy X Mashrou Leila (Video Footage) The long awaited video for "TIME" by Narcy featuring Mashrou Leila is FINALLY OUT !!I had the pleasure to host Narcy while he was in Dubai 3-4 mont… Read More

Love Belly. I love the song "immigrant"...The follow up to last year’s Mumble Rap contains 11 tracks in total and features guest appearances from Meek Mill, The Weeknd, French Montana… Read More

I've been following this brother for a while now.. love the vibe and his production is on point not to mention that he's from my home country, Saudi Arabia! We did a quick Q&A with Saudi… Read More

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" Tra… Read More

Iraqi/Canadian Hip-Hop artist NARCY releases his first single off his new album "SPACE TIME". The single is called Time & it featured Lebanese Band Mashrou Leila. Track is produced by Sa… Read More

Jordanian Rapper "The Synaptik" released his FIRST Official Album entitled "Om Al Mawjat" on August 31st,2018 surrounded by his fans in Amman, Jordan. The Med Graduate who initiall… Read More

I have dedicated a decade of my life to a music culture that has endured many obstacles, sometimes skepticism, but has proven its resourcefulness and its essence as it has expanded globally… Read More

Nigerian Artist SantiBig up to the fam Santi, feeling the vibe for this one. Track is live now and getting international attraction.. Produced by Genio and features Bridge & Nonso Amadi… Read More

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Dubai Based Artist Moh Flow releases his new joint "Ready Up" produced by AY. This duo have been making big international noise for the past couple of years now. I love this record. For… Read More