In our humble opinion: there are too many mid artists roaming in our scene. That’s why, on those rare occasions we stumble across someone genuinely worthy of our attention (and streams), it feels like hitting gold in an endless sea of meh. Consider this your cheat sheet to what’s next—before everyone else jumps on board. Ahead, discover 18 songs you probably haven’t heard yet but soon won’t shut up about.
NISY — ROHI
Country: Morocco
KARIMTHAPEASANT — DOUBLE DENIM DEMON
Country: Algeria
NORDO — Willi
Country: Tunisia
BLUFIEFER — Villain Bala Cause (Manifesto)
Country: Lebanon
LINA — SEULE
Country: Morocco
PROFESSOR Z — BLAD EL SHAM
Country: Lebanon
Montiyago — The Top Freestyle
Country: Sudan
MOAYAD — PETROL ALFAN (ft. ALSHAIKH)
Country: Saudi
MONIKA — FAKASENO
Country: Egypt
FURELISE — GOSPEL
Country: Morocco
HLEEM TAJ ALSER — MARY JANE (ft. ALA)
Country: Sudan
SHABJDEED — SA7BI
Country: Palestine
TAYEB SANTO — ATTA ATTA (ft. SAUD G)
Country: Algeria
FETAH — GO
Country: Morocco
WEGZ — Girlfriend (ft. Tayc)
Country: Egypt
LAÏ — MALAL
Country: Lebanon
NEEMSKI — Chrome Hearts Ring
Country: Iran
MARWAN MOUSSA — BOSAKBER
Country: Egypt
FELUKAH — Hayati (ft. DJ HABIBEATS)
Country: Egypt