Rolling Stone MENA Staff

El Rass Drops Awe-Inspiring Album Sikket El Rouh

Political Rap Odyssey

El Rass Drops Awe-Inspiring Album Sikket El Rouh

El Rass’s Sikket El Rouh is a two-sided rap odyssey blending sharp political commentary, nasheed-like cadences, and monumental production.

By Rolling Stone MENA Staff

Egyptian Creator Suzy Sentenced to One Year in Jail Over 'Inappropriacy'

Creators on Trail

Egyptian Creator Suzy Sentenced to One Year in Jail Over ‘Inappropriacy’

One of the Arab world’s most influential creators, Suzy faces a one-year prison sentence in her second trial.

By Rolling Stone MENA Staff

NEWS

On ‘Kol 7aga Ok,’ Double Zuksh Trace Mahraganat’s Evolving Sound

Double Zuksh release their debut album Kol 7aga Ok, a record that reflects Mahraganat’s ongoing evolution.

NEWS

Fake Lines Defies Borders with a 36-Track Compilation for Gaza

Fake Lines brings together 36 artists from the Levant and beyond in a cross-border compilation raising funds for Gaza Farmlands.

Album and Single Reviews

TURK’s ‘DABKA’ Dances on the Edge of Endless Reinvention

As TURK debuts a new mask and persona with “DABKA,” the question lingers: is this a lasting new sound or just a fleeting, orphaned detour?

NEWS, POLITICS

Saleh Aljafarawi’s Killing Shows Ceasefire Isn’t The End

The killing of Saleh Aljafarawi exposes the fragility of Gaza’s ceasefire.

Album and Single Reviews, MUSIC

Wegz Runs on Ambition in Aqareb, Even When the Ride Gets Bumpy

Wegz trades street grit for global and continental sheen on Aqareb — chasing evolution at the cost of raw instinct.

NEWS

Chart-Topping Fadel Chaker Turns Himself In to the Lebanese Army

After 12 years of controversy, one of the wildest arcs in Arabic music is approaching its final act.

Album and Single Reviews, MUSIC

NARCY and Buddha Blaze Strip It Back on “No Smoking Allowed”. The Result is No Smoke, All Fire

Veteran Iraqi-Canadian rapper Narcy sounds at his sharpest.

Album and Single Reviews, MUSIC

TUL8TE Continues His Run Of Summer Vibes And Catchy Pop—With A Twist

Narein hones in on what makes TUL8TE popular, and includes some unexpected surprises.