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Issam Alnajjar Is Ready for You to Re-Discover Him

The Rolling Stone Interview

Issam Alnajjar Is Ready for You to Re-Discover Him

Issam Alnajjar holds nothing back ahead of his sophomore album A Night In Cairo, from early virality pressures to the world he’s building.

By Tariq Manshi

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

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Aya Is The Khaleeji Duo Reclaiming Their Voices—And The Dancefloor

Their breakout viral hit "Ma Tnsani" is just the beginning.

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For Iraqis, The Rise Of “Shaabi” Music On TikTok Drives Diasporic And Generational Divides

As Iraqi “shaabi” music goes viral on TikTok, its relationship with local and diaspora Iraqis comes into focus.