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01:04:44

Select 184: Mixed by Xtrakrim

SceneNoise ·

2023/06/01

This week we showcase the sound of Kareem Tarek, a Cairo based DJ whose sound is dark and highly energetic. The set consists of a carefully selected assortment of sounds that range from acid tech to drum and bass. With heavy bass, consistent energy and flawless mixing, Kareem’s set is a prime example of Cairo’s underground sound, opting for darker and more drum-led sounds, as opposed to big room hits and sounds that are normally a DJ’s safe haven. Coming through with the goods, Kareem’s set is

00:30:08

Dawsha 03: Perrie | دوشة ٠٣: بيري

SceneNoise ·

2023/05/21

Egyptian icon Perrie joins SceneNoise’s Zaid Kreshan on Dawsha to go over her career, her take on music and creativity, and her latest album, ‘Trauma’. Perrie and Zaid discuss emerging trends in the music industry, and what artists can do to avoid falling into a repetitive loop. They also go over her process while working on ‘Trauma’, and dig deeper into the concepts and ideas which the album revolves around.

00:59:42

Select 183: Mixed by SoS

SceneNoise ·

2023/05/18

On this week’s installment of Select, we present you SoS. Consultant by day and DJ by night. SoS is a Cairo-based DJ and she mixes for hard-dance, trance, techno, and everything in between. SoS’s groovy and hardcore techno sets are energetic alright, but they are also quite precious to her. A lot of attention goes into her airtight, relentless mixes, as she usually mixes as a way to relax and deal with her surroundings, resulting in a distinctive sound and a particular hype that only she can

01:02:52

Select 182: Mixed by DNGR GNGR

SceneNoise ·

2023/05/11

An avid listener from an early age, DNGR GNGR has been collecting decades of beats and pop culture moments from around the world in his head. And today, as a rising DJ in the Egyptian scene, he pours these collections into dance floors, festivals, and cyberspaces. A genre chameleon, DNGR GNGR has become known for making unexpected musical connections between tracks and pulling at their common threads, constantly weaving together dance floor journeys. The colorful experiences he creates can swing

00:20:19

Dawsha 02: Malikah | دوشة ٠٢: ملكة

SceneNoise ·

2023/05/07

In this episode, SceneNoise content creator Zaid Kreshan speaks with Lebanese rap icon Malikah about her return to music, and about her thoughts on the public perception of women in the MENA rap scene. As an early figure in the region’s industry, Malikah’s insights and anecdotes serve to paint a picture of the development of MENA rap throughout the years. In this episode she discusses the pressures she has faced throughout her career, and her optimism on where the music industry is headed.

00:53:03

Select 181: Mixed by Marwa Belhaj Youssef

SceneNoise ·

2023/05/03

Marwa Belhaj Youssef is a Tunisia-based multidisciplinary artist who started her career as a DJ in 2014. Her mixes offer a wide ranged selection highlighting the beauty and violence of sounds as she navigates across cultures, genres and signatures. She is a resident artist at Movement Radio (Athens) and worked as a booking agent/curator at LYL Radio where her personal goal is to support Arab artists through her show KHENJAR. Marwa was invited to perform at Boiler Room in Athens in 2022, while

00:59:46

Select 180: Mixed by STZ B2B DOU

SceneNoise ·

2023/04/20

Cairo's renowned electronic duo, STZ and DOU, are back again with their yearly Select for Eid, a long running, SceneNoise tradition. The duo's exceptional talent for curating house and disco music has earned them a prominent place in the partying circuit. This time around, they have incorporated tracks from a range of artists including Matteo Metteini, Jaegerossa, Harvey Ross, Sandy Rivrera, Soul Avengerz, Wayne Soul & Odyssey Inc.

01:05:17

Select 179: Mixed by Marawan

SceneNoise ·

2023/04/14

Marawan, a DJ and producer hailing from Cairo, developed a passion for music from a young age. During his high school years, he delved deeper into the realm of electronic dance music and found himself particularly drawn to the hard techno genre after attending several raves. The heavy-hitting kicks and haunting melodies of this style continue to captivate him. The following hour-long set showcases Marawan's expertise in this genre, featuring tracks from notable artists such as Alignment, Don

01:03:44

Select 178 - Mixed by OAH

SceneNoise ·

2023/04/05

Select 178: Mixed by OAH OAH, a Saudi musician, producer, DJ, former rapper and event organizer whose breakthrough came in 2021 hosting the first of his Circuit Event series in El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt featuring Swiss headliner Jimi Jules. In 2022 OAH moved to Paris where he honed his skills and made further headway in his DJ career, sharing the stage with heavyweights on stages across MENA and Europe with the likes of Adam Port, HVOB, Sam Shure, and Matthew Dekay. Get to know more the young

01:00:43

Select 177: Mixed by Somalie DXB

SceneNoise ·

2023/03/30

Somalie is a DJ, producer and musician from Dubai, UAE and born to Somali immigrants. He’s been involved with the Dubai music scene since the mid 2000s. Being raised in a multicultural environment in the desert exposed him to various cultures, traditions and most importantly, musical mores from all over the world. The latter is certainly evident in his productions and DJ sets, as he travels across Afro Arab influences. In this hour-long set, we hear this come to life as Somalie selections slide

01:00:09

Select 176: Mixed by Zeft Funk

SceneNoise ·

2023/03/23

Mahmoud Okasha aka Zeft Funk is a drummer, producer and DJ based in Cairo, Egypt. He started playing 2 years ago with influences from experimental Arabic, disco, electronic juke, Egyptian punk and Mahragant. This hour-long set kicks off with one of his favourites ‘02 2atr ‘ by Ana w Dada “mixed alongside a banger of a set, including tracks like El Kontessa's ‘Tabl w Zamr’ and later, Swag Lee’s ‘2aad w 2aad’ and more.

01:01:35

Select 175: Mixed by Deus Deserto

SceneNoise ·

2023/03/15

Deus Deserto is up and coming producer and DJ from Qatar, whose love for old school grooves and melancholic yet energetic beats shines through this Select set. Focusing on bringing a positive, up-beat atmosphere to life through his sets, Deus Deserto’s music is all about the energy it creates for listeners with a goal in mind to always have them moving to the music. A staple of his infectious energy comes from his seamless blending of old school beats with modern day techno music. In this set,

00:52:21

Select 174: Mixed by 3inshams

SceneNoise ·

2023/03/08

3inshams is a DJ & founder of Ego Records, a Saudi-based record label created in 2022, which aims to highlight the different sounds from around the world to the underground scene of Saudi Arabia by hosting music events and delivering a unique experience to the audience. 3inshams is one of the first DJs from Saudi Arabia to shake the room with music genres such as Amapiano and Afro music, helping to introduce new and unique international soundwaves. We hear these musical genres across his hour-long

01:01:46

SELECT 173: Mixed by MLK

SceneNoise ·

2023/03/02

Egyptian lawyer by day and DJ by night, Malak Basha aka MLK, presents a dynamic, high-energy set made to move the dance floor. Based in Amsterdam, MLK is heavily immersed in electronic music, which she seeks as a form of therapy, energy release, and a way to genuinely connect with people. MLK gravitates towards high energy music that shakes the dance floor and gets everyone out of their bodies. She has a penchant for heavy bass and groovy beats, which ultimately guided her track selection in this

00:58:45

Select 172: Mixed by Shiha

SceneNoise ·

2023/02/23

Shiha is a Cairo-based, multidisciplinary artist, DJ, and producer that has been impacting and helping to progress the music scene for years. With a career spanning 20 years, Shiha’s distinctive sound is driven by house to deep house; minimal, tech and breaks, leading him to perform at many impressive events alongside musical legends such as Sebastien Leger, Manno le Tough, Eelke Kleijn and more. With previous releases on labels such as Manual Records, Capital Heaven, Frisky Records, Movement

01:25:16

Select 171: Mixed by Talaia

SceneNoise ·

2023/02/16

Talaia is a Cairo-based architect, designer, creative director, and co-founder of Downtempo Cairo platform. But he’s also a wicked DJ. Within the first ten minutes of Talaia’s set, you will be moved to jump on your feet. This is a dirty dancefloor set, with a rapid onset, heavy hitting basslines, future techno alongside melodic keys in Staniz’ ‘Venezia’ and stunning downtempo breakdowns that build up again into layers of rhythms in tracks like ‘First Dance’ by Eden Burns and later, the razor sharp

00:56:30

Select 170: Mixed by Joe Nadi

SceneNoise ·

2023/02/09

Select 170: Mixed by Joe Nadi by SceneNoise

00:59:02

SELECT 169: Mixed by JANA

SceneNoise ·

2023/02/02

Jana is an Egyptian music producer, guitarist, and DJ with an extensive musical background. She often implements inspirations from drum n bass, breakbeat, hip-hop and underground Egyptian music in her live sets, bridging the gap between Western beats and Oriental sound experimentation. This hour-long set kicks off with one of her original productions, ‘Makulma 001’, mixed alongside a banger of a set, including tracks like ‘Ectoplastic’ by Reptant, and later, Herman’s ‘Solidarity Breaks’, and

00:58:20

Select 168: Mixed by Hashem

SceneNoise ·

2023/01/26

Hashem El Saifi is a Cairo-based singer-songwriter, producer, and DJ who released his first solo, indie rock EP, ‘Other Clone’ in 2017 followed by the 2021 release of his synth-pop-rock EP, ‘Kolena Benmel Fe Youm’ in 2021. As one of few rock DJs, Hashem found a niche early on his DJ career and has since ventured into merging the sounds of rock, disco, synths and electro to create sets that offer a truly dynamic sonic journey. In this hour-long, downtempo and eclectic set, Hashem’s selections take

01:00:22

Select 167: Mixed by Malalaalaaa

SceneNoise ·

2023/01/19

Malak Hossam, aka Malalaalaa is an Egyptian DJ, promoter and co-founder of Fractal Cairo — one of her city’s most elusive underground raves. Her latest work was on the women-led Unfamiliar party series as an organiser-turned-performer. In Malalaalaaa’s one-hour set, inspired by her recent gig at Unfamilar on 13/01/; she wavers between chopped R&B to bassy dancehall incensed with deconstructed techno. Malalaalaaa’s music brings together tracks like ‘Sensei’ by Karen NyameKG, and ‘Xupetilson’ by

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