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Egyptian hip hop is a form of hip hop music in Egypt that draws its inspiration from local, regional and global events. Since the early 2000s, Egyptian Hip Hop has gained significant popularity and is listened to by a global audience prompted by the internet as the latest medium of technology and music streaming services such as Spotify and Anghami.
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- Marwan Pablo. Our June cover star and rap maestro Marwan Pablo is regarded as “Egypt’s Godfather of Trap”– and with good reason. Known for his spitfire raps and heavy beats, everything that Pablo drops turns out to be a banger, from his hit single “Dhaba” – which has racked up 23 million views on YouTube so far – to his latest track “Racore”.
- Moscow. Hailing from Giza, Moscow’s genre-defying oeuvre has been an amalgamation of Mahragan music and drill sounds. Despite only being in music for the last two years, Moscow has made a name for himself with his provocative style and glitchy music videos.
- Perrie. Egyptian-Moroccan rapper Perrie was recently named the first female ambassador for Spotify’s Equal Arabia initiative, which spotlights female Arab musicians, with an impressive billboard in New York City’s Times Square in March.
- Abyusif. Abyusif’s foray into the hip-hop game arrived late in his life after previous experimentations with metal and rock music. The enigmatic figure – he is off the grid on most social media platforms – has worked with major brands and has garnered more than 44 million views on YouTube since launching his music in 2018.
- Wegz. Wegz has quickly risen to fame by merging trap and Egyptian-flavored genres in his music. With over 850 million views on YouTube, his songs have revolutionized hip hop in Egypt and have become immensely popular among Egyptian youth.
- Marwan Moussa. Marwan Moussa has fearlessly led the Egyptian trap movement. He has used his platform to shed light on various subject matter and has placed himself in a position to be a voice for the voiceless.
- Afroto. Afroto has risen to prominence as one of the most prominent Egyptian hip-hop artists today. Despite his humble beginnings, Afroto has made a name for himself in the music industry.
- Marwan Pablo. As one of the premiere Egyptian rappers Marwan Pablo has managed to gain a significant following with his unique style and thought-provoking lyrics.
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- Wegz. Wegz, one of GQ Middle East‘s 2022 Men of the Year recipients, is undoubtedly at the forefront of Egypt’s emerging hip-hop scene. Set to make history next month as the first Arab artist to embark on a global tour with Live Nation, Wegz has disrupted Egyptian hip-hop with his experimental blend of shaabi and trap – boasting a rightful title as of one of the most streamed artists in the region.
- Wingii. Egyptian artist Wingii released his debut album, Mangesto, last week. Raised in Maadi, the rapper quickly made a name for himself after signing with Sony Music, collaborating with some of the region’s favourite names, such as Lorenzo, FLEX, and Husayn, across his debut tracks.
- Marwan Pablo. Born and raised in Alexandria, Marwan Pablo is widely considered as one of the most influential figures in the Egyptian music scene, garnering over 100 million views on YouTube thus far.
- Marwan Moussa. Born in Ismailia and raised in Cairo, Marwan Moussa is one of the figureheads of Egypt’s Hip-Hop movement. The multi-award-winning Egyptian rapper has millions of fans, boasting just short of a million monthly listeners on Spotify.
May 15, 2018 · Here are a few names and tracks to get you acquainted with the flourishing hip hop scene in Egypt. 1- Marwan Pablo - "El 8olaf x Ozoris". Pablo is a rapper and producer; the god of Egyptian trap. At one point under the monicher of Dama, he decided to disappear and reinvent himself.
Aug 15, 2023 · FL EX, an up-and-coming Hip-Hop artist, has taken the 5th spot in Egypt’s top-streamed Hip-Hop artist list, alongside Husayn, Wingii, Mousv, and Muhab, who have also found a place in the top 10 list. The efforts of newcomers are also seen in the top-streamed Egyptian Hip-Hop songs, with “ Freedom Music: Scene Cypher 3 ” by FL EX, Husayn ...
