Fairplay Steer Arab Heritage to a Modern Dancefloor in 'Yemeni'

Electronic duo, Fairplay, have never been ones to shy away from the emotive weight of their Jordanian and Arab roots. In their latest release, ‘Yemeni’, Faisal Ba’ba and Zaid Abul-Feilat dive into the intersection of regional heritage and modern dancefloor, delivering a track via their own Vudu Amman imprint that resonates with culture as much as it resonates with the club.

The duo has built a reputation for weaving subtle Arabic textures into a global house arena, but in ‘Yemeni’, the traditional influence is front-and-center. The track opens with a sense of purpose, driven by a moving bassline that provides a dark, grounding energy. As it unfolds, Fairplay’s signature atmospheric touch takes hold, layering tension through a cinematic build.

Against the clinical, modern production, a vocal sample acts as the track's spiritual heartbeat, while a piercing synth lead pushes the energy upward, culminating in an anthemic space that looks to bridge the gap between tradition and contemporary club energy without feeling gimmicky. As the minds behind Vudu Amman, Fairplay have been instrumental in nurturing Jordan’s underground scene, providing a platform where local identity can thrive within a global sonic context. ‘Yemeni’ is a distillation of that mission, arriving as a track that understands the power of storytelling, reminding us that dance music can be a vessel for shared history and heritage.