In this installment of our weekly hip-hop tracks roundup, Rap of the Week, we dig through various rap releases from across the MENA region to spotlight and explore standout tracks that caught our attention.

We’ve compiled 12 tracks that vary in genre and style, with a focus on the highly active scene in North Africa. From the classic old-school hip-hop vibe of Ahmed Santa’s new release Kennedy to the soulful, laid-back tunes of Lege-Cy’s Plaster, and head-banging trap cuts like A.L.A’s Wahla.

The list also features new music by up-and-coming talents, including releases by Bakry & Sintax, Kira7 and Ammo Jan.

Full tracklist:

Ahmed Santa - Kennedy

Lege-Cy - PLASTER

Bakry X ‪Sintax - 3D

Nubi - Khayal



Samara - Dam

Stou - Dhaya3

ElCastro - Genghis Khan ( 2/9 )

Junior Hassen feat. ‪Didine Canon‬ - Hamza Ben Delladj

A.L.A - WA7LA

Jam Aunni x Abduh - NIDO

Kira7 - Konan

BLUESAIF x NASH - PARADISE