On this episode of Shuffle, we've brought you a hefty selection of fresh jams that came out over the last fortnight, featuring the likes of Felukah, Zeyne, Kokym, Oualid and more.

Scene Noise

Jul 09, 2025

In this new edition of our bi-weekly multi-genre playlist, ‘Shuffle’, we've brought you fresh jams from across the region and beyond, featuring new releases from Zeyne, Felukah, and Oualid.

Gearing up for her new album, scheduled for release within a few months, NYC-based Egyptian rapper and singer-songwriter Felukah revealed the first preview single, ‘Danger’. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Erykah Badu, Felukah revisits the sound of her earliest releases, skimming through influences of soul, R&B and hip-hop. Through playful and cheeky lyricism, she reflects on her status in the scene and calls out her haters with smooth flows.

Rising Moroccan artist NISY taps into the Y2K internet nostalgia on her latest bilingual single ‘Mindly’ from her debut EP ‘RIP The Dragon’. Produced by Earthtone and recorded in London, the track blends hyperpop sparkle with UK 2-step and glitchy, garage-infused sounds.

Palestinian-Jordanian R&B artist Zeyne has released ‘Hilwa’, a joyful and powerful single that celebrates her multicultural heritage, and promotes a message of empowerment and self-acceptance for Arab women. Meanwhile, Egyptian rap stars Ziad Zaza and Lege-Cy ventured into a more pop-leaning sound, infused with shaabi and hip-hop influences, with their debut joint single, ‘Wala Meen’, produced by Ismail Nosrat. Additionally, Palestinian alternative pop artist Kokym returned with ‘Mish American’, a subversive socio-political commentary on the Westernised perception of Arab identity. The track features samples of Fouad Hijazi’s 1970s song ‘Mani Frengi’.

The playlist features Rita Malek with ‘Habba’, Bayou and Tawsen with ‘Kayani’ and ilmond joining Begad on a stripped-down, melancholic tune ‘Ensan’.

TRACKLIST:

Zeyne - Hilwa