Tayeb Santo & Saud G Take a Jab at Modern Rap Culture on ‘Panikam’

Emirati rappers Tayeb Santo and Saud G have joined forces on their latest single, ‘Panikam’, an old-school hip-hop track that serves as both a victory lap and a sharp reality check for the regional rap landscape. Built over a head-nodding, minimalist beat, the collaboration trades trendy sub-genres and modern production gimmicks for classic sonic grit, handing the duo an open runway to assert their place in the game.

Throughout the track, Santo and Saud G lock into a steady, conversational back-and-forth to take aim at what they view as a sea of superficial social media rappers and derivative styles. Rather than relying on over-the-top posturing, their delivery remains calm and effortless, letting sharp lyricism and authentic regional pride carry the song’s central message: quality over quick internet trends.

Complementing the track’s grounded feel, the visualizer shot by Heywayslay leans into raw neighborhood settings and natural performance setups. The understated aesthetic highlights the dynamic chemistry between both artists, visually echoing a release rooted firmly in substance and street-level authenticity.