Egyptian music producer Wezza Montasser explores various sonic directions and genres on his latest album, ‘Labes Tag’, mixing them and lacing them with his distinct shaabi sound. From amapiano to reggae influences and drill aesthetics, the rapper-producer comes in full force, underscoring his influence and reaffirming his status within the rap scene through his lyrical themes that emanate from his hometown Al Matarya, talks about different aspects of his life and takes pride in what he does as both a producer and a rapper.
The album is an eight-track record that flows between various soundscapes without deviating too much from Wezza’s sonic identity, proving his versatility while remaining true to the sound he created earlier in his breakthrough releases. The album begins with an intro featuring heavy, distorted guitar lines and spoken word monologues from Wezza.
Wezza, a producer first and a rapper second, ventured into rapping early in his career, introducing a sound of his own with a raspy voice and harsh vocal deliveries. In this project, he elaborates on that side of his artistry. On the title track ‘Labes Tag’, Wezza rides a synth-driven beat with bouncing kick drums, spitting bars relentlessly while talking about his journey in the music industry and how he made it on his own. In other instances, Wezza traces his sonic roots, such as on 'Ya Nafsy', a pure shaabi cut that highlights his excellence as a producer. The swingy instrumental allows Wezza to deliver a mawwal-like performance, making it a standout on the record.
Wezza draws from various influences and fuses them to create an album full of sonic transitions without being too radical in execution, which might have hindered the project's cohesiveness. The album further asserts Wezza’s position in the scene as an influential producer and a rapper with a versatile toolkit, able to navigate various sonic directions with ease.
