Canadian-Egyptian Rapper Ramriddlz Releases First Arabic Language Song ‘7abibti’

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Canadian-Egyptian singer/rapper, Ramriddlz, has always been an enigma in the current rap zeitgeist, first bursting onto the scene with his surprise R&B/dancehall fusion hit, ‘Sweeterman’, which was later remixed by Drake. Drizzie’s appreciation aside, Ramriddlz went on to maintain a cult following, thanks to his cheekily crude and confident lyrical style, and a slew of viral tunes like ‘Bodmon’ and ‘Habaesha’.

Near the end of last year the Champagne Papi himself gave Ramriddlz one hell of a shoutout on instagram, attributing to him the rise of dancehall within the western rap scene. Now, Ramriddlz is back with his first Arabic-language musical effort, bringing his signature dancehall-flavoured sonics (courtesy of collaborating producers Jaegen and miabrstact) back to the motherland for the first time. 

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The music video, directed by Youssef Ramzy, perfectly captures Ramriddlz’s comedic musicality, showcasing the young performer and his latest bae across a variety of scenic locales across cairo, with a hazy, almost dreamlike atmosphere that melds well with the song’s overall lovestruck themes.