Zein El Arfeen & Aly Amin Channel Love & Rage in ‘Love Has Struck Me'
Love Has Struck Me released via B-62 Records, is an emotional fusion of poetry, Arabic scales, and indie rock.
Apr 19, 2025
Cairo-based artists Zein El Arfeen and Aly Amin have teamed up on a striking new single titled Love Has Struck Me, released via B-62 Records and now available on all streaming platforms. The track blends Arabic scales with electric guitar, building into a raw indie rock climax. It's a piece that expresses emotional turbulence—rage, yearning, and vulnerability—through poetic lyrics and a charged sonic palette.
Produced and mixed by Aly Amin with mastering by Marwan, the song also features artwork by Ahmed Fathy El-Naqqash, completing a collaborative release that captures love's chaos with honesty and impact. Love Has Struck Me follows Zein's last single Eh El-'Amal Ya Ahmed, continuing his exploration of emotionally complex narratives in alternative Arabic music.
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