Eslam Jawaad Dreams of Arab Unity on Heartfelt Anthem ‘Umaton Wa7ida'
Mar 04, 2025
Lebanese-Syrian rapper Eslam Jawaad returns with a new single 'Umaton Wa7ida', a powerful anthem calling for the unity of the Arab nation.
Released under the MENA-focused collective ARXP Cartel, the track features Cilvaringz, a Dutch-Moroccan record producer and rapper who is associated with the Wu-Tang Clan, and is known for producing the world's most expensive music album, 'Wu-Tang Clan's Once Upon A Time in Shaolin'.
Against the background of a hard-hitting beat, Jawaad delivers raw bars in the vernacular Syrian dialect in rapid flows with absolute assertiveness. The track is accompanied by an AI-generated music video, depicting life in a war-torn Syria during Ramadan. Despite the signs of destruction, the video emphasises unwavering resilience and hope for an indefinite Arab unity, using cultural motifs that highlight the country's heritage and roots as a reminder of the beauty of Syria.
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