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CairoScene
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Beat the Heat Fest Returns This July With Regional Stars & Concerts
Running from July 4th to 13th at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the festival will feature artists like TUL8TE, Soulja, Almas, and more. Jun 25, 2025 The fourth edition of Beat the Heat – Dubai's iconic concert series bringing global superstars together on one stage – is set to take Dubai World Trade Centre by storm from July 4th to 13th. Here's everything you need to know: On July 4th, Egyptian rapper TUL8TE kicks off the series, performing crowd favorites like 'Habibi Leih' and 'Matigi A'adi Aleiki', while sharing the stage with the UAE's own Almas, known for her blend of English and Arabic lyricism. The following day, July 5th, Egyptian band Sharmoofers will take the stage alongside Jordanian singer-songwriter Aziz Maraka, delivering hits like Maraka's 'Mafi Mennik' and 'Ahla Wahda', and Sharmoofers' fan-favorites 'Zambahola' and 'Arosty'. Next week, on July 11th, Sudanese rapper Soulja will take the stage with fiery bars and popular tracks like 'Suits' and 'Argeen', joined by Montiyago's signature sounds and Mo Ali's reggae-infused hits. The energy continues on July 12th with Saudi pop sensation Bader Al Shuaibi performing chart-toppers like 'Bravo Aleik', alongside Kuwaiti star Abdulaziz Louis and Iranian artist Nasser Abbas. The final day of the series, July 13th, will see the likes of Akhras, Big Sam, and Lana Lubany take the stage – a powerhouse trio whose combined energy promises a thrilling grand finale. Ticket prices start from AED 105 and can be secured by heading to VisitDubai's official website.
CairoScene
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Soulja Confronts Cultural Duality on ‘Argeen'
One of Soulja's strongest releases, 'Argeen' serves as a powerful motif for his journey between Egypt and Sudan, physically and artistically. Feb 17, 2025 Sudanese rapper Soulja has just dropped his latest single, 'Argeen', named after the Sudanese-Egyptian border crossing. The title serves as a powerful motif for his journey between the two nations, both physically and artistically. The track's production, handled by his frequent collaborator 77, features a traditional North African instrumental inspired by Sudanese and Egyptian folkloric music. Lyrically, 'Argeen' is among Soulja's most introspective works. He delivers deeply personal bars reflecting on his journey, the struggles he has endured, and the milestones he has reached. His measured, almost monotone delivery enhances the reflective nature of the track, allowing the weight of his words to take centre stage. 77's production subtly reinforces the themes with well-placed bass accents that highlight Soulja's bars. Despite the song's contemplative tone, there's an underlying sense of peace, prosperity, and even hope. This is further emphasized in the music video, which opens with a quote from renowned Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish: 'ونحب الحياة ما استطعنا اليها سبيلا' - ('And we love life as much as we can find a way to it') Directed by Sudanese filmmaker Mousab, the accompanying video visually mirrors the song's overarching narrative. Soulja is seen wearing traditional Sudanese attire, immersed in what appears to be an authentic Sudanese celebration. Midway through, the setting transitions into an Egyptian shaabi wedding, reinforcing the song's central theme of cultural duality and movement between borders. 'Argeen' stands out as one of Soulja's strongest releases in recent memory. It not only showcases his growth as a songwriter but also highlights his ability to craft deeply personal yet universally resonant narratives.
