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CairoScene
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Wegz Releases Unapologetic EP 'Gadwal El Darb'
The drop comes with a video for 'TNKR,' a playful yet chaotic chase sequence that fuses traditional and contemporary fashion, nodding to Wegz's Saeedi heritage. Feb 11, 2025 Just days after releasing 'TNKR,' Wegz returns with Gadwal El Darb, a seven-track surprise EP, his first since 2019's Geziret El Batal. Blending rage-rap with drill, the project sees him at his rawest. Fueled by heavy 808s, spacious melodies, and razor-sharp flows, Gadwal El Darb is unapologetic in its delivery. Wegz channels themes of rebellion, self-love, and resilience, staying true to his street-rooted lyricism. The drop comes with a video for 'TNKR,' a playful yet chaotic chase sequence that fuses traditional and contemporary fashion, nodding to Wegz's Saeedi heritage. The EP's artwork, crafted by underground artists WeirDo and Salamony, dives into retro-futuristic and cyberpunk aesthetics.
Al-Ahram Weekly
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Wegz new single TNKR trends big on YouTube - Music - Arts & Culture
Egyptian rapper Wegz released a new single titled TNKR (Deny), which is #1 on Trending for music on YouTube. Written by Wegz, the song has reached over 600,000 views just four days after its debut on YouTube. The music video, directed by Mohsen Sherif, showcases Wegz in a street-style rap performance, subtly infusing it with a modern style. In the song, Wegz praises himself while talking about himself in a third-person voice, with the opening line, "You can't deny I'm cool. How come I became a millionaire?" Wegz, 26, is among the leading Egyptian rappers. In 2022, he topped the Spotify charts as the most listened-to musician in the Arab world, a position he had secured in the previous two years. The Alexandrian-born artist gained popularity with his rapping in arrangements that mix Western hip-hop with Egyptian Mahraganat sounds. He has hit many times with releases and collaborations like El-Bakht, Bazeet, Dorak Gai, Salka, El-Ghasala, and Keify Keda. Short link:
Identity
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
Wegz's TNKR: Hidden Messages Woven Through the Bars
Whether you're into the rap scene or not, you've probably tuned in to Wegz's latest music video, 'TNKR,' and were curious about his comeback. While some may find themselves comparing this to Wegz's all-time hit music videos like 'Keify Keda,' we believe it's an unfair comparison. Both tracks and their execution are far too distinct to be measured against each other, and here's why. Directed by Mohsen Sherif, this video offers an exciting and captivating visual experience—sometimes feeling genuine and other times completely unexpected. Each frame in this music video is technically structured to capture the essence of street-style rap but with a modern twist. If we analyze it artistically, 'TNKR' is not just a return to music videos for Wegz; it's a significant step in getting back on track with the kind of music his fans have always loved. From the music score to the lyrics, this track carries a range of intended messages from Wegz to the rap scene, making everything come together to explain the buzz happening and expected to increase around this track.
