Mat El Said Reimagines Arab Funk with ‘Amal’ Album.
Blending vintage grooves with modern production, Mat El Said breathes new life into Arab funk, crafting a sound that bridges nostalgia and innovation.
Mat El Said’s Amal EP released via Ya Hala Ya Hala Records fuses hypnotic tabla rhythms, deep funk grooves, and electronic textures, crafting a sound that sits between past and future.
With tracks like ‘Najma Gamal’, where 80s synths meet pulsating percussion, and ‘Oumma Nass’, an oud-driven journey into introspection, Amal bridges generations. His latest single, ‘Mazel Ou Mazel Rai’, the second release from his upcoming album Amal, dives deep into his love for Algerian Rai. Blending analog warmth with an electrifying mix of Eastern psychedelia and modern electro-funk, the track captures the essence of ancestral sound reimagined for today’s listeners.
