For this edition of our Shreet Cocktail playlist, the SceneNoise team handpicked the best tracks released over the past fortnight from across the MENA region, featuring established regional artists such as Hello Psychaleppo and Bu Nasser, along with rising stars like Jana Diab and Lana Lubany.

First up, we have London-based Bahraini collective Dar Disku’s debut single, ‘Dbayli’, featuring Yacine El Khaldi. An eclectic mix of funk, disco and electronic beats with traditional Arabic samples, the track offers a taste of Dar Disku’s upcoming debut EP, set to come out in September.

Next is the latest collaborative single ‘Jaasoos’ by Syrian producer trailblazer Hello Psychaleppo and Lebanese rapper Bu Nasser Touffar, from Psychaleppo’s highly-anticipated album ‘Cypher’, which is set to release on August 2nd. The track features profane lyricism and intricate flows against distorted noise textures, offering a razor-sharp commentary on the current political situation in Arab countries.

Then, we have the latest release by Egyptian pop icon Amr Diab’s daughter, Jana Diab, ‘So Stupid’. It’s a dreamy introspective track, meditating on the complexities of relationships, and the pain and self-doubt that often accompany them.

TRACKLIST:

Vincent J - ‘Ha Nwalle3a’ Jana Diab - ‘So Stupid’ TIBA - ‘Kan Mel Awwel’ Lana Lubany - ‘Prayers’ Hello Psychaleppo x Bu Nasser Touffar - ‘Jaasoos’ Wolf Fang Midi - ‘Love On The Docks’ Hadi Birajakli - ‘El Beit’ Dalia - ‘Aldunia Rayqah’ Dar Disku ft. Yacine El Khaldi - ‘Dbayli’ Dirty Backseat - ‘Tayer’ ft. IB DD ZATIQI - ‘Move Your Body’ Nada Nader x Taffy - ‘Kemya’ Are. - ‘Between Now And Then’ Kiiko - ‘Gifted Kid Burnout’ Hassan Abouelrouss - ‘Seebak’ Soulful - ‘Show Me Where To Go’ Amir Eid - ‘Esmek Eh’ Sourani x Martina - ‘Namaat Al Oyoun’ Amira Adeeb - ‘Kart Ma7roo2’ Embed once released today at 9pm MaMan - ‘Tuna’