From Algeria to Palestine, Arab singers are taking over the world.

Arab music is having its moment, rapidly moving from East to West. As young Arab artists take to the global stage, their art is being appreciated for its authenticity and complexity. The number of singers, rappers and more from the region is steadily rising, all searching for a platform to have their voices heard. From an ever-growing list of talent, these are FACT’s emerging Arab singers to watch.

Amira Adeeb

Amira is a steadily rising Egyptian treasure, originally starting her artistic journey on screen as a celebrated actress. After releasing her debut single Kart Ma7roo2 in 2024, Amira quickly became a popular and respected musician. Her music is rooted in pop and Arabic hip-hop, interlaced with lyrics that showcase her witty personality. Amira’s top songs include TASBEERA, Kart Ma7roo2, and ELRA7! Amira’s unique creative vision is shown not only through her music but also through the creative direction used in her music videos. Bright colours, paired with energetic vocals and enticing choreography, make Amira an emerging Arab artist to watch.

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Amira Jazeera

Amira is a self-proclaimed Palestinian Pop Princess, which seems rather apt once you’ve listened to her music. Based in Chicago, Amira stands out as a distinctive pop voice in the city’s contemporary music scene. She takes inspiration from a combination of 80s and 2000s influences, with flawless vocals and catchy hooks. Her biggest tracks include Still Think ’Bout Me, Hypnotizing, Solitude and more. Fused with RnB production, emotionally evocative lyrics and 00s Arabic samples, Amira’s music stands out for all the right reasons.

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Bayou

Bayou — inspired by his last name, Bayoumi — sees himself as an Arab global citizen. Egypt-born and US-educated, he’s best known for fusing RnB beats with Egyptian melodies and scales. He cites a wide variety of artists as influences, including Mohamed Mounir, Craig David, Sting, Andrea Bocelli and Frank Ocean. 2000s pop and RnB were the soundtrack to his childhood and college years, paving the way for his music career. His most popular singles are Neshar Belel, Maghreb, Casablanca and Ya Zeina. Bayou’s charming lyricism and honey-like vocals make him all too easy to get hooked on, and certainly one to watch.

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Bedouin Burger

Lynn Adib and Zeid Hamdan make up this musical duo, fusing Adib’s jazz and Bedouin music abilities with Hamdan’s renowned Arabic electro-pop production and composition skills. This pairing has single-handedly reshaped the MENA region’s music scene, blending Syrian-Lebanese folk with electronic futurism. This new genre is known as “electro-tarab”, a fusion of maqam, Levantine rhythms and electronica, combined with Arab poetry and synth beats. Their best hits include Nomad, Ya Habibi Taala, Dabkeh and other tracks from their debut album Ma Li Beit. Bedouin Burger have created a sound that transcends mainstream genres, while still resonating with the Arab diaspora worldwide.

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Dafencii

Dafencii is a multi-hyphenate Sudanese-Saudi artist who defies stereotypes, breaks boundaries and truly stands out as one of one. His music reflects his lived experiences across various cultures and art forms. He seamlessly switches between dialects, with lyrics that combine personal themes, witty wordplay and layered identities. Dafencii aims to challenge his audience and create art that encourages active listening. His top hits include Rajieen, King Al Halaba, El Maktoob and more. Sudanese rhythms, Arabic melodies and American hip-hop all influence his work, but ultimately Dafencii creates straight from the heart.

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DYSTINCT

With roots in Belgium and Morocco, DYSTINCT is a singer-songwriter and music producer. He is one of the most-streamed artists in both the MENA region and Europe. Blending Arabic, French and other musical influences with his soulful voice and electric energy, DYSTINCT has won over hearts and dominated global charts with hits like Ghazali and TekTek. His ability to consistently sell out international venues speaks to his widespread appeal.

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Elyanna

Elyanna’s vocals are unmatched and are certainly the focal point of her music. Her impressive range cannot be dismissed and defines her sound. She fuses her Chilean and Palestinian roots to create iconic Arab anthems, perfect for both the stage and your headphones. Elyanna shot to fame following her 2024 Glastonbury performance with Coldplay, and has since completed a world tour and performed on Saturday Night Live. Her top singles include Ana Lahale, Ghareeb Alay, Ala Bali and Mama Eh, all of which have charted on The Official Lebanese Top 20.

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Freek

This UAE-based Somali rapper, singer, music director and record producer has quickly become a key figure in Arabic drill rap and the GCC’s underground music scene. Freek’s music takes inspiration from trap production — hard drums, triplet hi-hats, kicks and snares — while intertwining traditional UAE artistic influences and aesthetics. Freek is anything but one-dimensional, with interests spanning comedy, music and beyond. His biggest hits include Abdi Abdi, DOMI and Nafs Al Shy. With fans stretching from the UAE to Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Jordan and Canada, Freek is respected worldwide.

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Felukah

This Egyptian singer is often described as the Arab Erykah Badu, drawing inspiration from Middle Eastern hip-hop and Afrofuturism. Cairo-born and New York-raised, Felukah has steadily risen through Egypt’s rap scene. Exploring themes of identity, liberation and womanhood, her sound blends rap, soul, trap and complex jazz melodies. Switching between English and Arabic lyrics allows her music to stand out, weaving in traditional Arab rhythms. Her best tracks include On My Mind, Egyptian Lover, Hayati and Ask the Birds in Cairo.

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Miraa May

Algerian-born and Tottenham-based, Miraa May weaves female empowerment and North African musical influences into her sound. Songs such as No Love, Blessed and No Bad Energy evoke genuine emotion, providing a soundtrack for every mood. Drawing from her lived experiences within London’s Arab diaspora, her music spans RnB, grime and soul with lyrical versatility shaped by the city’s multiculturalism.

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Nai Barghouti

Nai Barghouti is in a league of her own, fusing traditional Arabic and Palestinian music with Western classical music and jazz. Her uniqueness is particularly evident in a vocal style she created herself, known as “naistrumentation”, where she sings without words using intricate musical ornamentation. Inspired by jazz scatting and Arabic music, her sound reflects deep roots in Ramallah. Nai’s love for her homeland is clear in tracks such as Li Fairuz and Mum Sing to the Wind.

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Saint Levant

Originally from Gaza, Saint Levant is everyone’s heartthrob at the moment. He has it all — the voice, the looks and the charisma — and even plays the jazz saxophone with ease. A natural entertainer, Saint Levant shines both solo and in collaborations. Beyond pop hits, his multilingual tracks such as KALAMANTINA and DO YOU LOVE ME?, intricate rap on WAZIRA, and commitment to activism showcase his depth as an artist.

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Sara

Hailing from Palestine and Jordan but based in Los Angeles, Sara deserves a spot on everyone’s radar. Her catalogue, though small, packs a punch, taking listeners across genres. From romantic ballads like Layali to techno-inspired tracks such as Al Ayam, her musical range feels limitless. With a smooth, lilting voice reminiscent of Arab divas like Fairuz, Sara’s authentic artistry is impossible to ignore.

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Tul8te

There’s more to Tul8te than his well-loved Egyptian rizz. His music is multi-faceted in all the right ways, leaning into Spanish-influenced guitar riffs and supported by his smooth, lilting voice. Often anonymous behind a balaclava, his genre-defying approach keeps listeners intrigued. With tracks like El Hob Gany, Heseeny and LAYALINA, Tul8te has captured the hearts of young Arabs worldwide.

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Zeina

Zeina may be the rising Arab pop star we’ve all been waiting for. It has been some time since Elissa and Nancy Ajram claimed their crowns, and the moment may be right for a new pop queen. Could Zeina be next? FACT thinks so. Her cheeky anthems, filled with dating drama and playful diss tracks such as Jananto, Times Two and Dalou3a (Nari), are perfect summer bangers.

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Zeyne

Hailing from Jordan and Palestine, Zeyne found her sound during Covid lockdowns. Forced to remain in Jordan under travel restrictions, she dedicated herself fully to her craft. The result was her debut album Awda, which received global critical acclaim. With tracks like Asli Ana, Hilwa, hilwa and Bali, Zeyne’s music is deeply connected to her identity, honouring her heritage from the first note to the last.

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