The budding hip-hop movement in Dubai is finding its voice.
April 28, 2023Tweet
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In recent years, Dubai has become home to a small and dedicated group of artists who rap in Arabic about local culture. The biggest star is Mustafa Ismail, better known as “Freek”, a Somali rapper who was born and raised in the UAE. He has toured countries including the UK and performed at shows featuring the likes of Future, Gucci Mane, and Wu-Tang Clan. In 2022, the scene was given a boost by the launch of GXR Records and RAPDXB, a platform that curates playlists and hosts interviews. “The hip-hop scene in Dubai is growing,” said Ismail.
“If you see the hip-hop scene in Dubai 10 years ago and now, it’s a huge difference. It is even going to get crazier.”
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