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DYSTINCT’s “Kayna” rides North African pop-rap currents with Moroccan and French lyrics over YAM and Unleaded’s polished beats. Assala’s “Ahebak Akrahak” stays rooted in modern tarab, adding to a catalog built since the early ’90s across Syrian and Bahraini stages. Fares Karam’s “Ellit Adab” fires another Dabke-folk missile into the dancefloor. DJ Kore revives Cheikha Rimitti on “Rimitti Ridim 2,” fusing raï legacy with trap cool. Melhem Zein and Wael Kfoury volley heartfelt ballads in “Kawkabi” and “Tak Tak Albi,” while Mohamed Allaoua’s “Tanumi” updates Kabyle pop with respectful rebellion. Here are the brand new (animated only) music videos that caught, these past days, our interest and liking. Beware (possibly) NSFW |
22 . Dystinct – Kayna
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Date Added : Jul 8,2025
Released in June 2025 under Avalon Music, “Kayna” serves as the title track of DYSTINCT’s album and sticks to his well-oiled North African pop-rap formula. Produced by YAM, Unleaded, and DYSTINCT himself, the track toggles between Moroccan Arabic and French, with a few multilingual curveballs thrown in for flavor. The lyrics swing from “Porsche Panamera” nods to family ties—“l’mima” and “walidik” come up—not exactly high poetry, but it draws the picture. Rhythmically, it leans into Moroccan summer culture, which, in this case, seems to mean catchy beats with sand still in the shoes. Born Iliass Mansouri, the Belgian-Moroccan artist keeps plugging away at his R&B-meets-hip-hop-meets-couscous hybrid, picking up where tracks like “Ghabi” and collaborations with Chawki and Tiiw Tiiw left off. Music video directed by : Daniel Van Waardenburg – Song featured on the album : Bababa World 
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21 . Assala – Ahebak Akrahak
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Date Added : Jul 8,2025
“Ahebak Akrahak” arrives in 2025, adding one more tile to Assala’s already sprawling catalogue, which now counts more than 21 studio albums. The song sticks close to what she does best: tapping into classical tarab while dressing it in the trappings of modern Arabic pop. Born in Damascus in 1969, Assala Mostafa Hatem Nasri made her debut at four and turned professional in 1991, so yes, that math checks out. She first moved into the spotlight with “Law Ta’rafou” in 1993 and hasn’t exactly stepped back since. Her output spans Khaliji and contemporary Arab pop, and just in case singing isn’t enough, she has also hosted TV shows and kept a steady profile in the cultural sphere. Now holding both Syrian and Bahraini citizenship, she seems to have made multitasking a national hobby. Music video directed by : Ali Hamdan
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20 . Fares Karam – Ellit Adab
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Date Added : Jul 8,2025
Released in 2025, “Ellit Adab” comes arranged and recorded by Omar Sabbagh, with Fares Karam himself producing. Born on 25 June 1973 in Jezzine, into a Maronite family, Karam has been active since 1997, rarely straying from his knack for high-energy Lebanese Dabke anthems. The song wastes little time sugarcoating, leaning into his usual mix of directness and rhythmic urgency. Somewhere between the blare of tradition and the thrust of folk-pop, it joins the noisy company of “Ritanee,” “El-Tannoura,” and “Shefta.” Music video directed by : Fadi Haddad
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19 . Kore, Cheikha Rimitti – Rimitti Ridim 2
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Date Added : Jul 8,2025
Released in June 2025 on AWA, “Rimitti Ridim 2” pairs French-Tunisian producer DJ Kore with raï trailblazer Cheikha Rimitti—who, despite dying in 2006, somehow keeps adding to her résumé. Rimitti, born Saadia El Ghizania in 1923 in Tessala, Algeria, recorded over 400 cassettes and 300 singles across a 50-year stretch, managing to outpublish most living artists well into her afterlife. Kore, known since the early 2000s for work with Rohff and Booba and for co-founding Kore & Skalp, lays down a cooler-than-you-think modern bed for Rimitti’s unmistakable vocals—in case 20th-century Algeria ever needed a trap remix. Music video directed by : Wassillo – Song featured on the album : Rai’N’B Fever |
18 . Melhem Zein – Kawkabi
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Date Added : Jul 8,2025
Released by Platinum Records in June 2025, “Kawkabi” lands somewhere between dreamy escape plan and cosmic therapy session. Melhem Zein delivers a sentimental invitation to his beloved, asking her to ditch earthly chaos and relocate to his imaginary planet—where love, safety, and other suspiciously utopian promises await. Born in Yaroun, Lebanon on May 21, 1982, Zein began his public career via Studio El Fan in 2002 and rolled out his debut album “Bala Asl” a year later. He continues to volley romantic ballads powered by unmistakable vocals, collecting his share of Murex d’Or awards along the way. Music video directed by : ;
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17 . Wael Kfoury – Tak Tak Albi
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Date Added : Jul 8,2025
Wael Kfoury‘s “Tak Tak Albi,” composed by Belal El Zain and released in 2025, sketches the delicate moment between a question and an answer. The protagonist, heart thumping like a faulty metronome, waits to hear whether his love will accept his marriage proposal. The lyrics spin between anticipation and reassurance, offering dreams of shared happiness while trying not to sound too desperate. If the confession feels a little theatrical, so does the heartbeat—it echoes through the song like a backup vocalist with commitment issues. Music video directed by : Sherif Tarhini
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. Melhem Zein – Kiff Aanni
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Date Added : Jan 0,1900
“Kiff Aanni” (كف عني), meaning “Leave Me Alone,” slides into 2025 with Melhem Zein doing what he’s been doing since Super Star 1: giving heartbreak a Levantine accent and a glossy arrangement. Wrapped in Arabic pop with just enough modern instrumentation to keep things 21st-century, the track lets Zein’s trademark vocal expressiveness do the heavy lifting. This isn’t a singer reinventing the wheel—he’s simply nudging it gently along the road he’s been walking since “Enti Mcheeti” dropped back in 2004. Born October 1982, Zein doesn’t shout for attention; the mood broods, the lyrics plead, and the melodies hover somewhere between a lament and a shrug. Released under Platinum Records, “Kiff Aanni” sounds less like a breakthrough and more like a message stuck on repeat—intimate, resigned, and just a little too familiar. Music video directed by : Wael Neffati – Song featured on the album : 22
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15 . Wael Kfoury – Badi Ghayer Fiki El Aalam
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
Wael Kfoury returns in 2025 with “Badi Ghayer Fiki El Aalam”—a romantic single whose title translates as “I Want to Change the World for You.” The track leans into his familiar mix of heartfelt delivery and pop polish, delivered without rushing to rewrite the formula. Released as a standalone, it adds to a catalog dating back to the early ’90s, which includes staples like “Bahebak Ana Ktir” and “Omri Killo.” Kfoury, born Michel Émile Kfoury in 1974, studied at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik and hasn’t exactly been idle since. If you’re keeping score, this one’s more continuation than reinvention—and clearly, he’s not out of breath yet. Music video directed by : Sherif Tarhini
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14 . Mc Mego – Alone
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
“Alone” lands in June 2025, courtesy of Libyan-English rapper MC Mego and the Takwene label, with backup from Fkine Music. Produced and recorded at Arabeat Production, the track is shaped by Amine Stone’s mixing and mastering, keeping things clean but not too polished. A bilingual blend of Arabic and English takes center stage, as Mego moves through personal struggle and emotional detachment with lyrics that keep their distance. North African creatives contribute to the process, pulling the track a step away from bedroom beats while staying firmly in the echo chamber of contemporary hip hop. Music video directed by : Wael Neffati – Song featured on the album : Alone
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13 . Tawsen – Den Den
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
“Den Den” leads the way for Tawsen’s debut album “Chokran”, out June 2025. The track laces Moroccan chaâbi with R&B smoothness and a dash of rap, no stylistic passport control needed. Raised between Belgium, Italy, and Morocco, Tawsen builds his chorus around the line “Gelbi denden ya ma” (“Mama, my heart goes boom boom”) — tender, syncopated, and slightly explosive. The clip parades white jellabas, red tarbouches, chikhates, car drifting, parchi games, football jerseys, and a meandering peacock walk — nodding to “Taouss”, Tawsen’s namesake in Darija. A former teenage starter, he’s been fusing raï, hip hop, pop, and R&B ever since, mostly toggling between Arabic and Italian. Music video directed by : Farid Malki
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12 . Cheb Rami – Za3im
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
Cheb Rami swings back into 2025 with “Za3im,” a punchy single that doesn’t waste time asking for your attention. The title means “Leader,” which, given Rai’s love for bravado, feels about right. It’s a restless blend of Arabic pop gloss and contemporary tweaks, running purely on high BPM and low patience for ballads. Since 2020, Rami’s kept the tempo up with regional hits like “Masdakli Walou” and “Ga3 Bghawli Tayha.” “Za3im” doesn’t rewrite the playbook, but it flips fast through the pages with enough swagger to stay standing.
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11 . Rooofa & Lvibeofficial – Coucou
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Date Added : Jul 3,2025
“Coucou” pairs Rooofa and Lvibeofficial in a playful duet where voices volley back and forth over a foundation of modern pop with urban leanings. Rooofa threads traditional Arabic textures into a hip hop frame, a habit honed on social media through sharp freestyles. Lvibeofficial adds not just vocals but ideas, shaping both the song’s tone and its look.
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7 . Muzo & Ines – Hkayeh
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Date Added : Jun 22,2025
“Hkayeh” teams up Muzo and Ines in a track that leans into their musical interplay more than any grand narrative. The song pivots on layered rhythms and a loosely structured vocal back-and-forth, leaving room for mood over message. If there’s a story here, it’s probably one that doesn’t need explaining—just gesture, repetition, and enough sonic texture to carry the weight. Music video directed by : Jlove
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6 . Jaylann – Ha Wlidi
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Date Added : Jun 22,2025
“Ha Wlidi” by Jaylann lands somewhere between a heartfelt sigh and a pointed eyebrow raise, blending contemporary rhythms with a Maghrebi inflection that cuts through the mix like a side glance. Jaylann lets the track breathe with a production that’s sleek but not sterile, giving her voice enough room to oscillate between confession and confrontation without ever sounding too polished. The arrangement keeps things sparse, shifting the weight to the narrative—somewhere in there, there’s a story of tangled affections and maternal reprimands, though clarity seems optional. Music video directed by : Ayoub Seffat
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5 . Babylone – Tellement Ndarit
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Date Added : Jun 22,2025
“Tellement Ndarit” drops a hint of nostalgia as Babylone builds its story on the familiar terrain of missed chances and lingering glances. Algerian Arabic weaves through soft chords, all laid-back and slightly sun-dazed, making regret sound oddly relaxing. Nothing dramatic here—just someone who fell harder and faster than they cared to admit, and is now pretending not to care. The chorus leans on repetition, as if saying it often enough will undo the mistake or at least dull its sting. In the end, it’s not about grand declarations—it’s about that quiet moment when you realize, too late, that you actually meant it.
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4 . Nassif Zeytoun – Helwe
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Date Added : Jun 22,2025
“Helwe” sees Nassif Zeytoun continuing to navigate the Levantine pop soundscape without veering too far off course. The track is released in June 2025, packaged with an official music video that ticks the expected visual boxes. Organ-led instrumentation gives it a touch of theatrical flair, though not enough to disorient the algorithm. Lyrics and music are signed by Marouane Assil, with Hamza Elghazi handling the organ parts as though baroque gets a chart pass. Distributed under the Danish label 9725131 Records DK, the track gains its footing digitally, mostly via TikTok and Instagram, where hooks seem to matter more than choruses. Music video directed by : Samir Syriani
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3 . Ahlamy – Lhmami
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Date Added : Jun 22,2025
On “Ahlamy – Lhmami,” Cheb Sofiane Asla teams up with Yousri for a 2025 track that doesn’t try to reinvent Rai but gives it a bit of a polish. Composed by Sikiko, the song pivots on Asla’s unmistakable vocal, somewhere between plea and performance. Yousri Oscar keeps things moving on keyboard, while Miloud Sipon’s percussion adds just enough swing to keep the melancholy interesting. Produced in studio by Ismail Benz, the sound balances traditional textures and a touch of modern sheen. The lyrics—roughly “I Miss Her”—go for emotional longing without tipping into despair. In the video, love and vulnerability do most of the heavy lifting, another nod to Algerian music’s favorite pastimes. |
2 . Cheb Sofiane Asla & Yousri – Twahchtha
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Date Added : Jun 22,2025
“Twahchtha” brings together Cheb Sofiane Asla & Yousri on a track that steers well clear of fusion gimmicks, sticking instead to a stripped-back setup that lets their voices do the heavy lifting. The title signals nostalgia before the first beat drops, and they lean into it with a delivery that toes the line between weary and resigned without tipping into melodrama. No surprise then that it lands squarely in the tradition of Algerian sentimental pop without reinventing its codes, which, depending on your tolerance for synth strings and reverb-heavy vocals, might feel like a safe move—or a missed opportunity. If it works, it’s because both voices sound like they’ve been waiting to sing this kind of song again, not like they’re trying to impress anyone with something new. Music video directed by : Yugo Ikichi
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1 . La Mass Le Vrai – Dawi
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Date Added : Jun 22,2025
“La Mass Le Vrai – Dawi” mixes foot-on-the-gas flow with a gritty beat built for no-nonsense delivery. Dawi kicks off with a hook that loops like a siren, then hands over to La Mass Le Vrai, who drops verses in his usual clipped diction, flanked by a bouncing rhythm section and hi-hats ticking like a stopwatch. No big detours here: lyrics revolve around codes, streets, and a few veiled jabs—standard toolkit, executed on beat and without fuss.
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(*) According to our own statistics, updated on July 6, 2025