Here are our top picks from the latest rap releases across the region this past week, featuring tunes from the likes of Ka7la, Snor, and Afroto.

Cairo native DJ Zdat stitches together an unpredictable set that moves through different shades of techno, pulling tracks from Flor2k, SHFTR, and Panteros666.

Producer-turned-storyteller Molotof releases ‘قانون اللعبة | RISK’, a two-sided track bridging Metallica and Molowave, marking a reinvention of sound, voice, and creative risk-taking.

Over a cacophony of tabla percussions and joyful ululations, Zeyne's heartfelt lyrics celebrate Arab women and promote a message of self-acceptance to those pressured to look perfect.

A.M.I.R.A takes over with a techno mix driven by deep basslines and featuring rhythmic claps, crisp drum patterns and hypnotic vocal loops,

The animated music video, helmed by Rony Karkar, is steeped in subterranean aesthetics that mirror the track’s themes of resistance, inner conflict and unfiltered social commentary.

Through completely unfiltered flows with no calculated hooks or fixed structure, Begad and Ilmond trade contemplative verses about relationship, heartbreak and disillusionment.

Co-produced by Kingoo and Zaza’s long-time collaborator Ismail Nosrat, the track showcases a noticeable sonic shift for both artists

Dana Salah’s new single ‘Bent Bladak’ is a bold reclamation of heritage and tenderness. Rooted in ancestral memory, the track channels Palestinian resistance through voice, ritual, and visual craft.

Moerning’s latest track 'Pink Dress – فستان وردي' with Mahib Sleat and the debut of YOLA HANY, blending hip-hop, trap, and pop in a raw, emotional breakup anthem.

Egyptian artist Nour debuts live at Cairo Jazz Club this July 3rd, blending dream-pop with Arabic roots. Hoda Sherbeeny and DJ Kareemah join her for a night of eclectic live and DJ sets.

Monopunk, AKA the IT-photographer of Egypt's rap scene, curated a playlist of his favourite tunes that he'd always keep on rotation. (Naturally, they were mainly Egyptian rap gems).