Bu Nasser Touffar, a Lebanese writer and rapper who raises his voice to break the silence of a marginalized society, that the state has persisted in impoverishing and silencing it. His songs and writings were used as anthems in the Lebanese popular demonstrations and protests. Bu Nasser’s project began in 2009 with the release of Touffar’s album “The Companions of the Land ”, followed by several solo and Collaborations with others who share the hope, questions, revolution, and musical passion of local and international rap performers and music producers. He performed dozens of successful live shows in various Lebanese regions, and several sold-out concerts in Turkey and Europe, before returning to Beirut on April 2023 for his first concert there in 5 years in one of the biggest rap concerts in the Lebanese local scene, It was the beginning of a series of successful concerts in Lebanon and abroad. In addition to his musical work, Bu Nasser has independently published two Novels “Al-Harayek” in 2016, and “Al Qushnood” in 2018. The two books achieved real success and found a place for them in many international exhibitions.
The Arab bass dropper
Hello Psychaleppo is a trail blazing electronic music producer from Aleppo, a city renowned for its rich musical heritage. Samer Saem Eldahr, the master mind behind Hello Psychaleppo , blends traditional Arabic music with EDM to create a captivating sound that draws in listeners and takes them on a journey of musical exploration. Hello Psychaleppo’s first album, “GoolLʼah,” released in 2013, set the standard for the emerging genre of electro-tarab, combining traditional Arabic music theory and rhythms with cutting-edge electronic sounds to create a harmonious fusion. As VICE Magazine noted, “It’s a pastiche of twitchy electronic sounds and golden age Arab pop music of the 1950s and 60s, alternately danceable and cathartic, melancholic and apocalyptic. “Since the release of” GoolLʼah, “Hello Psychaleppo has continued to evolve, releasing three full albums -“HA!” (2014), “Toyour” (2017) – and an EP ,”Jismal” (2021) .Each album takes listeners deeper in to the world of Arabic melodies, intricate arrangements, and electrifying dance music. With a deep connection to his cultural roots and a relentless commitment to innovation, Hello Psychaleppo is a true force in the world of electronic music.
Sorah and Spoke are Berlin’s burning barricade in the rap game! Their sets are highly explosive, explicitly political and bounce between grime, drill, trap and soul in three languages (EN, FR, DE)! Female MC Sorah gets her energy and flows from the UK, Algeria and France. She raps fire in mad flows, remaining loud against all form of oppression! All this in the best combination together with non-binary beat producer Spoke, with sub-bass-heavy instrumentals that set every show on fire! Ouais ouais ouais! Let’s kick it!
V1V1S3KT1ON (AL.Berlin Crew) is a DJ and selector who initially performed a variety of old-school-infused grooves, ranging from alternative hip hop to dub and worldwide influence music.
Over time, their focus shifted to electronic, futuristic, and experimental bassy atmospheres, incorporating distinct rhythms from the global majority. Music organizes their life. By constantly shifting their attention between different niches in sound, they aim to offer diverse and explorative angles in their sets.