MOAYAD

Saudi-born and raised artist MOAYAD needs no introduction to Riyadh fans. The doctor-turnedcomedian-turned-actor-turned-rapper, born Moayad Alnefaie, has been busy placing Saudi rap music on the map. XP audiences gained a glimpse into MOAYAD’s debut album as part of an exclusive listening party at XP Music Futures, where he performed his latest single ‘Bash Muhandis’ (سدنهم شب)—sending audiences into a mosh pit frenzy. MOAYAD’s combination of wit, swagger, and intonating bars of Arabic poetry, intertwined with slick music production delivers an unmatched coolness. With just two explosive singles, ‘Theeb’ (بيذ) and ‘Bash Muhandis’ (شب سدنهم) (via MDLBEAST Records) under his belt— MOAYAD is already a trailblazing artist in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Watch this space.