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To mark the 100th edition of Laylit, we commissioned some of our most adventurous collaborators to produce remixes of beloved songs from the Arab world. In this first of many compilation releases to come, some remixes reinterpret pop songs from the last decade while others reconfigure classics from the Tarab repertoire for the dancefloor. What they share is a spirit of experimentation and genre-bending that characterizes Laylit’s approach to percussive electronic music.

On her sparse yet entrancing remix of Syrian singer Saria El-Sawas’ beloved “Bas Esma3 Minni”, Loris gives Sawas’ voice center stage. Echoing around a swooning drum track, El-Sawas’ assertive plea sounds as irresistible as ever.

On “Dabkecore شعلت”, Laylit’s very own Nadim Maghzal lends his signature frenetic touch to a Syrian Dabke classic. A rousing staple of the Laylit party dancefloor, Maghzal’s remix doubles down on the percussion and unleashes a dance of infectious vocal loops around the electric Dabkeh keyboard. 

Detroit-based producer, DJ, and songwriter Tammy Lakkis—a Laylit mainstay—takes on Lebanese composer and producer Elias Rahbani’s nursery rhyme from 1976, sung by his sons Ghassan and Jad and recorded in 1976. Her “dark edit” is both bubbly and sinister, the juvenile voices processed to sound plastic and somewhat alien over a jacking bassline and car horns. 

NAR’s addictive remix of pop icon Lebanese Haifa Wehbe’s “Wosoltelha” sets a pummeling drumline against a pitched-up and accelerated treatment of Haifa’s lovesick ballad. 

El Kontessa’s startling, shapeshifting remix of Egyptian singer Angham’s “Fakrak” opens with warped strings and a frozen vocal sample before launching into an explosive, no-holds-barred rush of looped vocals (“You’re on my mind”) and chaotic beats that soon revert to the sluggish trance of the opening.

In the hands of multi-talented Lebanese producer and DJ Jana Saleh, legendary singer and actress Sabah’s mawwal “Abou el Zoulof” is drowned in reverb, pitched down, and punctuated by an intoxicating deep kick drum and a metallic drone. 

New-York-based musician, DJ, and audio artist Dynoman takes on “Abdel Kader”, the anthemic Algerian classic about 12th century Sufi leader Shaikh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, performed live by raï royalty Khaled, Faudel, and Rachid Taha in Paris, in 1998. Dynoman’s Gear Fourth Bootleg speeds up the original as it gathers propulsive force against a swelling acid bassline.

Inimitable Syrian producer and DJ Hello Psychaleppo takes on none other than the Sultan of Tarab George Wassouf’s Sibhom, a song about lost love and friendship. The remix pairs Wassouf’s unmistakable guttural and melancholy voice over thunderous drum’n’bass.

Laylit Compilation 001

Detroit-based producer, DJ, and songwriter Tammy Lakkis—a Laylit mainstay—takes on Lebanese composer and producer Elias Rahbani’s nursery rhyme from 1976, sung by his sons Ghassan and Jad and recorded in 1976. Her “dark edit” is both bubbly and sinister, the juvenile voices processed to sound plastic and somewhat alien over a jacking bassline and car horns.

Produced and Mixed by Tammy Lakkis
Mastered by Jesse Osborne-Lanthier @ Landsc8pe Studio, Montreal


--- Part of Laylit Compilation 001 ---
To mark the 100th edition of Laylit (@laylit), we commissioned some of our most adventurous collaborators to produce remixes of beloved songs from the Arab world. In this first of many compilation releases to come, some remixes reinterpret pop songs from the last decade while others reconfigure classics from the Tarab repertoire for the dancefloor. What they share is a spirit of experimentation and genre-bending that characterizes Laylit’s approach to percussive electronic music.

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Killon Andon Siyyarat (Tammy Lakkis Dark Edit)

In the hands of multi-talented Lebanese producer and DJ Jana Saleh, legendary singer and actress Sabah’s mawwal “Abou el Zoulof” is drowned in reverb, pitched down, and punctuated by an intoxicating deep kick drum and a metallic drone.

Produced and Mixed by Jana Saleh
Mastered by Jesse Osborne-Lanthier @ Landsc8pe Studio, Montreal


--- Part of Laylit Compilation 001 ---
To mark the 100th edition of Laylit (@laylit), we commissioned some of our most adventurous collaborators to produce remixes of beloved songs from the Arab world. In this first of many compilation releases to come, some remixes reinterpret pop songs from the last decade while others reconfigure classics from the Tarab repertoire for the dancefloor. What they share is a spirit of experimentation and genre-bending that characterizes Laylit’s approach to percussive electronic music.

Zuluf 2.0 (Jana Saleh Remix)

Inimitable Syrian producer and DJ Hello Psychaleppo (@hellopsychaleppo) takes on none other than the Sultan of Tarab George Wassouf’s Sibhom, a song about lost love and friendship. The remix pairs Wassouf’s unmistakable guttural and melancholy voice over thunderous drum’n’bass.

Produced and Mixed by Hello Psychaleppo @hellopsychaleppo
Mastered by Hello Psychaleppo


--- Part of Laylit Compilation 001 ---
To mark the 100th edition of Laylit (@laylit), we commissioned some of our most adventurous collaborators to produce remixes of beloved songs from the Arab world. In this first of many compilation releases to come, some remixes reinterpret pop songs from the last decade while others reconfigure classics from the Tarab repertoire for the dancefloor. What they share is a spirit of experimentation and genre-bending that characterizes Laylit’s approach to percussive electronic music.

Sibhom (Hello Psychaleppo Remix)

On “Dabkecore شعلت”, Laylit’s very own Nadim Maghzal (@nadim-maghzal) lends his signature frenetic touch to a Syrian Dabke classic. A rousing staple of the Laylit party dancefloor, Maghzal’s remix doubles down on the percussion and unleashes a dance of infectious vocal loops around the electric Dabkeh keyboard. 

Produced by Nadim Maghzal @nadim-maghzal
Mixed by Pierre Guerineau 
Mastered by Jesse Osborne-Lanthier @ Landsc8pe Studio, Montreal


--- Part of Laylit Compilation 001 ---
To mark the 100th edition of Laylit (@laylit), we commissioned some of our most adventurous collaborators to produce remixes of beloved songs from the Arab world. In this first of many compilation releases to come, some remixes reinterpret pop songs from the last decade while others reconfigure classics from the Tarab repertoire for the dancefloor. What they share is a spirit of experimentation and genre-bending that characterizes Laylit’s approach to percussive electronic music.

Dabkecore شعلت (Nadim Maghzal Remix)

NAR’s (@narrokh) addictive remix of pop icon Lebanese Haifa Wehbe’s “Wosoltelha” sets a pummeling drumline against a pitched-up and accelerated treatment of Haifa’s lovesick ballad.

Produced and Mixed by NAR  @narrokh
Mastered by NAR


--- Part of Laylit Compilation 001 ---
To mark the 100th edition of Laylit (@laylit), we commissioned some of our most adventurous collaborators to produce remixes of beloved songs from the Arab world. In this first of many compilation releases to come, some remixes reinterpret pop songs from the last decade while others reconfigure classics from the Tarab repertoire for the dancefloor. What they share is a spirit of experimentation and genre-bending that characterizes Laylit’s approach to percussive electronic music.

Haifa's Khalas (NAR Remix)

On her sparse yet entrancing remix of Syrian singer Saria El-Sawas’ beloved “Bas Esma3 Minni”, Loris (@lorisms)  gives Sawas’ voice center stage. Echoing around a swooning drum track, El-Sawas’ assertive plea sounds as irresistible as ever.

Produced and mixed by Loris @lorisms
Mastered by Jesse Osborne-Lanthier @ Landsc8pe Studio, Montreal

--- Part of Laylit Compilation 001 ---
To mark the 100th edition of Laylit (@laylit), we commissioned some of our most adventurous collaborators to produce remixes of beloved songs from the Arab world. In this first of many compilation releases to come, some remixes reinterpret pop songs from the last decade while others reconfigure classics from the Tarab repertoire for the dancefloor. What they share is a spirit of experimentation and genre-bending that characterizes Laylit’s approach to percussive electronic music.

Bas Esma3 Minni (Loris Remix)

El Kontessa’s (@elkontessa)  startling, shapeshifting remix of Egyptian singer Angham’s “Fakrak” opens with warped strings and a frozen vocal sample before launching into an explosive, no-holds-barred rush of looped vocals (“You’re on my mind”) and chaotic beats that soon revert to the sluggish trance of the opening.

Produced and Mixed by El Kontessa @elkontessa
Mastered by Jesse Osborne-Lanthier @ Landsc8pe Studio, Montreal


--- Part of Laylit Compilation 001 ---
To mark the 100th edition of Laylit (@laylit), we commissioned some of our most adventurous collaborators to produce remixes of beloved songs from the Arab world. In this first of many compilation releases to come, some remixes reinterpret pop songs from the last decade while others reconfigure classics from the Tarab repertoire for the dancefloor. What they share is a spirit of experimentation and genre-bending that characterizes Laylit’s approach to percussive electronic music.

Fakrak (El Kontessa Remix)

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New-York-based musician, DJ, and audio artist Dynoman (@dynoman) takes on “Abdel Kader”, the anthemic Algerian classic about 12th century Sufi leader Shaikh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, performed live by raï royalty Khaled, Faudel, and Rachid Taha in Paris, in 1998. Dynoman’s Gear Fourth Bootleg speeds up the original as it gathers propulsive force against a swelling acid bassline.

Produced and Mixed by Dynoman @dynoman
Mastered by Dynoman

<<< Part of Laylit Compilation 001 >>>
To mark the 100th edition of Laylit (@laylit), we commissioned some of our most adventurous collaborators to produce remixes of beloved songs from the Arab world. In this first of many compilation releases to come, some remixes reinterpret pop songs from the last decade while others reconfigure classics from the Tarab repertoire for the dancefloor. What they share is a spirit of experimentation and genre-bending that characterizes Laylit’s approach to percussive electronic music.

PREVIEW -- Abdel Kader (Dynoman Gear Fourth Bootleg)

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