There is a flood of good music coming out of the MENA region, and to acknowledge that, we will compile a monthly list with all the quality releases we think are worthy of attention. Genre doesn't not matter, our aim is to shed light and give exposure to the people who are really onto something good. This month’s list contains music from Iran to Morocco and Egypt, that ranges from rap to noise and everything in between. Enjoy our January Fakhfakhina.

Fakhfakhina 001: January

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Omar fayyad / Dubai United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

Deep House (Tracks)

SoundCloud Weekly

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Evigt Mörker - Högre (Original Mix)

Song by: Adriatique
http://www.adriatique.ch/
https://www.facebook.com/adriatiqueofficial?ref=ts&fref=ts
https://soundcloud.com/adriatique

WhoMadeWho – Dreams (Adriatique Remix) Unreleased

WhoMadeWho's breakthrough record "Heads Above" has been remixed by the legendary likes of Maceo Plex & Mario Basanov while the band also recently launched to the public a remix competition of their hit. 

This was reckoning without the involvement of swiss duo Adriatique who decided to join the party with this excellent edit, undeniably one of the (many) highlights of their recent sets.

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WhoMadeWho - Heads Above (Adriatique edit)

Of Norway- Spirit Lights (Adriatique Remix)

Florian Rietze - Forgive Me EP - out on Délicieuse Records.
Stream & Order the vinyl 12" ☞ smarturl.it/ForgiveMeEP

@florianrietze
@d-licieusemusique-records

Stream / Vinyl

Florian Rietze - Dub Tool

It was a real honour to be asked to do a remix for Sasha's Last Night On Earth label and I was really pleased with how this one turned out. A big trippy melodic rave bomb :) 

Dubspeeka - K241Z (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix)

Dubspeeka - K241Z (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix) [Last Night On Earth]

From the forthcoming 12" 'Cruel Game' by Nouvelle Phénomène on Bordello A Parigi.

Out late summer 2015.

https://soundcloud.com/nouvellephenomene
https://soundcloud.com/bordelloaparigi

Nouvelle Phénomène - Cruel Game (Vanzetti & Sacco Remix)

Out now on vinyl and digital - https://lnk.to/CRMCD035

Let​ ​your​ ​mind​ ​wander​ ​free​ ​with​ ​the​ ​first​ ​in​ ​a​ ​new​ ​annual​ ​compilation​ ​series​ ​from​ ​Crosstown​ ​Rebels, allow​ ​us​ ​to​ ​introduce​ ​Spirits.​ ​Label​ ​founder​ ​Damian​ ​Lazarus​ ​has​ ​compiled​  what​ ​he​ ​describes​ ​as​ ​“a​ fresh​ ​psychedelic​ ​journey​ ​into​ ​the​ ​mind”,​ ​aiming​ ​to​ ​bring​ ​together​ ​a​ ​collection​ ​of​ ​new​ ​artists​ ​from​ ​both his​ ​imprints.

dubspeeka​’s Lyssa opens the album with a sturdy bassline, eerie synths and a haunting melody reminiscent of yesteryear. Followed shortly by Audiojack​’s Reverie; a heavy kick from the start is succeeded by spoken word on the subject of meditation. Rowee and Know Kontrol ​incorporate poignant wooden percussion in the intro to Amarantro, the song features absorbing lyrics and a delightfully oblique melody. Be Mine by Siopis featuring Ellbee Bad gets straight into the action with hard-hitting reverberated low notes, steadily building up through sentimental vocals and enticing synthesis. A minimalistic xylophone and drawn out synths form the intro of Magit Cacoon​’s Nonsense. Jonthan Kaspar​’s Zarun is a sensory delight, littered with unique percussion, a muted kick and siren-like midi sounds.

Alice Rose seduces in Another Way produced by Raw District​. Her voice, similar to that of Bjork, perfectly encompasses the heavy bassline and hard-hitting percussion. Robbie Akbal has an ear for a great intro, mysterious sound effects and gradually building drum sounds form the basis for Tavarua. Nico Stojan & David Mayar have gone balearic with Killing Your Lover, featuring vocals from the incredible Jan Blomqvist​. Dance Spirit featuring Fab Morvan are up next with Voices, a journey through spiritual vocals and bassy reverb to a rolling kick and percussion-heavy ending. Finally, Pale Blue finishes the album on a high with Journey Into Light, a gradual intro leads the way for an exquisite, yet minimalistic melody and enchanting female vocals.

Skeleton label owner Dubspeeka has seen huge success since the release of his debut album Population 50201, just over a year ago. Leeds based Audiojack are rapidly rising on the house and techno scene, the duo recently enjoyed musical outputs on Sasha’s Last Night On Earth, as well as the revered Mobilee. Receiving a nomination for Best Track at the Vicious Music Awards not long back, Leonardo Gonnelli has been rapidly building momentum in the scene producing and performing under his new alias Rowee. Siopis, or you might know him as Silversurfer, returns to Crosstown Rebels once more after co-producing the label’s very first release back in 2003. Juggling his time, the Berlin-based producer also runs his own imprint MANGALI.

Quickly becoming one of the most admired female artists on the techno scene, Magit Cacoon has recently remixed the likes of Steven Wilson and Dast. Cologne based producer Jonathan Kaspar has wowed audiences with his groovy sets worldwide and most recently remixed David Mayer on Objektivity. Formerly Vernon&DeCosta, since 2013, Vernon Bara Massimo DaCosta have been producing deeper, darker house music under the alias Raw District. Alongside releases on established labels such as Souvenir Music and Defected, the duo have played renowned Belgian festivals such as Extrema Outdoor and Wecandance.

Long time friend of Lazarus, Robbie Akbal has had the privilege of living through various generations of house music. On the scene since 1993, his productions have evolved over time and the quality kept him at the top of his game. House music forerunners Nico Stojan and David Mayer have been causing a stir on dancefloors worldwide this year. LA duo Dance Spirit have appeared at several Get Lost events and previously released on sister label Rebellion. Set to release further music on Crosstown Rebels, Pale Blue have risen to the top since the launch their debut album The Past We Leave Behind.

Dubspeeka - Lyssa

Untitled Artist - This Is How We Walk (Monax Remix) (M002)

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The seventh one is now ready to unfold its sound. Our fourth odd number has been sleeping the sleep of the just, dreaming sweet dreams and losing itself in the sea of senses.

Well - now that it‘s wide awake, it wants to amaze, to thrill, to capture you and set you free again. Dance, my dear rascals! Dance, my sensitive crea- tures. Dance the dance of contrasts.
Enjoy.

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Polynom007 - B1 - Thomas Stieler - Well Justified (Daniel Stefanik Remix)

Herself Remixes

Leaving a Century (Marek Hemmann Remix)

Nu_Clear - Subidubi

Support&Buy :
https://www.deejay.de/Various_Hattori_Hanzo_SENTAKU002_Vinyl__326925

@bassam-idbaali
@sentakumusic

Premiere : Bassam -  Les Beaux Jours (SENTAKU002)

72nd Ep to be released on Visionquest Records.  

Fresh names to Visionquest, but certainly not new to the game; More Than Material is the promising new project between two bonafide French selector statesmen who collectively boast decades of dancefloor and studio science: Jedsa Soundorom and Gauthier DM. Launching their new alias earlier this year on Zingiber Audio, their signature has been tangible from the off; deep weighted grooves, warm dynamics and total immersion.

'Intimate' says it all; realising its title's close connotations with a dubby, physical groove and a rollcall of soul rolling elements, it's the sound of a crowd locking in en- mass. Low ceiling, heads down, lights low. 'Godsa' follows with similar moody momentum and another hypnotic weave. This time over much more of a stately techno noir soundscape as its persistent jack is laced with subtle acid details. Next, we hit 'Doctor High', an ageless deep house groove peppered with nuances of uplift, trippiness and a drum arrangement that taps deep into the foundations. Once again, the track relives its title's implications.

Finally, we sign out with a precision revision from Fuse resident Archie Hamilton who refixes the pace and density of 'Doctor High' with more of a driving peaktime aesthetic that remains fully respectful of the original's weight and clarity. More Than Material by nature, spirit and name.

VQ072 More Than Material - A2. GODSA

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Gorje Hewek, Izhevski - Poesia (Giovanni Molinaro Sculpture) Download Available

مصر الجديدة

بحر عالي موجه شديد
شايف الشط من بعيد
مية مالحة في صدري
الفرصة بتهرب مني

بس مافيش يستاهل
4 ميسدات صحيت عليهم ولسه فاكر
لما الشبكة في موبايلي كانت م العناكب 
مش باغرق انا باعوم

لو وقعت بارجع اقوم
مش هسكت انا هاقول 
لا بالف ولا بادور

في عيد ميلادي جالي هدية
()بس اللي جابها مجهول
كلميني بكرا لو عايزة
بس احتمال أكون مشغول

فين فين فين؟

في الشوارع المخيفة
قمت معدي م التفتيش عشان الشنطة كانت خفيفة
ويييييي… 

ماشي بالليل في مصر الجديدة
مش ساكن في مصر الجديدة
نتقابل في مصر الجديدة
شكلي هبات في مصر الجديدة

نقطنا بسكاتك
الثانية بتفوت وبتروح في الزبالة
ف انا هاسيبها لك
الشُهرة قلابة
والضحكة كذابة
انا باهرب واتدارى

من غير ما أبقى خايف
السرعة بتقل طول ما انا مش سايق
 مش حِمل كماين
جيت م المستقبل وفي إيدي جوايز
وجايز ما ارجعش لو ما فضلتش فايق

انا مصحصح
ليه كل الناس دلوقتي جاية تصاحبك
على راحتك
الحمل اللي انت شايله دا لمصلحتك

ـــــــــــــــــــــــــ
مفيش حد يستاهل الاتنين ميسد كول
اسرار في موبايل اتفتح من غير بين كود

العيب اللي فيّا
مش باجيب غير مية المية

ورجعنا نفس الشارع
كنا فيه من نص ساعة
لسه بيننا نص حالة
مستني الإعادة

العيب اللي فيّا
مش بغيب م المسؤلية

بالاقي نفسي في انفراد
ثواني قبل ما بتتشاط
قوام بيتفك الرباط
واكون ع الأرض

لسه فاكرين ولا نسيتوا؟ 
ما هو دا العيب اللي فيكوا

ماشي بالليل في مصر الجديدة
مش ساكن في مصر الجديدة
نتقابل في مصر الجديدة
شكلي هبات في مصر الجديدة
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معلش ما ردتش
كنت بادي درس الفيزيا
ساوند كلاود ستيشن روبابيكيا
جايزة أفضل رابر في افريقيا
مش هتفيدني في بيتس ولا فيتشر

انا متكااااامل… بوجبة
ثانية… في الدفاتر اشوف لك
اوبا!
طلعت جاية معاكو صدفة

سيني سيني سيني سينيمائي… سينيمائي
محتاج اركب عدساتي… على الهادي
دماغي نضيفة في الاغاني… دا اساسييي 
حراق فعلا دا مش كنتاكي … دا وسابي
لسه بتقول لي كاني ماني… وبتهاتي
هبيتك في دواساتي… دي اخلاقي
شايفكوا دايما على شمالي… عبد الشافي
حاسّ اني سايق كواساكي …كواساكي
شوف البلاوي جوة شاتي… دي حياتي
الأغنية دي لولادي… وأجدادي
رجعتي تتدلعي تاني… بتتشاقي
خليكي عندك انا هاجي… في ثواني  

لو مش عارف تسمع الاغنية جرب تشمها
لو مش عارف تبدع جرب تشفها
ايوة رجعنا نتكلم تاني بس دا من الزهق
بنت تافهة بس بتجنني لما بتهزها

اتنين في الدرج وواحدة على اللاب
انا مش انسان انا حيوان  
دوّب المجال في طبق الشوفان
واخد المدام وطالع اليونان

…صعبة
ماشي مع واحدة شاقطها من المعرض
ثانية ثواني مالك مش على بعضك؟
فين المنافسة والله ماعرف

اوكيه! دي لقطة
سوري ماينفعش تشوف المطبخ
اوكيه! دا مقطف
 هانتكلم بعد ما تتثقف

معايا العدة
معايا العدة
مش بنعدك
مش بالكترة
ولا بالشدة
هات الفكرة
وانا هدرسها 

مش هتاكلوا معايا عيش
بتقاوحوا معايا ليه
بلسع زي الزيت
نازل زي السيف

عادي لما زهقت وقمت جايب من الاخر
لما سخنت إتمدت إيدي ع المشاكل
عايزك تبعتي لي الصور بالفلاتر 
واللوكيشن عشان لو عُزنا نتقابل

GPS
فكريني نسيت الاسم
بديكي الاذن
لما توصلي سيبيلي ميزد

آه بانوّع بس عمري ما باتغير
رشيت المية كنت عامل فاير

marwan moussa - masr el gedida - مروان موسى - مصر الجديدة

Lyrics + Download
>
https://slovvdk.bandcamp.com/track/time-money

Hanna El-Manawhly: Music Composition, Voice Notes, Synthesizer & Drum Programming. 

Ragy Ahmed: Music Composition, Lyrics, Lead Vocals, Speech Synthesizer, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizers, Keyboards, Drum Machine, Programming, Recording, Arrangements, Production, Mixing & Mastering. 

Additional: 
Noha Amin: Ostrich Guitar. 

Art-cover & Illustration by Castell Lanko

Time, Money (single)

Time, Money

BLUFRANK + Lav - Time, Money

Path Of Least Resistance

Leila Matina - Kahareb / كهارب - ليلة متينة

All tracks written and produced by David K for TONES SERIES 2016 and remixed by Djebali & Adil Hiani for TONE SERIES Remix Series 2019.
Mastered by Rashad Becker at Dubplates & Mastering. 
Pressed by Discomat.
Artwork by TONE SERIES.
℗ & © by TONE SERIES 2019 all rights reserved.

HAWAIIAN JAM — Adil Hiani remix

OSC14

A: Matthew Dekay - Spellbound
B: Matthew Dekay - Spellbound (Mandar Remix)

Oscillat Music

100 gram vinyl 12"

Matthew Dekay - Spellbound (incl Mandar Remix)

Pre-Order: http://bit.ly/2OZ3yBK

Giorgio Maulini doesn't stop surprising us with his music. This is his 3rd EP with us and this time we decided to go also on vinyl. Quality work from the Venezuelan producer delivering a 4 track EP all originals from him. Not much words needed to describe this tracks full of emotions and feelings. Pure quality work. Keep an eye to this young producer and DJ. With work like this we don't doubt that he will have a bright future ahead.

B2 Giorgio Maulini - Dans La Forêt (Original Mix) (Snippet)

analog room & noctuary

booking@mahara-music.com

Path Of Least Resistance

Omar Fayyad