Music, images and tales from isolation.
From Beirut to the rest of the world [and/or vice versa].

Musiques, images et autres. Histoire de s'isoler.
De Beyrouth vers le reste du monde [et/ou vice versa]

موسيقى وصور وحكايات من العزلة‎
من بيروت الى العالم و\أو العكس صحيح

DJ | PRODUCER | VOCALIST

HIYA is the latest artistic evolution of acclaimed Lebanese vocalist Reem El Sharif, marking a bold transformation from celebrated pop star to innovative electronic music producer and DJ. This metamorphosis is the birth of a unique sonic identity where Middle Eastern heritage meets contemporary electronic soundscapes.

Her performances are a signature fusion of live vocals and DJ sets, creating an organic bridge between her pop music roots and electronic music future.

Hiya's sound is a carefully curated blend of deep house rhythms and ethnic influences, where traditional Middle Eastern elements combine with modern electronic sounds. Each set becomes its own experience, as spontaneous vocal performances transform tracks into moments of pure magic.

For Hiya, music is about connection. Drawing from her success in the Middle East, she brings different cultures together on the dance floor. Each beat pulses with intention, each note carries spirit.

Hiya is a celebration of unity, where music becomes a healing force, transforming every performance into a moment of collective joy and genuine human connection.

Performative and visual artis
Music and people are my main inspiration!



WaqWaq Kingdom is a Japanese tribal bass duo, consisting of Kiki Hitomi and Shigeru Ishihara (A.K.A DJ Scotch Egg). Both are originally from Japan, lived in the U.K. for over a decade and are now based in Leipzig and Berlin.

Their genre- and time bending sound is like a psychedelic Nabe hot pot: melting Japanese traditional style Minyo with Jamaican dancehall, footwork, dub, techno, tribal polyrhythms and Super Nintendo soundtracks.
Boiler Room-->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rRZ0TInH-I&feature=emb_logo

The lyrics and visuals are drawing a deep influence from ancient Shinto mythology and the Japanese “Matsuri” festivals that honor the local gods, “Kami-sama”.
WaqWaq Kingdom’s hypnotic and shamanic live performances are an intense time warp experience that re-connect their animistic roots with the future of urban neon colours.

WaqWaq Kingdom team members are:
Shigeru Ishihara is mostly knows as breakcore-gameboy legend DJ Scotch Egg, but also for playing bass in Seefeel (Warp Records), the Devilman project and Small But Hard Records. Kiki Hitomi is the singer/songwriter from bass explorers King Midas Sound (Ninja Tune), Black Chow, the Japanese Dubstep noise duo Dokkebi Q and the NoinoNoinoNoino project. Her highly acclaimed solo debut album “Karma No Kusari” appeared on Jahtari in 2016.

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Book: simon@disk-agency.de
Mgmt: marit.posch@gmail.com
Info: info@catnappmusic.com
http://catnapp.bandcamp.com

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