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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ibrahim Adel Hamed |
| Born | 1996 Kafr El-Dauwar, Egypt |
| Genres | Electro-Chaabi, Shaabi, Mahraganat, Experimental |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, performer |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Kafr El-Dauwar Records |
Ibrahim X (born 1996) is an Egyptian singer, songwriter, and performer known for blending traditional Shaabi and Mahraganat styles with electronic and experimental music. He co-founded Kafr El-Dauwar Records, an independent label supporting contemporary Egyptian musicians. His debut album, Ya Khal (2019), received critical acclaim for reviving the Nabatchi performance style and was recognized as one of the best releases of the year by Scene Noise Magazine.[1]
Early Life and Background
[edit]Ibrahim Adel Hamed was born in 1996 in Kafr El-Dauwar, Egypt. Growing up in a city with a rich but underrepresented musical culture, he was influenced by Egyptian folk music, the spoken-word traditions of wedding MCs (Nabatchis), and contemporary electronic music. His musical influences include Islam Chipsy, Sadat El Alamy, and experimental artists pushing the boundaries of the Egyptian underground scene.[2]
Musical Career
[edit]Formation of Kafr El-Dauwar Records (2019)
[edit]In 2019, Ibrahim X co-founded Kafr El-Dauwar Records (KDR), an independent digital record label focused on experimental and contemporary music from Egypt. The label was created with artists such as Suliman, Yunis, Fathi Hawas, and Mo’men.[3]
Debut Album: Ya Khal (2019)
[edit]Ibrahim X released his debut album Ya Khal in 2019, in collaboration with producer Yunis. The album featured six tracks that blended traditional Egyptian wedding aesthetics with electronic music.[4]
Ya Khal was recorded in just four sessions in an informal setting in Kafr El-Dauwar, as the city lacked professional studios.[5] The album reintroduced the Nabatchi MC tradition, bringing the spoken-word wedding performer into a recorded format for the first time.[6]
European Tours and Recognition (2021–Present)
[edit]Following the success of Ya Khal, Ibrahim X started touring **Europe**, performing at events in France, Switzerland, and Germany. In **January 2021**, he relocated to Paris to expand his career.[7]
Some notable performances include:
- **Petit Bain (Paris, France)** – September 2021[8]
- **Cave 12 (Geneva, Switzerland)** – August 2021
- **Fusion Festival (Lärz, Germany)** – September 2021
- **Fri-son (Fribourg, Switzerland)** – September 2021
Collaboration with Olivier Dubois and Itmahrag
[edit]In 2021, Ibrahim X joined **Olivier Dubois**, a renowned French choreographer, for the performance Itmahrag. The production explored the cultural significance of Mahraganat music and featured Ibrahim as a composer, lyricist, and performer.[9]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Notable Songs
[edit]- \"Ya Khal\"
- \"Hamada El-Hoot\"
- \"Awa’\"
- \"Fokkak Minno\"
- \"Al-Misa Al-Tayer\"
- \"Mastara\"
References
[edit]- ^ "Kafr El-Dauwar Records Set in Motion A New Wave of Shaa'bi With Ibrahim X's Debut LP 'Ya Khal'". Scene Noise. 2019-11-01.
- ^ "Egypt's Ibrahim X and Yunis to Perform 'Ya Khal' Album at Swiss Gig". Scene Noise. 2021-08-24.
- ^ "La musique Mahraganat débarque à Paris". Music in Africa. 2021-09-09.
- ^ "Ya Khal Album". Bandcamp. 2019-09-26.
- ^ "YZ Passage de Disques". Cave 12. 2021-08-25.
- ^ "Multiverse Vol 1 - Mahragan Edition". Fri-son. 2021-09-23.
- ^ "Festival de Marseille: Itmahrag". Festival de Marseille. 2022-07-08.
- ^ "Bulbul Club Mahraganat Night". Al Berlin. 2021-09-08.
- ^ "Itmahrag - Olivier Dubois". CentQuatre Paris. 2021-03-02.
- ^ "Ya Khal Album". Bandcamp. 2019-09-26.
- ^ "Itmahrag Performance". Festival de Marseille. 2022-07-08.
External Links
[edit]- [Official Bandcamp](https://yunismusic.bandcamp.com/album/ya-khal)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ibrrahimx)
- [Scene Noise Feature on Ya Khal](https://scenenoise.com/Reviews/kafr-el-dauwar-records-set-in-motion-a-new-wave-of-shaabi-with-ibrahim-xs-debut-lp-ya-khal)