On this edition of Rap of the Week, we bring you a packed slate of fresh drops and genre-bending releases from across the regional hip-hop scene, spanning speaker-rattling bangers and atmospheric, late-night listens.

Leading the charge this week, Egyptian rapper Karim Enzo teams up with long-time collaborator Rafiek on the punchy 'BRICK$', blending sharp wordplay with driving production. Taken from his latest album 'Faqed Al Shay’e', Mosalem’s pensive ‘Skooty’ anchors his signature emotive flow over intimate guitars, while Alvin and Young Giza lock in on ‘Afkar’, from their joint project 'ElDalma x ElNoor’, serving up smooth exchanges over brooding production. Meanwhile, MO SEDKI brings crisp, explosive energy on his latest solo flex, 'MSA'.

The wave of high-impact collaborations keeps rolling as XIIVI and $MXTI turn up the heat on the fast-paced 'OK!', while ZDAN and Omar Gangster join forces for the raw, old-school-tinged single 'PURE'. Adding a smoother, low-slung texture to the mix, NASIR. connects with loficairo on 'lowlow', pairing laid-back melodies with hazy production alongside SADEK and OBARZ's moody 'IDNKNW'.

Rounding out this week's lineup are distinct statement pieces, including Lilian’s standout exploration of roots and identity, 'Zida', and Sereen’s sharp dive into diasporic realities on 'Philes'. JGRRR brings infectious momentum on 'WINJEEBHA', while WAVE caps off the week with the unpredictable energy of 'FEH MOSHKELA'.

Tracks:

Karim Enzo, Rafiek‬ - BRICK$