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Egypt Today
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Wegz & Ali El Arabi: From Ez El Arab to the Big Screen with Wattar Wahed
For the third time, Wegz and acclaimed director Ali El Arabi are teaming up—but this time, they're taking their creative synergy to a whole new level with their first feature film Wattar Wahed. After making waves with powerful music videos like Ez El Arab during the World Cup and the emotional hit Ba'wda Ya Belady, the duo is shifting from music videos to cinema. Wattar Wahed continues the humanistic and artistic thread that has defined El Arabi's collaborations with Wegz, offering a fresh cinematic experience that blends music and storytelling with a raw, contemporary lens. Known for his socially driven and emotionally charged films, Ali El Arabi has built an impressive reputation on the international stage. His documentary Captains of Zaatari earned widespread acclaim and was screened at prestigious festivals like Cannes and Sundance. He's also co-produced award-winning titles such as 52 Blue, Arze, and Goodbye Julia—films that have been contenders for the Oscars. While full details about Wattar Wahed remain under wraps, casting, shooting dates, and release plans are set to be announced soon. But what's clear is that One String promises a fresh cinematic voice, one that speaks to an entire generation through powerful sound and compelling visuals. This collaboration isn't just a bold new chapter for both Wegz and El Arabi—it might just spark a new wave of Egyptian cinema: youthful, grounded, and deeply resonant.
CairoScene
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Wegz & Ali El Arabi reunite for their debut feature film 'Watar Wahid'
After their powerful music video collaborations, Wegz and filmmaker Ali El Arabi shift into cinema with 'Watar Wahid', a debut feature film promising real stories, bold vision, and human connection. Jun 19, 2025 After shaking up the music world with 'Ez El Arab' and 'Ba'oda Ya Blady', rap star Wegz and acclaimed Egyptian director Ali El Arabi are taking their creative partnership to new heights. The duo is now teaming up for their first feature-length film, 'Watar Wahid'. Known for his emotionally charged, socially rooted storytelling in films like 'Captains of Zaatari', which screened at Cannes and Sundance, El Arabi brings his signature realism and global festival pedigree to the collaboration. Meanwhile, Wegz's voice, already an anthem for a generation, continues to evolve in new directions.
CairoScene
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Wegz Rejects Mass Appeal on ‘Khesert El Sha3b'
The Egyptian rap icon reflects on his current status in the Egyptian rap scene, highlighting that he's cut ties with the people, aka 'el sha3b', in favour of his own artistic vision. Jun 01, 2025 After a brief moment of silence, Egyptian rap superstar Wegz makes a bold statement with his new single, 'Khesert El Sha3b'. Over a chill, laid-back flow, Wegz delivers fiery bars with a nonchalant attitude of someone who is utterly sure of himself. Through clever wordplay and double entendres, changing schemes every four bars, he reflects on his current status in the Egyptian rap scene, highlighting that he's cut ties with the people, aka 'el sha3b', in favour of his own artistic vision. He's simply not chasing after mass appeal - rather, he's driving in his own lane, making the music that he wants to make, irrespective of what people might think of it. The track's intricate production, helmed by Wegz's long-time collaborator Moustafa Moustafa, is minimalist and without unnecessary polish, carried by a classic rap beat with crisp hi-hats, subtle kicks and alterations in the drum loop. Towards the end of the two-minute track, Wegz spits out a sneaky bridge with an indirect reference to Pablo's 'El Mabd2'. With razor-sharp verses, he calls out copycat artists, a brutal diss in response to a heated beef he recently had on social media with two of his contemporaries. The track's pixel artwork, featuring a crown symbol and an equestrian, mirrors Wegz's assertiveness and lyrical command, that he will always remain the champ of the race in the rap scene.
CairoScene
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Molotof Debuts as Vocalist on Self-Made Project ‘Saradeeb'
The Egyptian producer steps into the spotlight with a raw track written, performed, and filmed by himself. May 28, 2025 Egyptian producer Molotof, the sonic force behind landmark trap cuts from Wegz and Marwan Pablo, is stepping into a new role with 'Saradeeb', a fully self-written, performed, and produced track that doubles as his vocal debut. Known for fusing hip-hop, folklore, and electronic music, Molotof now distills his sound into something more personal. 'Saradeeb' offers a raw vision of modern Egyptian art through his own voice. 'This isn't just a one-track moment,' Molotof tells SceneNoise. 'I have a whole phase of songs like this, all sung by me, that I've been reconstructing from old vaults.' True to the title (Arabic for 'basements'), 'Saradeeb' dives into darker, more internal spaces, a world built entirely by Molotof. The accompanying black-and-white video, shot and edited by the artist himself, mirrors this stripped-down intensity with stark visuals and confined frames.
Identity
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
Wegz vs Marwan Mousa: Time to Draw the Line Between Artistic Competition and Personal Drama
One of the hottest online conversations over the past few days has definitely been the tension between Wegz and Marwan Moussa. It all started when Wegz threw some not-so-subtle shade at Marwan in a random social media post, and accordingly, the second paid him a reply and it hasn't stopped since. It's not exactly new for the two rappers to have some 'beef' cause it's kind of part of the game in the rap world. But what feels different lately is how public and intense it's getting on social media. It's starting to feel less like healthy competition and more like disrespect between two artists. Hinting at another artist through a new release used to feel like the peak of competition, but with Wegz and Marwan, things seem to be hitting a whole new level. And that's exactly why everyone can't stop talking about the tension between them. This isn't about taking sides with either artist. It's about siding with the audience. The same audience that's supposed to be streaming your new releases, not refreshing Twitter to see who dropped the harsher mic. Competition between artists should be about pushing each other to work harder, get better, and stay focused. Instead, what's happening now feels more like noise, something that overshadows the success and talent both artists have worked so hard to build. We believe that, as an artist, your focus should stay on what your fans are actually expecting from you, without letting personal matters get in the way and definitely without taking shots at each other publicly on social media. Do you agree?
