Jeddah’s music scene is hip, vibrant and diverse. There are so many saudi bands from the city that have grown immensely popular even beyond the Kingdom’s borders. Some of these Jeddah based bands regularly garner thousands of views on YouTube alone for their songs and have a strong backing on other social media platforms. Here are 4 Jeddah bands you ought to know about.
1- Disturb The Balance – If I Had (Original Song)
Comprising of Moe Zein, Marwan Ghaziri, Bandar Awad, Saif Mufti and Bader Awad – Disturb The Balance is one of the most promising bands in the country today; their genre is Alternative, Rock & Metal. They regularly do covers of other popular songs as well.
2- Jeddah FAM – Le Ani 7egga (Original Song)
This Hip-hop and R&B group are on the forefront of the city’s music scene. Addressing social issues regularly in their songs; music is the outlet that they use to express their opinions.
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3- Fusion Factory – Big Hass Hosts 3 members of Fusion Factory on Laish HipHop live on Mix FM
Carrying a universal appeal in their music, Fusion Factory incorporates elements of personal development and human progress in their songs. Featuring Rock, Blues, Irish Folk, Pop, House and Techno – their music as their band name suggests is an amalgamation of different genres.
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4- DaZoals – Marwa
They feature diverse genres in their music and are a becoming a well known name in Jeddah’s music scene. Their latest song is the cover of Bob Marley‘s “I Shot The Sheriff”.