Two heavyweights of the new wave of Palestinian rap come to ALICE this December, as Shabjdeed & Al Nather take the stage. Since the release of their debut album “Sindibad el Ward” on the groundbreaking Ramallah-based label BLTNM in 2019, the duo have made a distinctive mark on the Arabic hip-hop scene, pairing Al Nather’s dark, futuristic productions with Shabjdeed’s laid-back flow and virtuosic wordplay that call for freedom. They brought Roskilde Festival to its feet last year, and now they’re coming to ALICE.

Note: The ticket sale starts on October 8th at 11 AM 

“A milestone for Arabic hip-hop”

Shabjdeed is a rapper and songwriter. Al Nather is a producer, DJ and rapper. Together, they form an Arabic-language rap duo whose ferocious lyrics, trap, heavy bass and experimental beats have gradually moved from the underground to increasingly global recognition. Their debut album “Sindibad el Ward” was hailed as a milestone for Arabic hip-hop, while the single “Mtaktak” was named among BBC’s best hip-hop songs of all time. In 2024, the duo returned with the equally acclaimed “SULTAN”, continuing their ambitious worldbuilding with an uncompromising political edge. Shabjdeed’s lyrics explore everyday life, reclaiming the present, and the fundamental experience of existing as a Palestinian and an Arab – all carried by Al Nather’s distinctive, cinematic productions. Shabjdeed & Al Nather are known for their hard-hitting, meticulously crafted live shows, which have already taken them to Earth Hackney, Astra Berlin, Le Guess Who?, Primavera and Roskilde Festival.

Shabjdeed
Shabjdeed grew up in Jerusalem and has raised the bar for Arabic rap with his fearless lyrics and constant evolution. His authenticity and ability to create entire worlds across individual tracks and albums have made him a central figure on the scene. Shabjdeed has built a large international fan base who eagerly await each new release. Together with BLTNM, he has played sold-out shows in Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, the United Kingdom and Germany.

Al Nather
Al Nather is a producer, DJ and rapper from Jerusalem as well, and one of the architects behind the distinctive sound associated with the Ramallah-based Palestinian Label BLTNM. His productions draw on everything from traditional Arabic music to UK hip-hop and global roots, moving from dark and futuristic beats to hard-hitting trap. His broad musical vocabulary and wide range of influences have helped him create a groundbreaking sound that stands out from the crowd and has earned him a cult following. His productions have also prompted numerous artists from across the region to seek out collaborations over an Al Nather beat.