For the girlies obsessed with street culture and all things cool to the senses, you don’t have to wait any longer.
One of Abu Dhabi’s biggest festivals, BRED Abu Dhabi, is officially returning from April 23 to 27, 2025.
As always, HYPEBEAST knows how to play (IYKYK). For this third edition, they’re bringing the true essence of street culture —and neo-culture— through our favourite medium of entertainment, music.
Of course, it’s never BRED (a mix of Born and Bred) if it isn’t about Arab identity. From April 23 to 27, you can expect many exclusive new tunes from your favourite regional rap icons. But this year’s musical highlight? None other than “Henna,” featuring the trio The Synaptik, Asayel, and Karim Osama.
Never settling for anything less than, BRED is going back to the streets where the real neo-culture originated from, all the while blending into subcultures in the Levant, North Africa, and the GCC.
While cypher rap is not new to us Gen Z, BRED is making sure the experience is otherworldly from the get-go.
Get to know the artists
Asayel
The girl who’s changing the scene, and now the girl boss taking charge, Asayel surely needs no introduction. This Saudi-born rapper knows a thing or two, actually, quite a lot when it comes to composing rap or casual R&B. But what makes her stand out is her favour to draw inspiration from her heritage.
Follower her here.
The Synaptik
A man of voice and culture, this Palestinian-Jordanian rapper and artist is a true changemaker when it comes to music. Known for his rap that not only fits the beat, it packs a punch of power. From mental health, migration, and inequality, The Synaptik should definitely be on your next favourite playlist.
Follow him here.
Karim Osama
When it comes smooth, Karim Osama is the master. The Egyptian rapper-slash-lyricist and producer (an all-in-one type of man) blends rap, electro energy, and a touch of Egyptian pop. We’re ready to be blessed by music fr.
Follow him here.