Abu Othaina (Arabic: أبو أذينة), popularly known as Shabjdeed, (عدي عباس/شب جديد) is a Palestinian rapper from Kafr 'Aqab.[1][2][3][4][5] Based in the city of Ramallah, he has become an influential figure in underground Palestinian hip hop.[1][2]
Shabjdeed | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Abu Othaina |
| Born | Kafr 'Aqab, Palestine |
| Genres | Rap, Hip Hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2017-present |
Style
editShabjdeed's lyrics often discuss the violent implications of the Israeli occupation upon his native Palestinian people.[1] His use of the Arabic language is characterized as playful, using alliteration and rhyming to create a unique style.[6] His delivery has been described as a "constant overflow of words that fills every corner of a track."[1] Shabjdeed's rapping has been distinguished by his thick accent.[7] He cites the Ramallah rap collective Saleb Wahed as a major source of inspiration.[1]
BLTNM
editAlong with Al-Nather (الناظر) and Shabmouri, he is a part of BLTNM, pronounced "blatinum", in reference to Platinum Records in Dubai and the fact that the P phoneme is not distinguished from the B phoneme in Arabic they are usually both represented by the Arabic: ب character.[1][8] [citation needed] The group participated in a campaign for Burberry August 2020.[8]
The critic Ma'an Abu Taleb named Shabjdeed and Al Nather's 2019 track "Mtaktak" for a list of the "greatest hip-hop songs of all time" published by the BBC.[9]
Discography
editStudio Albums
edit- Carlo (2017)
- Hmlana (2018)
- Jdeed vol.1 (2019)
- Jdeed vol.2 (2019)
- Jdeed vol.3 (2019)
- Adina (2019)
- Sindibad al Ward (2019)
- Sultan (2024)
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "'If Israeli soldiers start shooting, we won't stop the interview': Palestinian hip-hop crew BLTNM". the Guardian. 2019-08-19. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ a b Tapponi, Roisin (2019-12-05). "BLTNM are the Palestinian record label breaking down borders". i-D. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ Mousa, Salma (2024-02-29). "Flowers for Shabjdeed, voice to Palestine's blossoming youth". The New Arab. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ Rabih.Farran. ""سلطان" شب جديد: عالم يزرع من تلك الدماء حديقةً". www.alaraby.co.uk/ (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "على خطى ويجز … الرابر شب جديد يقرر الانسحاب من منصة "انستجرام" بسبب فلسطين | خبر". www.filfan.com. 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ هيب, شادن (2020-01-01). "موسيقى فلسطين 2019... انحياز للراب والهيب هوب". فسحة - ثقافية فلسطينية. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- ^ جدلية, Jadaliyya-. "Subversive Sinbads: The Music of Shabjdeed and Al Nather". Jadaliyya - جدلية. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ a b "Palestinian rap group BLTNM stars in Burberry's new campaign". Arab News. 2020-08-18. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ "The greatest hip-hop songs of all time – who voted". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2021-04-06.