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Laughta sits down with Kali-B, a Saudi singer known for his expressive vocals, smooth melodies, and instinctive feel for performance. He reflects on growing up in a musical household, recording early covers with his siblings, and the years he spent experimenting with harmonies, tone, and technique to discover the sound he wanted to shape as an artist.
Kali-B shares the influences that guided him, from T Pain to Michael Jackson and Chris Brown, and how studying their delivery and stage presence helped him build a style that blends singing, movement, and rhythm.
Laughta and Kali-B also talk about writing in Arabic for the first time, balancing pressure with passion, and finding joy in the craft when the pace of the scene becomes overwhelming.
A warm and vibrant episode offering a close look at an artist evolving quickly and bringing a fresh vocal presence to the Saudi scene.
Laughta sits down with Seera, a four member all women Saudi band blending Arabic lyricism, regional influences, and psychedelic rock into an emotional and immersive sound.
In a lively group conversation, the band introduce themselves, share the story behind their debut album Al Mojallad Al Awal (Volume 1), and reflect on how their different personalities and musical backgrounds form the foundation of their creative identity. Seera discuss the experience of writing entirely in Arabic, weaving in regional scales, and using storytelling and lived experience as the core of their music.
Seera also share the journey to release their first album, the support they found in each other, and the surprise of drawing a full crowd at their first headline show in Riyadh before releasing any music. The conversation dives into lead singer Nora’s path into production, the creative process behind key tracks, and the shared influences that shape their sound, from Arabic poetry to rock and metal.
Drummer Thing also speaks about her mask, hinting at the blend of traditional and modern elements behind it and the unique presence it adds to their live performances. Laughta and Seera reflect on their journey so far, the impact of the growing Saudi music scene, and their hopes for touring internationally as their music reaches new listeners.
A warm and dynamic episode offering a close look at one of Saudi Arabia’s most exciting bands.
Laughta sits down with Molham, a Saudi pop artist defining a genre he calls A Pop, blending Arabic and Western influences into a sound shaped by growing up between Jeddah and Canada.
He opens up about his early songwriting, the cultural mix behind his music, and the challenge of writing in simple Arabic while carrying global influences.
Molham reflects on the evolution of his identity as an artist, the tension between commercial expectations and authenticity, and how vulnerability has become central to his work. He explains the inspiration behind his Confession Series and why releasing raw, unfiltered music helps him stay honest and connected to emotion. They also discuss Haliki, a powerful track rooted in self acceptance, and how insecurity and social pressure impact both men and women.
A warm and thoughtful conversation offering a close look at one of the region’s most creative emerging voices.
Laughta opens the season with Fulana, an introspective Saudi artist known for her layered sound and striking visual language.
In an honest and reflective conversation, Fulana shares how growing up between Jeddah and Canada shaped her early artistic voice, and how she began creating music as private “sound diaries” long before releasing anything publicly. She speaks about the evolution from anonymous uploads to embracing her name and identity as part of her art, and how merging those two selves allowed her to create with more clarity and intention.
Fulana shares the emotional story behind her project Ground From, inspired by her grandmother and rooted in themes of life, death, nature, and returning to the earth. She speaks about reconnecting with her core as a musician through ambient and environmental sounds, and her vision for the next chapter of her album.
Laughta and Fulana explore the realities of being an independent artist, from navigating social media to balancing creative freedom with industry pressure.
From the publisher's feed
The Laughta Likes Show is a weekly English-language radio and podcast series from MBC LOUD, hosted by British Arab artist and producer Laughta. The series introduces global audiences to the artists…
Drawing on Laughta’s background as an international artist and creative storyteller, each episode offers a focused, human portrait of a guest’s creative journey, exploring craft, identity, and ambition through a globally accessible lens.
Across the season, the show brings together a wide and carefully curated range of voices, including a Saudi female promoter building the country’s heavy metal scene from the ground up, a four-piece all-women Arab psychedelic rock band from Riyadh, genre-defining singers and songwriters working across languages and traditions, and globally recognised producer Che Pope, who is actively collaborating with emerging artists in Saudi Arabia.
Grounded in lived experience and creative practice, these conversations create a genuine platform for cultural exchange, inviting audiences to engage with the creativity, ambition, and energy shaping the Saudi music scene today.