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This week on Select, we have a special full-production set from Egyptian Grammy-nominated producer, composer and rapper Hady Moamer, and his alias Jean Bleu. Arguably one of the region’s most forward-thinking producers, Moamer has built a reputation with distinctive productions that move between sample-based material, melody, instrumental design and vocal experimentation.

Made to take a back-to-back journey between both of his sonic identities and how they developed simultaneously, his Select set bounces between hip-hop, rap, and R&B/soul, featuring a crème de la crème of his own productions, and co-produced materials, including Marwan Pablo’s ‘El Halal’, J Cole’s ‘Heavens’, Offset’s ‘Dissolve’, and Justine Skye’s ‘Conscious’.

For Select 399, Cairo-based DJ Hashad delivers a journey through the different shades of electronic music, moving from deep, groove-led rhythms into more energetic territory while maintaining a steady sense of movement throughout.

Known for his fluid approach to house music, Hashad’s sets draw from a wide range of influences, shaped by years spent navigating Egypt’s nightlife scene and understanding the dynamics of the dancefloor. His selections are built around momentum and storytelling, carefully balancing atmosphere, rhythm and energy from start to finish.

Having shared the decks with acclaimed names including Traumer, D Stone and Apollonia, Hashad continues to develop a sound that reflects both his local roots and his evolving relationship with electronic music.

Starting with a deeper groove and gradually pushing into more energetic territory, this set features tracks including Nyra’s ‘Energy Bliss’, DC Salas’ ‘A Departure’, Dart and Kara Okay’s ‘Can You Hear Me’ and Cache and Mella Dee’s ‘Don’t Hurt Me (Mella Dee Full Pump Mix)’.

This week on Select, we spotlight Egyptian-Moroccan DJ and producer ouella, one of the most exciting rising names in Cairo's underground club scene. His sound is rooted in bass-heavy club music, threading Amazigh inflections and syncopated percussion through the lens of global club culture.

For this Select mix, ouella delivers an unrelenting, high-energy session packed with club-ready cuts, eschewing downtime in favour of relentless drums, heavy kicks, and propulsive rhythms. Offering a glimpse into his current sonic direction, the set also features a handful of unreleased productions fresh from the studio, resulting in a percussive, rhythm-driven journey built with the dancefloor firmly in mind.

Saudi Arabian electronic duo Hats & Klaps takes over our Select series this week. Made up of DJs Amin Akil and Hamza Ali, the pair have carved out a distinct place in the Kingdom's underground electronic scene, earning a reputation for their intuitive chemistry behind the decks and groove-driven sets that grazes deep house, deep tech and a broad spectrum of electronic influences.

For their Select mix, Hats & Klaps showcase the records currently shaping their sound, delivering a tightly curated journey through deep, driving and hypnotic house built on rolling rhythms and understated energy. The mix also features original productions, including their track 'Decoy', offering a glimpse into the duo's evolving sonic identity.

This week on SceneNoise’s Select, we spotlight Saudi Arabian DJ and event curator YIM-KIN, one of the Kingdom’s exciting talents to keep an eye out for. With a penchant for global club sounds mutations, YIM-KIN has carved a signature sound that threads micro-genres of Baile funk, Chicago jukes, footwork and UK bass, crafting feel-good sets that are deeply rooted in dance culture.

His Select mix is not only a tribute to key voices in the current UKG wave, such as Drez, PJ Bridgers, and Yoto Swords, but also spotlights the new age of Footwork and ghettotech. Halfway through the set, YIM-KIN highlights a roster of producers who are pushing for fresh directions in the Footwork and Juke scene, such as JMT and DJ Manny, capturing a snapshot of where the sound is headed next.

This week on Select, we spotlight Shiko, one of the emerging names in a new wave coming out of Cairo's underground electronic scene.

For his debut Select mix, the Egyptian takes us on a journey through the colourful shades of house music, opening with an Italo house cut before gradually weaving through deep house, electro, and acid-infused grooves.

Built around emotive synth work and warm, hypnotic melodies, the set moves seamlessly between introspective moments and high-energy peaks, featuring standout selections like Sedef Adasi’s ‘Turbo', Don Carlos’ ‘Alone’, and Cignol’s ‘Modularity’.

Stepping into the spotlight of SceneNoise’s Select this week is DJ and curator SANDWAVV, who has been steadily building a name in the underground club scene in Toronto. Her sets are known for exploring the intersection of grime, UK garage, and techno with various Arab and African musical influences. Rooted in cultural exchange and community, her selections draw connections across borders and generations, highlighting the shared pulse that runs through global dance music. SANDWAVV creates immersive experiences that celebrate movement, identity, and the evolving conversations between the Arab, African, and wider diasporic soundscape. Her select set features a wide selection of eclectic tunes, such as Acid Arab's ‘Theme’, ‘Pyjama Bazaar’ by Kylie Minogue and more.

This week, Irish-Egyptian DJ and producer RASSLXN joins our Select series. With a penchant for heavy basslines and fast breaks, he’s been drawing attention in the global drum & bass circuit with his high-energy sets and unexpected selections.

For his Select mix, he delivers an hour-long dive into some of the freshest drum & bass and jungle cuts, balancing rave nostalgia with forward-facing energy. Expect a freaky blend of classics, rolling bass pressure, and flashes of feel-good moments, featuring tracks like 'Violent Violins' by Samurai Breaks, 'Jungle Gym' by Shirely Temper, and 'Curse of Pharaohs' by Arcane.

This week’s Select spotlight turns to Matt Merheb, one of the most exciting names emerging from Beirut’s new wave of electronic talent. As both a producer and selector, Merheb has steadily carved out a place within the region’s underground circuit through refined curation and club-driven house sets that are often imbued with soulful rhythms and high-energy tech cuts.

Beyond Lebanon’s leading clubs, he has taken his sound to dancefloors across Madrid, Dubai, Doha, Paris, Amman, Egypt, and London’s Paloma and Gallery Club. Along the way, he has shared lineups with heavyweight international acts including Mathame, Pawsa, Dennis Cruz, and Andrea Oliva, further cementing his status as a rising force within the regional electronic scene.

This week on our Select mix series, we spotlight Cairo-born DJ and producer HIMO. After cutting his teeth in the Netherlands’ hard groove warehouse circuit, he honed a sound driven by thunderous low-end, rolling tribal percussion, and hypnotic rhythms that blur the line between techno intensity and trance-inducing euphoria.

His select set is a hypnotic ride through relentless dark techno pulses and tribal grooves, layering atmospheric textures with deep cuts from Thomas Bianco, Triplepoint, and Yanamaste.