Shabdjeed & Al Nather

Shabjdeed
There are rappers and then there is Shabjdeed. The iconic Jerusalemite has carved his name as one of the leading if not the leading rappers in the region, taking lyricism to another level entirely with his mastery of the Arabic language and his talent for worldbuilding both within the parameters of a track and in holistically crafting an album. His bold lyricism and constantly evolving style has elevated him among audiences and artists alike and has raised the ceiling for Arab rap.His fearlessness, authenticity and penchant for performance has amassed him a wide fan base globally who wait for every release with bated breath. He has sold out shows with BLTNM in Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Sindibad el Ward (2019) his debut album with Al Nather, has been referred to as a “milestone for Arabic hip-hop,” and the single Mtaktak voted as one of the greatest hip hop songs of all time on the BBC. Their follow up album Sultan (2024) has captivated audiences and critics alike with its forward looking sound and intricate holistic worldbuilding.

Al Nather
Al Nather, the observer and architect of Arabic soundscape has aptly occupied a legendary status in the region. More than a producer, he has successfully crafted and evolved BLTNM’s sonic identity across all of its phases. Al Nather, known for his distinctive production style drawing from a wide net of influences from traditional Arab music to UK hip hop, to world music, can be credited the majority of production on every BLTNM project to date. His musical arsenal ranges from dark and leftfield to futuristic and lofty to cinematic soundscapes. His music literacy and wide array of influences helped him create a truly path-breaking sound that distinguishes him to the listener, which has garnered him a cultish following, and prompted many artists in the region to seek a collaboration on an Al Nather beat. His debut album with Shabjdeed, Sindibad el Ward (2019), has been referred to as a “milestone for Arabic hip-hop,” and the single Mtaktak voted as one of the greatest hip hop songs of all time on the BBC. Their follow up album Sultan (2024) has captivated audiences and critics alike with its forward looking sound and intricate holistic worldbuilding. Aside from Shabjdeed and Al Nather, other artists on the label include Daboor, Fawzi, Smokaholic and Touch each of whom boast hit singles and are currently in the midst of releasing projects. BLTNM’s events tend to feature several artists on the BLTNM roster.