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Shadi Megallaa

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Wow.. i needed a few days to process what we collectively experienced at @aegisfestival_ . Every little detail was deliberate & intentional. I can’t congratulate you enough.A massive heartfelt thank you goes out to the Aegis crew for putting their full trust in me @ my brother @ofayyad to close the incredible cliff side stage on day 2. Thank you to everyone who braved the scorching heat and vibed with us. That morning will stay with us forever.To my brother in deepness @ofayyad . Love you always. Many more to come ♾️ Massive respect to the @booqaudio fam for the impeccable sound 🔊 To my brother @keemzez thanks for being the ultimate host. From picking me up at the airport till the last sec. Yes we jumped around more than i’d like but never a dull moment! To all my new/old friends, thank you all for being around and always sharing love. The amount of love you showed me all week can unsink the titanic and more. Massive love to all the artists who graced us with amazing music all weekend. Love you all, till next time 🇱🇧 ⏳ by @shadimegallaa

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After the success of Made in the Emirates – Volume 1, the series returns with a new focus on the UAE’s electronic underground.Made in the Emirates – Volume 2 brings together eight original tracks from artists shaping the country’s independent electronic music scene today. Spanning deep house, breaks, techno, and experimental club sounds, the record captures a scene built through passion, experimentation, and community.Join us at Duette+ as we celebrate the launch with a listening session, conversations, and the chance to experience the record together.Featuring music by Tarik Omar, Adam Rahman, Sons Of Rhythm, Megadon Betamax, Shadi Megallaa, OHFFF, Tacit, and Nasrawi.Curated and compiled by @shadimegallaa Come listen, connect, and celebrate another important milestone for independent music in the UAE.📍@duetteplus, @public.ae Dubai Mall by @shadimegallaa

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Still carrying a little piece of Aegis Festival with us.To everyone who brought the music, the movement, the work, and the energy; and to those who came from near and far to be part of it: thank you ❤️The cliffside stage felt like a world of its own, held together by music, familiar faces, and a community that keeps finding its way back to each other.See you in 2027! by @shadimegallaa

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This Aug 1, expecting another hot summer night with one of the most distinctive and unique selectors @interdimensional_jojo ☻Unapologetically authentic, his sets traverse high energy techno, driving trancy worlds and seductive psychedelia across an encyclopedic back-catalogue of classics. Originally emerging from @fastforwardproductions and now co-founder of the infamous Berlin’s @malajunta.official , he has become renowned for his marathon performances and legendary closings at iconic clubs such as Bassiani, Basement, and Fold, while also collaborating with institutions like Berghain. With an uncompromising approach to DJing and an a high level of eclecticism, we’re expecting this Secta to be one of the most unique and unorthodox of all times = absolutely don’t miss it 💦We got the 2 rooms going with local legend @shadimegallaa for an intimate vinyl session together + for our Art Hub program we are excited to host @mrinalsunil + we have a freshly restocked and new format vinyl store for you! Excited to to be with our beloved community again for 6 hours of music, fun and pure joy on the floor <3 Don’t miss out, TICKETS VIA LINK IN BIO xxxDesign @elisaarientiEnergy @powerhorse by @shadimegallaa

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Dubai’s community-based platform Vinyl Souk is doubling down on spotlighting the alternative underground electronic scene in the UAE with a second volume of its VA compilation album, 'Made in the Emirates'.Since its inception, Vinyl Souk has been actively directing its efforts towards revitalising analog and vinyl culture not only within Dubai or even UAE, but across the region. Following the inaugural edition’s exploration of the Emirates’ independent music scene, the second volume of the 'Made in the Emirates' compilation brings together eight regional producers documenting the sounds currently shaping the country’s club landscape. Curated by Dubai-based veteran DJ/producer and founder of Ark to Ashes label, Shadi Megallaa, the compilation features original productions from Tarik Omar, Adam Rahman, Sons of Rhythm / Rhythm Plate, Megadon Betamax, Shadi himself, OHFFF, an d Nasrawai and Tacit. The artwork for the release arrives courtesy of regional illustrator Rami Afifi, who expands on the first Made in the Emirates artwork with imagery rooted in Emirati culture. At the centre is a tuned-up Nissan Super Safari climbing desert dunes, while the vinyl's centre label doubles as a spinning wheel when played on a turntable, a playful detail that bridges the physical format with the release's visual concept.The compilation will be released as a limited 2×LP gatefold edition, pressed at 45 RPM, with only 500 copies available worldwide. Staying true to Vinyl Souk Records' ethos of championing physical media and intentional listening, the digital edition is released exclusively via Bandcamp, with no plans for a wider streaming rollout. by @shadimegallaa

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MADE IN THE EMIRATES - VOLUME 2 💿 OUT NOWFind it at your favorite record shops and Bandcamp only.Order link in our bio. Made in the Emirates for DJs & listeners worldwide 💿🇦🇪❤️Support your local record shops. by @shadimegallaa

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Super honored to be invited to play this years edition of @aegisfestival_ Especially excited as i’ll be playing b2b with my brother in deepness @ofayyad . Looking forward to seeing old & new friends on the dancefloor/s. We’re on Saturday at the Cliff stage which i’ve heard amazing things about. Let’s do this. See you all soon & grab your tickets 🇱🇧🤿✨ by @shadimegallaa

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Super psyched to be invited by my @seaweedrecords fam to submit a track for their new (digi) VA titled “Sweet & Salty Rhythms Vol.1. My track, In My Soul is out today exclusively on bandcamp & June 17th on all other platforms.. Tons of goodies in the VA. You’ll find the bandcamp link in my bio. Hope you dig it! 🧨 by @shadimegallaa

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🛞 MADE IN THE EMIRATES — VOLUME 2 🇦🇪🌎 Available for pre-order worldwide through 30+ retailers across Europe, North America and Asia, including @junorecords @hhvrecords @deejay.de @forcedexposure2 @yoyakurecordstore @redeyerecordsuk @oyerecordstore @officialtowerrecords and selected independent record stores.SWANA region orders to open closer to stock arrival. 📀 2×LP Gatefold // 33⅓ RPM500 copies only — limited press, maximum vibes. Release date: July 10Pre-order link in bio.Curated & compiled by @shadimegallaa Artwork by @rami.art Mastering & stamper cutting by @manmademastering Distributed by @waswordandsound Pressed by @intakt_vinyl Vinyl Souk Records // VSR002 by @shadimegallaa

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Side C / Track 1 is here — and it’s time to meet the curator behind Made in the Emirates — Volume 2.Shadi Megallaa contributes Word Jazz, a deep, dub-inflected cut that reflects the sound, spirit, and community-building ethos he has championed for years through Ark to Ashes and The Flip Side.A producer, DJ, record shop owner, and label founder based in the UAE, Shadi has played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s underground music culture. Through his dedication to vinyl, independent artists, and community-led initiatives, he continues to create spaces for alternative music to thrive.🛞 MADE IN THE EMIRATES — VOLUME 2 🛞 🇦🇪🌎📀 2×LP Gatefold // 33⅓ RPM500 copies only — limited press, maximum vibes.Pre-order link in bio.Curated & compiled by @shadimegallaa Artwork by @rami.art Mastering & stamper cutting by @manmademastering Distributed by @waswordandsound Pressed by @intakt_vinyl Vinyl Souk Records // VSR002[new music friday, made in the emirates, vinyl souk records, electronic music from the emirates] by @shadimegallaa

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Last weekend with Shadi Megallaa & Baloo ✨ by @shadimegallaa

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Today we open a new chapter with our very first edit from @shadimegallaa, selector, vinyl advocate & a key force in shaping the Gulf’s underground sound.In his own words: “This edit came from the universe. I was just there to channel it & now it belongs to all of you. When soul meets deepness.This is Real Freaky.”Out today on Gabu as a free download via Bandcamp. Link in bio ✨ by @shadimegallaa

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