Medina (duo)
Swedish hip hop duo blending Arabic rhythms with rap.
Medina is a Swedish hip hop duo with Arabic influences, formed by Sam-E and Alibi, both of Tunisian descent. The group is known for blending hip hop with rhythms from the Arab world, a style they call 'Haffla music'. They gained mainstream attention with their single 'Miss Decibel' and have achieved notable placements in Melodifestivalen.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Sweden
- Genre
- Hip hop
- Years active
- 2003–2018; 2021–present
- Current members
- Sam-E (Sami Daniel Rekik); Alibi (Ali Jammali)
Facts from the source article.
Career
Their debut release was the mixtape/album Rumble in Fiskayyet, which produced the single 'Magdansös'. They followed with a series of albums: Fullblod, 7 dar, Mosh Normal, Hayat, and Sista Minuten. The single 'Miss Decibel' from Sista Minuten reached number 2 on Sverigetopplistan. They also released four mixtapes under the title Varsågod de e gratis and two volumes in the series Haffla Music.
Solo projects
Ali Jammali co-wrote 10 tracks on G Mansour's 16-track album The Cage, and recorded and produced the track alongside Sami Rekik at Medina Studios. Sam-E released a solo album titled Om ni ba Wuisste and collaborated with OIAM on 'Avundsjuka', a charting hit on Sverigetopplistan. He also worked with SödraSidan, Alpis, Petter, Anis Don Demina, Elias Abbas, and others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Medina (duo) from?
Medina originated in Sweden.
Who are the current members of Medina (duo)?
The current members of Medina are listed as Sam-E (Sami Daniel Rekik) and Alibi (Ali Jammali).
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