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Moghazi has created quite a stir in the region recently. A guy who lets his work speak volumes on his behalf, he’s kept his identity a secret. So who is Moghazi, exactly? By Johara Al Mogbel
In his own words, he’s a “music producer who entered the world of sound in a completely indirect way.” With the ability to make traditional Arabic instruments fresh and exciting, he’s managed to cultivate a dedicated following on social media, fans who wait for every new soundtrack with barely restrained patience.
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What makes Moghazi stand out, though, is that he doesn’t merely depend on sampling to make his tracks. All instrumentals are recorded by him, then added in. “I disagree on the use of the word ‘remixing’. What I do is sampling, and there’s a difference. With sampling, you redistribute a part of the original song and change its tune. With remixing, you simply redistribute the song without amending anything.” And it’s all about the music for him. Known for keeping his identity under wraps, he says it hasn’t impacted his relationship with his followers. “The popularity of Moghazi doesn’t matter to me. What I care about is the feedback to the work I produce, I care about the audience that follows the music and not the man.” DOWNLOAD • DISCOVER • INTERACT 52 DESTINATION RIYADH SEPTEMBER 2015