VOICED: Arab hiphop breaks new ground

Desert Heat, a pioneering rap group from the Gulf, was formed by two brothers inspired by hip hop and motivated by the 9/11 attacks to counter negative stereotypes about Arabs and Muslims. They use their music to challenge stereotypes, incorporating Arabic expressions and traditional melodies. Despite initial resistance, their popularity has grown internationally, aided by the Internet. Their music balances tradition and modernity, but faces cultural challenges, including bans in some Middle Eastern countries.

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