Integrating Poetry into Hip Hop

The general idea is to combine my favourite poetry of Mahmoud Darwish into a musical driven by a story … My goal is to portray Darwish as I see him; a human being and a writer of song lyrics (a lyricist), surpassing the usual traditional and romantic image of him. Therefore, I intend to interpret him in a more realistic image, by selecting samples of some of his poetry and combining them with song lyrics that I wrote. I’ve chosen political and personal samples of his poetry that have affected me during the various stages of my life.

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About The Synaptik

Palestinian-Jordanian Rapper/Singer, The Synaptik, has pioneered a new wave of sound for the Arab youth. His honest and potent lyrics are highlighted by his song-writing style that effortlessly merges singing and rapping. With a tsunami first album under his belt, dozens of local, regional and international shows and a much anticipated second album, The Synaptik has cemented his status as one of the pillars of hip hop in the region. The Synaptik has collaborated with numerous artists all around the Middle East, rap super stars such as Abyusif, Wegz, Molotof, Marwan Mousa, Tamer Nafar, Maysa Daw, Bu Kolthoum, El Rass, Chyno, Mo’ayad Nufaei, Al Nather and Shabjdeed. Based in Amman and Ramallah, the Synaptik has managed to garner over 40 million streams and views across different streaming platforms.