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Saudi Arabia سعودی singer-songwriter Zena Emad blends traditional Middle Eastern melodies with contemporary pop, achieving widespread recognition and numerous accolades across the music industry.
Collaboration with multi-platinum artist Alan Walker to create a fusion of Western and Eastern cultures in a visionary bilingual collaboration: the Arabic version of 'Land of the Heroes' featuring Sophi. Alan Walker expressed strong support for lifting young Saudi artists.
Zena Emad joined Vibe Music Arabia, a new joint venture record label launched by Sony Music Middle East and Anghami, aimed at supporting independent Arabic artists in Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and Levant. She is set to work on her upcoming single with Vibe Music Arabia.
Zena Emad was announced as Spotify's EQUAL Arabia Ambassador for September, as an extension of Spotify's global Women in Music Program. This partnership highlighted rising talent and featured her single on several Spotify playlists.
Zena Emad voiced the women's empowerment anthem '#IChoose' launched by GALAXY Chocolate in partnership with Anghami. She expressed excitement about working with a world-renowned brand.
Zena Emad, an artist from Saudi Arabia, started her musical journey in 2018. Her music primarily features Arabic pop, complemented by elements of traditional Khaliji, jazz, and soft rock. She performs both original songs and covers, often collaborating with musicians from her region. Her music videos have accumulated hundreds of millions of views on streaming platforms, and she has built a social media following of millions of fans.
Over the course of her career, Zena Emad has received several awards. In 2021, she won the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Culture’s competition for young musicians under 21. She was also honored with the Riyadh Joy Award for Best Emerging Artist in the same year. Zena Emad has participated in significant projects, such as the Arabic version of “Land of the Heroes” with artist Alan Walker. Her tracks include “Ya Awali,” “El Warda El Baida,” and “Ana Zeena.” She draws creative inspiration from artists such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, Tori Amos, and Sarah McLachlan.
Zena Emad’s international collaborations have contributed to her prominent position within the Saudi music industry. In September 2023, Spotify named her its EQUAL Arabia Ambassador as part of their global Women in Music Program. Her debut single ‘Love is All Around’ earned her a nomination for best new artist at the 2021 Grammy Awards. She has also been featured in publications like Rolling Stone and Billboard Magazine and was recognized as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arabs in 2024 by Gulf Business.
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