The Arab Turntable Chart

The definitive weekly ranking of the biggest songs across the Arab world — from Cairo to Casablanca, Beirut to Baghdad.

Week of October 11, 2026 · Issue #87
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    DOOLAB Weekly Reviews

    Critic picks, deep dives, and cover stories from across the MENA music scene.

    Cover Story

    The New King of Arab Pop?

    TUL8TE isn't just dominating the charts — he's rewriting the rulebook. With three songs in the Top 15 and a historic 8-week run at No. 1, the Egyptian singer-producer has become the face of a new generation. We trace his rise from SoundCloud demos to stadium anthems, and ask whether his reign is just beginning.

    9.2/10
    Single Review

    Amr Diab — Lola El Banat

    ★★★★☆ 8.5/10

    Four decades in, Diab still surprises. By weaving Upper Egyptian folk clapping into a glossy electronic frame, "Lola El Banat" bridges heritage and modernity without sounding forced.

    Single Review

    Saint Levant & Haifa Wehbe — MITSUBISHI

    ★★★★☆ 7.8/10

    A glittering cross-border collaboration that leans heavily into Y2K nostalgia. Wehbe’s presence adds star power, but Levant’s melodic hooks keep it grounded.

    Classic Revisit

    Cheb Khaled — C'est La Vie

    ★★★★★ 9.0/10

    Still charting after 138 weeks. Khaled’s raï anthem is a masterclass in timeless groove — a reminder that great melodies transcend borders and algorithms alike.

    Scene Report

    Hamo El Morshedy & the Mahraganat Wave

    ★★★★☆ 8.1/10

    Street poetry set to 808s. El Morshedy’s rapid-fire delivery and satirical lyrics capture Cairo’s pulse, proving mahraganat is no longer underground — it’s the mainstream.

    Album Review

    Cairokee — Ana Fadel

    ★★★★☆ 8.7/10

    The Egyptian indie-rock stalwarts return with their most polished work yet. Anthemic choruses, social commentary, and a renewed sense of urgency make this a standout.

    Single Review

    Assala — Aal Rozana

    ★★★★★ 8.9/10

    A love letter to Aleppo’s tarab tradition. Assala’s voice soars over sparse qanun and nay, proving that reverence for the past can still feel breathtakingly alive.

    Retrospective

    Wegz — El Bakht

    ★★★★★ 9.1/10

    The song that changed Egyptian rap. Wegz’s melodic trap ballad turned heartbreak into a generational anthem, racking up billions of views and inspiring a wave of imitators.