Made in the Emirates: Volume 2 [2LP]

Various Artists – Made in the Emirates: Volume 2 [2LP]

After the success of Made in the Emirates: Volume 1, which documented a wide spectrum of the UAE’s independent music scene, the series returns with its second instalment. Made in the Emirates: Volume 2 shifts focus to the country’s electronic underground, bringing together eight original tracks spanning deep house, breaks, techno, and experimental club sounds — a snapshot of a thriving scene shaped by artists working on their own terms. The compilation brings together a cross-section of artists defining this landscape today: Tarik Omar opens the record with “Sample Sunday,” reflecting a deep-rooted approach to rhythm and sampling. Adam Rahman’s “K Lock,” is a tightly wound club tool driven by percussive precision. Sons Of Rhythm revisit their catalogue through a Rhythm Plate Italo 90 Remix, bridging classic house influences with a forward-facing Italo touch. Megadon Betamax, co-founder of Voyeurhythm Records, contributes “Maha Monastery,” an atmospheric, funk-infused cut leaning into experimental yet groove-led electronics. Curator Shadi Megallaa adds “Word Jazz,” reflecting his long-standing role in shaping Dubai’s underground through Ark to Ashes and The Flip Side. OHFFF, a project rooted in spontaneity and sonic exploration, presents “Dwelling,” balancing mood with club sensi(more…)

01. Tarik Omar – Sample Sunday
02. Adam Rahman – K Lock
03. Sons Of Rhythm – Dance With Me (Rhythm Plate Italo 90 Remix)
04. Megadon Betamax – Maha Monastery
05. Shadi Megallaa – Word Jazz
06. OHFFF – Dwelling
07. Tacit – The Lakritze Suite
08. Nasrawi – Intention Dub