The year 2025 has been a revolutionary period for Arabic Afro House, a genre that seamlessly blends the mystical sounds of Middle Eastern melodies with the infectious grooves of African house music. This fusion has captivated dancefloors from Marrakech to Dubai, creating a sonic bridge between ancient traditions and contemporary electronic music culture. Our curated list showcases the most impactful releases that have defined this groundbreaking year in music.
1. AFRONOM & MIGÜEL - Halili
A masterpiece of cross-cultural collaboration featuring traditional Arabic vocals with contemporary Afro house rhythms. Opens with desert-inspired patterns building to festival-ready crescendos, perfect for both intimate and peak-time moments.
Artist Socials:
AFRONOM: @afronom_
MIGÜEL: @itsdjmiguel
2. Achex, Driss Koyo - Goumari
Achex, a Moroccan DJ and producer from Marrakesh, is the founder and label manager of Altersoul Music, one of North Africa’s leading electronic dance music platforms. Known for blending Afro House, Gnawa fusion, and tribal rhythms, Achex crafts soulful, uplifting sounds inspired by the arabian vibes.
In his track “Goumari” with Driss Koyo, Achex delivers a powerful Gnawa–Afro House fusion. Koyo’s trance-inducing Gnawa melodies and call-and-response vocals meet Achex’s rolling club beats and atmospheric synths, creating a high-energy anthem filled with ritual energy and desert-night vibes. This release highlights Achex’s role as a pioneer in electronic dance music in North Africa, bridging Moroccan cultural heritage with cutting-edge global club sounds.
Artist Socials:
Instagram: @achexmusic
3. Berkay Erturk & Berkay Deniz - Rakkas
"Dancer" delivers irresistible grooves combining Turkish Mediterranean and Arabic influences. Features traditional Arabic percussion with modern electronic elements, creating festival-ready energy that bridges cultural divides.
Artist & Label Socials:
Chakra Records: @chakrarecords
Berkay Erturk: @berkayerturrk
Berkay Deniz: @djberkaydeniz
4. Pasha Music - Marrakesh
A sonic postcard from Morocco capturing bustling medinas through contemporary Afro house. Opens with field recordings from Jemaa el-Fnaa square, incorporating traditional Gnawa rhythms with modern electronic production.
Artist Socials:
Instagram: @pashamusicofficiel
TikTok: @pashamusic
5. AFRONOM & RIC ZANATTA - Babel
Spiritual journey through ancient tones representing music as universal language. Seamlessly fuses Eastern and Western philosophies with Arabic modal systems and contemporary house structures.
Artist Socials:
AFRONOM: @afronom_
6. TUL8TE - جننوني عينيه ريمكس (Honda Remix Afro House)
Bold fusion of Arabic pop with Afro house production bridging mainstream and underground cultures. Retains emotional Arabic vocals while transforming through deep basslines and African percussion patterns.
Artist Socials:
Instagram: @tul8te
7. Zubelle - Ma Tnsani (Afro House) [yalla habibi]
"Don't Forget Me" showcases emotional depth with universal themes of love and longing. Combines contemporary Afro house with traditional Arabic structures, featuring subtle vocal samples and polyrhythmic patterns.
Artist Information:
Label: Vanco, AYA (2025)
8. ACNATRO - Khesert (Arabic Afro House)
Sophisticated production honoring Arabic and African traditions while creating contemporary dancefloor energy. Features organic integration of traditional percussion with modern electronic elements and Arabic modal systems.
Artist Socials:
Instagram: @acnatro
Twitter: @AcnatroOfficial
Snapchat: @acnatro
9. BIG MIKA - Local Habibi (Arabic Afrohouse)
Fusion of Upper Egyptian Saidi traditions with modern house grooves. Features traditional Mizmar elements in electronic context plus festival-ready remix of Amr Diab's classic "Khatafony."
Artist Socials:
Instagram: @bigmikaofficial
10. Hamid El Shaeri - Ayonha (SHIHA/Moshie Remixes)
Masterclass in updating Arabic pop classics for contemporary electronic contexts. SHIHA's remix maintains emotional integrity while reimagining through hypnotic Afro house production with multiple versions.
Artist & Producer Socials:
SHIHA: @shihaofficial
Moshie: @moshie_music
Arabic Afro House in 2025 proves that heritage and innovation can move as one—where Gnawa grooves, darbuka textures, and modal melodies meet deep, modern club production from Marrakech to Dubai and beyond. These ten releases don’t just light up dancefloors; they connect cultures, communities, and generations through rhythm. The momentum is real—and it’s global.