Way of life

August 28, 2022 marks the seventh annual Emirati Ladies’s Day to applaud girls throughout totally different skilled profession paths.

One such area through which Emirati girls are shattering stereotypes is the music trade. Defying the traditional partitions of music, the Emirati singer and rapper, Almas is creating tracks to encourage girls with comparable pursuits.

After undertaking quite a few achievements at such a younger age similar to acting at Expo 2020 at 21 years outdated, she grew to become the ambassador of Spotify’s Equal Arabia programme this month. This international music discussion board goals to amplify the work of girls creators and encourage followers to find them from any a part of the world.

To have fun this success, she was even revealed on a billboard within the coronary heart of New York’s Occasions Sq. along with her monitor reaching the worldwide playlist.

“I want to see extra girls within the rap scene and I’m keen to assist them as properly,” she tells Emirates Girl. “We’re queens and we deserve it.”

By contributing to the UAE’s burgeoning hip-hop motion, Almas has been showcasing her creativity within the music trade by way of tracks which can be receiving worldwide recognition.

With a ardour for music since a younger age, Emirates Girl spoke to Almas to know what drives her and impressed her to enter the trade.

What impressed you to develop into a singer?

I used to be impressed by my love for music. I’ve cherished music and singing since I used to be a baby and have at all times had a ardour for performing.

You began your profession on the age of 15. How has the trade advanced since then?

I’ve been evolving my music fashion since I began writing my very own music in 2020. I consider that we must always not tie ourselves to at least one factor, we must always proceed exploring and elevating ourselves.

You carried out at Expo 2020 Dubai at simply 21 years outdated. How did that really feel?

It was an indescribable feeling. I used to be nervous however pleased with myself on the identical time for with the ability to get to the Expo 2020 stage and sing in entrance of musical legends similar to Hussein AlJasmi, Ahlam and Mohamed Abdo.

Spotify is at all times championing younger girls to pursue their goals. How has this performed a key function find an area within the music world in your profession?

Spotify helped me discover myself surrounded by the best people who find themselves at all times engaged on themselves. I felt linked to the best community of girls creators once I first joined their initiative SAWTIK and now with EQUAL Arabia, I’m on Occasions Sq., the place a world viewers is seeing my face and title.

Equal Arabia underneath Spotify was born to amplify the work of girls creators. How does it really feel to be a part of such a platform and what do you want to obtain?

I really feel so proud that they selected me to be part of EQUAL Arabia. It’s an vital second for me, as a result of it’s a reminder that we will obtain something if we set our minds to it.

You’re a feminine rapper. How vital was it so that you can shatter any stereotypes about this?

I’m doing one thing for myself, and I consider that ladies can do something they need, not simply within the rap scene however past.

What recommendation would you share to younger Emirati girls aspiring to be a singer?

My recommendation to her can be to proceed doing what she’s doing and work on herself till she finds herself on the best path.

Being a lady within the music trade could be difficult. How did you overcome this?

The struggles are at all times there however I’m at all times able to overcoming challenges. You simply should preserve going.

Who’s your function mannequin within the music trade?

My function mannequin is the band Pink Floyd.

Might you share the story behind your newest music releases?

In my newest monitor ‘Espresso’, I used to be singing in lots of dialects and languages and was talking about my energy within the scene.

With Emirati Ladies’s Day quickly approaching. What modifications would you prefer to see within the music trade for ladies?

I want to see extra girls within the rap scene and I’m keen to assist them as properly. We’re queens and we deserve it.

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