Credits
Latest as a Director & Editor & Sound Designer Director: @mostafadiablo_
DOP: @seif_ashraff
AD: @louizonlens
Art director : @alia.belal
Production house: @splitframefilmss
Producers: @magdyx1 @karimahmed_gouda
Executive Producer: @mohamedvfathey
Editor/Sound Designer: @mostafadiablo_
Colorist: @jo_blax
Photographer: @mstxfa
Stylist: @jo_blax
DOP: @seif_ashraff
AD: @louizonlens
Art director : @alia.belal
Production house: @splitframefilmss
Producers: @magdyx1 @karimahmed_gouda
Executive Producer: @mohamedvfathey
Editor/Sound Designer: @mostafadiablo_
Colorist: @jo_blax
Photographer: @mstxfa
Stylist: @jo_blax
TIMELINE
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CAIRENE INTERLUDE Lyrics
You don't want no smoke
You don't wanna catch a verse from me
You don't want no smoke
Take a whiff and catch a curse
Calm and cool, collected, we unphased our knees don't jerk
They don't pay attention yet they wanting reimbursement
They smoking a Juul thinking they put the work in
Got nothing to lose, yea that shit has got its perks
Ain't scared of the truth, numb to pain so it don't hurt
( Street sounds )...
Only the water and gum, please
There you go, as-salamu alaykum
You don't wanna catch a verse from me
You don't want no smoke
Take a whiff and catch a curse
Calm and cool, collected, we unphased our knees don't jerk
They don't pay attention yet they wanting reimbursement
They smoking a Juul thinking they put the work in
Got nothing to lose, yea that shit has got its perks
Ain't scared of the truth, numb to pain so it don't hurt
( Street sounds )...
Only the water and gum, please
There you go, as-salamu alaykum
( Street sounds )...
Seen it all; a Mona Lisa, nothing they can show me
Getaway, I need a visa —
Seen it all; a Mona Lisa, nothing they can show me
Getaway, I need a visa —
Omar Mansour: Pioneer of Experimental Electronic Music and the "CAIRENE" Album
The Egyptian artist and music producer Omar Mansour is one of the prominent names in the alternative and experimental music scene, offering a unique approach that blends modern electronic sounds with local cultural influences. His artistic vision is notably demonstrated in his latest multi-track album, "CAIRENE," which is a deep sonic journey into the fabric of life in Cairo.
Background and Artistic Vision
Omar Mansour is a fully Egyptian artist, born and raised in Egypt, and has never lived outside the country. These deep roots in the Egyptian environment form the core of his artistic identity and inspire him to present works that genuinely reflect the local reality. Omar Mansour is approximately 27 years old (based on available general profile information).
His style is characterized by daring experimentation and the use of advanced techniques in sound production. He is not just a composer but a sound sculptor who uses complex rhythms and layered sounds to paint sonic worlds that reflect psychological states and urban concepts. Mansour deviates from traditional musical templates, preferring to explore new sonic territories that challenge expectations and push the boundaries of contemporary music.
A Hip-Hop Artist and Blending Sonic Identities
In addition to his role as an electronic music producer, Omar Mansour has another facet as a hip-hop artist who primarily raps in English. This duality in his musical identity provides him with a broader space for expression. In his production work, Mansour collaborates with other artists in the Egyptian rap scene, such as Abyusif and Abo El Anwar, to produce tracks that merge different styles.
His ability to switch between producing experimental music and writing/rapping hip-hop in English, while maintaining his deep-seated Egyptian roots, makes him a unique voice that represents a new generation of locally-rooted global artists.
The Album "CAIRENE": A Sonic Portrait of Cairo
The album "CAIRENE" (meaning "Cairene" or "related to Cairo") represents a cornerstone in Omar Mansour's artistic journey so far. Released in 2025, the album offers a panoramic vision of life in the Egyptian capital. The album consists of 22 tracks, making it an ambitious and integrated work that reflects the diversity and complexity of the city.
Concept: "CAIRENE" is not just a collection of songs but a continuous sonic experience. Through it, Mansour seeks to translate the organized chaos, constant energy, and stark contradictions that characterize Cairo into a musical language.
Style: The album is dominated by electronica and ambient music, integrating field recordings from Cairo's streets and daily noise, which gives it a realistic feel and local authenticity.
Release: In addition to the main album, Mansour released a single titled "CAIRENE: THE LEFTOVERS," which may serve as a continuation or a collection of additional tracks not included in the main release.
Anticipated Impact and Artistic Legacy
Through his unique approach and reliance on deep sonic expression, Omar Mansour contributes to enriching the independent music scene in Egypt and the Arab world. His work represents an invitation to rethink how music is used as a medium for storytelling and the exploration of cultural and urban identities. "CAIRENE" is more than just an album; it is an artistic statement that confirms Omar Mansour's status as one of the promising experimental artists worthy of attention and follow-up.
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