Rock artist and human rights defender Ramy Essam is considered to be one of the loudest voices from the streets of the Egyptian Revolution. His resilient journey from the hub of the revolution to the international stages has included viral hits and awards as well as moments of struggle. With his background in being one of the voices of the streets of his country, Ramy today stands for social justice and human rights worldwide.

Ramy’s music is rock with Egyptian flavor and hiphop influences, inspired by hard rock and grunge. He sings in both Egyptian Arabic and English.

Ramy Essam's new album Metgharabiin ('Outsiders') released on July 21st, 2023.is an album that captures the struggles faced by people living in exile and taps into emotions of those separated from their loved ones.

Metgharabiin is a collaboration with producer Johan Carlberg, with a large part of it being co-produced remotely during the pandemic. The album contains 12 powerful tracks that reveal Ramy Essam's energy and message on the human condition of longing. The unique sound combines rock guitars, Egyptian traditional instruments, and beats in an electronic, industrial world.

Metgharabiin tells a universal story of missing home, difficulties of living in exile, and the harsh realities of censorship and imprisonment. Ramy Essam brings forward vignettes in song taking the listener on a journey into life as an outsider. The album creates an experience where demonstration and unity come together, and where everyone is invited to engage to both dance and wind down.

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“Music is the strongest peaceful weapon in the world.”

–Ramy Essam