47SOUL is a trailblazing, London and Palestine based musical collective formed in Jordan in 2013. The collective comprises established artists Tareq Abu Kwaik (El Far3i), Ramzy Suleiman (ZthePeople), Walaa Sbait, and Hamza Arnaout (El Jehaz).
They single-handedly pioneered the Shamstep genre by fusing electronic hip-hop, traditional Dabke dance music, and elements of reggae. 47SOUL’s music draws from the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Levant region, encompassing modern-day Palestine, Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon. By blending traditional Arabic instruments like the arghul and mijwiz with hip-hop, electronica, and R&B, and melding these with Dabke, a traditional folk dance, and other Shaa’bi roots music from the region, 47SOUL has created a unique sound that is both deeply rooted and innovative. Their high-energy performances resonate with powerful messages of freedom and equality, delivered in both Arabic and English. Their dedication to creating a multi-genre, multicultural, authentic, and vibrant sound has allowed them to break through traditional industry gatekeeping and connect with a global audience.