Hamid El Shaeri

About Hamid El Shaeri

Hamid El Shaeri is a Libyan-Egyptian singer and producer who pioneered al-jeel, the synth-driven pop that modernised Egyptian music in the 1980s. His electronic arrangements and youthful sound broke from the orchestral tradition and defined a new generation. As a producer he shaped the careers of many Arab pop stars. His influence underpins the entire modern Egyptian pop sound.