Cairo, a prominent creative hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, plays a significant role in the music industry. It has historically attracted Arab talents due to a passionate audience and strong media networks⁴. While facing economic challenges that lead some musicians to seek opportunities in Gulf states¹, Cairo's music scene is dynamic. Independent artists and labels are a major force, accounting for over 90% of royalties earned by Egyptian artists in 2024³. The city is also seeing a rise in new genres like "New Wave," which blends rap and mahraganat music⁵.