In a remarkable Arab artistic experience, Moroccan artist Mehdi Mzein and Kuwaiti artist Hamoud Al-Khudher have launched a new duet song titled “Here.” This work encapsulates the warmth of emotion and the nostalgia of memory, opening new horizons for cross-border musical collaboration.
The song, released on YouTube, is distinguished by its captivating melody and lyrics that evoke childhood memories, harmonizing the Gulf rhythm with contemporary Moroccan influences. This musical blend reflects an artistic synergy between two voices with a strong and unique presence in the artistic scene, forming a duet that embodies a modern vision rooted in authenticity and resonates with the Arab audience’s sentiments.
The music video was filmed in Casablanca during Hamoud Al-Khudher’s visit to Morocco. The crew chose various locations throughout the economic capital as visual backdrops for the song, under the direction of Moroccan filmmaker Hamza El Yamlaahi, who showcased the city’s vibrancy and its pulsating urban details.
The duet “Here” marks Hamoud Al-Khudher’s first musical endeavor in the Moroccan dialect, a testament to his repeated admiration for Moroccan music. He previously released a Moroccan version of his famous song “Haya,” titled “Dima Maghreb,” celebrating the achievements of the “Atlas Lions” during the Qatar World Cup; this highlights his growing emotional and cultural connection to Morocco and its audience.
Since its release, the song has garnered widespread engagement from fans, with an influx of positive comments across social media platforms and the video being shared extensively, contributing to nearly half a million views within less than 24 hours.
This collaboration, characterized by thoughtfully chosen lyrics and genuine performance, confirms that Moroccan Arab music remains capable of renewal, openness, and building aesthetic and cultural connections between nations.
