SHBASH

SHBASH is a Palestinian-Jordanian rapper and producer based in Amman, releasing music since 2019.

Background

Scene Noise names him as Bashar Saleh. His sound combines electronic textures and heavily auto-tuned vocals with introspective lyrics on identity, politics and heartbreak. Complex MENA describes melancholic, hard-hitting beats tied to Jordan’s nightlife.

Releases and milestones

“Sawarekh” with The Synaptik passed 1.2 million YouTube views. “3’AREEB” followed in February 2023, co-produced by Smokoholic. “MGHABESH” came out in June 2025. In early 2026 he released the four-track EP A5r Zman, including “Dawaween” with Rknddn, “Da3na” and “Mooj”, and later “Absar Leish” with Rknddn and Big Murk. A UK headline debut at Ormside in London was announced for 27 November 2025.

Where to start

“MGHABESH” is a good first listen; A5r Zman gives the broadest picture of Jordan’s underground rap scene.

Sources

• Scene Noise – Jordanian rapper Shbash explores dark sonics in 3’AREEB
• Scene Noise – Shbash’s EP A5r Zman
• Scene Now – Shbash to make UK debut at London’s Ormside
• Complex MENA – On the Rise: the hip-hop voices that caught our ear in 2026

Last reviewed: 28 October 2026 · Edited by Hristo D. T. Information about private life and health is deliberately left out.