Som3a is a rapper from Baghdad, Iraq, who fuses Iraqi maqam singing with trap, mumble rap and dancehall.
Background
Rolling Stone MENA named Som3a among the 25 artists to watch in its Future Radar 2026, describing a sound that brings Iraqi maqam melodies into modern trap.
Releases and milestones
Tracks highlighted by Rolling Stone MENA include “NINJAS” with L5VIVE, “JHNM” with DE FAME and “SARMATA” with Vortex.
Where to start
“NINJA” is the best introduction to how he layers maqam-style vocals over trap production.
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