Wegz

Ahmed Ali (Wegz)
Wegz performing in 2022

Ahmed Ali (born 1998) popularly known as Wegz, is an Egyptian rapper.[1] Wegz's rap mixes EDM trap, shaabi and mahraganat styles.[2]

Career

Wegz was named Spotify’s most-streamed Arab artist in MENA.[3] His 2022 song ElBakht song peaked No. 14 on the Billboard Arabic Hot 100.[4]

In 2022, he released Ezz Al Arab (“The Glory of the Arabs”), as part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and performed at half-time of the competition final on December 18.[5] He also performed at the 2022 Red Sea International Film Festival.[6]

Wegz had five nominations at the 2022 ‘Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa’, ‘Song of the Year’, ‘Producer of the Year’, ‘Artiste of the Year’ and ‘Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Contemporary.’[7]

Discography

2017 - T.N.T[8]

2018 - Kharban.

2020 - Dorak Gai[9]

2021 - 3afareet El Asphalt

2022 - Anghami[10]

2022 - El Bakht[11]

Awards

2022 - GQ Men of the Year[12]

2023 - Forbes 30 Under 30[13]

References

1. Hajjar, Danny (2023-11-10). "The Egyptian Rapper Wegz Wants to Take Arabic Hip-Hop Worldwide". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
2. https://www.gqmiddleeast.com/men-of-the-year/gq-men-of-the-year-22-wegz
3. Mughal, Waqar. "Wegz - 30 Under 30 2023". Forbes Lists. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
4. Cusson, Michael (2023-12-19). "Billboard Arabic Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
5. Ismail, Donia (2023-01-04). "Comment le rappeur Wegz a redéfini la musique en Égypte". Slate.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-31.
6. "Egypt's HipHop Star Wegz Set To Take The Stage At The Red Sea International Film Festival – Red Sea Film". Retrieved 2024-01-31.
7. https://thenationonlineng.net/afrima-2022-burna-boy-fireboy-tiwa-savage-get-four-nominations-each/
8. Heram, Salma (2023-08-09). "Meet Wegz, Egypt's Trailblazing Rapper and Hip-Hop Artist". Arab America. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
9. "Egyptian Rapper Wegz Shares His Favourite Hometown Slang | Billboard Canada". ca.billboard.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
10. https://www.gqmiddleeast.com/culture/wegz-meet-the-trap-artist-reigning-over-egypts-music-scene
11. Saeed, Saeed (2023-07-16). "Wegz review: Egyptian rapper is ready to take on world after spectacular Dubai show". The National. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
12. "The 21 Most Exciting Young Musicians on Planet Earth". GQ. 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
13. Mughal, Waqar. "Wegz - 30 Under 30 2023". Forbes Lists. Retrieved 2024-01-31.