Synaptik

From medical school to rap stardom, Palestinian-Jordanian emcee the Synaptik bridges cultures and classes with his spin on hip-hop and unconventional career path. Bringing the Southern U.S. trap style to Middle Eastern fans, he delivers Arab-centric insight and thoughtful storytelling with his steady, melodic flow and hypnotic, midtempo production inspired by American artists like Travis Scott. Emerging in the 2010s and cutting his chops as a battle rapper in the region's burgeoning hip-hop scene, he released his solo full-length debut, Om Al Mawjat, in 2018. Born Laith Hasan...