Badawi

**Badawi** is the boundary-pushing electronic project of Raz Mesinai, a New York-based producer and composer known for weaving Middle Eastern percussion, dub textures, and avant-garde experimentation into hypnotic soundscapes. Drawing from his Israeli-Yemenite heritage, Mesinai merges traditional instruments like the dumbek with glitchy beats, heavy basslines, and eerie atmospherics, creating a sound that feels both ancient and futuristic. Over decades, Badawi’s work has flirted with themes of mysticism, resistance, and technology, earning a cult following for its spiritual intensity and genre-defying approach.

Recent releases like *Protection Vol. 1 & 2* and *Liberation Sound: Sonic Vibrations for the Next Generation* showcase his knack for blending ritualistic rhythms with dystopian electronic motifs, while collabs (like *Yusuke Furusawa Versus the Death Star*) highlight his playful, collaborative spirit. Whether evoking apocalyptic tension or meditative trance-states, Badawi’s music remains a vital bridge between global traditions and cutting-edge innovation.

Genres

Dub

Latest Release

Ghost Producer Versus the Artificial Intelligence

Badawi

Ep - 6 Tracks - Released February 28, 2025