The Needle / Tunisia - Emerging

A curious machine for detecting the hopes and futures of Tunisia's love.

"The Needle / Tunisia - Emerging" brings together a sharp blend of underground heat and regional flair, spotlighting rising artists with a global reach and local edge. Hip-hop bangers like “Monkey (feat. MC Luana SP)” and “Merda” sit alongside experimental cuts like “Elastic Heart” and cinematic moments like “Fabbricante di Lacrime - Nica’s Theme.” There’s a strong electronic current too—check “Forget” or Yotto and AVIRA’s sleek production, and the genre-blurring bounce of “Bop Anthem (Jersey Club).”

Tapping into North African vibes with tracks like “Casa - Arabic Version,” “Ma Ureedu,” and “EL WARDA L7AMRA,” there’s a definite nod to Tunisian culture—but it’s broadened through collaborations and sounds from beyond. Vocal-driven moments like “Pretending,” “Remember,” and “Calling After Me” bring in emotional texture, while tracks like “TAKA” and “Hot” inject percussive pulse and zone-shifting energy. It’s a fluid mix that leans forward—rooted, but restless.