The Needle / Saudi Arabia - Current

“The Needle / Saudi Arabia - Current” captures a global pop pulse with a stylistic mix of bold alt-pop, smooth R&B, regional pop from the Middle East, and dance-infused remixes. It's a playlist where tracks like Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” and Amindi’s “OK (feat. MAVI)” meet the moody cinematic feel of Elyanna’s “Yabn El Eh” and GHAYM’s “Hawas.” There’s also room for catchy, high-energy songs like “Karma” by JoJo Siwa and “Wanna Be” by GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion.

The blend of English, Arabic, and K-pop tracks reflects a global mindset, with regional sounds like “قمبلة الجيل (اختي وصحبتي)” by Hassan Shakosh and Hamada Magdy alongside international hits from artists like Kehlani, Glass Animals, and XG. There’s also a thread of emotional storytelling woven through tracks like “Crush” by FLETCHER and “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” by Luke Bryan. Overall, the playlist feels current, genre-fluid, and rooted in a wide-ranging appreciation of pop culture across borders.