From Ramallah to the world. Palestinian-Jordanian Rapper/Singer, The Synaptik, is pioneering a new wave of sound for the Arab youth. His potent lyrics are highlighted by his song-writing style that merges singing and rapping effortlessly.
Having studied medicine for 7 years and graduating. His stage name is derived from a fascination with the nervous system, neurotransmitters and his own personal experience with ADHD, which ultimately led to him adopting The Synaptik moniker: “…because that’s where things happen.” Just don't ask him about it no more. It's getting old.
I had the pleasure of catching up with him just after his soundcheck at The Jazz Cafe in London ahead of his debut headline show with Felukah for Shubbak festival in partnership with Marsm. Both artists just coming off the back of releasing joint tracks in 'Nefsi' and 'Allah Ya'ateek' as part of the joint program. They seemed excited and ready.
He told me it was his first show in London, but showed what he was made of as soon as he touched the stage. Laith was a pleasure to speak to, a joy to be around and appeared to me a deeply introspective and insightful man. His music being his crowning achievement and the blueprint to his school of thought. I really hope we cross paths again, perhaps next time at a show in Ramallah.
For more from The Synaptik, check him out at:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3fyyP...
Instagram: / thesynaptik
Twitter: / thesynaptik
Facebook: / thesynaptik
'Allah Ya'ateek' Music Video:
• The Synaptik & Felukah...
'Nefsi' Music Video:
• Felukah, The Synaptik ...
Apple Music:
/ the-synaptik
Deezer:
deezer.page.link/b9njJFArKZuc...
Tidal:
tidal.com/browse/artist/8848952
Anghami:
play.anghami.com/artist/24848...
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Sound recording by Afronaut Zu
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