{"id":62635,"date":"2025-04-03T11:57:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T07:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/?post_type=articles&p=62635"},"modified":"2025-04-03T11:57:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T07:57:49","slug":"emirati-singer-almas-mercedes","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/emirati-singer-almas-mercedes\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirati Singer Almas Is Carving Her Own Path & We’re Along for the Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It started with a school talent show. Now, she\u2019s performed at Expo 2020, built a sound that spans R&B to rock, and caught the attention of a region hungry for something different. Meet Almas\u2014the artist who\u2019s just getting started.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Emirati<\/a> singer and rapper Almas<\/a> has already established herself as one of the region’s most exciting musical talents. Her genre-blending sound and unique aesthetic embody the spirit of breaking boundaries and rewriting the rules. From performing on one of the world’s biggest stages at Expo 2020 to crafting tracks that blend Khaleeji rap with rock and R&B, Almas’ rise to prominence has been nothing short of extraordinary.<\/span><\/p>\n

Starting her career at just 15, she\u2019s spent years honing her sound into something unmistakably her own. When it comes to songwriting, Almas is all about intuition and feeling. \u201cI start with the chord progression first,\u201d she shares. \u201cOnce I feel something, I start to write a song.\u201d That emotional clarity carries through in every beat and lyric, helping her music transcend borders and genres.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As for her aesthetic, let\u2019s just say it\u2019s as bold as her sound. Think vintage grunge meets polished glam with a touch of Amy Winehouse. Inspired by icons like Kurt Cobain, Roger Waters, and David Gilmour, her personal style is as thoughtfully curated as her tracks. Whether it’s her album art or her grid on Instagram, everything feels intentional.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI keep my fans updated with upcoming music releases on social media,\u201d she says. \u201cIt’s about making them part of the journey.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what do you pair with bold sound and unapologetic self-expression? A car that\u2019s equally unapologetic, such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV.<\/span><\/p>\n