🎶 The Middle East’s Soundtrack of 2025
Music travels faster than ever — yet it still carries the soul of each place it reaches. From Beirut’s late-night cafés to Dubai’s neon clubs, the Middle East is mapping its own rhythm — a blend of global pop, local pride, and streaming culture.
🇮🇱 Israel: Taylor, Billie, and Sabrina in Harmony
Israel’s chart reveals a pop triangle — Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter dominate the scene. While “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish glides through the north, Taylor’s “Fortnight” resonates in central regions. Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” add caffeine to the local playlists — pure Gen Z energy.
🇹🇷 Turkey: A Patchwork of Pop Tastes
Across Turkey’s provinces, the diversity is almost melodic. Taylor Swift’s “Fortnight” dominates Ankara, while coastal regions sip on Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso.” Meanwhile, Billie Eilish maintains her loyal fanbase — proving that in Turkey, every province hums to its own beat.
🇦🇪 UAE: Dubai Streams Global, Abu Dhabi Stays Local
The United Arab Emirates shows a fascinating blend: Dua Lipa’s “Houdini” lights up Dubai, Rema’s “Calm Down” defines the desert, and Sabrina Carpenter sneaks in with “Espresso.” Local pride also rises with “Heya Heya” by Fahad Al Kubaisi — showing that Arabic pop still holds the dance floor.
🌍 Middle East Top Tracks: Global Meets Local
Across the region, Rema’s “Calm Down” unites listeners from Iran to Yemen, while Jung Kook’s “Seven” and Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers” bloom across digital airwaves. It’s a cultural bridge: K-Pop meets Afrobeats meets Western pop — all mapped on the same wavelength.
💿 Streaming Platforms: The Battle of the Beats
Spotify dominates Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, but Anghami, the homegrown Lebanese platform, still stands strong. Meanwhile, YouTube Music thrives in Turkey — proving that visuals matter as much as vocals. This map isn’t just about what we listen to, but where we listen from.
🎧 A Region of Many Sounds
From Taylor’s emotional storytelling to local Arabic beats, the Middle East in 2025 isn’t following global charts — it’s remixing them. Each song, each color on the map, represents not just popularity but identity.
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