Yalla! Let's Talk.

Yalla! Let's Talk.
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
Yalla! Let's Talk.

Changing the narrative, one conversation at a time. Hosted by Hani Dajani, each episode features conversations with creatives and experts about all things that matter to our community. Our mission is to make you feel heard, seen, and connected.

  1. Decolonize Music l NARCY

    FEB 11

    Decolonize Music l NARCY

    In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented artist, NARCY, for an in-depth conversation about the music industry today. He shares his insights on the evolution of Arabic Hip Hop, the impact of cultural decolonization in music, and drops some solid advice for up-and-coming artists. NARCY is a groundbreaking Arabic Hip Hop artist known for his unique style and thought-provoking lyrics. He’s redefining the genre and inspiring the next generation of musicians with his innovative approach to music. (00:00) Intro (01:45) History of Arabic Hip Hop (9:40) Breaking Cultural Barriers (11:55) Arab Artists: The Best Advice You’ll Hear Today (17:10) Artist or Activist? Can You Be Both? (26:10) From Drake to "Arab Money": The Influence of Arab-ism in Hip-Hop (32:00) To Be An Arab: Anti-Exploitation, Identity, AI, and the Analog Revolution in NARCY's Music Special thanks to East Tea Can for the amazing hospitality! Check them out athttps://eastteacan.comYOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT NARCY Instagram: @narcynarce Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJVyZKc6xDAGWHCyeDv1AeQ YOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK.SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI:https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...

    47 min

  2. FEB 11

    Hassan Phills x NARCY

    It's time to get to know two creatives changing the narrative. Meet Hassan Phills and NARCY – two hilarious friends shaking things up in their own way: one with comedy and the other with music. In this special episode, filmed at the East Tea Can restaurant in Toronto, they sit down over dinner and ask each other questions you’ve never heard on a podcast before (and yes, they even talk about conspiracy theories.

    13 min
  3. Eidiot Mubarak, Comedy, and the Art of Winning a Crowd | Hassan Phills

    FEB 4

    Eidiot Mubarak, Comedy, and the Art of Winning a Crowd | Hassan Phills

    In this special series at East Tea Can, comedian Hassan Phills talks about how stand-up comedy helped him grow and connect with people. He also explains how he made a space for the Muslim community by listening to fans who wanted to see his shows but didn’t feel comfortable at bars. Hassan shares the important skills he’s learned through comedy—like how to understand a crowd and get better at what you do—and shows how comedy can help everyone connect, adapt, and grow. (00:00) Introduction (01:20) How Hassan Phills Got Into Stand up? (05:18) How do you get better at your art and GROW as a creative? (20:30) Let’s talk about labels in the industry (i.e. Muslim Comedian or Toronto Comedian?) and the dream (24:00) Identifying a Market Gap: Meeting the Needs of the Muslim Community and Fans (31:00) How to win over an audience? (35:00) Conclusion You can learn more about Hassan Phills @hassanphills Special thanks to East Tea Can for the amazing hospitality! Check them out at https://eastteacan.com

    38 min
  4. Habibi Squad: Real Talk on Relationships & Personal Growth

    JAN 25

    Habibi Squad: Real Talk on Relationships & Personal Growth

    Thank you to habibi squad for the laughs and sharing with us some questions everyone is dying to know. They are real ones, make sure you subscribe to them!  @HabibiSquadOfficial  Yalla! Let's Talk. (0:00) Intro (1:44) One word Interview with Habibi Squad (17:51) Yalla! Let's Talk with Habibi Squad (41:30) If you can send one message to the audience, what would it be? YOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK. SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX... APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...

    46 min
  5. Dave Merheje on Marrying a Second Wife, Converting to Islam, and a Second Trump Presidency

    JAN 3

    Dave Merheje on Marrying a Second Wife, Converting to Islam, and a Second Trump Presidency

    Join me and the hilarious Dave Merheje in this episode of Yalla! Let's Talk, where we dive into how the show 'Ramy' is still breaking stereotypes, what a second Trump presidency could mean for Arabs and Muslims, and the personal journey that led Dave to convert. (0:00 Intro (2:25) Dave's Journey in Acting and Stand-up (5:50) The show 'Ramy', relatability, & breaking stereotypes (13:13) Taboos: marrying a second wife, cheating, and romance with cousin (25:17) Trump President Again & What it Means to Arabs and Muslims (35:00) Why Dave converted to Islam and how did the conversation go with family? (44:27) Conclusion

    49 min
  6. 5 Secrets of Ultra-Successful Content Creators l Omar Hmaidat

    12/11/2024

    5 Secrets of Ultra-Successful Content Creators l Omar Hmaidat

    In this episode, I talk with one of the Middle East's most inspiring entrepreneurs and talent managers -- Omar Hmaidat. Omar manages the largest creators in MENA and has created one of the the fastest growing talent agency in the world. Most recently, Omar was named as Forbe's Middle East's Top 10 Talent Managers Making Movers, as well as Billboard's top 40 under 40. At the same time, Omar is still a content creator and has grown quite a loyal following over the past years. In this episode, Omar shares the lessons he's learned throughout working with content creators and artists in the MENA region. Though this advice is in the context of creatives in the region, I am sure you will learn In this episode, you will learn: - Omar's story and how he ended up in talent management; - What is talent management and what should you expect; - Why creative content is important in anything you do; - How to be flexible in an ever changing industry; - How authenticity always wins; - What support looks like as a creative, from therapy to parents

    36 min
  7. Life Lessons from Visiting Gaza l Deya Elayyan

    12/02/2024

    Life Lessons from Visiting Gaza l Deya Elayyan

    In this episode, I talk with one of the most influential online voices in Jordan, Deya Elayyan. Deya is not your typical influencer - he studied engineering in the US before moving to Jordan, as well as he uses his platform to shed light on issues relevant to those who live in the region. Today, he shares his perspective on education, the title "influencer", as well as his experience visiting Gaza. In this episode, we talk about the following: (00:00) Intro (03:48) Let's talk about the importance of education (16:02) Do you actually have freedom?(18:55) How can you help Palestinians? (31:35) What I saw when I went to Gaza... (41:39) Conclusion This episode was shot at Wild Jordan Centre in Jordan. You can check it out https://wildjordancenter.com/Production and Sound in Jordan: Latif Fityani and Mohammad Al Banna. You can find Latif on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latiffityan... and Mohammad at / m_albannaa YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT DEYA ELAYYAN:YOUTUBE:  @deyaelayyan-  INSTARAM: https://www.instagram.com/deyaelayyanYOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK.SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...

    42 min
  8. Inside The Arabic Music Industry l Nasir AlBashir

    11/23/2024

    Inside The Arabic Music Industry l Nasir AlBashir

    Did you know Arabic Music is the fastest growing music industry in the world? Joining us today is music producer (and legend, might I add) in Amman, Jordan – Nasir AlBashir. Nasir breaks down what the music industry looks like right now in the MENA region and diaspora, the challenges (and opportunities) for upcoming artists, and some of the best kept secrets for artists to make it big in the industry. We also discuss the song Rajieen where various artists came together to show how music can be a form of resistance. (0:00) Intro (1:19) Journey (4:40) Building Arabic Music on New Set of Rules (13:24) Breaking Down the Arabic Music Industry (22:30) Best Kept Secrets for Upcoming Artists (25:24) Music as a form of resistance - Rajieen (53:50) Conclusion YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT Nasir AlBashir INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vibewithnassir/?hl=enYOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK.SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX...APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034...#arab #yallaletstalk #jordan

    55 min
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Changing the narrative, one conversation at a time. Hosted by Hani Dajani, each episode features conversations with creatives and experts about all things that matter to our community. Our mission is to make you feel heard, seen, and connected.

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  • Creator
    Yalla! Let's Talk.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Yalla! Let's Talk.
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