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Laughta Likes Show
The Laughta Likes Show is a weekly English-language radio and podcast series from MBC LOUD, hosted by British Arab artist and producer Laughta. The series introduces global audiences to the artists and creative leaders shaping Saudi Arabia and MENA's contemporary music landscape through intimate conversation, music discovery, and cultural storytelling. Each episode offers a focused, human portrait of a guest’s creative journey, exploring craft, identity, and ambition through a globally accessible lens. The show brings together a wide range of voices, including a Saudi female promoter building the country’s heavy metal scene, an all-women Arab psychedelic rock band, and globally recognised producer Che Pope.
Episodes
Ep24: Night Shift on brotherhood, pop rock, and finding their sound
Laughta sits down with Night Shift, a rising Saudi pop rock band, to talk about how the group came together and the journey behind their growing sound.Night Shift reflect on collaboration, live performance, songwriting, and the dynamic of building music as a team while balancing different personalities and creative strengths.The conversation explores pop rock influences, vocal training, independen
Ep23: Hanan Kamal on music, graffiti, and creating without limits
Laughta sits down with Hanan Kamal, drummer, cellist, and graffiti artist, to talk about creativity, self-expression, and the many forms her artistry takes. Hanan reflects on music, visual art, and the emotional experiences that inspire her work, while sharing how she continues to evolve as a creative voice within Saudi’s growing scene. The conversation explores vulnerability, experiment
Ep22: Gimmix on creative chaos, live energy, and making music without boundaries
Laughta sits down with Gimmix, a genre-blurring band redefining what a Saudi rock act can sound like, to talk about their journey, their dynamic as a group, and the energy behind their live shows.Gimmix reflect on growing up together, creative differences, and how collaboration, even when chaotic, leads to their strongest music.The conversation explores live performance, self-recording, independen
Ep21: DJ RAG on DJing, production, and building a career with passion
Laughta sits down with DJ RAG to talk about her journey into DJing, from curiosity and learning the craft to performing on some of the biggest stages in the region.DJ RAG reflects on growth, discipline, and the reality of building a career in music, from long hours and constant development to navigating the highs and lows of the industry.The conversation explores production, branding, community, a
Ep20: Al Shaikh on rising from Jeddah and making his mark in Saudi rap
Laughta sits down with Al Shaikh, a rising rapper from Jeddah, to talk about his journey into music and the drive behind his growing presence in the Saudi scene.Al Shaikh reflects on ambition, consistency, and what it takes to stand out as a new artist, from developing his sound to building momentum and staying focused on his vision.The conversation explores collaboration, identity, and the mindse
Ep:19: Nourah Alammary on jazz, representation, and finding her voice
Laughta sits down with Nourah Alammary, singer, songwriter, creative director, and vocalist of Nourah and the Nice Band, to talk about the many paths that have shaped her creative life.She reflects on performing, songwriting, wellness, and the role music has played in helping her express herself with honesty and depth.The conversation explores representation, women in music, live performance, and
Ep18: Sweam & Odee on Jeddah, collaboration, and the next generation of Saudi sound
Laughta sits down with Sweam Odee, two emerging artists from Jeddah, to talk about their journey into music and the energy behind their growing sound.They reflect on creative chemistry, collaboration, and what it means to come up as part of a new wave of artists shaping the scene. The conversation explores ambition, identity, and the excitement of building something fresh in Saudi music.A lively
Ep:17 Shargeeya on rejecting trends and creating with intention
Laughta sits down with rising Saudi artist Shargeeya to talk about her journey into music, the influences that shaped her sound, and how growing up across different places informed her artistry.She reflects on performance, collaboration, social media pressure, and why staying true to yourself matters more than chasing trends.The conversation explores artist development, authenticity, and the impor
Ep:16 WafDigga on production and working from Merwas
Laughta sits down with WafDigga, a producer working out of one of the region’s leading studios, Merwas, to talk about his journey into music and the craft behind his sound. He shares how sampling shaped his approach, why simplicity in production is powerful, and how collaboration plays a key role in creating records. The conversation explores AI in music, authenticity in production, and
Ep15: Khaleeji Blonde on building a fantasy world through music
Laughta sits down with Khaleeji Blonde, an artist blending music, visuals, and storytelling into a fully immersive creative world. She shares how music became her main form of expression, using it to build a mysterious, evolving narrative that listeners can step into and interpret in their own way. The conversation touches on creativity without restriction, balancing art and audience, an
Ep14: DJ Shaolin on hustle, craft, and building his sound in Riyadh
Laughta sits down with DJ Shaolin, one of Riyadh’s most in-demand DJs, to talk about his journey from learning in China to playing major stages in Saudi. He reflects on breakthrough moments, opening for global artists, and the grind behind building a name in a fast-growing scene. Shaolin shares how discipline, consistency, and reading the crowd have shaped his style, alongside his
Ep13: Reem Alsanea on confidence, creativity, and stepping into music
Laughta sits down with Reem Alsanea, a successful content creator and emerging artist bringing a fresh and honest perspective into music. In a lively and reflective conversation, Reem opens up about transitioning from digital content into music, and the mindset shifts that helped her build confidence and step into a new creative space. Laughta and Reem discuss growth, creative free
Ep12: Che Pope on legacy, sound, and building a global music career
Laughta sits down with Che Pope, a multi Grammy Award winning producer and executive whose work spans artists from Lauryn Hill to The Weeknd. In a candid and insightful conversation, Che reflects on his journey from experimenting with music as a hobby to building a decades long career at the highest level of the industry. He shares lessons on longevity, staying grounded, and naviga
Ep11: Gigi Arabia on building Heavy Arabia, live music, and the Saudi heavy metal scene
Laughta sits down with Gigi Arabia, founder of Heavy Arabia Entertainment and a key figure in shaping Saudi Arabia’s alternative and live music landscape. In an insightful and energetic conversation, Gigi shares how she identified a gap in the market for heavy metal music, and built a platform to bring local artists and fans together without needing to look abroad. Laughta and Gigi
Ep10: A.G. Nimeri on reggae fusion, storytelling, and staying authentic
Laughta sits down with A.G. Nimeri, a Sudanese singer and songwriter known for blending reggae, hip hop, and melodic storytelling into a sound that moves between cultures. In an energetic and open conversation, A.G speaks about the power of Arabic samples in global hits, why Arab artists deserve recognition on the international stage, and the impact of hearing his music broadcast on maj
Ep9: Sawsan Albahiti on opera, responsibility, and building Arabic repertoire
Laughta sits down with Sawsan Albahiti, widely recognised as Saudi Arabia’s first professional opera singer. In a powerful and reflective conversation, Sawsan shares how discovering her voice during university led her into the world of opera, and the unexpected journey that followed as she introduced the art form to audiences at home. From performing the Saudi national anthem in a
Ep8: Aziz.wav on riding his own wave, genre blending, and building momentum
Laughta sits down with Aziz.wav, a Saudi singer and songwriter carving out a vibrant lane between R&B, pop, and genre fluid experimentation. In an energetic and honest conversation, Aziz reflects on the early days of making music as a hobby in London, the push from the local community to release his debut single Wave Tide, and the moment he realised music was more than just fun.&nbs
Ep7: Reemaz Oqbi on opera, discipline, and redefining classical music in Saudi Arabia
Laughta sits down with Reemaz Oqbi, a Saudi opera singer, flutist, and artistic manager with the Saudi National Orchestra. In a thoughtful and energising conversation, Reemaz reflects on her journey from growing up in California to performing on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, and what it means to bring classical music to a new generation in Saudi Arabia. Reemaz speaks
Ep6: Input/Output on collaboration, Riyadh Ground, and building a sound beyond genres
Laughta sits down with producer duo Input/Output, the creative partnership blending hardware synths, live instruments, and experimental ideas into a new sound they call Riyadh Ground.In a lively and honest conversation, the pair reflect on their collaborative dynamic, defining their roles while allowing creative boundaries to blur, and how trust sits at the center of everything they build.Input/Ou
Ep5: TamTam on identity, healing, and saying goodbye to old versions of herself
Laughta sits down with TamTam, a Saudi singer and songwriter whose music blends emotional storytelling with rich melody and honesty. In an open and heartfelt conversation, TamTam reflects on the release of her album Masalama, sharing what it means to say goodbye to parts of herself that no longer serve her and how the project became a deeply personal healing journey.She speaks about confronting ch
Ep4: Kali-B on vocals, expression, and shaping his musical identity
Laughta sits down with Kali-B, a Saudi singer known for his expressive vocals, smooth melodies, and instinctive feel for performance. He reflects on growing up in a musical household, recording early covers with his siblings, and the years he spent experimenting with harmonies, tone, and technique to discover the sound he wanted to shape as an artist.Kali-B shares the influences that guided him, f
Ep3: Seera on Arabic lyricism and psychedelic rock
Laughta sits down with Seera, a four member all women Saudi band blending Arabic lyricism, regional influences, and psychedelic rock into an emotional and immersive sound.In a lively group conversation, the band introduce themselves, share the story behind their debut album Al Mojallad Al Awal (Volume 1), and reflect on how their different personalities and musical backgrounds form the foundation
Ep2: Molham on Arab Pop, cultural mix, and the craft behind his sound.
Laughta sits down with Molham, a Saudi pop artist defining a genre he calls A Pop, blending Arabic and Western influences into a sound shaped by growing up between Jeddah and Canada.He opens up about his early songwriting, the cultural mix behind his music, and the challenge of writing in simple Arabic while carrying global influences.Molham reflects on the evolution of his identity as an artist,
Ep1: Singer Fulana on creative freedom, visual identity, and finding her own lane. Episode 1
Laughta opens the season with Fulana, an introspective Saudi artist known for her layered sound and striking visual language.In an honest and reflective conversation, Fulana shares how growing up between Jeddah and Canada shaped her early artistic voice, and how she began creating music as private “sound diaries” long before releasing anything publicly. She speaks about the evolution from anonymou
