Is there any bigger sign of having made it than being featured on a Times Square billboard in NYC? Perhaps having a flag with your face on it planted on the moon, but we’ll discuss that when it happens.
The Saudi music scene is in the midst of witnessing the rise of local talent all over the world. Coinciding with the Saudi National Day, streaming juggernaut, Spotify, has announced Zena Emad as its new ambassador for the month of September. Having recently collaborated with Norwegian superstar DJ, Alan Walker, Zena Emad has long been a standout in the Saudi music scene, her talent now being recognised across the globe.
“I can’t express how thrilled I am to join the Spotify family. I’m incredibly proud and amazed by the number of people who enjoy hearing my voice, and even more delighted that Spotify will be the platform connecting me to my fans and admirers,” says Emad. “I also want to speak about the wonderful opportunity my beloved country has given me as a young Saudi woman with big ambitions, helping me fulfill my dreams and aspirations. I look forward to more support and anticipation from the audience, as the best is yet to come.”
As Zena Emad’s following continues to bloom, keep your ears open for other Saudi artists to follow in her footsteps.
For more info on Zena Emad and her recent interview with Spotify, click here, and to hear more emerging Saudi talent, click here.
