Farfasha

Sol Selectas presents “Farfasha”, the 1st solo EP from our friend Hot Oasis from Egypt, and featuring Persian legend Bahramji, as well as singer Aziza. This EP has 2 original songs, with a remix for each. 

“Farfasha” literally means happy, or to be in a good mood, and in 2019 Bahramji and Hot Oasis shared the stage at a friend's festival. They loved and respected each other’s music, so they kept in touch and later made this collaboration which features Bahramji playing santoor, and also singing. Hot Oasis created a fun bouncy break beat groove, to host Bahramji’s talents, and the song leans more towards Indie Dance. 

On the remix label head Sabo teams up Los Angeles based artist Sarkis Mikael, to create an upbeat organic house take on Farfasha, focusing on Bahramji’s beautiful vocals and elegant santoor riffs. 

“Ghazali” is a mid tempo organic track, featuring singer Aziza, and the title itself is Arabic slang for a “beautiful person”. Hot Oasis recorded Aziza while on a trip to Lebanon, and was inspired by her powerful vocals. 

On the remix, Egyptian friend A X L picks up the tempo and adds some intensity to the original, with wild Arabic keyboard solos, and energizing build ups. 

The cover art by Helia Jamali guides us through the staircase to the portal of light and happiness.