The creative spark of UAE singer Hussain Aljassmi ignites this playlist, mixing khaleeji with modern dance music, jazz, funk and soul. Whether motivating young Gulf singers like Adel Ebrahim and Bader Al Shuaibi to adopt funky electronic beats, or paving the way for Iraq's Waleed Al Shami to incorporate contemporary R&B—Aljassmi's adventurous spirit fuels the fire of innovation.