Music Publisher @ReservoirMedia / Founder @PopArabia and ESMAA, Hip Hop Aficionado, Former Dream Warrior, Songwriter
Dubai, UAE
Joined March 2009
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Reservoir JV partner PopArabia acquires MENA label and digital distribution company Viral Wave musicweek.com/labels/read/re…
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صفقة قد تعيد تشكيل مشهد الموسيقى الرقمية في مصر، استحواذ PopArabia على Viral Wave يفتح فصلًا جديدًا في سباق الكتالوجات والتوزيع الذي يشمل هذه المرة أغاني رامي صبري وروبي وصابر الرباعي وآخرين.
هل نحن أمام تحول حقيقي في الصناعة؟ اقرأوا التفاصيل كاملة عبر الرابط .
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“With the acquisition of Viral Wave, we are bringing together complementary strengths to better serve artists and rights holders as a dominant indie powerhouse."
@poparabia has acquired Egyptian-based label & distributor Viral Wave
More: bit.ly/41GzO2T
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#ReservoirRightNow: @poparabia acquires Viral Wave, @Avery_Anna_ wins @ACMawards New Female Artist of the Year, @HansZimmer collabs with @raye, welcoming @SamTinnesz and Fretworm to the roster, Reservoir earns @billboard 2025 Top 10 market share & more: bit.ly/4t7QxY8
2026 is the Year of the Family in the UAE — and our longtime supporters at the Creative Media Authority in Abu Dhabi wanted to tell my family's story.
Here it is!
youtu.be/EJFgZr-LHVM?feature…
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As we welcome 2026, I extend my greetings to our leadership and to the people of the UAE, praying to Allah that the new year brings blessings, prosperity, and peace for all. Building on our achievements, we move forward to shape a brighter future for generations to come. Our values and unity remain our source of pride, and with ambitions that know no bounds, we continue to forge leadership and build the future.
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If you think Abu Dhabi is all tech and energy investment, think again. The Emirate’s music scene is thriving. And @PopArabia is leading the way. @JohnBerman and I spoke with @iamspek and Joury about building a homegrown music industry that leaves a mark on the global map.
#BeckyandJohntakeoverAbuDhabi #TheGreatAbuDhabiNYEChallenge
The future of global music isn’t coming from the West. It’s coming from everywhere else.
This week I published a new article:
“The New Reverse Colonization”
Now live on Substack.
Read the full article here and please share, comment, or subscribe:
open.substack.com/pub/findsp…
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🎶 Writers on Track spotlights songwriter, artist and producer @iamspek—former Dream Warriors member and founder of @poparabia. From Canada to global stages, he's now shaping the music industry across emerging markets with PopArabia. bit.ly/3HDrj1K
Before Dream Warriors, I was just Spek the Voo Doo Kid — a teenager with demo tapes and big dreams.
This album is a return to that kid…
but through the lens of everything I’ve lived since.
Voo Doo Kid.
My first solo record since 2001.
June 25.
Cover art reveal below.
I have a new Substack where I’ll be musing on the music business and emerging markets. Link to my first post here: open.substack.com/pub/findsp…
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Billboard’s 2025 Global Power Players Revealed
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Reservoir & @poparabia welcome Egyptian star Omar Kamal to the roster 🔥 Kamal rose to prominence across the MENA region by bringing mahraganat, an Egyptian electronic/rap genre, to listeners outside of Egypt.
More in @musicbizworld: bit.ly/4h5guS0
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This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time.
I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won.
To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you 🙏
#PaulTyson
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Reservoir EVP of Emerging Markets/@poparabia Founder/CEO @iamspek & the team were featured in @CNN, highlighting @poparabia’s work in Abu Dhabi, their partnership with @2454abudhabi, and taking Arabic music stars global 👏
More: bit.ly/3TV212r
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EVP of International & Emerging Markets/@poparabia Founder & CEO @iamspek was featured in @musicbizworld's World Leaders 💪 Read the full interview where he talks about everything from expanding in the MENA region to ensuring songwriters are paid fairly: bit.ly/3VRPjSd