Dubai-based producer RedOne behind Qatar World Cup anthems

Published : October 7, 2022 , 11:25 pm

Grammy Award-winning Moroccan-Swedish producer RedOne. (AFP)

DUBAI, Broadcasting News Corporation : Grammy Award-winning Moroccan-Swedish producer RedOne, who calls Dubai his home, is the man behind all three Qatar World Cup official tracks. And the third track, released on Friday, has yet another UAE connection: Emirati Yemeni artist Balqees. “Light the Sky,” released on Friday, also features the vocals of Iraqi singer Rahma Riad and Morocco’s Nora Fatehi. Qatari singer Aisha teamed up with Nigerian Afro-pop star Davido and US singer Trinidad Cardona on the very first World Cup track “Hayya Hayya,” released in April this year. In August, the World Cup crew released “Arhbo,” featuring Puerto Rican reggaeton star Ozuna and French hip-hop artist Gims. NEWS COLLECTED FROM ARAB NEWS.