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BAHJAT
“I’M HERE”

The ‘A-Pop’ Prince Bahjat makes a triumphant return with his fierce, hybrid pop banger “I’M HERE” – released independently via The Orchard from his forthcoming EP entitled A-POP.
A defiant proclamation of intention, the solo penned lyrics for “I’M HERE” encapsulate Bahjat’s journey of making his mark while fighting for acceptance within the industry and within himself. A perfect balance of his Western and Arabic influences, the trap-infused pop of “I’M HERE” contains all the grit of Bahjat’s determined energy, alongside a powerful message of persistence.
Continuing to carve out a globally appealing aesthetic with an Arabic soul and a touch of vintage nostalgia, the striking music video for “I’M HERE” sees Bahjat taking a major risk with his image, incorporating harsher environments, full choreography and bold fashion looks to bring to life the track’s theme of risk-taking.
Bahjat made the following statement about “I’M HERE”: “I wrote "I'M HERE" during quarantine in 2020. Not only was it such an uncertain time in our lives in general, but I was also getting a lot of pushback from people in the industry who were questioning my vision and my decision to mix Arabic & English lyrics. It's kind of my "comeback" song in a way, because it captures the moment I got fed up with all the criticism and decided to carve my path on my own terms. Sonically, I wanted to pay tribute to the K-Pop community and the sound of the artists’ debut songs, because I feel like I’m debuting all over again with my new take on global Arabic music, which I’ve been calling ‘A-pop’.”
Born and raised in Tripoli (the capital of Libya), Bahjat and his family were forced to flee to Malta during the beginning of the Arab Spring in 2011 - an event that changed the course of the young artist's life forever. Proud to embrace his Arabic roots, Bahjat continues to weave his heritage into his artistry where possible, such as 2021’s “El Radio”, and has worked with some of the region’s biggest and best producers, including the award-winning Hassan El Shafei for their hit “Galbek Ween”.
Forging his own path in the industry, Bahjat’s commitment to his vision is at the forefront of his music - writing, co-producing and recording all his work. Going against ongoing comments which have told him to change his sound, stick to one language, or change his image, Bahjat’s vision as a creative extends to taking charge of his own branding and visuals, having directed many of his videos and designing his artwork.
With over 35M on-demand streams and 150M+ combined YouTube views, Bahjat is now one of the biggest artists in the world with Libyan heritage, holding the title as the artist with the most-streamed Libyan song in history on Anghami (the biggest music streaming platform in the Middle East & North Africa).
However, it was Bahjat’s standout smash “Hometown Smile” that catapulted him into the eyes and ears of global audiences; an enchanting tropical tale of relearning the meaning of 'home' as other than the physical place you're in. “Hometown Smile” proved Bahjat’s innate ability to develop a connection with listeners via music, racking up over 15M on-demand streams as well as continued viral success across YouTube with over 50M views and a ginormous reach of 630M views on Tik Tok - all organically without any ads.
Continuing to expand the global boundaries of what pop can be, Bahjat’s trailblazing career as the first crossover artist from the Middle East continues to propel him to the attention of the masses – stay tuned for the release of his new EP A-POP later this year.
A defiant proclamation of intention, the solo penned lyrics for “I’M HERE” encapsulate Bahjat’s journey of making his mark while fighting for acceptance within the industry and within himself. A perfect balance of his Western and Arabic influences, the trap-infused pop of “I’M HERE” contains all the grit of Bahjat’s determined energy, alongside a powerful message of persistence.
Continuing to carve out a globally appealing aesthetic with an Arabic soul and a touch of vintage nostalgia, the striking music video for “I’M HERE” sees Bahjat taking a major risk with his image, incorporating harsher environments, full choreography and bold fashion looks to bring to life the track’s theme of risk-taking.
Bahjat made the following statement about “I’M HERE”: “I wrote "I'M HERE" during quarantine in 2020. Not only was it such an uncertain time in our lives in general, but I was also getting a lot of pushback from people in the industry who were questioning my vision and my decision to mix Arabic & English lyrics. It's kind of my "comeback" song in a way, because it captures the moment I got fed up with all the criticism and decided to carve my path on my own terms. Sonically, I wanted to pay tribute to the K-Pop community and the sound of the artists’ debut songs, because I feel like I’m debuting all over again with my new take on global Arabic music, which I’ve been calling ‘A-pop’.”
Born and raised in Tripoli (the capital of Libya), Bahjat and his family were forced to flee to Malta during the beginning of the Arab Spring in 2011 - an event that changed the course of the young artist's life forever. Proud to embrace his Arabic roots, Bahjat continues to weave his heritage into his artistry where possible, such as 2021’s “El Radio”, and has worked with some of the region’s biggest and best producers, including the award-winning Hassan El Shafei for their hit “Galbek Ween”.
Forging his own path in the industry, Bahjat’s commitment to his vision is at the forefront of his music - writing, co-producing and recording all his work. Going against ongoing comments which have told him to change his sound, stick to one language, or change his image, Bahjat’s vision as a creative extends to taking charge of his own branding and visuals, having directed many of his videos and designing his artwork.
With over 35M on-demand streams and 150M+ combined YouTube views, Bahjat is now one of the biggest artists in the world with Libyan heritage, holding the title as the artist with the most-streamed Libyan song in history on Anghami (the biggest music streaming platform in the Middle East & North Africa).
However, it was Bahjat’s standout smash “Hometown Smile” that catapulted him into the eyes and ears of global audiences; an enchanting tropical tale of relearning the meaning of 'home' as other than the physical place you're in. “Hometown Smile” proved Bahjat’s innate ability to develop a connection with listeners via music, racking up over 15M on-demand streams as well as continued viral success across YouTube with over 50M views and a ginormous reach of 630M views on Tik Tok - all organically without any ads.
Continuing to expand the global boundaries of what pop can be, Bahjat’s trailblazing career as the first crossover artist from the Middle East continues to propel him to the attention of the masses – stay tuned for the release of his new EP A-POP later this year.