At only 21 years old, Imad has had an abundance of creative influence; ranging from his years growing up in Nigeria, to his harrowing experiences in Beirut. Having witnessed the devastating explosion in 2020, and observing the economic and social decline in the country, Iman felt encouraged to immerse himself into his music, producing new track “Makan”; a sound that exudes emotion and depth.

Exploring and celebrating his cultural identity and delving into his own life experience; his music is an amalgamation of melodic techno and deep house, with a fusion from his Middle Eastern and African heritage. The artist reveals, “For the past few years I’ve been getting more in touch and embracing my cultures and identity. Being from Lebanon but growing up in Nigeria for the first 15 years of my life opened my perspective to a lot of different cultures and people. I think this sort of shaped me to be globally conscious and ultimately curious to learn more about my own culture”.

Self-produced and composed in his bedroom, the track was initially written as part of his submission for entry to Point Blank Music School in London, however was reimagined several times with the input of singer, Samia, resulting in this eerily mesmerizing song. Reflecting on his own narrative, the track explores the anguish of leaving the places and people you love in order to sculpt a better life. The progressive beats and oscillating synths sit beneath the tranquilizing vocals, paying homage to his culture and upbringing, with Imad expressing “Arabic and African music spoke to my soul.” The track even features a verse described as “Arabic poetry” translating in English as “I will always remember them, Whilst crying and yearning, Whenever I close my eyes, I see the same place”.

Having amassed over 50 million streams and even founding his upcoming record label “Evil Eye”, the artist aspires to shine a light on other talented creators in the Middle Eastern region and inspire people to "be more appreciative of the small things in life."