Bedouin is a music production and DJ partnership based in the United States, consisting of Tamer Malki and Rami Abousabe. As multi-instrumentalists, vocalists, songwriters, and music producers, they blend their Middle Eastern heritage, Western upbringing, and international experiences into a genre-defying sound.[1] The duo has released music on labels such as Crosstown Rebels, All Day I Dream, Circoloco Records, Ultra, Sony and their own imprint, Human by Default.[2] They have also collaborated with artists like Virgil Abloh, Rony Seikaly, Guy Gerber, Black Coffee and Guy Liberte among others.[3]
Bedouin (DJ) | |
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 Tamer Malki (left), Rami Abousabe (right) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Jordan (Tamer Malki), New Jersey to Egyptian parents (Rami Abousabe) |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | House, deep house, melodic house |
| Occupation(s) | Musicians, DJs, songwriters, producers |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Crosstown Rebels, Human by Default, All Day I Dream, Circoloco Records, Sony, Ultra |
| Members | Tamer Malki Rami Abousabe |
| Website | https://www.bedouin.us/ |
Career highlights
editBedouin has received recognition for their work, including two appearances on BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix in 2016 and 2020,[4][5] and being named Mixmag's "Breakthrough Artists" in 2017.[6] The duo were nominated for Best Deep House DJ at the DJ Awards in 2017, 2018 and 2019.[7][8][9] They have performed at notable events and venues like Burning Man, Coachella, Tomorrowland, Art Basel, Ushuaïa, and Wynn Las Vegas.[10][11] In 2017, their cover of Pink Floyd's "Set Control for the Heart of the Sun" was personally endorsed by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason.[12][13] Their Ibiza residency, Bedouin Saga, was awarded "Best Night in Ibiza" by DJ Awards in 2019.[14] In 2022, they recorded a hybrid live set in Petra, Jordan for Cercle, which was awarded as one of the best sets of 2022 by an EDM magazine.[15]
Discography
editSource:[3]
Mixes
editSingles and EPs
edit- 2014: "Mirage", Supernature
- 2015: "Whispering Words of Wisdom, Kindisch
- 2015: "Flight of Birds", All Day I Dream
- 2016: "Ride into the Unknown", Cityfox
- 2017: "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun", Crosstown Rebels
- 2017: "Straight to the Heart", All Day I Dream
- 2018: "Wastelands", Crosstown Rebels
- 2020: Whistleman EP, Human by Default
- 2021: "Up in the Flames", Circoloco Records
- 2022: "Petra", Circle Records
- 2022: "The Bedouin Reworks of Dakhabrakha", Human by Default
Remixes
edit- 2014: Dance Spirit – "Late Night Early Mornings (Bedouin Remix)", Supernature
- 2015: WhoMadeWho – "Ember (Bedouin Remix)", Get Physical
- 2015: LUM – "Urpillay (Bedouin Remix)", Rebellion
- 2015: El Txef A – "The Love We Lost (Bedouin Remix)", Forbidden Colours
- 2015: Nu – "Geno (Bedouin Remix)", Sprinkler
- 2016: Viken Arman – "Sireli (Bedouin Remix)", Denature Records
- 2017: HOJ/Modd/ Powel – "Telefade (Bedouin Remix)", All Day I Dream
- 2017: Adam Port/ &Me/ Rampa – "One on One (Bedouin Remix)", Keinemusik
- 2018: Damian Lazarus & the Ancient Moons – "Feedback Loop (Bedouin Remix)", Crosstown Rebels
- 2019: Black Coffee feat. Msaki – "I Wish You Were Here (Bedouin Remix)", Ultra
- 2020: LUM – "Pa (Bedouin Remix)", Amores Solitares
- 2020: dOP – "Carousel (Bedouin Remix)", Eleatics Records
- 2021: Virgil Abloah – "Delicate Limbs (Bedouin Remix)", Columbia, Sony
- 2022: Rony Seikaly – "Mila (Bedouin Remix)", Stride[16]
References
edit- ^ Sundius, Michael (December 14, 2018). "From Burning Man to Ibiza Residency, Bedouin Shares Their Journey: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Kocay, Lisa. "Bedouin Release 'Whistleman' And Launch Human By Default". Forbes. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "Bedouin (4)". Discogs. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "BBC Radio 1 – Radio 1's Essential Mix, Bedouin". BBC. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "BBC Radio 1 – Radio 1's Essential Mix, Bedouin". BBC. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "The Top 20 Breakthrough DJs of The Year". Mixmag. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "2017: 20th Edition (20th Anniversary)". DJ Awards. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "2018: 21st Edition (Disco)". DJ Awards. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "2019: 22nd Edition (Plastic no more)". DJ Awards. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Coachella 2022 Full Lineup Announced". pitchfork.com. January 13, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Cartel, Groove (January 28, 2023). "What's Tomorrowland Belgium 2023 full lineup?". The Groove Cartel. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Sundius, Michael (August 25, 2017). "Bedouin Recreate Pink Floyd Classic; Listen to Guy Gerber's Official Remix: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Bedouin – Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun (incl. Guy Gerber..." Dancing Vinyl. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "2019: 22nd Edition Winners (Plastic no more)". DJ Awards. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Staff, EDM com. "EDM.com's Best of 2022: Performances & DJ Sets". EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Mila, September 2, 2022, retrieved February 1, 2023