British-Lebanese artist Laughta is emerging as a distinctive voice across the international music landscape, building strong creative ties with Saudi Arabia through collaboration, performance, and production. With a sound that blends Arabic heritage, rap, and contemporary production, her work reflects a growing connection between global music platforms and the Kingdom’s evolving cultural scene.
After years of working behind the scenes, Laughta gained wider recognition when she was named BBC Introducing’s One to Watch at the 2023 AIM Awards. She later became the first Artist in Residence at The Music Hub in Riyadh, where she spent time developing new music and collaborating with local artists. The residency marked an important moment in her career, deepening her engagement with the region and strengthening her connection to Arab musical influences.
Of Lebanese heritage and raised in London after spending her early childhood in Nigeria, Laughta draws on a rich mix of cultural experiences that shape her artistic identity. Her music blends English and Arabic lyrics with Middle Eastern rhythms and percussion, creating a sound that is both personal and globally resonant. Through her work, she explores themes of identity, belonging, and empowerment, with a particular focus on encouraging more women to enter and thrive within the music industry.
Her recent collaborations have brought her into close creative dialogue with Saudi musicians, including work alongside the Saudi National Orchestra and emerging artists based in Riyadh. She has since signed with MDLBEAST Records and continues to develop new material influenced by her time in the Kingdom.
As her career continues to grow, Laughta stands as part of a new generation of Arab artists building bridges between cultures. Through her connection to Saudi Arabia’s creative community, she contributes to a dynamic and expanding music scene that is increasingly reaching audiences around the world.
