Vamos Habibi Presents: Rauw Alejandro VS Mohamed Ramadan

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Join us for our Vamos Habibi versus concept at Sala Sonidos. Every party will highlight two of your favorite artists from Latin America and the Middle East. As the cross pollination of Arabic and Latin music continues to evolve and grow, we are excited to push the boundaries of both genres while still honoring their unique traditions. Our second party will showcase two global musical juggernauts.

Join us for Rauw Alejandro VS Mohamed Ramadan! Who will come out on top?

Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz (born January 10, 1993), known professionally as Rauw Alejandro, is a Puerto Rican singer and rapper. His accolades include two Latin Grammy Awards, two Billboard Latin Music Awards and an iHeart Radio Music Award.

In December 2017, he released his first single as lead artist, titled "Toda", with Alex Rose. It peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs charts in November 2018. A subsequent remix of "Toda", featuring Argentine artist Cazzu and fellow Puerto Ricans Lenny Tavárez and Lyanno, was released in May 2018. The remix proved successful, with the music video having over 1 billion views on YouTube as of November 2020. In January 2019, he released his single "Que le dé" with Nicky Jam. In December 2019, his song "Fantasías", with Farruko, peaked at the #12 spot on the US Hot Latin Songs chart; he also recorded a hugely popular remix (and accompanying music video) to the single, featuring additional verses by Anuel AA, Lunay, and Dominican singer Natti Natasha. "Fantasías", at the time, charted at the highest position of any of his songs on the US charts, along with the song "Tattoo". Both songs stayed for around 20 weeks on the charts, eventually winning the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance in 2021. The remix video for "Fantasías" has received over 425 million views on YouTube.

Mohamed Ramadan (born in Qena, Upper Egypt, 23 May 1988) is an Egyptian Actor, Singer, Rapper, Dancer and Producer.

He came to prominence acting in Egyptian television shows and films before embarking on a rap career in 2018 by signing to Rotana. Ramadan’s success in music and acting has made him a regional star that is attracting attention abroad as well.

In 2019, he was given the AFRIMA award and crowned the most popular artist in Africa. His streaming and social stats reflect his superstar status, with over 4.65 billion YouTube channel views, over 1 million Spotify monthly listeners, and nearly 20 million Instagram followers.

Arabic and Latin often feature syncopated beats, polyrhythms, and complex percussion arrangements that create a vibrant and energetic sound. Both traditions place a strong emphasis on melody, with ornate melodic lines that are often influenced by improvisation. This focus on melody allows for expressive performances and emotional depth that are perfect for dancing to.

Vera Cocina & Bar

2002 Fenwick Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

21+

11:30 PM - 3:00 AM

Arrive early to ensure entry, venue has the right to refuse entry if at capacity

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