Born in Riyadh. Made for the World.

Sound with roots in culture and eyes on the future.

Our Artists

  • ARTUR

    ARTUR

    Producer / DJ (USA)

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    Alaa Jazaeri

    Producer / DJ (Saudi)

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    BRQ

    Producer / DJ (Saudi)

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    BKR

    Producer / DJ (Saudi)

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    JEME

    Producer / DJ (Saudi)

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    K.LED

    Producer / DJ (Saudi)

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    SOL MUSIK

    Producer / DJ (Honduras)

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    NARKBEAT

    Producer / DJ (Lebonon)

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    ZONE+

    Producer / DJ (Bahrain)

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WORKSHOPS & COLLABORATIONS

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Music production workshop at MISK GLOBAL FORUM

What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.

  • –  How to start a record label (2022, speaker at XP)

  • –  Methods of teaching music at Music Hubs (2022, speaker at XP)

  • –  Intellectual property and copyright (2022, speaker at XP)

  • –  Music from MENA region 2022, speaker at ADE amsterdam )

  • –  Dance Floor SWANA 2023, facilitator at XP)

  • –  How music can put a city on the global map (2022, speaker at XP)

  • –  Music production class with JEME (2021, facilitator at Fred Perry)

  • –  Create a track in 75 minutes (2022, facilitator at Misk Forum

  • – ADE Created Al Majlis and brunch / showcase concept in Amsterdam ADE

SCENE AWARD 2025

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MDLBEAST FOUNDATION GALA DINNER
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Sub-Label:

Hidden Gems

Where the underground comes to life

Hidden Gems is KNZ’s sub-label dedicated to the deeper, more selective side of the culture.. It celebrates the sound that only true music heads understand — raw.. minimal.. underground.. and crafted for those who crave something different.

Why it exists


While KNZ Records focuses on music with a wider reach and global appeal.. Hidden Gems curates the artists and tracks that push boundaries and challenge the norm — the side of the scene reserved for insiders.

Our philosophy


If KNZ Records is the stage..
Hidden Gems is the discovery engine, the place where future stars are found, shaped, and showcased before the world knows their name.

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