Lella Fadda

Born in Milan and raised in Cairo’s Heliopolis district, Lella Fadda has been steadily carving her name into the Egyptian music scene. This Egyptian-Italian singer, songwriter, and rapper first emerged in 2020 with her debut single “El Wa’t Msh Beyaadi,” introducing a sound that blends industrial influences, Arabic poetics, and raw hip-hop lyricism. It’s a combination that feels both deliberate and instinctive.

While her early work hinted at pop sensibilities, she has consistently chosen to operate outside the mainstream. Collaborating with artists like Abyusif—a trailblazer in Egyptian hip-hop—Lella has embraced a more experimental sound, creating music that exists in a space of its own.  

Her songwriting reflects a stream-of-consciousness style, filled with fragments of thoughts and feelings that are both deeply personal and universal. Her lyrics explore themes like betrayal, resilience, and the complexities of womanhood in Egypt, often delivered with a conversational ease that feels like she’s speaking directly to her listeners.  

What sets Lella apart isn’t just her sound; it’s her ethos. She’s unafraid to challenge expectations, especially those placed on women in the region. Her music carries a message: women should be free to express themselves without fear or shame. Whether rapping over a mahraganat beat or layering.