Steve Alhakawati

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. One of my earliest musical memories is hearing old songs as a kid and rewriting the words in my head while keeping the same melodies. I was always fascinated by how music is built. Now, independent and away from home, I finally create my own sound. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Mohamed Hamaki, Naweeha Najwa Karam, Karizma Nancy Ajram, Nancy 7 I chose them because each one shaped my love for music. Najwa’s power, Nancy’s emotion, and Hamaki’s melodies taught me how songs can move you before you even understand them. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Ana Khayfan” My song Ana Khayfan is my first baby and the reason I started making music. It’s special because it’s a true story, I’m really scared in it, and turning that fear into a song taught me how powerful honesty can be in music. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? One of the most memorable moments in my career was releasing my first song, Ana Khayfan. Sharing a true story and seeing people feel it made me realize my fear was worth it, and I finally found my voice. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? Music is for everyone, and it’s the only way we truly express feeling. I made my songs in my living room, recording on my iPhone, no excuses. If you feel it, you feel it, you don’t need to “learn” it.