Abdul Majeed Abdullah pushed the boundaries of Khaleeji music with his songwriting and vocal delivery; it left his music rooted in the Arabic tradition while delivering pop flourishes. It also inspired a generation of performers, with Mansour Zayed's pristine pop, Shatha Hasoon's sultry sounds and Eidha Al-Menhali's offbeat rhythms—all taking cues from Saudia Arabia's popular star.