A leading radio host in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Big Hass—real name Hassane Dennaoui—is an influential, restlessly creative figure in the hip-hop scene. The summer tunes he handpicked for this list, though, go well beyond Arabic rap. He weaves in evocative house and Khaleeji pop as well as synth and dance bops, showcasing creative sounds from far-flung places such as Canada and South Africa.