Artist/Band : Nadoo
Music Genre : Rap
Other Genre : Mix
Websites and Social media pages
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574940928551
https://www.youtube.com/@nadoo2025
https://www.instagram.com/iamnadoo2025/
https://www.tiktok.com/@iamnadoo2025?_t=ZS-8vRu2EIYYVw&_r=1
Music has been an integral part of my life for as long as l can remember, with poetry serving as a profound source of inspiration. My passion for melody and sound has been the driving force behind my creative endeavors. ‘Spoon Full of Dreams’ marks my third album, a milestone that reflects my journey as an artist since 2005.
After taking a deliberate hiatus to focus on personal growth and introspection, I’m thrilled to return to my craft in 2025. This new chapter is a celebration of my renewed passion for music and my commitment to sharing it with the world.
As we navigate this shared human experience, I encourage you to join me in spreading positivity kindness, and compassion. A simple smile or gesture of goodwill can have a profound impact on someone’s life. Let’s strive to uplift one another and foster a culture of peace, respect, and love.
What Musical Genre Do You Feel Best Describes Your Music And How Would You Describe Your Sound?
I like to be considered as alchemist or fusionist if that even is a way to describe music. My music blends genres like bluegrass, country, alternative, and indie. It’s a reflection of my journey and my roots, and I’d describe it as raw, soulful, and diverse bridging cultures and sounds from different worlds to raise awareness and speak the truth without filter.
How Did You Get Your Name? Is There A Story?
The name ‘Nadoo’ comes from a nickname I’ve had for years. It has a personal value in my heart and represents my unique identity in the music world. The name has a funny story related to it actually. First time I ever went back to Egypt was 17 years later after being in the USA. I stayed with my cousin Nosa who lived in one of the most notorious neighborhoods in Egypt (Shubra). Being dressed in street West Coast clothes and walking through those streets exposed me to a few encounters in which at some point knifes and machetes were pulled out on me in 3 on one fight. Before the fight took place, my cousin Nosa’s son Meh Meh, at the time 8 years old, was out in the street at 2am playing as it’s very normal in Egypt. The moment he had seen the fight, he ran to the family trying to say my name which is Nader, but he was running so fast and all he could say was, “Nadoo. No, don’t fight Nadoo.” The word “Nadoo” in Arabic means They called out and I had this neighborhood, Shubra, which house at least 3 million people become some of my loyal fans. Until now, they are playing my music in little Tik-tok videos even though they don’t understand English to show their support to my music. Hence, Nadoo feels like the right representative of my journey in creating new genres and inventing new music.
What Are or Have Been Your Musical Influences?
I draw inspiration from a wide range of artists from hip-hop and rap legends to classic country icons and indie bands from the ‘80s and ‘90s. That mix shaped my sound and taught me that music is more than entertainment; it’s a voice, a message and a movement.
Over the last seven years, I’ve stayed in my own creative lane. I’m not always up to speed with what’s trending, and truthfully, I’m fine with that. A lot of today’s music sounds good on the surface, but doesn’t say much. It’s polished, loud, and marketable—but lacks the soul and purpose that music used to carry.
My influences are considered old school, and I take that as a strength. I’m trying to build on what those artists started, before the industry became so diluted. Growing up on ‘80s and ‘90s music taught me that songs could stand for something. Artists back then used their platforms to raise awareness, tell the truth, and speak for people who didn’t have a voice.
Today, it feels like too much of the industry is focused on numbers, views, streams and trends. In Rap especially, a lot of what’s being pushed spreads negativity, ignoring the genre’s roots as a form of resistance and expression for the oppressed. There are still artists making meaningful music, but they often get drowned out because the system doesn’t support them the way it should.
That’s why I’ve made it my mission to stay true to what music is really about; truth, healing, and connection. If I’m lucky enough to break through financially, I don’t want to just chase charts or brands. I want to invest in and amplify real, purposeful music that speaks to people. I want to tell honest stories, shine light on real-life situations, and offer perspective through both music and poetry.
Some of the experiences I share come from tough places—things I’ve been through, seen, or survived. And I know there are a lot of young people out there who might not have positive role models or much hope around them. I want to reach out for them. Even one verse, one song or one line could give someone the push they need to keep going.
To me, that’s what music is supposed to do. Not just sound good—but do good.
What Are You Working On Now? Any Future Collaborations We Can Look Forward To?
I’m currently working on new music that challenges even more boundaries. Close friends say am not insane! Just crazy! Which I take it as compliment and yes, I’ve got some exciting collaborations in the works with artists from different genres and the good part from different parts of the world and of course different specie’s if you consider AI specie or just a thing?? I am always creating new stuff and different things every day, so stay tuned for a blend of new styles coming soon. For my Arabic, French, and Spanish fans, I’ve got something cooking for them too. My next upcoming album is in full Arabic.
What Is Your Ultimate Goal In The Music Industry? What Is Your Plan Of Action?
My plan is to find different strategies to continue expanding my reach to a variety of audience worldwide, help underground artists to develop their songs, and invent music that challenges the norm. I am also aiming at utilizing AI in my music and I have already started applying this strategy in my Youtube channel. In current music industry, artists modify the human voice and customize it to fit the other elements in the song, so they enhance its capabilities, cut out the dead air and hiss. Since I have worked as a sound engineer, I do believe that utilizing AI is the future of the vocal element in the music industry. On the other hand, when it comes to music, my main focus is to keep exploring new genres, blending cultures, and fostering diversity in the music scene from all over the world.
What Is Your Favorite Track To Perform Live and Why?
My favorite track to perform live is ‘My Kids Are Scared.’ I currently not into live performance as main focus is to make music, therefore, I turned down signing a number of record label offers. In the past, I did perform as a singer in several shows in the years between 2005-2012 and I loved participating in those live performances; however, after being incarcerated for seven years, I am very open about my mental health which is the core message of my songs in which I describe my suffering from anxiety, PTSD and ADHD resulting into being more comfortable alone and avoiding be around to many people or in a gathering. If I ever decided to be out with people, the duration of this gathering shouldn’t exceed 5-10 minutes. My only source of joy was when I managed to talk to my own daughters 7 years ago and I am living on the hope of getting in touch with them again after managing to be the father figure that they would love and be proud of.
What Has Been The Biggest Challenge In Your Career Thus Far?
Coming out of incarceration, I had to start from the zero point especially that my blood family are no longer alive, my older kids and baby mom disowned me, so I am not even allowed to see my youngest daughter until I can manage to have a place, money and a steady income. The lyrics of my songs are a scream of all the pain and suffering I went and is still going through in my life relating to those tortured souls that went through hard times to try to survive. One of the challenges I had in my career is breaking through as an independent artist while staying true to my roots and remaining authentic without financial support. These two challenges make the journey even tougher. I’ve worked as a ghostwriter for two major East Coast rappers in the past two weeks, and written a country song as well, but turning creativity into consistent income is still a work in progress unless I have a good name which is decided now by views and clicks in my case without being exposed through concerts.
I deeply appreciate my business partner Sara, an incredible poet based in Qatar (YouTube: @saraabuseria7650), who supported me when I had no resources to contribute. Her belief in what we’re building has helped me keep going.
This industry can be unforgiving, especially when your sound doesn’t fit the mold. I blend genres, cultures, and even use AI to push creative boundaries—some might see that as risky, but to me, it’s honest expression. I started by sharing lyrics on YouTube, using it as a catalog to pitch ideas and try to fund studio time.
Right now, I’m fully committed to music and poetry. This is more than a passion—it’s my job. My goal is to turn this into a sustainable, commercial path, not only through my own releases but also by offering my songwriting skills to others. With the right kind of backing—whether from believers in the art or industry mentor I know I can take this further.
What’s Your Typical Songwriting Process?
I draw my inspiration from my everyday experiences, stories, and struggles I’ve encountered. I have enough poetry to actually publish at least two books maybe more. My songwriting process often starts with a feeling or a thought, and I build around that — whether it’s melody, lyrics, or beats. It comes either very strong and heavy like I am a medium for the universe or it comes as words spoken from my mother (Sofia) who passed while I was incarcerated and she was a great poet herself and so was my grandfather.
How Has Social Media Influenced Your Career As An Artist?
Social Media has been more than a great tool of exposure to all the emerging artists including myself as it enabled me to reach a lot of audience internationally giving me an exceptional chance to be exposed in other countries and other regions. Before social media became one of the main sources of communication, it was truly hard to reach this variety of audience and search the internet for numerous genres of music and new artists that introduce their work of art daily to the world. Through social media, the entire world is constantly connected on a variety of platforms that help us learn more about one another.
What Are Some Tracks and Artists Currently On Your Playlist?
Well, I am the kind of person who loves to always be exposed to new music and I would prefer not to get used to a certain list or a certain genre as this helps me to always be innovative and open-minded to accept all types of music even the ones that I am hardly familiar with. However, on the side I keep a playlist of classic music, such as Buddha bar in case I am in dire need of being in a relaxed mood.
What Did You Do Before You Started Making Music?
I had been exposed to a variety of career paths that helped me to develop different experiences and contributed to forming my musical personality. I worked in different places, such as a construction site, a restaurant and a call center company for almost 6 years. My main secret is my ability to work with people and deal with their different backgrounds. I have always been capable of achieving my goals and coaching others in order to succeed in their career. Hence, I do my best to coach and guide all the underground artists who seek my guidance and support.
Any Advice For Young People (Men or Women) That Want To Succeed In The Music World?
My main advice to them is not to waste their time listening too much to people and avoid listening to anybody who has something negative to say or is not sincere in giving constructive feedback. They also need to be open-minded in listening to other people’s opinions as long as it is genuine and has a positive influence on them. They also need to find a way to produce original work of music. In the beginning of my music career, I used to sing my own songs and that created my legacy in Egypt as I was one of the pioneers of Arabic Rap then.
What Would You Change In The Music Industry If You Were A Top Music Executive?
I would introduce the world to the importance of utilizing AI in the music industry. I would also introduce new, experimental genres of music generated of a mixture of cultures and musical genres.
How Do You Feel About Originality?
Originality is the source of creativity. It is the stamp that an artist leaves in the hearts of his fans and creates a connection between them. Maintaining originality isn’t an easy job, but it is my own mission to keep being an original artist to stand out in the crowd of creativity.