{"id":17988,"date":"2025-10-24T11:24:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T08:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/al-rawiya.com\/?p=17988"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:43:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:43:55","slug":"inside-ray-unos-sonic-shift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/al-rawiya.com\/ar\/inside-ray-unos-sonic-shift\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Ray Uno\u2019s Sonic Shift"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With \u201cGhayr El Kell,\u201d<\/em> Lebanese producer and singer Ray Uno<\/strong><\/a> steps into a new sonic chapter \u2014 one that blends Arabic lyrics with electronic energy, softness with strength. The track, and its visually striking video, explore the dualities that live within us: vulnerability and control, chaos and calm. We caught up with Ray to talk about his creative evolution, the challenges of making music in Lebanon, and what it means to stay true to your sound.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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You\u2019ve moved from your indie rock roots with WonderGaap<\/i> <\/a>into a more electronic, Arab pop sound. What drew you toward this shift, and how does it feel to make music that\u2019s entirely your own?<\/strong><\/p>

I strongly believe that change is essential in any form of art. I\u2019ve always been intrigued by electronic music and felt that it opens endless creative possibilities. Choosing to write in Arabic came naturally\u2014it\u2019s part of who I am as a Lebanese artist, and I want to embrace and empower that. My early love for indie and alternative music is still very much alive, and it continues to inspire my new solo project.<\/p>

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Every creative journey comes with its challenges. What have been some of yours lately, and how do you pull yourself through them?<\/strong><\/p>

Living in the Middle East, especially in Lebanon, is a challenge in itself. Everything feels unpredictable, and sometimes releasing music doesn\u2019t align with the right moment. The music scene has also changed a lot \u2014 concerts no longer reach full capacity, and audiences are now more drawn to traditional Arab pop club EDM. What we really need are more organizations, venues, labels, and brands that can empower artists, support them financially, and provide platforms to showcase their work.<\/p>

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Ghayr El Kell\u201d<\/i> carries this\u00a0 mix of strength and softness. What was happening in your life or mind when you wrote it?<\/strong><\/p>

\u201cGhayr El Kell\u201d was born out of real-life circumstances. When I wrote it, I wanted to explore how, at times, we tell ourselves things we could never say to others. Both the music and the video reflect that duality \u2014 the inner conflict that exists within every human being. This duality is also noticeable in the way I\u2019m singing (really soft) compared to the music that has kind of strong and aggressive elements. In the middle of the song, the sound shifts completely, almost as if a different track begins, symbolizing that contrast. The visuals mirror this too \u2014 me wearing a suit in some scenes and a casual T-shirt and shorts in others \u2014 portraying two sides of the same person, constantly switching in a matter of seconds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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