Ya Hala Ya Hala Records led by Eiad Sayegh aka Bambook Passionately building an environment of creation.
27/04/2025
Our first gathering of the season, and a love letter to our roots, our diasporas, our shared heartbeat. We move through sounds that shimmer like heatwaves and pulse like desert nights. Expect a blend of earthy electronic, North African rhythms, Middle Eastern textures, and global bass. This is rhythms for the wild-hearted. A reunion of souls. This is your invitation to move. To feel alive. To dance.
First single “Zaghrouta” from the enigmatic trio debut is out today exclusively on Spotify!
‘Zaghrouta,’ زغروتة, pays homage to the traditional ululation often heard at celebrations, symbolizing joy, community, and togetherness—values that the trio believes are essential in today’s world.
Ya Hala Ya Hala welcomes Mat El Said to our label artist roster. Mat invites you into his vibrant musical universe, where Oriental melodies, funk, ‘70s psychedelic rock, and contemporary electronic beats converge. His eastern electro-funk seamlessly blends vintage and modern elements, inspiring you to dance amidst the iconic landscapes of a rich cultural heritage.
Through his debut ‘Amal’ on Ya Hala Ya Hala Records, Mat El Said passionately expresses his admiration for Arabian culture and honors the remarkable spirit of its people. This 7-track EP serves up infectious grooves and captivating Arabic music samples that will have you dancing from the moment you press play. Each track takes you on an immersive journey, transporting you into a world where traditional sounds meet modern grooves, igniting your senses and sparking your imagination.
The faces and the backstory behind Naomi Runa’s Ancient Herstory (Bambook Remix) 🪬
In the vibrant tapestry of life, moments often intertwine in the most unexpected ways, weaving stories that resonate deeply within us. One evening back in 2022, as I scrolled through Instagram stories, I see a friend lost in the rhythm of a live band. Although the story captured only a brief snippet of the music, it struck a chord within me, creating an echo that lingered long after the story had vanished from the screen. Intrigued, I took a screenshot, determined to uncover the band behind this enchanting sound.
Days turned into weeks, and my curiosity led me to discover that the band was called Noami Runa. Time passed, and my life continued its dance. Then, out of the blue, I received a message on Instagram from someone named Naomi. She expressed how a post I made had touched her deeply, stirring emotions she wanted to share. At that moment, I didn’t connect the dots; I didn’t realize it was the same Naomi from the band I had been captivated by.
Another year rolled by, and fate orchestrated another meeting. At one of the Ya Hala Ya Hala label nights, a powerful presence approached me—a woman exuding creativity and confidence. “Hey, I’m Naomi,” she introduced herself, we exchanged pleasantries, reminiscing about our previous conversation on Instagram. As we delved into discussions about life and our shared passion for music, she casually mentioned her band, the very one that had captured my attention long ago—Naomi Runa Band.
“Wait, what?” I exclaimed, excitement bubbling within me. “That snippet of Ancient Herstory has been stuck in my head for years!” The realization that our paths had crossed in such a meaningful way felt like a cosmic alignment. It was as if destiny had conspired to bring us together, a convergence of creative spirits. From that moment on, we felt an unspoken connection, a shared understanding that we were meant to collaborate. Our conversations deepened, exploring the intricacies of music, life, and the stories we both yearned to tell. The seed of our collaboration was planted, rooted in that fleeting moment I had experienced years ago.
07/02/2025
Ya Hala Ya Hala is thrilled to introduce “Ancient Herstory,” a heartfelt project by the magnificent .runa who we admire and collaborate with!
“Ancient Herstory” is a masterpiece, a timeless creation that resides in the soul. The Radio Edit is available now, and mark your calendars for next Friday when the full version will be released.
Additionally, in the first week of March, we’ll unveil two celestial remixes of “Ancient Herstory” by our label head and the ethereal 🔥
We are breathing life into the music industry 🕉️
17/01/2025
Ya Hala Ya Hala proudly extends its roots to the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵 welcoming the exquisite Reo Matsumoto! “New Lands” an inspiring extract from the upcoming EP ‘A Tribe Pride,’ symbolizing renewal, hope and embodies renewal, hope, and the dawn of new beginnings. Don’t miss the entire release next Friday in all stores and streaming services. 💚
Listen exclusively on Spotify. Link in comments
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23/12/2024
“Shushanna” by the majestic is OUT NOW on our sister label 🔥❤️
Ya Hala Ya Hala w/ Elfenberg | Bambook | Mondo Village // Room 2: Stefano Saint & Braminho
Winter is officially here ❄️ but not to worry we have put together a HOT label night for you at our monthly residency at Slakthuset🌞🔥Experience our super lineup featuring label boss Bambook, alongside our talented label regulars, Mondo Village!
As the cherry on top, we are thrilled to welcome the exceptional ELFENBERG to the stage. Known for his unique blend of Trance, Acid, Disco, and House, Elfenberg seamlessly merges these diverse influences, crafting a sound that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking. His latest remix of Doctor Dru’s “Trip To Biyania,” released on Ya Hala Ya Hala, is a perfect example of his innovative style.
Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in a night of captivating music and vibrant energy. Mark your calendars for November 29, and let’s make magic happen on the dance floor!
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Slakthuset
22-03
Free before 23 / 120kr after
09/11/2024
Happy Birthday, Bambook! Your visionary leadership at Ya Hala Ya Hala inspires us all 🙏May this year bring you even more creativity, success, and the fulfillment of your dreams. Here’s to continuing to push boundaries and make waves in the industry. Cheers to you on your special day❤️
02/11/2024
Drinking Turkish coffee with ever talented from 🌞💛
Photo by the equally talented 🙏
26/09/2024
We're thrilled to kick off the indoor club season following an incredible summer on the rooftop. To mark this transition, we're proud to present a live performance by Japan’s 🇯🇵finest Reo Matsumoto ahead of his album release on Ya Hala Ya Hala Records! Reo's captivating sets blend deep tribal rhythms with psychedelic elements, featuring hand pans, beat boxes, and percussion. His unique sound promises to take enthusiasts of core music on a mesmerizing, otherworldly journey.
Enhancing the night's experience is label head Bambook and label regulars Mondo.
Ya Hala Ya Hala w/ Reo Matsumoto | Bambook | Mondo Village
28/08/2024
Don’t miss “Ya Hala Ya Hala´s” potentially final Rooftop Session this summer season! The Ya Hala Ya Hala crew is bringing you an unbeatable lineup. Trust us, no one’s spinning hotter tracks in the city this Saturday. See you at the top!
Free entry before 23 / 100kr after
Ya Hala Ya Hala Rooftop Sessions w/ Bambook | Mondo Village | Luci Lux | Lars Brorsson
15/08/2024
Ya Hala Ya Hala ''Rooftop Sessions'' w/ Bambook | Jonas Moon | Mondo Village
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Born out of desire to run this own independent label, Stockholm’s based Eiad Sayegh aka Bambook launched his new label: Ya Hala Ya Hala Records.
Having helped managing multiple records labels across the music industry landscape, it was just a matter of time for Ya Hala Ya Hala Records to happen. With authenticity at its core, the sound of Ya Hala Ya Hala is diverse and has lots to offer. The label exists to present a combination of sophisticated danceable music with remnants of Middles Eastern sounds, disco Rhythms, breakbeats, and new wave, stitched to preserving the aesthetics of its artists and the label acroamatic tastes.
The first releases of the young label include tracks and remixes by Autarkic, Doctor Dru, DC Salas, Kincaid, Finnebassen, Genish, Futurum, Moo Moonster, Amarcord, and Bambook.
Why Ya Hala Ya Hala?
Hala (هلا) is a warm welcoming slang greeting in some of the eastern dialects of Arabic (Levantine). Arabic roots are immaculate! Etymologically, Hala is derived from the Classical Arabic greeting “ Ahlan Wa Sahlan” (اهلًا وسهلا ), which is constructed from the two-letter root “hl”(هل), which means “to arrive”.
You walk towards your friend and say:
You: “Hala!”
Him/Her: “Ya Hala Ya Hala!”
The greeting has so much rhythm to it that I tend to use it as my default reply to any hello, hi, hej, hola, caio I get, convinced that the sound of it can convey its meaning to the "non-native Arabic speaker". Ya Hala Ya Hala has such a floating tempo and visual character that it was just a matter of time to put it into musical context and bring about the birth of Ya Hala Ya Hala Records.
Ya Hala Ya Hala Records led by Eiad Sayegh aka Bambook Passionately building an environment of creation.
