DUBAI: The first few musical acts of Wireless Festival Abu Dhabi — taking place on March 11 on Yas Island — have been announced. Here are six of them.
Travis Scott
The American rapper and eight-time Grammy Award-nominated artist is lauded for changing the course of hip-hop with his ground-breaking albums.Lil Uzi Vert
The American rapper has built a huge following based on his melodic emo approach to trap. He went mainstream following the release of his debut single “Money Longer” in 2016.Wegz
One of the most established Egyptian trap artists of his generation, Wegz performed the official World Cup 2022 song “Ezz El-Arab” (Arab Glory) with a spirited set that closed out the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.Black Sherif
The Ghanaian singer and rapper, having gained popularity in 2021 with his debut song “First Sermon,” has gone from strength to strength with his blend of highlife, reggae, hip-hop, and UK drill.Ali Gatie
The Iraqi Canadian performer, who shot to fame with his 2019 song “It’s You,” will take fans on a lyrical rollercoaster with his pop and R&B influenced chart toppers.Young Stunners
The Pakistani hip-hop duo formed in Karachi in 2012 features Talha and Talhah Yunus, who rose to fame after releasing their first song “Burger-e-Karachi.”
