Marwan Pablo

**Marwan Ahmed Motawea** (Arabic: مروان أحمد مطاوع; born 22 November 1995), professionally known as **Marwan Pablo**, is an Egyptian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Alexandria. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of trap music in Egypt and a central figure in the country’s modern hip hop movement.

## Early Life

**Marwan Ahmed Motawea** was born in Alexandria, Egypt. He began writing lyrics in his teenage years before transitioning into music production. His early exposure to global hip hop culture played a major role in shaping his artistic identity.

### 2015–2019: Beginnings and Breakthrough

**Pablo** began releasing music in **2015** under the stage name “**Dama.**” In **2017**, he adopted the name **Marwan Pablo**, referencing both Pablo Escobar and Pablo Picasso.

In **2018**, his track ***3ayz Fin*** gained significant traction, especially after being remixed by mahraganat artist **Sadat**. His collaborations with producer **Molotof** in **2019**, including tracks such as ***El Gemeza*** and ***Free***, marked a turning point in his career and contributed to the expansion of trap music in **Egypt** and the wider **Middle East**.

### 2020: Hiatus

On **14 February 2020**, **Pablo** announced his retirement from music, citing personal and religious reasons. He deleted content from his social media platforms and later clarified that the decision was influenced by psychological pressure and public expectations.

Despite his hiatus, his music continued to chart, and his track ***Denamet*** remained commercially successful.

### 2021: Return and CTRL

In **February 2021**, **Pablo** returned with the single ***Ghaba***, which quickly topped trending charts on YouTube in Egypt. He subsequently released the **(_EP)*** **CTRL**, featuring five tracks.

The project marked his official comeback and solidified his position in the regional rap scene.

### 2023–2025: Continued Projects

**Pablo** released multiple projects under **Quality Clique**, including:

- ***The Last Piece of Art_ (2023)**
- ***PRJKTBLUBEAM_ (2024)**
- ***7OB&KASHAT_ (2024)**
- ***EN7RAF_ (2025)**

These releases expanded his sonic direction while maintaining his trap foundation.

### 2026: Film Debut

In **February 2026**, Pablo announced his first feature film project, ***EgyBest**_. The film is inspired by real events related to the founders of the Egyptian streaming platform **EgyBest** and explores themes of digital culture, youth ambition, and legal controversy in the Arab media landscape.

The film stars **Ahmed Malek** and **Salma Abu Deif** and is scheduled for theatrical release in **2026**.

## Musical Style and Influence

Pablo’s music blends trap, hip hop, and contemporary pop elements. He is known for minimalist production, atmospheric beats, and lyrical themes centered around ambition, isolation, and social pressure. His influence has been widely recognized in shaping Egypt’s modern rap identity.

## Personal Life

**Pablo** is a practicing Muslim.

**In June 2025**, he married privately; the identity of his spouse has not been publicly disclosed.

## Awards

- Berlin Music Video Awards 2025: "DÉJÀ VU" included in the Silver Screening.

- Regional Brand Ambassador for Diesel
- Joy Awards 2026: Nominated for Best Artist.
- Spotify Accolades: Ranked among the most-streamed Arab artists on Spotify in 2021 and 2022.
- Cultural Impact: Known as the "Godfather of Trap" in Egypt.
- Production: Active songwriter, producer, and performer since 2017.
- Discography: Released notable projects including the album CTRL (2021) and EPs The Last Piece of Art (2023), 7OB&KASHAT (2024), and PRJKTBLUBEAM (2024).

## Discography

|Year|Type|Original Title|Translation|Label|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|2021|EP|_CTRL_ (Arabic: كنترول)|_CTRL_|Independent|
|2023|Album|_ʾākhir ʾiṭʿa fanniyya_ (Arabic: آخر قطعة فنية)|_The Last Piece of Art_|Quality Clique|
|2024|EP|_PRJKTBLUBEAM_ (Arabic: پروچكت بلو بيم)|_Project Blue Beam_|Quality Clique|
|2024|EP|_7OB&KASHAT_ (Arabic: حب وكاشات)|_Love & Money_|Quality Clique|
|2025|EP|_EN7RAF_ (Arabic: إنحراف)|_Deviation_|Quality Clique|
|2026|Movie|EgyBest (Arabic: إيجي بست)|-|-|

## External links

- Marwan Pablo's channel on YouTube
- Marwan Pablo on Facebook
- Marwan Pablo on Instagram

## Infobox (musical artist)

- **embed**: yes
- **genre**: Hip hop music, Hip hop


## Infobox (person)

- **name**: Marwan Pablo
- **caption**: Marwan Pablo Barbary Music video
            (2022)
- **birth name**: Marwan Ahmed Motawea
- **birth place**: Cairo, Egypt
- **nationality**: Egyptians, Egyptian
- **years active**: 2015–present