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Desert Heat is an Arab hip hop group originating from the UAE (United Arab Emirates). Formed in late 2002, Desert Heat consists of two Emirati brothers Salim Dahman known as ‘Illmiyah’ (eel-mee-yah) and Abdullah Dahman known as ‘Arableak’.

Illmiyah & Arableak

Desert Heat primarily rap in English, but the majority of their songs contain some Arabic language content. They speak about their own struggles, what it is like being an Arab youth.

Desert Heat's first public performance was in an audition for Akon in Dubai. The band became so popular, Desert Heat actually was one of the opening acts on launch of MTV Arabia in November 2007 alongside Akon, Ludacris and Karl Wolf.

Desert Heat in Hip Hop gear

Shortly after Desert Heat released their first video "Keep It Desert" ^[1]. Their debut album "When The Desert Speaks" released on October 1st 2008

Desert Heat's 2nd video single "Under Her Feet" from their Debut album was released and recieved critical acclaim and praise due to the subject matter. The song was a tribute song to the duo's mother. ^[2]

[edit] Tracklisting - Desert Heat "When The Desert Speaks"

Desert Heat "When The Desert Speaks" Tracklisting.

1. Inta Wishlak

2. Waynkom

3. Narr

4. Keep It Desert

5. Dubai My City

6. Test Me

7. Terror Alert

8. When The Desert Speaks

9. Future Shock

10. Did You Know

11. Fakkir

12. Arabi 4 Life

13. Under Her Feet

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Official site
• Desert Heat at MySpace
• [2]

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