KNOW ABOUT DR. BD
ABOUT DR. BD
Dr. BD is one of the world’s only rappers to hold a PhD, challenging norms by moving from dentistry and lifestyle medicine to music. His artistry bridges Saudi Arabia, North Africa, and the Francophone world, redefining the identity of Saudi rap for a global audience.
Breaking Stereotypes: Academia Meets Hip-Hop
Dr. BD stands out as a rare figure – a rapper with an academic background from McGill University – shattering the perception that academia and hip-hop are mutually exclusive. His journey from dentistry and lifestyle medicine into rap serves as living proof that intellectual achievement and musical creativity can coexist, inspiring a new narrative within both fields.
Building Cultural Bridges
With roots in both Jeddah and Montreal, Dr. BD’s vision is to unite Saudi Arabia, North Africa, and the Francophone world through music. Having traveled to more than 160 cities worldwide, he draws inspiration from his journeys, which shaped his bilingual style, seamlessly blending Arabic and French. By embracing this unique path previously unexplored by Saudi artists, he pioneers cross-cultural fusion, aiming to foster artistic collaboration and shared cultural understanding across regions.
Redefining Rap :
Debut
& Collaborations
Dr. BD’s debut single, “Ma Chérie,” recorded in Montreal and Tangier with Africa Production, the team behind hits like Rawan Bin Hussain’s “Adios” and Zouhair Bahaoui’s “Follow”, embodies his mission to transcend borders.
His debut single features Lebanese-Canadian singer Nicole Arrage. With upcoming collaborations in North Africa, France, and Montreal, he is poised to shape a new era for Saudi rap that celebrates cross-cultural fusion and rejects limiting stereotypes.
latest music
Ma Chérie
– Dr. BD featuring Nicole Arrage
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