MAHOOL Records has officially released PORTAL 001, an ambitious techno compilation showcasing seven of the most promising artists from the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) dance music scene. The compilation represents the label's first multi-artist release and firmly establishes MAHOOL as an exciting platform to watch in 2025.
Operating under the MDLBEAST Records umbrella, MAHOOL has quickly carved out its identity as a curator of innovative deep electronic music. PORTAL 001 demonstrates this focus through a diverse selection of tracks spanning techno, melodic house, and underground sounds.
Egyptian DJ and producer Sokkary opens the compilation with "Falling Deep", a groove-driven house track that blends cascading synths with shimmering piano melodies and hypnotic vocals. The result creates an immersive dancefloor experience that sets the tone for the entire collection.
The momentum continues with Corsini's "Microgrid", a futuristic fusion of house and trance featuring robotic vocals and sharp electronic chords, while Auf & Fade Republic deliver the intergalactic "Break A Way", combining dystopian elements with soft vocals and sophisticated arrangement techniques.
Other highlights include Triart and Eleonora's trance-infused big-room anthem "Don't Go Away", Deus Deserto's raw club energy on the acid-tinged 'Like That', and Moses' closing contribution "Kerosene" – a slow-burning techno journey that gradually intensifies with robotic vocals and atmospheric touches.
What makes PORTAL 001 particularly significant is its focus on amplifying emerging voices from a region increasingly making its mark on global electronic music culture. By bringing these diverse artists together, MAHOOL demonstrates both the depth of talent within the MENA electronic scene and its commitment to showcasing boundary-pushing sounds.
PORTAL 001 is available now across all streaming platforms.
