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Laughta Likes Show

Laughta Likes Show

By: Laughta MBC Loud
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The Laughta Likes Show is a weekly English-language radio and podcast series from MBC LOUD, hosted by British Arab artist and producer Laughta. The series introduces global audiences to the artists and creative leaders shaping Saudi Arabia and MENA's contemporary music landscape through intimate conversation, music discovery, and cultural storytelling.

Drawing on Laughta’s background as an international artist and creative storyteller, each episode offers a focused, human portrait of a guest’s creative journey, exploring craft, identity, and ambition through a globally accessible lens.

Across the season, the show brings together a wide and carefully curated range of voices, including a Saudi female promoter building the country’s heavy metal scene from the ground up, a four-piece all-women Arab psychedelic rock band from Riyadh, genre-defining singers and songwriters working across languages and traditions, and globally recognised producer Che Pope, who is actively collaborating with emerging artists in Saudi Arabia.

Grounded in lived experience and creative practice, these conversations create a genuine platform for cultural exchange, inviting audiences to engage with the creativity, ambition, and energy shaping the Saudi music scene today.

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  • Ep5: TamTam on identity, healing, and saying goodbye to old versions of herself
    Feb 13 2026

    Laughta sits down with TamTam, a Saudi singer and songwriter whose music blends emotional storytelling with rich melody and honesty. In an open and heartfelt conversation, TamTam reflects on the release of her album Masalama, sharing what it means to say goodbye to parts of herself that no longer serve her and how the project became a deeply personal healing journey.

    She speaks about confronting childhood trauma, navigating identity, and the inner work behind letting go and starting again. TamTam opens up about growing up between Saudi Arabia and California, the identity questions that shaped her songwriting, and how learning to embrace all sides of herself transformed both her music and confidence as an artist.

    The conversation explores key moments from her catalogue, from Masalama to earlier tracks like Identify Myself and Hollywood No, where she reflects on rejection, vulnerability, and resilience in the music industry. TamTam also shares insights into her creative process, writing on piano, and the importance of stripping songs back to their emotional core. Laughta and TamTam talk about building community through her creative hub and label Ghost Flower, supporting artists in Saudi Arabia, and her plans for Masalama Side B, the English language counterpart to the album.

    A powerful and intimate episode offering a close look at an artist using music as a space for healing, growth, and connection.

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    30 mins
  • Ep4: Kali-B on vocals, expression, and shaping his musical identity
    Feb 13 2026

    Laughta sits down with Kali-B, a Saudi singer known for his expressive vocals, smooth melodies, and instinctive feel for performance. He reflects on growing up in a musical household, recording early covers with his siblings, and the years he spent experimenting with harmonies, tone, and technique to discover the sound he wanted to shape as an artist.

    Kali-B shares the influences that guided him, from T Pain to Michael Jackson and Chris Brown, and how studying their delivery and stage presence helped him build a style that blends singing, movement, and rhythm.

    Laughta and Kali-B also talk about writing in Arabic for the first time, balancing pressure with passion, and finding joy in the craft when the pace of the scene becomes overwhelming.

    A warm and vibrant episode offering a close look at an artist evolving quickly and bringing a fresh vocal presence to the Saudi scene.

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    37 mins
  • Ep3: Seera on Arabic lyricism and psychedelic rock
    Feb 13 2026

    Laughta sits down with Seera, a four member all women Saudi band blending Arabic lyricism, regional influences, and psychedelic rock into an emotional and immersive sound.

    In a lively group conversation, the band introduce themselves, share the story behind their debut album Al Mojallad Al Awal (Volume 1), and reflect on how their different personalities and musical backgrounds form the foundation of their creative identity. Seera discuss the experience of writing entirely in Arabic, weaving in regional scales, and using storytelling and lived experience as the core of their music.

    Seera also share the journey to release their first album, the support they found in each other, and the surprise of drawing a full crowd at their first headline show in Riyadh before releasing any music. The conversation dives into lead singer Nora’s path into production, the creative process behind key tracks, and the shared influences that shape their sound, from Arabic poetry to rock and metal.

    Drummer Thing also speaks about her mask, hinting at the blend of traditional and modern elements behind it and the unique presence it adds to their live performances. Laughta and Seera reflect on their journey so far, the impact of the growing Saudi music scene, and their hopes for touring internationally as their music reaches new listeners.

    A warm and dynamic episode offering a close look at one of Saudi Arabia’s most exciting bands.

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    33 mins
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