On a late summer evening in Riyadh, a soft melody floated onto streaming platforms around the world. Its title, Habibty Inti, translated as You Are My Beloved, carries the warmth of intimacy, but what makes the song linger long after the last note is the voice behind it. Saudi artist Yazeed Fahad, just 26 years old, is quickly becoming one of the most compelling new storytellers in the region’s music scene.

The song is delicate yet powerful, framed by acoustic guitar and accordion-like harmonies that feel both familiar and fresh. With his tender delivery, Yazeed transforms the track into a personal confession, one that listeners can make their own. It is a song for a soulmate, real or imagined, but also for anyone who believes love can be sanctuary, purpose, and the heartbeat of daily life.

For Yazeed, music began with curiosity and persistence rather than formal training. Years ago, he stumbled across a guitar at home. It was not planned; it was simply there, waiting. Fascinated, he turned to YouTube tutorials to teach himself chords and songs. His first goal was modest: he wanted to play Let Her Go by Passenger, a track he loved so deeply it became his motivation. From that day, he says, he never put the guitar down.

This self-driven start shaped him into the artist he is today, someone who values authenticity and independence in every decision. Unlike many newcomers who chase formulas, Yazeed insists that an artist’s personality must shine through their work. “Your personality is what defines your artistic colors,” he explains. “No one can make personal creative choices better than the person who created the work itself”.

Yazeed’s music is difficult to pin to one genre because it reflects the layered experiences of his life. Born in Saudi Arabia but raised across Nigeria, Libya, and Germany, his upbringing immersed him in multiple cultures and sounds. It is no surprise that his style weaves Western indie influences with Arabic roots. This is not a calculated blend. It comes naturally, as he puts it, because his songwriting reflects both the world he comes from and the one he grew up in.

Songs like Meen Betkun and Ana carry traces of personal struggle, reflection, and resilience. For Yazeed, lyrics are almost always drawn from his own experiences. “Definitely personal stories about how much we, as humans, often struggle,” he says. “And that’s okay, as long as you face those struggles and overcome them in a healthy way”.

2025 is already shaping up to be a defining year for Yazeed. In the past months, he has released singles that showcase his range, tracks like Mali and Lob Al Mawdoo3, each revealing a different shade of his artistry. Habibty Inti, however, feels like a turning point. It is soft-spoken yet slightly festive, easy listening yet brimming with emotion, and it positions him firmly as one of the brightest rising stars in the Middle East.

The single also hints at what is next, with a forthcoming album slated for release on MDLBEAST Records in 2025. Without giving too much away, Yazeed promises songs built on clarity and emotional honesty, experimenting with new directions while remaining true to the heart. “Clear and honest emotions that are easy to grasp from the very first listen,” he says. “What’s coming will be even better, God willing”.

Yazeed’s music does not live only in recordings. His performances at Riyadh Season and XP Music Futures Conference have placed him in front of diverse audiences, experiences that both humbled and inspired him. “They renew your faith in the industry,” he reflects. “Anyone who works hard can find success as long as you do not give up on your dream and keep improving yourself every day. And the fact that there is an audience makes all the difference, because an artist is nothing without people who value their art”.

It is this connection with people that drives him. For Yazeed, music is not simply self-expression, it is also service. He wants listeners to find comfort, companionship, and courage in his songs. “I hope to bring goodness to people’s ears and remind them that no matter your age or background, a song can comfort you and make you realize you are not suffering alone. We all struggle in silence, and I hope my songs can be the friend that everyone needs to hear in times of need”.

Though now signed with MDLBEAST Records, a label known for championing regional talent and helping artists reach global audiences, Yazeed remains deeply protective of his creative independence. His partnership with the label, he says, has been filled with “beautiful things” and opportunities he feels he earned after years of hardship. Yet he remains grounded in the belief that true artistry comes from within. “An artist must put their identity into most creative decisions,” he emphasizes.

This philosophy extends beyond his music to his outlook on life. For Yazeed, every hardship is an opportunity for growth, every challenge a chance to deepen his art. Writing and performing are not only ways of connecting with others but also tools for his own healing. “My struggles have become stories I draw inspiration from, reminding me that tough days never last as long as you keep trying sincerely and with dedication to make tomorrow better than today”.

What sets Habibty Inti apart is the intimacy of its purpose. Yazeed admits he wrote it for his future soulmate, the person who will share life with him. But he also hopes it resonates with anyone listening. “I hope people have someone they can dedicate the song to as well,” he says, “because everyone deserves to drink from the cup of love”.

It is this blend of personal vulnerability and universal longing that makes the song shine. Whether listeners hear it as a love letter, a prayer, or simply a soothing melody, Habibty Inti is proof that music, at its best, transcends borders and languages.

Yazeed Fahad is only at the beginning of his journey, but already his music carries the weight of lived experience and the lightness of hope. He is carving out a space where Saudi artistry can be both deeply personal and globally resonant, where Western influences meet Arabic roots, and where every chord carries a story worth telling.

With Habibty Inti now streaming worldwide, listeners everywhere are invited to step into his world, one of honesty, resilience, and above all, love. And as he prepares for his first full album, Yazeed reminds us that sometimes the most powerful art begins not in classrooms or studios but with a simple guitar found by chance, and the determination to keep playing until the music feels like home.

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