The Egyptian rap artist Medzone
Medzone
Mohamed El-Sayed, known professionally as Medzone, was born on April 18, 2006. His roots trace back to Alexandria, although he was born in Cairo and has lived between Cairo and 6th of October City. He is considered one of the rising voices in the contemporary Egyptian rap scene and is known for his artistic slogan, “Medzone da El-Tomouh” (“Medzone the Ambitious”), which has become an integral part of his artistic and visual identity.
Early Life and Beginnings
Medzone grew up between Cairo and 6th of October City, while his family origins are from Alexandria Governorate. He developed an interest in rap at an early age and began his first recording attempts in 2019. However, he faced several obstacles, including the theft of his personal accounts, which caused interruptions in his artistic journey at various times.
Artistic Career
Official Beginning (2023–Present)
Medzone officially launched his career in early 2023 after signing with the music production and distribution company Sawt El-Hob.
In 2025, he republished his older works on YouTube as part of an EP titled 2022.
In 2024, he briefly announced his retirement through his personal accounts before returning strongly in 2025 with his first official release after the comeback, titled 3 Thanwy (“Third Secondary”).
Works
Singles:
- 3 Thanwy (٣ ثانوي)
- El Sarab (السراب)
- El Le’ba (اللعبة)
- Ghareeza (غريزة)
- Leh Waheed (ليه وحيد)
Collaborations (Ft.):
- Leh Betetbakes — with Diablo & Amir Mano
- Mesh Shayef — with Diablo
- Aala El Soot (على الصوت) — music video
- Haraaye’ — with Zain
Note: Amir Mano is a singer, songwriter, composer, and producer, best known for his song Hat Sigara.
Musical Style
Medzone is characterized by:
- Balanced vocal flows
- Direct and realistic lyrics
- A blend of trap and modern rap
- Creating strong musical vibes in both short and long releases
Popularity
Medzone has achieved growing presence across social media platforms, including:
- Over 1,000,000 views for 3 Thanwy clips on TikTok
- More than 100,000 views on Instagram
The support from his local fanbase has been a major motivating factor in advancing his artistic career.
Artistic Identity
Slogan: “Medzone da El-Tomouh”
This slogan has become a key element of his personal brand.
Awards and Nominations
So far, Medzone has not received any official awards. However, his ongoing local fan support and participation in small music events have helped strengthen his artistic presence. This local backing remains an important factor in his rising career.
Childhood and Personal Background
- Medzone grew up in a middle-class family.
- He spent his childhood under harsh circumstances that shaped his character and strengthened his determination.
- He faced significant challenges from a young age but never gave up.
- His family always supported and encouraged him to pursue learning and art.
- From an early age, Medzone learned to rely on himself when facing difficulties.
- These early hardships became a source of inspiration for his later artistic expression.
- Medzone always kept hope in his heart despite all difficulties.
- He learned how to balance his personal life and studies from a young age.
- He found in music and art a way to express his inner emotions.
- Medzone was a calm child but observant and aware of everything around him.
