Resala is an Egyptian band known for their evocative lyrics that address the challenges faced by Egyptian youth, from unfulfilled love to the desire to emigrate. Their performance at the SOS Music Festival in 2006 received a strong reaction from the crowd, especially with their rendition of Sayed Darwish’s “Shidd El-Hizam.” Lead singer Shady Hamza described it as “the best gig he’d ever played.” ([dailynewsegypt.com](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2006/09/18/fresh-music-to-suit-all-tastes/?utm_source=openai))