I'm Shady Rabab, an Egyptian-Canadian music producer, composer, and sound designer focused on immersive sonic worldbuilding for games and film. Based in Toronto with roots in Luxor, I blend North African musical influences with futuristic synth textures and orchestral depth. I design custom instruments and create emotionally resonant sonic identities for multidisciplinary projects, delivering narrative-driven soundtracks across cinematic, electronic, and experimental media. My work aims to fuse storytelling with sound to transport players and viewers into vivid sonic worlds.

Shady Rabab

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I'm Shady Rabab, an Egyptian-Canadian music producer, composer, and sound designer focused on immersive sonic worldbuilding for games and film. Based in Toronto with roots in Luxor, I blend North African musical influences with futuristic synth textures and orchestral depth. I design custom instruments and create emotionally resonant sonic identities for multidisciplinary projects, delivering narrative-driven soundtracks across cinematic, electronic, and experimental media. My work aims to fuse storytelling with sound to transport players and viewers into vivid sonic worlds.

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I’m Shady Rabab, an Egyptian-Canadian music producer, composer, and sound designer focused on immersive sonic worldbuilding for games and film. Based in Toronto with roots in Luxor, I blend North African musical influences with futuristic synth textures and orchestral depth.

I design custom instruments and create emotionally resonant sonic identities for multidisciplinary projects, delivering narrative-driven soundtracks across cinematic, electronic, and experimental media. My work aims to fuse storytelling with sound to transport players and viewers into vivid sonic worlds.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Music Producer / Composer at Rabab Music Factory
January 1, 2018 - Present
Founded Rabab Music Factory and lead the creation of original music across cinematic, electronic, and experimental genres. Responsible for composition, production, and live performance, and for designing custom instruments and sonic identities for multidisciplinary projects.
Composer / Performer at Electro Zebala
January 1, 2018 - Present
Co-created internationally performed, genre-blending music combining North African rhythms, electronic production, and immersive sonic storytelling.
Material Coordinator at Yorkville Sound / Long & McQuade
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Built technical familiarity with professional music equipment, logistics, and production environments.

Education

Bachelor degree at Luxor Fine Arts, Luxor University
September 20, 2010 - July 20, 2015
Painting

Qualifications

UN Young Champion of the Earth (Global Winner)
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Alexandria Short Film Festival – Best Original Music
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Ontario Arts Council Grant Recipient
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
UN Environment Programme Young Champion of the Earth (Africa)
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Ontario Arts Council Grant Recipient
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Solution Search Youth Leadership Prize
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Gaming, Software & Internet