DYSTINCT had one of the strongest and most international years of his career in 2025. The Moroccan-Belgian artist continued to push Arabic and North African sounds into the global pop space, mixing them effortlessly with reggaeton, hip-hop and Western pop.
The year was defined by the release of his new album “BABABA WORLD”, a project packed with international collaborations and club-ready tracks. Released in June 2025, the album marked a new era for DYSTINCT and showed his ambition to operate fully on a global level — without losing his Arab identity.
At the same time, DYSTINCT hit the road with the BABABA WORLD Tour, performing to packed and often sold-out venues across Europe and the United States. From major cities to iconic concert halls, the tour confirmed his growing live appeal far beyond the Arab world.
But the real standout of 2025 was “YAMA”. The song became an unstoppable hit, blending reggaeton rhythms with Iraqi shoobi and diaspora influences. It dominated playlists, went viral on social media and stayed number 1 in the Arabsounds Top 20 for weeks, making it one of the biggest Arabic crossover hits of the year.
Below are the Top 5 DYSTINCT songs of 2025, ranked from number 5 to number 1.
