Motez
SPIN Sets Presents: Motez
An emotionally conscious artist, Motez stands for authenticity. Always paying attention to the details, Motez’s music radiates his drive for honest expression by carefully piecing sounds and lyrics that instill a purposeful message. Release by release, he continues to open the portal to his artistic mind and the path to the new world the new world he is visually and sonically creating. Motez sat down with SPIN and to talk about music making, collaborating, musical influences and more. Catch his new video for “Give Me Space” here. Who is Motez and what do you stand for? Motez is a music-making, coffee-loving football fanatic born in Baghdad and resides in Australia. I stand for emotional connection and having a good time through music. Tell us about your sound – where does your style origin...
How Motez’s Experiences as a Refugee in Iraq Have Shaped His Music
Refugees are some of the strongest, most resilient people. They’re tough, determined, and not afraid to chase their dreams. Since Motez began making dance music almost a decade ago, he has consistently explored new sounds and has not held back from diving into deeply philosophical topics about the human condition. Perhaps it’s because he has already overcome some extremely adverse circumstances. Motez was born in Baghdad, where he survived Saddam Hussein’s rule in Iraq and lived through the Gulf War. He eventually moved to Australia in 2006, where he’s lived ever since. Since then, he has emerged as one of Australia’s most inventive music producers, amassing millions of streams and performing at various festivals across the globe. However, despite all the wins, he has never forgotten...
