Album lore

On "XENA," Skrillex teams up with Palestinian singer and flautist Nai Barghouti for a bold collision of cultures and frequencies. Rooted in the relentless pulse of dubstep and the sharp edges of modern EDM, the album weaves Barghouti’s haunting vocals and Middle Eastern melodies through Skrillex’s signature bass-heavy production. Each track pulses with kinetic energy, fusing electro grit with intricate, melodic phrasing. The result is an album that feels both urgent and richly textured, oscillating between thunderous drops and moments of striking clarity. "XENA" stands as a testament to cross-continental collaboration, where digital grit meets timeless tradition on the global dancefloor.

Album lore

On "XENA," Skrillex teams up with Palestinian singer and flautist Nai Barghouti for a bold collision of cultures and frequencies. Rooted in the relentless pulse of dubstep and the sharp edges of modern EDM, the album weaves Barghouti’s haunting vocals and Middle Eastern melodies through Skrillex’s signature bass-heavy production. Each track pulses with kinetic energy, fusing electro grit with intricate, melodic phrasing. The result is an album that feels both urgent and richly textured, oscillating between thunderous drops and moments of striking clarity. "XENA" stands as a testament to cross-continental collaboration, where digital grit meets timeless tradition on the global dancefloor.