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So, this year (or year-end) we're trying something a little bit different. We're handing the steering wheel to a group of Makshoof Music artists to tell us what made this year for them (musically). Read below to find out more!
From Cairo to Dubai, we look at the top ten 2011 (and sometimes 2010) records, which were the soundtrack to some of Makshoof Music artists along the last 12 months.
Our first top 10 of the year comes from Cairo-based singer/songwriter (and winner of last year's Makshoof Music opportunity) Shady Ahmed. Check below to find out which albums made their way into Shady's list!
1. Foo Fighters - Wasting Light |
 "An amazing musical offering from a band that I have grown to love more and more over the years, picked it because the music is great and it puts me in a great mood." |
2. Ryan Adams - Ashes and Fire |
 "Not everyone actually knows about this album but I think it is one of the gems of this year; amazing songwriting as usual and great music." |
3. Rachael Yamagata- Chesapeake |
 "Talk about a songwriting powerhouse, Rachael delivers after years of being off the grid and it was worth the wait." |
4. Incubus - If Not Now, When? |
 "I don't care what anybody says about this album, I think it is great and it was one of the albums that helped me while climbing a mountain this year. It is an amazing companion." |
5. Odd Soul - Mutemath |
 "Once again, great music as usual. Amazing songs by the melody champions of the new rock movement. I think this is the band to look to in the future, because they are taking music somewhere interesting." |
6. Michael Kiwanuka - Home Again |
 "Although the EP only has 3 songs, it didn't take long for me to fall in love with all of them, on constant repeat. Great soul music, played the old school way just like it should." |
7. S. Carey - All We Grow |
 "Haunting album that I know will stay with me for a couple of years, amazing music and continuous flow of emotions leading up to a peeking point." |
8. The Black Keys - El Camino |
 "Great bands make great music. This is a great band and this is a great album." |
9. Rival Sons- Pressure and Time |
 "Give me some rock n' roll and I'll be alright. The Rival Sons are not just one of my favorite bands, I feel connected to their music as if I actually know them." |
10. Bon Iver - Bon Iver |
 "No words, no words... Just listen." |
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