For HRISTELIN, the move to Dubai wasn’t just about geography — it was about starting over. The singer and producer had already been carving out a lane for himself, but “Dubai Star” feels like the first time he’s letting the world in on his own terms.
The track began with a simple guitar phrase, one of those ideas that shows up late at night and refuses to leave. From there, it grew into a hybrid sound that folds electronic beats into Middle Eastern textures, balancing intimacy with grandeur. The song ends with a hang drum, a meditative note that lingers long after the final chord — the calm after the chaos.
But the most surprising element isn’t the production. It’s the presence of Julia Kirilova, HRISTELIN’s wife, whose voice runs through the record like a secret message. “She is the most honest listener I know,” HRISTELIN says, and her contribution makes the track feel both expansive and close to home.
“Dubai Star” follows earlier releases like “Life” and “Afterlife,” continuing his exploration of rebirth and identity. This one, though, leans heavier into the idea of transition. You can hear the tension between old roots and new soil — the push to reinvent without abandoning what came before.
There’s a self-awareness to HRISTELIN’s work that separates him from the wave of anonymous electronic-pop artists flooding streaming platforms. He doesn’t just build soundscapes, he writes chapters. Each release is another piece of the same evolving story. With “Dubai Star”, that story feels sharper, bolder, and more confident than ever.
