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MUSIC
Motez’s journey from
student to the studio
STORY BY SASHA CHAMPION
M
outaiz Al-Obaidi has
asserted himself as one of
the most innovative and
creative music producers
in the Australian music industry.
Going by ‘Motez’, the frequent festival
headliner has worked hard to make his
mark on the industry on a global scale,
with multiple national and world tours,
and music releases. His 2017 track ‘The
Future’ went platinum, reaching more
than 25 million streams online and
almost half a million YouTube views.
He also has an impressive six South
Australian Music Awards under his belt,
including Best Release and Best Video
in 2020.
Musical
mastermind
Growing up in Baghdad, Motez was
exposed to a variety of genres, artists
and styles, sparking an interest in music
from a young age.
“We're not really a musical family as
such, but music has always played a
role in my family's life. A big part of
the Iraqi culture and psyche is having
an appreciation for the arts like music,
painting and poetry.
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