XPERFORM 2025 Winner Jafaar Amin Joins MDLBEAST Records Ahead of New Summer Releases

Following his breakthrough win at XPERFORM 2025, MDLBEAST Foundation’s talent discovery platform, Sudanese singer-songwriter Jafaar Amin has joined MDLBEAST Records, marking the next step in a journey that reflects the wider role of the MDLBEAST ecosystem in discovering, developing, and supporting emerging talent across the region. XPERFORM culminates annually at XP Music Futures, connecting emerging artists with industry leaders and opportunities that extend beyond the competition itself.

Jafaar first gained attention through his standout performances at XPERFORM 2025, where he emerged as the competition’s winner among a diverse lineup of rising artists. He is known for his original sound, soulful vocals, and deeply relatable Arabic lyrics. Since his win, he has continued to build momentum, establishing himself as one of the promising new voices emerging from the region’s evolving music landscape.

His journey continues this summer with a series of upcoming releases, including a highly anticipated collaboration with Lebanese / Canadian pop singer Zeina set for a release this week, further building on the momentum generated by his XPERFORM success.

Reflecting on his artistic journey so far and offering advice to fellow emerging artists, Jafaar said: “Let go of the outcome... and fall in love with the process.”

Jafaar’s progression from XPERFORM winner to MDLBEAST Records artist reflects the wider impact of the talent development initiatives led by MDLBEAST Foundation and XP Music Futures. XPERFORM forms part of a broader ecosystem that provides artists with mentorship, performance opportunities, industry access, and professional development, helping bridge the gap between discovery and long-term career growth. Since winning XPERFORM, Jafaar has gone on to perform at SOUNDSTORM 2025, Balad Beast 2026, and Unstable Lounge, further demonstrating how the MDLBEAST ecosystem continues to support artists beyond the competition stage.

His journey highlights how these initiatives create tangible opportunities for artists to develop their craft, grow their audiences, and build sustainable careers.