Palestinian-Canadian rapper/singer Belly released his latest album “96 Miles From Bethlehem” on May 30th via Universal Arabic Music.
Residents of the Gaza Strip in the Palestinian territories have been facing constant military bombardment from the Israeli government. Belly’s fourth studio LP features Palestinian artists Elyanna, Saint Levant, Ibrahim Maalouf and MC Abdul. All 96 Miles From Bethlehem profits will go to organizations supporting various Palestinian relief efforts. The album’s title refers to Belly’s birthplace of Jenin, Palestine…a West Bank city which is 96 miles from Bethlehem. His family later moved to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to escape poverty and violence.