Review Fix chats with singer/songwriter Moez Masoud, who discusses his creative process and new track, “Here to Stay” and more.
About Moez Masoud:
Moez Masoud is a singular, monolithic force, sparking countless matches through his contagious resilience and deep sense of mission. His powerful new mission statement and single “Here to Stay” is dedicated to the children of Palestine and Lebanon during the ongoing genocide. If you listen closely, you will find the message to be a universal stand against oppression, abuse of power and war. An activist, philosopher, artist, film maker and thought leader, Moez sings and speaks with passion and conviction. Like many of the celebrated activist artists who have come before him, the music is ready for battle and the message is contagious.
Review Fix: What inspired this song?
Moez Masoud: I feel the spark behind Here to Stay was a mix of deep anger and heartbreak—watching countless innocent lives lost and the eerie silence of people who should’ve spoken up. That silence was deafening.
This track was me trying to stand against all that. I wanted it to say: you can try to silence the truth, but it’s not going anywhere. It didn’t feel like I sat down to write it—it felt more like the song was just there, waiting to be let out.
Review Fix: How did the song come to be? And what has the response been like so far?
Masoud: It all came together in one of those rare moments, for me, where emotion meets raw instinct. The lyrics and melody kind of surfaced at the same time—and that only happens when I’m feeling deeply.
I laid down the demo with my close friend and longtime collaborator Shady Ahmed, and we instantly knew we needed Sherif Mostafa from Cairokee on production. Sherif has this unique gift—he doesn’t just shape a track; he pulls the emotional core right out of it.
He got the essence immediately. His first take was so on-point, we barely needed to touch it. We hit the studio, did a couple of takes, and it just clicked.
The feedback since its release has been intense—in the best way. People can feel the urgency. It’s sparked conversations, emotions… and even some discomfort. That’s when you know a piece of art is doing what it’s supposed to do.
Review Fix: Man, you can sing dude. What did you grow up listening to?
Masoud: Thanks, man! I grew up on Pearl Jam, Metallica, and Pink Floyd—those bands that didn’t just perform, but meant every word they said.
Eddie Vedder’s voice had that lived-in weight to it. Roger Waters blurred the lines between music and moral reckoning.
And then you’ve got Bob Dylan, who showed me how to make lyrics speak. I was always drawn to artists who had something to say, something that cut through the noise.
Review Fix: Away from the vocals, how did you put this piece together?
Masoud: Once the bones of the song were in place, I reached out to Shady, and we locked in on the direction. From there, bringing in Sherif felt natural.
Sherif has this uncanny ability to take an idea and elevate it without losing any of its rawness. I gave him the early version of the track, and right away, he just got it. His production wasn’t about layers—it was about authentic delivery.
We didn’t spend weeks tweaking things. It was about capturing a moment—and we did.
Review Fix: How do you want this song to be remembered?
Masoud: When people look back, I want them to remember it as the track that didn’t shy away. That said what had to be said. That stood its ground when truth felt like it was under attack. That’s the legacy I’d want for it.
Review Fix: What’s next?
Masoud: I’m working on a new series that explores the big philosophical questions—stuff I’ve been researching for years.
Musically, I’m considering finally releasing a full album. I’ve got a lot of unreleased tracks, so let’s see.
Review Fix: Anything else you’d like to add?
Masoud: Just this: don’t wait for permission to speak your truth.
Whether it’s through art, words, or action—if you have something real to express, put it out there. The world doesn’t need more passivity. It needs clarity and courage—today, more than ever.
Review Fix: Where can people find out more about you?
Masoud: I’m on all the main platforms—Instagram, FB, YouTube, X. Everything I work on, music, media or academia, shows up there.
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