Dozenz Biography

Dozenz is the visionary alternative rock duo of Saleh Hamed (Sol Farah) and Ahmed Jamali, two pioneering artists who have been instrumental in shaping the UAE’s alternative rock scene. With a distinctive sound that merges anthemic rock, electronic textures, and deeply personal storytelling, Dozenz transcends genre boundaries, crafting immersive, emotionally raw music that resonates with a global audience.

While Dozenz marks a new chapter for Sol and Jamali, their journey in music spans decades. In the early 2000s, they were key figures in the UAE’s underground rock movement, making their mark with Gray Test, the first local act to perform at Dubai’s iconic Gig on the Green festival alongside Suede and Fun Lovin’ Criminals.

Following Gray Test, Sol played a pivotal role in Juliana Down, the first UAE rock band to secure a major record deal and earn an MTV EMA nomination for Best Middle East Act. His contributions to Juliana Down’s Empires helped shape one of the highest-selling releases by a UAE artist (The National, 2015).

After years apart, Sol and Jamali reunited to form Dozenz, initially exploring R&B, hip-hop, and electronic music before returning to their alternative rock roots, armed with a renewed creative vision.

Dozenz’s latest project, Be Someone, is their most ambitious and personal album to date. Created over four years, the album explores themes of self-identity, resilience, and transformation, capturing the highs and lows of reinvention.

“This album isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s a reflection of everything we’ve been through,” says Sol. “It’s about refusing to fade into the background and stepping into who you’re meant to be.”

The record fuses hypnotic synths, soaring melodies, and emotionally charged lyrics, featuring standout tracks like the anthemic title song, the urgent and reflective “Falls Apart,” and the hypnotic “Rules of the Heart,” which boasts a stunning vocal performance by Harry Lee.

Recent & Upcoming Releases

Recent Releases:

• “No Talking (Just Love Me)” (Released February 14, 2025) – A hypnotic and emotionally charged track blending cinematic electronic textures with raw alternative rock energy.
• “Daylight” (Released February 1, 2025) – A bright, anthemic song with lush synth layers and soaring melodies, offering a sense of escape and clarity.
• “Lie to Love You” (Released January 2025) – A haunting reflection on addiction and domestic abuse, fusing gritty alternative rock with pulsing electronic elements.

Upcoming Releases:

• “Rules of the Heart” (Releasing March 7, 2025) – Featuring Mellotron flutes, cathedral-like organ textures, and a mid-tempo groove, creating a dreamy, Magical Mystery Tour-inspired atmosphere.
• “Be Someone” (Album Title Track) – The final single before the full album release.
• Full Album Be Someone (Releasing March 31, 2025) – A cinematic, high-energy, and deeply personal album about identity, resilience, and transformation.

All singles are available (or will be upon release) on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and all major streaming platforms.

A Vision for the Future

With Be Someone, Dozenz is carving out a new space in the modern alternative music scene, blending past influences with forward-thinking production. Their music is built for fans of bold, cinematic rock with emotional weight, and with a growing global audience, they are poised to take their sound to new heights.

“We’re just getting started,” says Jamali. “This isn’t just about an album—it’s about creating something that lasts.”

Hometown/Location: Abu Dhabi
Inspirations: Radiohead, U2, The Chemical Brothers, The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Linkin Park, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Extreme Metal, Synthwave, Pop, Classical Music

Connect with Dozenz

Website: dozenzmusic.com
Instagram: @dozenz
YouTube: Dozenz
Bandcamp: Dozenz