Transcending the violence plaguing his people and his city,SAZ chose hip hop as a means to overcome, stating, "If I didn't havemusic, I'd probably be in the streets selling drugs and getting shot at".SAZ was inspired to write hip hop rhymes by his third grade Arabic teacher. Hebegan performing publicly at the age of 16 and has since become prominentfigure in the hip hop scene. SAZ rhymes in Arabic, Hebrew and English and iswidely hailed for his beatbox technique. He has been featured in Rolling Stoneand on CNN, and has performed in Europe, the United States, and acrossPalestine and Israel.SAZ use rap music to deliver a message of unity and lovebetween people.Saz also sees his music as a powerful tool for building bridgesbetween people and fighting ignorance and apathy across the entire world. Hislyrics are self-reflective, honest and direct.SAZ criticizes his Arab neighborsin Ramle that turn to drugs and violence instead of pursuing an education and abetter future. SAZ believes music is his weapon for making a difference andgiving pride and hope to all people around the world.