Shalabi Effect are a Canadian experimental rock ensemble from Montreal formed in 1996. The group was established as a duo by Anthony Seck and Sam Shalabi. Their recording career began with a self-titled limited-edition cassette (1998) before adding Alexandre Saint-Onge and Will Eizlini to the ensemble. They achieved professional recognition for the track “Aural Florida” (2000), which appeared on the debut studio recording Shalabi Effect (2000) through Alien8 Records. Their discography includes the extended play The Trial of St. Orange (2002) and the studio recordings Pink Abyss (2004) and Unfortunately (2005). They achieved professional recognition for a musical style blending Middle Eastern modes with electronics and a variety of instruments. Their discography includes the studio recordings Feign to Delight Gaiety of Gods (2012) and Friends of the Prophet 6 (2021).
