Melhim Zain Flirts With Iraq

Not many dare to touch the Iraqi Radih (ردح) style. It's not something you can fake your way through it. Iraqi listeners are unkind to those who try to mess with their music. Kind of like Texas and the cowboy thing--you are either one or you're not. So Melhim decided to dip his toe into something different.

But in all honesty, it's not that different from the Lebanese style, there is a similar beat that uses a different instrument. He is a guy so, it comes to him easier than if a girl wanted to try it out. Then his voice is manly and the way he carried himself suits the style.

I am hearing good feedback on the song from Iraqi blogs, it might help that he is one of the popular young voices in that country.

ملحم زين - كبد بد / ردح عراقي