After doing you April fool, I have turned a new leaf. I’m giving out free Pizza, movie tickets, recharge cards and T-shirts. You can only win these nice prices if you give me the name of the artiste whose image appears on the picture above.
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Nigerian star singer, D’banj was few hours ago shot dead in the United States of Americaby unknown gunmen. Connoisseur.com learnt that he was returning from visiting his G.O.O.D Music label boss, Kanye West at his Atlanta house in Georgia.
A report emanating from top 24hour new channel, CNN has it that the unidentified gunmen who were numbered about 3 rounded up D’banj who was driving in a red BMW 2011 edition and shot sporadically in to the car.
D’banj was rushed to Saint Joseph'sHospital of Atlanta, Georgiawhere he died some minutes later as a result of complications from wounds of the gunshots.
The US police have launched investigation in to the death of the ‘Mr. Endowed’ crooner and Connoisseur.com learnt that his former friend and Mo’Hits co-owner Don Jazzy who was in South Africa as at the time the dastardly act was perpetrated has been invited for interrogation. Kanye West has also been quizzed by the metropolitan police.
It could be recalled that D’banj was with Kanye West for the Paris Fashion Week last month. Some days later, Don Jazzy confirmed via twitter that he and D’banj have parted ways after a series of unnamed misunderstandings.
Connoisseur.com promises to feed you with more details on the story as it unfolds but thanks for being one of my fools on April 1. Happy April Fool!! Hahahahahaha!!!!
Dudes always sing about being the martyr and then how they were dumped by their lady unfairly and how they have been wronged. But when women do the same, their songs are called, annoying and naggy! Unfair really!
That's why when Asalah released this song about 6 years ago, it was so well received. Asalah has just come out of a troubled marriage with a jerk husband who has cheated on her...then went around and said "she ignored my needs". I do not think I overstate it when I say, that most Arabs sided with Asalah on this issue.
Along came her song that, I consider one of the finest love songs in modern Arab pop. The warm yet overpowering voice has its mark all over this song. This is rocking song with a rocking feel to it. It's not for the weak in heart or the one who does not want to move on. well done Asala
This is the movie in Arabic cinema that is the equivalent of the meeting of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in an action flick. The biggest names in male and female leads meet for this action packed movie. Ahmed Eizz and Ahmed Sakka meet in this movie that was not given permission to film during the Mubarak regime for being too real or discussing techniques that till now has been used by the security forces in Egypt.
On the female lead, there's Hanan Turk, and Zina. Together those two females one heck of a movie as they both have taken part of movies that made millions, plus the fans have come to love those two leading ladies.
"Almaslaha" or the Station, is the next big blockbuster from Egyptian cinema, the makers of this film are calling it the biggest flick to hit Arabic cinema in decades, and with that they are hoping to rescue the troubled movie industry in Egypt at this critical juncture.
I do not have a doubt that this will be a great movie, but I do have one concern, this could end up being a propaganda for the ministry of interior in Egypt--they very ministry that butchered tens or hundreds of Egyptian civilians as they tired to protect the Mubarak regime.
Enjoy the trailer everyone!
اعلان فيلم المصلحة بطولة احمد السقا و احمد عز 2012
Lebanese boys sing, but Lebanese grown men rarely chose a career in music. Luckily one of those men has picked music or was picked. I am speaking of Melhim Zein, the runner up of Super Star's first season. He did well and ever since people broke into the studio in protest for his disqualifying and he has been making Arabic music better.
Here's one of his finest blues song about heartache and about the pain of relationships. Melhim stirked me as a guy who does not particularly enjoy music, or sinigng, it's job. But it's a job he is really good at. He is a shy soul any maybe awkward a bit too because he had a fight with another Melhim when they were in Qatar for a concert. He has also said he wants to quit this bullshit called music and sing religious songs..he is also married to the daughter of the former president of Yemen Ali Abdallah Albeed More here.
But all that does not stop me from enjoying his songs, this is one song of his--it's older, but it might as well be the best way to deal with breakup and with abandonment. The song's title is "You Walked Away" Melhim Zein - Enti Mchiti / ملحم زين - إنتي مشيتي
Three icons of Iraqi music met in Dubai for a night for Iraqi music. The king of Iraqi blues Hatem el Iraqi, the czar of Arabic music Kathem Al Saher and the butterfly of Iraqi pop Shazza Hassoun had a sold out concert.
Needless to say the main group at the concert where the people of Iraq living and working in Dubai, but other Arabs and nationals know the value of these singers and were not reluctant to join in. Shazaa know pop and most Arabs adore her vocals and her songs. Hatem can make you wish you were in Baghdad with his original songs and new songs.
Kathem's songs are well known and his famous hits were everyone's favorite. Kathem will be living in Paris working on his new projects. I like these three singers and every day I grow fond of Iraqi music.
While the title of Arab Idol might have gone to an Egyptian, the real winner who went home the with love and passion of millions if a Moroccan lady named Dounia Batma, the girl she radiates class, glamour, and tarab. Not sure where in her few years on earth Dounia was able to learn the true makeup of a lady. However, the voice she was given from above is her true power.
There's simply no other young Arab star that I am excited about as much I am about Dounia. She was the runner up, and that was good enough, but her classy side kicked in when she did not speak smack about the winner, she wished her well. Dounia is self aware of her power and her vocals, but it hardly comes across as a diva, she just acts like one and behave normally.
One of her wealthy fans in the UAE, spent close to a million dollar voting for her through teams. Now, check out this footage of her cover of a beloved song from the slick Iraqi Katehm Alshaer
Arab Idol Ep 24 زيديني عشقا بصوت دنيا بطمة تغني لكاظم الساهر
Assi Hellani is a proud Arab, he sang for just every Arab country and every Arab cause. But nothing seems closer to his heart than the issue of the day in his home, Lebanon. Assi is the blast from the past who still leads today's entertainment circles in Lebanon and concerts in the Gulf.
His daughter and his wife are also making news by their involvement with various charitable causes. Assi is a hard working entertainer who is an alpha male all around. He has the resepct of his peers and the love of the fans--few thing he is too old. But he does not feel old and neither does his music.
Hear the song for his appearance on the manager singing about and for the cool Lebanese. Assi to Lebanese pop is what Amr Diab to Egyptian pop, they are both fixures.
عاصي الحلاني - أغنية لبناني - من برنامج The Manger
The world famous sport apparel company was a prime sponsor for an all Israeli marathon held in Occupied Jerusalem. This is just stupid because most countries and most business know that the future of Jerusalem has not been determined. This is not politics, this is a universally accepted truth. Worse, the marathon took part of East Jerusalem, where the vast majority of the city residence live. So Adidas is actually dragging their countryy and with it the entire brand.
So when this company sponsors a marathon in an occupied territory, forgive me if I conclude that they support a morally wrong act. The Arab sport committees working through the Arab League have moved forward with boycotting this company and its products. During their last conference in Saudi Arabia, the decision was passed. (details here)
This is a boycott on a moral ground not a political one. This is a company choosing to sponsorship a sport event that clearly stares, Israeli Jerusalem on its promotional materials. So Adidas took a side, I did not chose this fight. While its true the Palestinian residents of Jerusalem only run when they are chased by Israeli soldiers, its still no excuse to make this political decision.
So, I know I will not be buying a new pair of Adidas Supernova. Adidas Sponsors Boycott Adidas Please!
Her story was aired on NTA Newsline on Sunday March 25th 2012. A concerned citizen wrote what you are about to read after watching the programme...
A young lady, Ime Anwana, a Batch "A" corps member, was posted to serve in the NNPC depot in NigerState. She visited a friend serving at a local girls secondary secondary in the nearby village of Kaffin Koro and was told the school has no chemistry teacher.
Ime volunteered to use her free time on Friday evenings to teach chemistry to the students - free of charge. While teaching in the school she saw the sorry state of the student accommodation and took it upon upon herself to do something about it.
She raised the sum of 3.8 million naira and supervised the building of a student hostel equipped with 40 double bunk beds complete with mattresses.
One fateful day, while riding on a motorbike taxi (Okada) on the way to the project site she had an accident that killed the Okada rider and seriously injured her. She spent three weeks in a coma and was bed-ridden for three months. On the NTA Newsline programme it was shown how the village of Kaffin Kororolled out the drums to honour Miss Anwana for her work for them. The District Head of the village, Alhaji Abubakar Mamman gave her the chieftaincy title of Jekadiyan Kaffin Koro (Ambassador of Kaffin Koro) and also a piece of land in the village.Ponder this: 1. NigerState, Ime's host state, is the home state of two former Presidents of the FederalRepublic - Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar. Ironically (and sadly), one of them recently hosted a high-profile meeting in the same state to "discuss" the problem in the North. All they need is few minutes trip to Kaffin Koro and they will see the problem staring them in the eyes. 2. In the NTA Newsline report there was neither representation nor acknowledgement of Miss Anwana's work from - or - by her host, Niger State Government. 3. Paiko Local Government, under whose jurisdiction Kaffin Koro falls, has a Local Government Chairman, a State Assembly Representative, a National Assembly Representative and a Senator in Abuja. They all know (or should know) the state of that school long before Miss Anwana left her native Akwa Ibom State and arrived there. Don't you now think that the system is broken? 4. Miss Anwana's action throws a challenge not only to the Mandarins in the Northern political set up but also to young northerners closer to her age who have either silently acquiesced to the status quo or have been driven into the welcome arms of religious extremist due to the dearth of opportunities in the North. If you are a reading this and you are a northerner - silently admit to yourself that Ime's action has shamed most of us. And then pledge to do whatever you can, no matter how little, to reverse the decline (moral, educational, social, economic) in your community. NB. Please suggest ways that you think Miss Ime should be honored, so that it will serve as a form of encouragement to those that really have the country at heart (like her good self), not the bunch of rougues we have as our representatives, who think of nothing but how to perpetuate doing what they do best: STEALING THE MONEY THAT CROSSES THEIR WAY & SEARCH AND CART AWAY THE ONE THEY DO NOT SEE TOO. Please pass the message around, it may luckily reach the THIEVING ROGUES. Even if they do not change, it will prick their conscience, if they have one. May God cause to bring change to our dear Country in ANYWAY He knows how. God Bless FederalRepublic of Nigeria. Abuja, March 28, 2012
CELEBRATING IME ANWANA.
I present to you, the young Lady of distinction, a pride to her people, a paradox of beauty, amiable young Lady, dedicated to her cause to serving her Nation.
Miss Ime Anwana, my friend and sister, my newest Idol especially in a Country where youths have lost vision and have no hope in their tomorrow.
Miss Ime Anwana, a young lady, a Batch "A" corps member, was posted to serve in the NNPC depot in NigerState. She visited a friend serving at a local girls secondary secondary in the nearby village of Kaffin Koro and was told the school has no chemistry teacher. Ime volunteered to use her free time on Friday evenings to teach chemistry to the students - free of charge. While teaching in the school she saw the sorry state of the student accommodation and took it upon upon herself to do something about it.
'She raised the sum of 3.8 million naira and supervised the building of a student hostel equipped with 40 double bunk beds complete with mattresses.'
Many of us would have diverted the money for our personal use, imagine what this beautiful Lady accomplished, I just couldn't stop thinking of what this young woman has accomplished in just over 25 years on earth. How wont God receive her into his Kingdom even if she'd died in that fatal accident, but he saved her.
God has blessed me with a very beautiful friend, i wont stop at celebrating this shinning light.
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday released the results of the UTME exam which was taken nationwide last Saturday. According to the Registrar of the board, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, only 901 candidates scored above 270 – 299; 71,339 made 250 – 269; 601, 151 scored 200 – 249; 374, 920 scored 170 – 199 while 336, 330 scored below 170. Out of the over 1.5million intending tertiary institutions students that sat for the 2012 exams, 33, 082 were males while 660,522 were females
EME producer, Samklef is now a father as his wife, Yvonne gave birth to a bouncing baby boy today.
The ‘Baba God Noni’ crooner tweeted: ‘Luv u baby, ma wife just gave birth 2 a beautiful, bouncing baby boy’. Sam got married to Yvonne in the dying moments of last year. Congratulations to him and his wife !!!
It might be that the entire country of Egypt seems high at the moment, I am seeing more and more songs against the use drugs and other narcotics. This seems to be one of the few things the people agree on. Drugs kill people. Unemployment lack of opportunities lad people there.
Two dudes from two different ends, one does pop and romance, the other does socially aware spoken words and rap. Footage of their in studio collaboration just came out and a song will be released, telling people to chase after their dreams and not after drug dealers.
This is part of a larger campaign kicked of by Muslim preacher Amro Khalid. This will be an upbeat song from two all Egyptian dudes.
كواليس اغنيه كام واحد محود العسيلي و احمد زاب .m4v
First, you must know that Egyptian singer Amr Diab has just recently lost his mother. There was a huge funeral and it was to place to be seen at. The security was tightened as droves of fans and onlookers wanted to get a glimpse of the stars who are coming to pay their respect.
Since, we won't have another Amr Diab album for at least a while, here is a song of his form 1998, the song was really cool. It's the collaboration of Amr Diab and one of his best friends Hamid El Shari whose best friend with everyone. Hamid does not really work with many stars anymore. He seems to prefer to work with new talents instead.
Though I know Hamid El Sahir is still in the business with his radio and his CDs. I know I liked this song when it came out, it was a fresh style back when Amr Diab really wanted to reclaim his spot when the 90s were good, the early 00s were awesome, but later he joined Rotana and everyone started to have an opinion.
This Damascus born singer whose interest in music like many before was revealed in her early school days and the concerts. Started her formal music education at the age of 9 and later she graduated from the higher institution of music in Damascus where she studding classical music. This vocalist who graduated in 2007, Lena Chamamyan will live to tell some many stories and tell them so beautifully. She studied and performed in Italy and the Netherlands.Later she went to Germany for Jazz training, later featured on each others albums and many concerts in Syria and Germany. Lena has helped bring many performers to participate in jazz festivals in Syria where classic music was mixed with oriental jazz and Armenian music to reflect the unique essence of Lena's style as a vocalist. Lena has concerts in Beirut where she partners with UNESCO. As for the voice of Lena, she is what you should think of when you want to hear an Arabic song in a movie about the Arab people. That means, the strong voice yet sweet, angelic yet never out of breath. She is the star of the show, but the accompanying music does not take a backseat either. She knows that and for that the musicians in the band give her their best. Lena continues to perform and work on her music, her album "Hal Asmarello" won awards and most of all the adoration of fans of Arabic Jazz and classical music alike. This album was followed by "Shamat", an album that I am enjoying at this very moment. Lena Chamamyan Lamma bada لينا شماميان - لما بدا يتثنى
The Nigerian main opposition Party, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) is spending about N1.86B on Tinubu's 60th birthday. State and Local government areas in ACN control states contributed this amount, apart from Oyo state that refused to send in their on 'widow's handout'. The carnival like birthday party for the ACN chief, will last for a week.
Have you noticed that 2 out of every three bottles of perfume or fragrance you see at the department store, has Arabic written in it. They only right Arabic and English. This is because Arabs love good smells, they care about it and they buy so much of it, why? Most Arabs live in a hot climate, and no one wants to smell awful. The hopes that fragrance would cover up the bad smells never get old. This is one of the reasons why big names companies hire Arab celebrities to market their scents to the people of Arabia.
The latest to join the lineup of stars selling perfume is Algerian Fulla. A lady that can sing, but now she is entering into the fashion business as she she based in Beirut. In a recent press conference she just had, she was very honest talking about the business and less about the art. She has a concert in Morocco. Fulla's name or Folla is the name of a flower that is beloved in Egypt. So there will be a line of fragrance.
Haifa Wahbe is back everyone, she went away for 2011, but this year, she is on fire. Find her on twitter, Facebook and now soon to be released her cleverly titled album MJK Arabic acronyms for Miss Universe.
This sound slike a 100 percent Haifa Album, and I mean the Haifa of 2008 and 2009--the best Haifa. I do love the funky and colorful promo pictures. This might actually bring Haifa into more homes, as she s trikes once again with this relevant album. Her fans are going gaga for the first lady of showgirl pop, the kind few could actually produce.
Not much has been released, the promo is out, and we can check it out, but we only have a few seconds clip of the title song MJK--Malket Jamal Al Koon
For one Syrian singer who wants to break into the Lebanese market, not much work needs to be done. That's the tale of Samar Abd El Aziz, a Syrian pop sensation. Her father is a well respected poet at home. She went south and met with a number of lyricists and composers to work on her album
Few months later, there was an album, according to Samar, the album and all the material in it was custom made just for her. That means romantic lyrics, mellow music and talking about the things only women see. Samar thanks the late Azzar Habib, a well known Lebanese composer and producer.
Here' are two songs from the 8 track album.
Ma Betearef Tezaal
Ensany
Ghayer ElMawdoua
Khawafouny Mennak
Lahzet Hanan
Rouh Edhak Beabak
Shou Betlabbak
Wain Kateb Esmy
Samar Abd El Aziz - Khawefouny Mennak / سمر عبد العزيز - خوفوني منك
Samar Abd El Aziz - Ghayer El Mawdou' / سمر عبد العزيز - غير الموضوع
Her name is Joori, and she is form Yemen. Few know about her now, and those who know about her might not be on the web. She was a pop star starting out in the mid 80s and crossed paths with Hamid El Shari, the music producer and arranger who always seeks new talents to work with.
Thus, they have worked together on this slow song that fits the 80s, think Tom Cruise and Keven Bacon rocking to it on a bike. The song is about leaving the homeland and living away. 26 Years later another Yemeni comes to the scene by winning the Noble Peace Prize حميد الشاعري -- سافرلبعيد -- بصوت الفنانة اليمنية جوري
In a market where the big names are too afraid to release new material, the new talents step in to fill the void, as their big competition is absent and the cost of entering the market is so low. Bassem Sorsour is one of those hoping to breakout while the big names are out of the scene.
I like the guy's voice, it's not the strongest, but his style of choice serves his voice, and his looks helps too. I hope he feels well about his performance, but I am not sure, he will sell albums--no body does right now.
As for his style it feels like a cross between Loai, Tamer, and Issaf, so it might feel tired for some--unless you are a teenager and looking for something to call is your own. Bassem is performing solo now, before that he performed with Seneer band, also with the same label.
I am no hero starts the song, I am just a farmer with a song, there goes the song by the hip Egyptian pop rock band where the guitar wins the gold. This is a song that feels like indie, it has the smell of activism all over it. The vocals on this song is a lot better than other 050 songs.
I do enjoy acoustic versions, nothing but the performer's vocals, and his guitar weeping. This might be raw for some people, but it's a treat for many others. No computers--or little for that matter. Live for the people as the song suggests.
050 Band - Manish Faris Acoustic / زيروخمسين - مانيش فارس
Diana Haddad got divorced more than two years ago, and at the same time her career started to take off. She has pulled a great comeback story, when she took on all those young pop stars who have dominated the market in her absence and her family commitment.
Her ex husband who was also her producer her robed the Arab listener form Diana and limited her to Gulf music where he has huge access. It might be that Diana's base in Dubai had much to do with that. Now, she is as free as a bird and her career seems to be back online. She is heading to Pakistan to collect an award.
A decent album released few months ago, few singles here and there, and boom Diana was all over the place. Songs in Lebanese, Gulf, And Egyptian dialects. But nothing seems to have gotten more attention than her Iraqi dialect....a song that she is now filming into a music video.
Diana called this song a Style song, Diana loves to talk up her work, and sometimes that takes out the surprise out of it. See the set and the urban dancers and with busiest woman director in Arabia, Nahla Alfahad. I like the song, I might not like the music video, but I conclude that my favorite Diana Haddad is back with force.
Abdelhalim Hafiz left us with an amazing legacy of romantic songs, the young Egyptians singer who died due to illness left all of sudden, but before he was gone, hundreds of songs and many movies featured him. The boy who dominated the charts, and sold concert halls, was a big deal in his time, but he is only a bigger deal now.
Many Arab sigers take up the challenge by doing covers of Abdel Halim songs, it's not an easy thing to do, and not all singers are able to pull it off. The latest to join the ranks of singers is Egyptian Khalid Selim.
Khaled has two sides, the side that sells albums where is hip, funky and enrgized. The other side is where he relaxes and takes a deep breath then amuse us with his cover and most of all his warm voice. You cannot really have the guts to stand in front of tends of musicians and not be able to perform Abdel Halim Hafiz songs in confidence.
I have included other videos for the same song, one by Amal Maher, a lady that gives every inch to her cover of the oldies. And the original by the man himself. Her's Mawood
Arab Idols might be over, but the real Arab Idols have not had their share of time on TV. Karmin can sing and she can entertain, she is also 17 years old. I wish her well, but there are more real Arab Idol who make an impact on this world, through their work and through their achievements.
There a young Sudanese lady that works for NASA, a bright Egyptian scientist doing research on space with ISS, there is the Noble Prize winner who is under 35 years of age and there are the worthy activists on in Bahraini jail and another in Israeli jail. Talk about being real...nothing beats that. محبوب العرب الحقيقي
Boyz in the Hood days have been gone for long, but not in Morocco if one rapper has his way. This famously bearded rapper who actually can play instruments and has a music muse. I love his music as he incorporates music from the local scene and pair it with easy flow lyrics.
Sure cars, bling bling, basketball outfits. It's insane how similar the music video below feels to American rap--like of Snoop Dog, DMX and many more. Morocco strikes me as a country high in testosterone with millions of frustrated young man who want to be heard and rap provides one way. Get to know the name MC Pirate, he feel like he is the real deal.
I was never big on rap, or underground rap for that matter, but every now and then I tune in to the conversation. MC Pirate released his latest album and it offers a variety of tracks to suit all tastes and styles.
PIRATE – INTRO to ALBUM FOLKLOR HADCORE PIRATE – JIL LA 3LA9A PIRATE – BGHITO T7ABSOUUNA PIRATE – DIFAUT MNINE PIRATE – FKHTER GA3 L MAGHRBA PIRATE – ACH HAD NASSS PIRATE FEAT. HABLO – 2011 HAK L CLACH PIRATE – SLAHNA LYOUM PIRATE – ZATLA PIRATE – MC.MAGHRIBI PIRATE – MANBITA AL AHRAR PIRATE – OUTRO – MAROC HIPHOP (Bonus TRACK PIRATE)
The singes are all there, most Egyptian singers are cleaning up their acts, and pretending to care about the youth. If not the youth, then they will sing for Egypt. This is because the country is not so ready for music at this moment. Also the Islamic traditionalist are on the rise.
But not to worry, two cool and active singers are watching your back and masking sure that you do not do drugs, so they have joined forces to get you not to do drugs. The music video has a decent cinematography, but the best thing about is is its lyrics. It's very heavy as it's packed with charged lyrics to get you to stop bring an end to your life by drugs.
The only two things that these two singers have in common is that they are both Egyptians and they are both excited about their joint project. One does pop, the other does spoken word.
كام واحد | Mahmoud El Esseily & ZAP Tharwat | Kam Wa7ed
Few have the formula for success in this troubled music marked of Arabia. You can have what it takes like a good voice, a good persona, a brain and a good look and still not make it out as big as you thought you deserve to be.
Yet, the hope of making is big never goes away. Thankfully young people like Mohamed Alblan are not afraid to try. This is the guy who does pop songs and romantic ones, but he is also known for his house mix songs--something that mainstream Americans get sick of quickly.
I have reviewed the title song before and the music video, I was not too impressed, but here's the track list of Mohamed Alblan's album, bet you will find a way to give it spin on your mp3 player.
حصريا البوم محمد عبلان - هو ده الكلام
01 - Hobak Mansetosh 02 - Howa Da El Kalam 03 - Kont Aaref 04 - Alf Haga 05 - Saaltak 06 - Hewarat 07 - Baddeaa Menak 08 - Wana Maak 09 - Khod Einy 10 - Hobak Mansetosh ( Remix )
Howa Dah El Kalam - Mohamed Aablan هو ده الكلام - محمد عبلان
Rola loves to sing and to do cover of Sabah's songs. The Lebanses diva Sabah whose life has been the subject of a TV drama last year loves Rola back and have shared the stage with her more than once. Sabah filmed two music videos with Rola and Rola have appreciated the love of Sabah. Now, comes the Rola's turn to do awesome of covers of most of the popular classics for Sabah from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
I think Rola has a good voice, and she tried to play up her chick girly side in her music, that comes in handy when you singer Sabah's old songs. Frankly, this was a disappointing album, it sounds like a karaoke one, not one from a professional singer. Some of the songs sound awful and butcher the originals. Don't buy.
01-Intro 02-Ashka We Ghalbana 03-Zay El Asal 04-Le Mejawaz Allah Yezeedo 05-Zakfe Zakfe Ya Shabab 06-Happy Birthday 07-Dakhl Eyounek Hakeena 08-Lamma Ala Tareek El Ein 09-Medley 1 10-Medley 2 11-Teala We Tetaamar Ya Dar 12-Ya Dalaa 13-Eyam El Loulou 14-Saat Saat 15-Yana Yana 16-Habibet Ummaha 17-Amourty El Helwa 18-Eateeny Ya Teita 19-Saute Petit Lapin 20-Ya Meallemty 21-Stop Taxi D'amour 22-Mama
It's not everyday that you see an Egyptian production company pushing a star from the Gulf. Something Shams did right made her a fun pop persona all over Arabia. We see her new album promo coming with Mazzika who have been producing her music videos as well. Shams has always been bold, but the promo for her soon to be released album takes another side of hers....Shams the romantic.
Most of the songs hat you will hear in the promo are not dance songs, but gooey romantic soft songs where sweetness is permitted.
Shams album soon1 - Shams اعلان البوم شمس قريبا1 - شمس
A tree House, boys with guns, men in boots, picnic between the trees, the world famous Lebanese ceder. He is number one and she is second to none as told by the badges. Clothier, Campfire, and dance floor, then he gives her a ring. This music video exists in vacuum, there are no families just groups of friends who do what they want.
I like Sa'd Ramadan, the romantic charmer of Lebanese pop. But in his latest music video he is trying to expand his market share by breaking into the happy and dance songs. It's a rich Lebanese song, but the music video while tells a good story and have good cinematography, it feels like an earlier music video by Fadel Shakir who has worn this hat in a music video too.
The music video is cliche followed by another cliche, it feels unoriginal and it feels sophomoric. The best part about the music video is the end, where Sa'd's voice comes out singing his most popular hit, a breakup song about a guy who cannot bear the distance.
Dude love the gal, they get married, she gets distracted and he feels abandoned. She is too busy for him, and we know this because she is on a laptop either working all day or chatting with follow friends on Facebook.
The name of the singer is Lebanon and yes he is Lebanese, but he really sounds good! I love to listen to the blues from this new comer. Lebanon avoids the trouble most blues singer have to face. First, some of them make you feel sorry for them, but then you hate them because it gets to be too much. Second, they sound like they need to go relive themselves in the nearest bathroom.
There are at least two Gulf based singers, one is from the United Arab Emirates, and another from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The one from Dubai, is the musician and director with a lot of talent.
The one from Saudi Arabia is the cooler one, and you can tell form his hair cut and from his choice of wardrobe. I was actually beginning to question if this singer is any good, until the last minute of the video when he sang something with not music. He is good.
He is speaking about his projects for 2012 and he seems to be excited it as his Quick Response QR filled music video seems to do the trick!
For renowned Lute player, Arabic music composer and romantic singer Khalid Al Sheikh life gets better with the performance of Nizar Qabani's old poems. The Syrian poet has written some of the most celebrated love songs in the history of the Arab literature. So the late poem, has done it all.
Now an accomplished Kuwaiti musician sat his sight on performing some of those poems. He brought in his lute for the journey. Khalid has the warm and sobering voice that puts listeners at ease--think Marcel Khalifah's early days.
Those who enjoy yet understand Arabic poetry will cheer this song as it offers the passionate poetic lyrics, and the soothing music. عيناكي - نزار قباني - بصوت خالد الشيخ - Nizar Qabani
Alicia Keys is one smart musician, she is the intellectual, self respecting musician who appeals to more than those who want to shake their booty. Although he music rocks and some of her hits you can most definitely shake it too, she thinks of herself more than a club remix queen.
Here's a cover of one of her most celebrated songs that speaks to people you would not usually think they can be spoken to. A Muslim Hijab wearing young man does a mean cover of the song accompanied by her piano and her vocals. "Unthinkable (I'm ready)" by Alicia Keys
He is young, Arab and sounds French! That's the makeup of an all around Lebanese artist, known as much. He is no new comer to the showbiz. Marwan Khoury and Elissa, Nicola Nakhla and young Josef Attieh all consider him as friends, and they have showed up to his concert. They all have worked or collaborated with him in the past. But now, they are just adoring fans of his music
His show was sold out as it took place in the well known Casion Du Liban stage. As for the show, the pianist, composer and music arranger played 16 pieces that range form old Arabic classics and Western ones. He signed his name all over them....
There was a Lebanese theme for the concert, as the artist said in his interview with Elaph that the word Lebanese has been used lately in a more negative sense, he wants to bring back the positive. Maybe this talented voice and music coach can pull it off.
فنانون وإعلاميون يحتفلون مع ميشال فاضل "ع اللبناني"
11 months ago the rapper behind this song thought he has a love story. But now he knows that was wrong. Now, we have that failed relationship to thank for this awesome rap/ romance song. Rappers do have an issues with emotions, not Mc Dahab...this young rapper knows how to express his emotions with words....and his words become lyrics to his songs that he brings to us and we share with you.
I have liked songs from Mc Dahab before, but I feel this one comes form his true pain and his latest romantic flop. The song is about a man who wants closure....he has moved one, but he cannot fully do so without heard his ex tell her side of the story. He felt he was wronged and he feels he oughts him an explanation....
It's songs like this that remind us that rap is not dead, and it still can compete in today's environment. Rap is a flexible form here and MC Dahab used it well to vent his blues in a manly manner yet very touching one.
The title is the the "greatest letdown of my life", this title makes sense because I know the rapper is still young and whoever lives more, sees more. Make room for MC's latest hit
This is surely the best of times for respected and celebrated movie producer, Emem Isong has been smiling to the bank following the success of her latest film, ‘I’ll Take My Chances’.
Emem recently bought Hyundai IX35 worth about 10 million naira. We learnt that she bought the SUV car brand new and was taken delivery of not too long ago. Sources tell that Emem is now planning on another mega project.
Nollywood actor and out-going Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN), president, Segun Arinze is currently embroiled in a paternity case that has left more questions than answers in its wake. The popular actor is the subject of a vehement claim by a certain lady, Amara Obiefuna, who is in her late twenties. She insists the married actor is the father of her 9/10 year old child. The actor was described as, ‘a very mean person’, by the lady, who then went on to say that, ‘he switched off the phone he gave me after our first meeting and I’ve also met him where we discussed the issue of the pregnancy’. The pair allegedly met and had a brief fling during the filming of a movie in the city of Calabar in 2002. The product of that liaison ten years ago is what is now the bone of contention. However, when called for comments and a chance to ascertain the validity or otherwise of the claims, the ebullient actor, apparently finding the issue distasteful, shut the question down. ‘Please, please, please… Abeg, eh? Over and out‘, he said, before abruptly ending the call. In the absence of a DNA test, it remains to be seen how this one will pan out for the actor, who is, at the moment, in the midst of an ongoing controversy in the actors’ guild elections.
Afro-rock and soul music star, Fadabasi recently visited a barber after many years without the clipper touching his hair. He went for a ‘semi-skull’ as his style. Fadabasi, whose hit track ‘Abasi Ayaya’ got him an endorsement deal with Diamond Bank has been using his blonde hairstyle for many years. Also, top comedian and radio presenter, Ubong Ukutt alias MC Spinosky who dubs himself d’Turakin Comedy a’ Akwa Ibom daga Nigeriaalso went for surgery on his hair and returned with a low cut. I don’t know what informed the decisions of these celebrities but do you think they will remain the same with their new looks or are they going to be like the biblical Samson? (Abasi akan/tufiakwa)...lol. What do they look like with their new hairstyles?
Top Nigerian female gospel act and ‘I’ve Got feelings’ crooner, Pat Akpabio was recently honoured with an award by the Senate of the United States’ of America. The award which recognized her contributions to the society through music and as the only African American to be inducted into the Grammy Recording Academy was initiated by Senator James of the 35th and passed as a Resolution by the US Senate. Congratulations to her!!! Read below the resolution and click play to watch her giving a speech after receiving the award.
12 LC 93 1365 Senate Resolution 1167 By: Senator James of the 35th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Princess Pat Akpabio; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Princess Pat Akpabio is an Atlanta based Nigerian gospel singer and the only African American inducted into the Grammy's Recording Academy as a voting member; and WHEREAS, Princess Akpabio is a trained financial analyst who earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Georgia State University; and WHEREAS, her album, I've Got Feelings, was released in April of 2011 and resonates a message of faith, encouragement, and triumph through Christ; and WHEREAS, Princess Akpabio has received numerous honors and recognitions, including being the first Nigerian gospel artist to receive the National Excellence Award and the first to have a Hall of Fame named in her honor in Liberia, and she was nominated as the Nigerian Gospel Musician of the Year in 2010; and WHEREAS, she is an ambassador to the United Nations Peace Initiative and the founder and CEO of the Pat Akpabio Foundation for HIV/AIDS and Breast Cancer Research, a foundation dedicated to research, awareness, prevention, and empowerment of persons affected, infected, and impacted by these diseases; and WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, she is an ordained evangelist and a lady in the Order of John Wesley; and WHEREAS, she is united in love and marriage to Ibanga I. Akpabio, and together they have been blessed with three remarkable children, Princess Rachel, Prince Othniel, and Prince Daniel Akpabio; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the impressive career of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Princess Pat Akpabio for her many accomplishments in the music industry and her dedicated public service to others and extend to her their sincere best wishes for future success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Princess Pat Akpabio.
Beautiful songstress and Uyo-City Award winner, LYN is working on the release of her new album entitled ‘Irresistible’. The star singer who recently relocated to Lagos has been doing some big and good works at the nation’s commercial capital and hub of entertainment. Connoisseur.com learnt exclusively that the album features the likes of gospel music heavy-weight Sammie Okposo, Pasto Goody Goody of the ‘Afodo Legend’ fame, Chrest Pastor and Tim Godfrey (Agidigba crooner) who was recently abducted and freed. The video of the hit the single – Gboi Gboi which was shot by respected video director Akin Alabi is currently enjoying massive airplay on cable networks and national screens while also racking rave reviews from pundits and fans. The new work is set to be officially released soon. Born MefLyn Mbom, the Food Engineer broke in to the music scene some years back with hit her run-away hit ‘Jamboree’.
This Damascus born singer whose interest in music like many before was revealed in her early school days and the concerts. Started her formal music education at the age of 9 and later she graduated from the higher institution of music in Damascus where she studding classical music. This vocalist who graduated in 2007, Lena Chamamyan will live to tell some many stories and tell them so beautifully. She studied and performed in Italy and the Netherlands.Later she went to Germany for Jazz training, later featured on each others albums and many concerts in Syria and Germany. Lena has helped bring many performers to participate in jazz festivals in Syria where classic music was mixed with oriental jazz and Armenian music to reflect the unique essence of Lena's style as a vocalist. Lena has concerts in Beirut where she partners with UNESCO. As for the voice of Lena, she is what you should think of when you want to hear an Arabic song in a movie about the Arab people. That means, the strong voice yet sweet, angelic yet never out of breath. She is the star of the show, but the accompanying music does not take a backseat either. She knows that and for that the musicians in the band give her their best. Lena continues to perform and work on her music, her album "Hal Asmarello" won awards and most of all the adoration of fans of Arabic Jazz and classical music alike. This album was followed by "Shamat", an album that I am enjoying at this very moment. Lena Chamamyan Lamma bada لينا شماميان - لما بدا يتثنى
