Mohammad Assaf Tonight On Arab Idol Brings The Sizzle محمد عساف يا طير الطاير

I am in Gaza right now and happy to report that the Palestinians in there are talking so much about the Arab Idol participant Mohamed Assaf, the folks love this young Palestinian artist who has a rare talent for performing real music live--the guy is a blast, his voice is a riot and even though he is young he has a unique way if making people happy. Tonight is the night he is supposed to make everyone fall in love with him. He has already secured the love of people watching the show...there are other talented people on the show. But Assaf is the whole package.

He is the old school and cool all at once.He is young, but he knows the stories and the songs of those people who came before us. He is smart, sharp, and energizing.  I would have said  he is ok. But to be frank he is a rock star whether or not he wins the title. He brings so much joy in the room. The young love his charm, and the older love his grace and his energy.

He has already had to defend his patriotism (wearing the scarf from Palestine and talking about the prisoners , his faith (reading the Koran and talking about prayer) and his art. He has survived it all. He is classy and we know it.

محمد عساف يا طير الطاير - Arab Idol

Why Arab Idol Needs Mohammed Assaf (محمد عساف) To Win

There's a skinny Palestinian guy from Gaza on Arab Idol, and he is making all the news. The judges love this very talented guy. He is a super star and no one can take this from him. His voice is so strong yet so tender. The question is, will he take the title back to Palestine?

He seems to be the best voices on the program, and I have heard and seen a lot of other talents who are very talented, but none of them has the back-story like Assaf does. He is not supposed to be on the show, but he made it and did he dazzle the fans?

Tell you what while he was on the show, he gave many people around the Arab World a reason to smile at those dark times. While far too many Arab states are seeing murder and fear upon them, None has seen it for as long as Gaza has. All suffering is painful, that does not make it easier. But Assaf is a rare talent, he is from a different bread. You give him a song and this guy brings it back to live and puts so much effort to entertain and stay loyal.

He clearly has blown away many Egyptian when he first performed that Abdel Halim song, he was the bomb. He got four yeses from the critical judges. Then he moved on to Lebanon where he did some of their better known songs....and you can see the Lebanese judges were speechless and handed him all the yeses they have.

I will watch him and will speak-up if he had a bad day, but so far out of the three songs he has covered, he won fair and square. There are 27 other talent on the show, I can see him being a finalist and a contender for the title. See him take on the stage and do his bit--it was the toughest part of the song and he did the high and low notes so well--it was a riot.

Arab Idol - مرحلة بيروت - انا يللي عليكي مشتاق


الفنان محمد عساف اليوم مقطع من الاغنية المشتركة انا يلي عليكي مشتاق arab idol


الفنان محمد عساف اليوم arab idol مقاطع أغنية على بابي واقف قمرين

WATCH: Egypt Operetta With Wael, Amal, Hakim, Hany, Latifah Fouad, And Mehat أوبريت مصراوي حبيبي يا وطن 2013

This is the kind of song where you have good intentions but the organizing makes the artists feel weird about this song, but they press on anyway because there is too much at stake and they cannot pull out. The song or operetta is for Egypt and I love the title.

Amal Maher coming together with Hany Shaker and Mohammad Foaud is a huge deal for me. And Hakim has his fans out there, he will connect with them and bring them in. And there's Medhat Saleh with his octave voice and his heart beating Egyptian all the time. Those are all big ticket names who love the land and its people.

Hany Shaker comes back to singing again, and you know I am glad he is back. We miss his gentle soul and sweet emotions. He is the statesman of this song, the guy who the stars can rally around and look up to. The music has been composed by Waleed Saad and the storyteller is non other than Egyptian actor Ahmed Bidir.

Seven big names have come together for this song, and two of whom are not Egyptian but they are part of Egypt's music scene. Latifa of Tunis, and Wael Jassar of Lebanon. The song is recorded on a live stage with in studio audience. I do not get the dancers in the back, they need to be all over the place. Granted the official music video for this song is about to land any minute.

This clip is by the way of Hany Shaker official YouTube channel. This is a long song and cannot wait to see the properly edited and assembled song with a better sound quality.

أوبريت مصراوي 2013

Video: Chafik Nibou Is The Most Bizarre Audition On Arab Idol 2

He is Moroccan and he thinks he can sing. He did a number in Arabic and another song in Spanish--according to the judges he has better luck in Spanish. But this is nothing, the cast of Arab Idol were not ready for this guy. Chafik Nibou  made a number of bizarre  claims that are if true are shocking. See when he walked into the Arab Idol on camera audition, he was really pissed off, you see it in his eyes.

1. You guys are not important, I can make it on my own
2. I produced my own stuff in Egypt and moved to Lebanon for more work
3. Nasr Mahrous used to work for me
4. Hassna Abu El Soud wrote me a song, but then changed his mind. 
5. Sherine, the Egyptian diva used to be a backup singer in my band.

Chafik Nibou is a very confident man, and it was so fresh and so funny to see the judges try to handle that. I do not think he is all that great, he does have something in his Spanish singing--he says he is from Northern Morocco. When he walked away from the show, he spilled the beans, mockery is all I got. People drinking?  They made fun of my clothes...etc.

This is so funny, and I respect Chafik Nibou for holding his ground and bragging about his past. boy does he hate Sherine? He seems to have made another enemy, Ahlam. He also might be upset for not being treated well. He hates Arab Idol--why did he take part of it? He is talking about Beirut, and the executives are mean and rude to the participants.  I could see that and I agree with him for the lack of class.

 Arab Idol - تجارب الاداء - شفيق نيبو

شفيق نيبو يكشف المستور و يفضح ارب ايدول Arab Idol

Mohammed Assaf‎, The Palestinian Winner Of Arab Idol?

The young Gazan who appeared on Arab Idol was a welcome guest on Arab Idol, the judges received him warmly, and saluted him. That's even before he opened his mouth and sang, when he did she owned that room and had a freaking YES from each of the judges who had nothing but love for this young top gun.

I do not know how far Mohammed Assaf‎ will go on Arab Idol, I know this if he shows the same level of talent and skill in the audition, he is going home with the trophy  He chose to do a song for Abdel Halim, and he owned it. Assaf has been a local artist in Gaza and it took some miracles for him to be on the show--he had to go to Egypt first for the audition and had to do a convincing job over there.

I have been watching the comments on this young fine Palestinian talent, and I am seeing many fans out there for him--thanks to his skill first and the sophistication of the Palestinian media. Going forward Mohammed Assaf‎ has to give his best and always his best. He may compete and win the title but it won't be easy. He has to figure out the best songs for him and has to make the judges happy.

Assaf has already recorded half a dozen songs, some for Palestine and some romantic songs, the showing he had ar Arab Idol has made a lot of people happy. Hope he won't have an off day next time. Welcome to prime time.

Arab Idol - تجارب الاداء -محمد عساف

Arab Idol Second Season Should Have Waited

The team behind Arab Idol second season, should have waited till the X Factor rapped up. Arab Idol now has Nancy Ajram, and it's a big deal. But news about it has been buried as the demographics are too consumed with X Factor now.

Arab Idol is a fine show, do not know what Hassan El Shafi there to do, but the show is a serious one and has done well for those three who have finished on top of its first season. Perhaps the biggest story from the show was when this crazed Haifa Wehbe fan from Iraq took on the show and shocked people of how strange things can get.

Arab Idol - تجارب الاداء - هايدى موسى


Arab Idol - مقابلة رغد الجابر على صباح الخير يا عرب

The Boot Camp Phase On X Factor With Elissa

Elissa is making waves on X Factor and she wears different hats. I have followed the show and saw her be kind sometimes, helping the little guy and she has also been tough. I like her realist approach and commentary....sometimes she says yes, but you must know you need to be better. She provides a voice of reason.

A balance is good, you do not want a judge who judges on case to case, not to be always nice or just flat out mean. I am unclear on what will happen next, but I know Elissa will be working with the young women groups coaching them to compete with them. Carole will take the bands and group performers. Hussein and Wael will supervise other groups.

For the most part X Factor has been a big success and the media loves the show and its format. There have been very talented names and little drama and bad press. I would say this is a professional show with an A team of executives. The panel of judges seem to be best of friends  which is a great start, something Arab Idol is struggling.


النتيجة النهائية لاليسا في نهاية المعسكر - The X Factor 2013

التصفيات الاولي لاليسا في المعسكر المغلق - The X Factor 2013

WATCH: Carmen Suleiman - Kalam Kalam | كارمن سليمان - كلام كلام

And the first official Arab Idol is back with a new fun song proper to her age. For the past two years Carmen Suleiman has been doing songs she had to do--none of them seemed to be her. This 18 year old pop star has the gentle soul, loving family and the music brain of legend.


"Kalam Kalam" is the perfect choice where catchy beat meets a funky feel song by a young starlet who has every bit of talent. The song is from Carmen where she tells her love interest that he is all about talk and no action. This is a song that might have been shot at a college campus where everyone looks styling, sporting shades and kicking it around. This is the sassiest music video I've seen in a long time

I love how the popular guys pulls so many girls from his pocket, and then he hits the Carmen wall where she takes him to school. It seems the male model likes the ladies a lot more than he likes one woman. Carmen changes his luck around. A song about the battle of the sexes and the might women have in their struggle against men.

I like the point being made ladies need to rise up as they do not have to settle for lousy guys. The pretty boys now have to man up and start acing like gentlemen. I love the glamorous shots and have enjoyed Carmen deliver a pop song that actually shows some of her strong vocal showing.

Carmen Suleiman - Kalam Kalam | كارمن سليمان - كلام كلام

List Of Youngest Arab Singers By Names

1. Natasha, Lebanese a combination between Nancy Ajram and Warda! She is young, talented and under 20 years of age. Her father is a musician by training and her brother runs the business side. I love her many characters she is able to produce. She can be pop and fun, but when needed she can be classy and deliver heavy doze of mellow pure Arabic hits with the oldie flavor. She has two albums, but I think Rotana is not helping her career. Video
2. Carmin Solimna, Egyptian who finished high school this year, she shot to fame by winning the Arab Idol contest. She comes from a loving family and has yet to release one single original song. But the tracks she has left behind cover the classics. She has an astonishing voice that can move water and breaks glasses. She can convey complex emotions with few vocal notes. With Carmin the sky is the limit. She is a free agent, but she is often contracted for nights of music in big galas and cultural events. Video  
3. George Zogheb, the youngest on the list. He is a preteen, but his music is not for the young ones, but rather who those who have lived in the 60s and 70s. He also loves Lebanon and his first original song is made for the motherland. He appears in concerts around Lebanon and slowly but surely he is making a big splash every where he goes. On the list, he knows the most about making music as he is well trained on the Oud.      

جورج زغيب - قارئة الفنجان

WATCH: Dounia Batma - Badri | دنيا بطمة - بدري

Dounia Batma has just shot a music video in Beirut--her first solo since she walked out from the Arab Idol program--a close second. The young Moroccan songstress is playing it safe by resealing a song in the Gulf-Khalij dialect. They are the ones who can afford her now, and they would pay to book her for concerts. The three finalists seem to have done well so far as they continue to make noise and talk about their careers.

She will also appear on a trio along side her former contestant on the Arab Idol, Carmin and Yousef. But her single "Badri" or "So Soon" will land song, but not before making few bucks through phone downloads and ring tones.  The clib has landed on YouTube this morning. Her Platinum Records company is hoping to make her a big success and make some dollars. I think they might be a good venture.

I do not love this style of the song, but I know it's a hop style in the Gulf region and if they are happy, I am happy. The music video tells a story of a house wife who sits in her million dollar home getting pretty and prapring surprises for her hard working husband. Nobody is this rich, this creative, this good looking and certainly no one has this much time to waste. But thanks for the fashion show    

Dounia Batma - Badri | دنيا بطمة - بدري

WATCH: The Arab Idol Trio Tribute Song ‫تريو عظمة على عظمة كارمن سليمان يوسف ودنيا

The two ladies and one guy who were finalist on Arab Idol are reuniting in a tribute song for the greatest names in Arabic music. They will be reminding us of some of the legends that have made Arabic music the way it's right now. Yousef, Carmen, and Donia are the trio behind this song....the song has been titled "Greatness Piled On Greatness"

The three young artists bring their best game to the song and they seem to be happy to take the center stage one more time. Each of them seems to have done well in their own countries and outside giving the circumstances, I think they have came a long way.

This is a common phrase Arab concert goers used to say every time, they are pleased with what hey hear during concerts with stars like Oum Kalthoum, and Abdel Halim Hafiz and their likes. A master version of this song has not been released yet, but sub-par quality versions have been leaked to the internet. I am dazzling.

The song has an Egyptian feel--which makes sense since the great majority of the stars are either from there or they have become who they are from Egypt. The music video has been filmed in Egypt, and inside the studio has been transformed into various styles from the different Arabic countries. This is one song, that will be something to look out for. It will be released in time for the start of the second season for Arab Idol.


اغنية كارمن ويوسف ودنيا - عظمة على عظمة - H.Q


‫تريو عظمة على عظمة كارمن سليمان يوسف ودنيا

The High Schooler That Electrified Arabia

Carmin Soliman is the undisputed Arab Idol--she is the first. And she did it while she was in high school. The girl that comes from a family who likes to sing and lovely parents who are strong supporters. I feel Carmin can do no wrong, she seems like a bright young women with a great voice. Carmin is someone who has musician training, and passion to make good music.

She has not made her own tracks yet, but all the covers she has performed live and on the show indicate she has all the right equipment. She is a princess whose future seems to be rosy  She has shown grace, real emotions and real ability to sing in more than one language  She laughs in interviews, she speaks like a real person would.

So far, Egypt has booked her on dozens of public events, and she has performed  alongside big names, this is a great star for a young talent. Hear her do a cover of this classic hit for Abdel Halim during her performance at the MBC Egypt launch.

وانا كل ماقول التوبة كارمن سليمان افتتاح MBC مصر

Networks Make Money, Young Stars Go To Therapy

Let's be frank, there are at least five popular singing competitions in the Arabic world at the moment. Those shows do well in rating, make money for the hosts, and make the network richer--thanks to advertisers dollars. But the real money makers are the talents the shows feature on their shows. The young should searching for a career, or a break to start a new lifestyle.

Those young untested soul are pushed into the spotlight and told they are stars, and for a second people love them and talk about them. The media pushes their stores too, and the young people start getting into their heads, "I am Famous", then the show is over or they are sent home...and all of sudden with no warning, nobody cares about those people. worse, no one seems to remember them at all.

The companies and the networks that bring those shows do have an obligation  which they often do not mean. They talk a good business model in public, but those young people, they do not educate the young people, they do not warn them to the perils of such sudden fame. They tell them you are an artist, and sell them the sky. The only artists I see are the scam artists who peek into people's lives and then abandon them.

The only show to produce real stars is the "Studio El Fan", the show form Lebanon who did not accept anyone and everyone. The producer of that show, wanted people who can sing, not people who look good on camera or people who have drama. Most of the pop celebrities you know now have appeared on this show and made a serious career. Unlike the other shows, who do not keep the interest of the artist on mind.

Young people want to give something, and they certainly can be used in the networks. They can get jobs and sell stuff, but with the crazy amount of talents such shows features this becomes almost impossible. Plus what do they keep making those new singing shows when the real stars who have been in the business for a long time are sitting at home unemployed. Thanks to the economic reality and the politician instability sweeping throughout the world.

This is a reckless practice really concerts do not sell at home anymore, most of the stars are now heading to America, and Europe for concerts and for dollars. While, the networks are making profit, the young talents go for therapy, and see doctors due to their new found depression. Others still make money be selling their body parts. Some-no need to mention names, prostitute their bodies to get new songs or new outfits.

Arab Idol - Ep8 - Top Ten Females - دنيا بطمه

Chevrolet's Beautiful Assault On Arabic Music

Business would stop at nothing to promote their products, nothing beats a good song that everyone can relate to. I do drive a Chevrolet and I do like Arabic music. I may not follow Arab Idol, but I know what;s going on. The idea behind this commercial is simple, bring all those young--and popular singers who are competing on Arab Idol, put them together and have them drive your awesome cars.

The product a lot of young people who like music are looking like they are having fun. Three boys and three girls together in the wilderness playing music, having a picnic and surrounded by their Chevy's. Since this is a singing competition, have them do a remixed version of an Arab classic the late Algerian Warda performed.

This is how you make a commercial, you explore a new concept, keep it interesting and do not take the same shot twice. And yes, it helps to have a good product to promote.

I love their time on the seaport. I think the drive in theater is also a fresh concept. This will surely make your Chevrolet Sonic seem event hotter. And on another note, what is with the scarves  why do all the dudes wear them? Am I missing something?

شڤروليه سونِك Arab Idol ريميكس - بتونس بيك

Arab Idol Season 2 Cairo Casting With Wama Ahmed Fahmy

Hundreds of folks turned out to the Arab Idol casting call in Cairo, only few of them will see the bosses. But to make sure the casting works out well, the organizers brought Ahmed Fahmy to take charge of the process. The singer actor Ahmed Fahmy will be filming the casting process, talking to the people with dreams who want to appear on the show.

Fahmy will also travel to Morocco to film. This is a chaotic scene with a lot of opinionated young people who want to get Fahmy's attention. I do not like how they treat the people on the set, this is not a perfect way to deal with young people who have nothing but dreams. And yes, these people can also be annoying.

الموسم التاني من عرب ايدول (BESHOOo


 احمد فهمى فى فندق شيراتون لتقديم اراب ايدول 2

Video: Arab Idol Season Two Returns With Fireworks

If you are Arab, young, unemployed and have crazy dreams--you must be good looking too, there's hope for you. Join Arab Idol, they may pick you to appear on the show. First they will for to Cairo for auditions  then to Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Iraq, Qatar, Dubai ending in Lebanon.

The show is the second season for Arab Idol, and the net is already abuzz about this talent scouting show. To promote the season, the producers hired Carmin Soliman to shoot a promotional video as she is the first season winner and now she is working on an album. Carmin did very well and has manged to win big with MBC and festivals who have come to love her style and her bubbly childish personality.

She is looking all grown up and looking might fine walking down the rest carpet.

كارمن سليمان في اعلان الموسم الثاني من عرب ايدول

See New Pictures For Nancy Ajram On Arab Idol 2

Nancy Ajram made her first appearance on Arab Idol's second season. I am calling it for Arab Idol 2 to be the highest rated show on TV. Now that they have the Arab world's biggest star and most likable personality, they have nothing to fear.

She appeared on the set and took some pictures with the show presenters and judges....Ragheb Alama looks happy but Ahlam does not seem to be thrilled to be on the same panel as Nancy Ajram--who shows a lot of love to her peers.

Not sure how much money Nancy Ajram charged to take part of this show, but I am sure it's a winning deal for both parties. This means more media coverage for an already popular program for the MBC network. MBC and its various channels are milking this all the way. They already have made a Facebook page for Nancy on their show.

Nancy Ajram - Arab Idol 2

Video: Rock Stars Don't Retire كليب راغب علامة انا مبهزرش انا مابهزرش 2012

The super star, Ragheb Alama wants you to know, he is not going to take a break or retire. Why? Because he just released his latest music video where is looking incredibly good. He is still the guy who falls in love, and not the models. He is walking on the beach and this time he brought his dog too.

Yes, for many Arab women Ragheb is the ultimate classy gentleman who has all the right moves, and the charm. Those two things never get old. As for his new music video, he chose to release an Egyptian song, he has not done than in few years. That now explains his efforts to do more concerts in Egypt. While some have not approve of Ragheb taking a TV gig as a judge on Arab Idol, the super star seems to have turned into into his advantage.

But seriously, Alama wisely might be doing the George Colony thing. He is dreamy and he is out to prove it to her foes. The only thing, the young model with him, might as well be his own daughter. And yes focusing too much on the cleavage will certainly get the attention of some fans out there.
 كليب راغب علامة انا مبهزرش انا مابهزرش 2012
Ragheb Alama - Mabahazarsh / راغب علامة - مبهزرش NEW AND EXCLUSIVE

Arab Idol Wants People To Pretend To Faint

Arab Idol is busy casting talents in The Kingdom of Morocco, and they are asking people to pretend to faint on the show as the camera rolls. Drama sells and those shows thrive on drama and conflict  the more people fainting the better their chances of being put on TV. Sure they will also put the weird ones and bully them on camera.

According to an email that surfaced online, a young talent that made the first cut on the show's casting in Morocco was asked for an interview as he existed the meeting with two of the show teams. He was pressured to pretend to have a meltdown and faint on camera. The person who wrote the email, refused and challenged them to air that piece unedited. The person behind the email he has also reported to have been pushed to sing Lebanese pop lady songs for Nancy Ajram, Haifa and Elissa. the producers wanted the participants to act like those pop divas.

 This might be a sour grapes scenario, but this would be hardly the first time MBC network has gotten in hot water for their on camera antics. I do not think good talents drive up the rating, obnixious people who look good on camera do. So, do not put too much faith on this, this is just yet another TV program going after advertisers dollars.

Arab Idol - Ep8 - Top Ten Females - دنيا بطمه

Ahmed Fahmi And Arab Idol Go To Morocco

The second season of Arab Idol is scouting new talents all over the Arab world, while most new talents might have already been chosen, the show travels to half a dozen Arab countries to help drum up support and marketing for the show when is picks up again.

They have done their part in Cairo, now goes to the West of that in Morocco. Not sure what Ahmed Fahmy brings to the show, but he is a likable guy h can sing and can behave on camera. Ahmed Fahmy will be the hosting the second season. Ahmed has circulated pictures of his with some new talents he has scouted in Cairo casting.

It turns out that Fahmi is a huge fan of Ragheb Alama whom he wants to near that super star.

Arab Idol in Morocco - Ahmed fahmi