Listen: To Ameer Salah 2013 Single امير صلاح شو في ما في 2013

Most people who are young and living in Jordan will greet you with this phrase, "Shu Fi Ma Fi" it's a combination of what's up and what's happening. But for one young Jordanian singer trying to make it in the world of pop music, he took that phrase and turned into a song. a song that was written by Mohamed Bouchnaq.

The young voice is Ameer Salah, he recorded his song in a local studio and released for the public. Ameer has been doing local concerts in Amman with old covers, this is his debut song. It's a happy dance song that will fire up the crowd, a good career starter.

 امير صلاح شو في ما في 2013

Video: Capella With Alaa Wardi Live In BAB

Alaa Wardi, the dude who looks like an orthodox Muslim, but rocks like super star on an energy drink. Alaa has moved form the viral video screen to the live concert venue where droves of fans cheer him on as he does his thing.

He now plays the guitar on stage as he performs one of his better known songs. He also plays a big screen of him making varies musical instruments and beats. He keeps a busy program and he joins other rock stars who hold similar events in Jordan and Beirut.

Not sure what will be the net step for Alaa, but he has held firmly unto his fan base. The toxic political mode across the Arab world makes it hard for entertainers to perform in public or yet make much money.

BAB - Alaa Wardi - Ela El Ex | Roya علاء وردي - الى الـ اكس | رؤيا

Watch: ليان بزلميط - بحبك يا فلسطين / Lian Bazlamit "B7ebik Ya Falastine"

The Ramallah native, the 23 year old up and coming pop star Lian Bazlamit has been thinking of bigger things than herself. Palestine, her love and her home. She has a new song that touches your heart and wamrs your soul. Something about the topic, brought the best we have heard Lian be. This is a personal song with a lot of heartache as one listens.

We still sing to Palestine since 1948, and will continue to do so. Lian is shaping up her career to be the best entertainer to come out of Palestine and continue to claim it as a homeland. Lian lives in Jordan at the moment where she goes to school.

I must show some respect to the lyricist and the composer, they have created a good thing here, something that Lian turned into a special song that will live on and be a credit to this young entertainers' career. She came a long way form her early days on Star Academy two years ago. She chose the right moment to release this song, land day in Palestine....every March 31, we are there.


ليان بزلميط - بحبك يا فلسطين / Lian Bazlamit "B7ebik Ya Falastine"

Listen: Cute! Zain Awad Mother Song ست الكل - زين عوض-عيد الأم

She won so many awards at home for being a gifted Jordanian songstress, but her grandest award seems having the greatest mother. For that great mother of hers she just released a mommy the greatest song. A love song about the connection mothers have their own daughters. Zain has attended music school where she specialized in piano and vocals, also she has a B.A. in physical education.

Zain Awad has picked a winner, and it's a lovely song where the lyrics triumph the beat. A personal song from a young artist who has yet to peak. I love the back story the music video brings out. This is a winner collaboration between a new comer Wael Al Sharqawy who wrote the song and composed the music.

ست الكل - زين عوض-عيد الأ

Listen: ديانا كرزون - ٢٠١٣ - شهرين Diana Karazon - New- Shahrein 2013

This is a largely forgettable song from a pop star who continues to fail in defining herself musically. Diana Karazon is one talented songstress  but tell me what has she done lately? When she started she had her songs that we loved. But then she now obsess over her image and disappoints in reminding us why we should listen to her.

She has even went to great length to make the news, not by making better songs--those are not easy to make, but by wearing outlandish outfits. This is the lazy trick, her new single has been tattled "Two Months" About the failed romantic relationship and jumping ship. I am not blown away,  she does not sounds like Diana Karazon no more  She is copying someone else's style. Still she sounds good and she offers an emotional weepy song.

ديانا كرزون - ٢٠١٣ - شهرين Diana Karazon - New- Shahrein 2013

Video: The Goofiest Chubby Kid Dancer In Arabia

This is cute, a kid from Jordan likes this song on TV very much and now the entire population of the internet is finding out about his secret and private moment when he goofed off to his favorite kiddie song along with his cute little sister.

To be fair, the boy stole the show with his unique blend of dance movies and yes some air guitar moves as well. Kids have always tried to play along their TV set, but this guy took it to the next level with all the animal and party noises he makes. He even incorporated some local folkloric and rap dance moves I do not know where he came up with them. Did he just try to do the moon walk too?

boys just want to have fun, and this guy should be singed up to promote something  he is a hero and celebrity around the Arab world

Toni Qattan Sends #Palestine His Heartfelt Song

Toni Qattan has made a lot of music videos, but the one he has made and will always be a relevant track is his songs for Palestine. Each time Israeli feels testy and bombs the hell out of Gaza, songs like those seem hot once again.

While not romancing on camera some models, Tony  shows his true colors and sing to where his heart. This socially responsible star has been taking the Jordanian farther than most of he peers have in years.

To his credit, Toni has always been close to Palestine, not only does he perform there often, he visits often and some of his family is from there. This song talks about the fallen and the children who find ways to resist a brutal occupation. Nothing screams Palestine like a good looking man in khakis and an all Palestinian Kufyah

Toni Qattan - Rah Terja' Falastin / طوني قطان - رح ترجع فلسطين

Funny Video: Diana Karazon Imitates Asalah

Big egos do not like others playing them on camera. They hate to see someone--anyone trying to imitate or take up their mannerisms. Every time I see a star talking like another one or singing like her/her, I wonder how soon will they have to call the artist and apologize.

Take the video below where Jordanian pop sensation Diana Karazon was on an interview, where they asked her to sing like she was Asalah. Diana played along and did one heck of a job making Asalah impression down to all the hand movements and the way she conducts herself on stage.

You can see the people in the studio enjoyed that very much. Diana also made sure to declare her love and affection for the iconic Syrian songstress. This is a fun video and Diana showed her fun loving side too. This is one all too fun sport one tribute for one iconic pop diva.

ديانا كرزون تقلد اصالة نصري

Pictures: Skinny Diana Karzon Vs. Bulky Diana Karazon

Diana Karazon has always had a million dollar voice, she got the skills, the warm voice, the happy one too, and the emotional complexity to make her a wholesome songstress. She shot to fame 10 years ago when she won the title for the then popular show Super Star, she won the title and Arabia seen the first star born in front of our eyes.

One thing, this is an image obsessed industry and she did not seem to mine her bulky weight, her early music videos focused on her face and cute look. But then the press started to talk about her look and worse, her female counterparts started whispering mean things about her.

She tires to keep cool, but she had  breaking point and all of sudden a new Diana Karazon walks into the pop scene, she looked a lot leaner, and had more energy. This was a radical change, as the songstress has lost more than half of her weight and all of sudden she seemed also taller. I believe it was in 2007 when the surgery was done.

I have always said, good for her, she wanted to feel good and feel second to none, she went for it. She is the same awesome voice as she has been.

Diana Karazon - Kazzeb alayi Video Clip 2011 HD . ديانا كرزون كليب كزّب عليّي

العمر ماشى

Tony Qattan Blames The Father Of The Girlfriend

Jordanian pop star Tony Qattan should have gotten an ward at home when they handed them to dozens of Arab pop stars. Frankly, the guy had more sold out concerts than most Arab stars. He had few singles that were amazing and he keeps the pop dream alive  For a guy who is neither Egyptian, nor Lebanese he has taken Jordan to new pop territories.

Who helps the young star? Not a government entity. But the love of his fans in both Palestine and Jordan. The kid knows how to party, this is why his festival book is getting full each day. And when he speaks he is not selling bullshit, he means business and always thanks his fans.

Tony's style evolves, but always blends what's known to Jordanian and Palestinian music scene, very similar to the Lebanese one, but distinct. His ability to play both the guitar and the piano has impressed his family at a young age. He is one rare bread of singers, he has made it into the major league without taking part of a singing competitions. He has taken singing professionally since 2005 and has been a role model for many young singers in both Palestine and Jordan  

طوني قطان - بيا يا بيا - عندك بحرية يا ريس

Video: Mohammad Mazen, Another Jordanian Stud Breaks Out

Yalla! One more voice for the road, one more young Jordanian stud comes out of the woods and take a shot at pop music. The guy sounds mature and his voice so so sobering, he does not sound like a little boy, but a man who has checks and balances. He is happy when he has to be and he is in charge when he is feeling down.

The name is Mohammad Mazen and his voice tells me many things about the artists, I can tell he is a good listener of Arabic music, his voice has taken form so many great artists both young and old his music reminds me of the 80s TV show bands.

His is a debut song many young singers wish for, a romantic song that pleases both men and women. You really cannot help but notice his Jordanian dialect creeps into the song. The dialect is unique as it's sort of a Lebanese version of what they speak in the Gulf. But the song delivers what the artists hoped it would.

mohammad mazen bde tsm3ne. محمد مازن بدي تسمعني

Listen: Youssef Arafat Loves Jordan Song اغنيه يوسف عرفات - احلى بلد | جديد 2013

Jordan is a good country as some of its people would say, from the outside it seems to be a successful country. From the city of Amman, you cannot help but be impressed by its strength and diversity. But then you get a little bit closer and just outside of Amman and people start seeing a different story.

Nevertheless, Jordan's hottest young pop star Youssef Arafat is feeling patriotic in his latest single. I am sure Youssef Arafat loves his homeland, and he is happy to sing for it a song where he calls it the best country. Young people will like this track, the jaded older ones will say meh! Aside from that his debut song since he left the Arab Idol show was about how awesome Islam really is.

I like the children back chorus, they seem to happy to put their little voices on something of value. I am certain this song will open the door to Youssef Arafat concerts and media appearances in his country now that he has served his dues.

اغنيه يوسف عرفات - احلى بلد | جديد 2013

WATCH: Mays Hemdan - Ma Areedah / ميس حمدان - ما أريده

Is this goth or is it emo? I cannot figure out what Jordanian entertainer Mays Hamdan is going for in her most recent music video. She had a single last month and she recorded it in the Gulf--Khaliji dialect. I was not ever a fan of Mays, but she is a hard worker.

Not feeling the song, but on the upside, it seems she has so many outfits as she filmed this music video, I did not get the middle dance portion. The dance outfits can be part of a Halloween party. Ot's if she wanted to buy so many outfits and get filmed, with the help of a nice computer, she had her music video.

Good luck Mays, keep up this versatile career of yours.

 Mays Hemdan - Ma Areedah / ميس حمدان - ما أريده

Mohamad Ramdan New Album البوم جديد من نوعه للنجم محــمد رمضــان

Radio stations are entering the music production game JBC radio network has produced the album for young and dazzling Jordanian star and former Star Academy star Mohamad Ramadan. Naturally, the radio people have always been in the production game, they are the ones with microphones studios and it's the place where people with talents hang out.

They also have the outlet to make any song famous, and they can also promote it. Ramadan would see the debut album after few singles and half dozen concerts. He is loaded with talent and has a big heart from romance and dance songs.

The young artists is promising surprises to his fans as the album will release on Valentine day for all of you lovers out there. Tune in the teaser, and get a sample of this forthcoming album where a poem has a place.

البوم جديد من نوعه للنجم محــمد رمضــان قريبــــا

WATCH: Youssef Arafat "Wala Leila" | يوسف عرفات "ولا ليلة"

Yousef Arafat is leading the pack in 2013, with the first official music video for the year, he is going places this young talent. The once Arab Idol runner up is striking back with charm, good looks and romance. The young Jordanian native channels his inner lover boy in this Lebanese sounding song.

The music video was filmed in Beirut and this is the first music video Yousef makes. I say, he was lucky to have worked with a good team that he picked. The lyrics are those of Jordanian poet Ehab Gaith who has given some of his work to top names in Arabic entertainment.

A cute and a dreamy song comes from a guy who seems to be like a really nice guy with a heart warming smile. This is a love story between the cool top gun and a pretty and smart college girl. This is a wise song and it will remind most of us why we go to college in the first place.

I do not say this often enough, but this is a music video I really wanted to watch. I have enjoyed the dance battle scene and the moment with the camera affects zooming in on Yousef and the model.

يوسف عرفات ولا ليلة Yousef Arafat Wala Laily

Rand Rostom Pop Music Meets Plastic

Rand Rostom is young, good looking pop songstress whose roots can be traced back to Palestine and Jordan. But she sounds like an Egyptian and looks like a Lebanese. Rand has yet to go mainstream, but her breakout song is a catchy hit. Not sure what it will take to bring this playful pop song to a bigger audience, but this song rocks your socks off.

Haifa Wahbe got nothing on Rand, Rand can also top Mai Hariri's famous looks. This is an independently funded song with a lot of indie feel, if we are talking pop, and only pop, I like Rand's character and style in this single. She is also considering getting into acting--Egypt is the place to look for acting gigs.

There has been a lot of talk about this new comer, a lot of people are intimidated by her sexy appeal. Her photos are all over the internet and might be shocking for some. You might glad to know Rand lives in Turkey at the moment. She plans to sing for Palestine, I hope she would focus on her pop songs before getting into some serious topics.

 مسافة السكة - Rand New Pictures 2012 رند رستم

Listen: Mais Hamdan New Single ميس حمدان ماريده 2013 نسخة اصلية

When in Egypt, Mais Hamdan tries to be Egyptian, when she wants some cash, she pretends to be from the Guy by doing a song in the Khalij dialect. I feel she has been already rejected in both places. She has a talent in lampooning and impersonating other celebrities.

Aside from that, I do not think can act, I do not think she can sing, and her TV hosing skills are just alright. With that on mind, here's her new single where she mimics, the khaliji songs and tries to sing "Ma Rida", or "I Do Not Desire Him". The music and beat are tired and outdated  the lyrics are dull and flat at best.

I think Mais is a good person, who has not done one thing well. She has too many pans on the fire and that might help reduce her value. She is from Jordan, not Lebanon where she would have us believe. The place of your birth should not matter, we are all Arabs after all. But when you are an entertainers, you mean different things to different people.     

ميس حمدان ماريده 2013 نسخة اصلية

Listen: Yousef Arafat 2013 Single يوسف عرفات - ولا ليلة حصريا

Yousef Arfat has found his heart in a new romance single he is pushing for 2013. It's a Lebanese pop song with a catchy melody. Yousef, released few singles once he left Arab Idol where he came a third runner up and left the stage with the judges batting hi on the back. Yousef Arab Idol exit was sudden, but he made the most of it as such the young artist has been celebrated among his fans.

I feel he is starting 2013 on a high note, he has finally stumbled one a song that serves him well and offers his fans something that like from this charming young entertainer. I believe this might as well be the first hit in this new year. I dig the Greek instruments. Yousef is cementing his relatively new comer status with a golden pop song that will carry him through Valentine day concerts.  


Listen:  يوسف عرفات - ولا ليلة 2013


حصريا النجم الأردني | يوسف عرفات - ولا ليلة | جديد 2013

Hear This: Mai Selim Is Divorced Now

The Jordanian pop songstress is reported to have divorced form her husband of two years--businessman Ali El Refaei. If you recall, Mai had planned to have a big wedding in Cairo during the protests, but that never happend. So the couple moved the ceremony to Amman Jordan.

Just like that sudden wedding, now we learn of the sudden and secretive divorce between the odd couple. According to sources close to the couple the divorce took place last week and it was not a public event. The couple are getting along and seem to be to have resolved all their differences. The news has not been confirmed or denied by either party.

Together they have a little girl (Lily) whom they gave a huge first year birthday bash just months ago. 2012 has been a tough year and it seems we have seen a lot more divorces in this year than previous years. Looking through the Facebook pictures, you really cannot find many or any with her husband Ali. Many of those pictures are with celebrities or with Mai's own sisters.

Mai is busy with her show on MBC Sisters Soup.

Mai Selim - Sam3ah / مى سليم - سمعاه

Tamer Abu Ghazaleh's Music Revolution

If you are to draw a map where the story of Tamer Abu Ghazaleh music journey, you would have to include Amman, Beirut, Cairo, Tunisia, and Ramallah on such a map. As for his music is reached more people and touches more cities. I have heard him perform before along with Huda Asfour years ago. The beard fits well with the new song that sticks it to the bearded political men of Islam.
 
This is a composer of alternative Arabic music, and an Oud, Buzuq, and vocal performer. The lyrics in his compositions are in formal (fus-ha), Palestinian, or Egyptian dialect, written either by himself or by a celebrated Arab poets. His lyrics tend to be broader and a lot more sarcastic that one can process. His music is about love, challenge, insecurity, boredom, thrill, frustration, etc He certainly aims for making music that are not defined by time and place.

He has shown time and time again to be a restless and inventive performer and promoter of a wide range of music and artistic activity, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh is a leading figure in modern Arabic culture. He comes across as a pan Arab and his latest song mocks the Islamist and their politics. I love his many zingers geard toward Orthodox Muslims.

Tamer Abu Ghazaleh's debut album Mir'ah (Mirror) was released in 2008. Recorded with a group of Palestinian and Egyptian performers, the record’s seven turbulent, entrancing and sometimes frenzied songs were written during a turbulent period of demonstrations, bombardment and invasion of Palestinian cities. He has lead the way of the indie music platform and has shown an amusing learning curve  Like the track below it feels like an Algerian track, but sounds very Egyptian and Palestinians at the same time.

Per his Facebook page:

Tamer has sold-out concerts in Beirut, Alexandria, Cairo, Amman and Tunis, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh has been an active musical collaborator for many years. Projects include: starting the cross-genre group Kazamada (2010); working with Palestinian & Egyptian artists on Jehar (with Huda Asfour), Duo Buzuq (with Rabea Jubran) and Kalam Mazzika (with Salam Yousry); and performing on Khaled Jubran's Psalms (2005). In 2008, Tamer released Thawret Ala (Revolution of Worry), a collaborative piece of musical theatre that was performed by the Al-Tamye Theatre Group. Tamer Abu Ghazaleh was born in Cairo 1986 to an exiled Palestinian family. 

He started singing and performing at the age of two, and composing at the age of nine. In 1998 Tamer and his family managed to return to their homeland to live in Ramallah, where he started his academic music education at the National Conservatory of Music (now Edward Said Conservatory). I have come to appreciate his music and the sense of humor and purpose his songs often sport.

This feels like a cynical song made for those cynical times of ours. Not sure is some folks in Egypt may take issue with Tamer lampooning the leaders of the land. Politics aside, this is a great song with many amusing attributes.

Ah Mel Ekhwan - Tamer Abu Ghazaleh اه مالاخوان - تامر أبوغزالة