This April 26, One Iraqi Hit-Maker محمد السالم - قلب قلب In A Virginia Concert

He will be accompanied by the Iraqi pop band UTN1 (Unknown To No One) This is the one concert that will bring all the 50 shades of Iraqis and appreciators of the rich Iraqi music scene  living in the Mid-Atlantic region for a fun night of music that the autnicity of the land it draws its inspirations form. This is a popular hit song that took Iraqi by storm "Qalib Qalib" by the lovable Mohammad ElSalem who has toured the world with this song and other Iraqi songs.

He is a hot commodity and this time, the music will be upped as the Iraqi rock band will be to his side warming up the crowd and doing what the love doing best, live music that brings home to those who long for it. The band walks onstage and look like your there to play through your songs and to have a good time as well. They tend to do their rituals and let the audience let you know you're there.

The interesting thing about the band is that they play through each song until you know whats happening each second. They have mastered each song by playing them off by heart and concentrate on what everyone else is playing. Thus, the band members are a good live musician is one that can feel the pulse of the crowd and become fueled by their energy. It takes more than practice practice practice to be a good musician. Some things can't be taught. UTN1 Band-mates were born with the chops for those live gigs.

As for AlSalem, he is the kind of entertainer who talks to the crowd and allows them to be apart of the show. He knows how to just relax and have fun. He is not a a show-off, but he knows that he is the attraction and the audience appreciate that.

Tickets are here

محمد السالم - قلب قلب وين وين فيديو كليب الاصلي HD 2011


يا رايح وين مسافر - UTN1 حفلة (تراث جزاىري) ya rayeh

WATCH: Tamer Hosny FT Akon - Welcome to the Life ( Behind the scenes)

Tamer Hosny might be doing American pop a huge favor, he is stimulating the economy by his big spending as he pays top names to collaborate with him. The latest star to charge Tamer Hosny a fee is American rapper Akon (by the way of Senegal) Tamer went to Akon's home and studio and we have the footage from the behind the scenes.

I think there is a new Tamer is town and he means serious business. I do not think he will ever become a global icon, not for his lack of trying, but he is already big in the Arab world. He has already singed with top companies who want to sell their stuff to Arabs. So his new duet with Akon might not do that much, other than adding to his resume.

I like Akon and think he is a smart business guy. Watch the two work together on the song as Akon tries to pick few words and they are working on a music video too. There are simply too many douche bags in this video who think they are all that  important.

I think this would be a fun project, I would ask Tamer, take it easy, save your money and go back to Nasr Mahrous--he knows how to bring the best in you and how to put you in a hit.

Tamer Hosny FT Akon - Welcome to the Life ( Behind the scenes)

Carole Samah Upcoming Music Video كارول سماحة إحساس

Carole Samahe flew to Paris to shot her music video--to be released soon. Ehasas is that song and it's that tile song for Carole Samaha's most recent album. She teams once again with her favorite director--also French where they have shot a dozen music videos together.

The music video seems to be telling a story of a woman with an emotional void when she has dumped her former lover. The song create a sorrow filled mood, and I hope the music video captures such emotions. To her credit not only is Carole a great songstress, she is a gifted actress as well.

It looks simplistic--like most of her music video--she is the star and the song is right there in the center. Nothing too flashy, just the right elements. Watch behind the scenes from the filming of the upcoming music video, the cast and the set. Something about Paris that makes Carole race to to film yet another music video in that city.

EXCLUSIVE 'كارول سماحة - كواليس تصوير فيديو 'إحساس

WATCH: Ahmed Mekky Funny Movie إعلان فيلم سمير ابو النيل بطولة احمد مكى

This will be the movie of the summer, the one movie that will be able to make 90 million Egyptians and a hundred million more Arabs to laugh will be the new movie by the funny man Ahmed Mekky.

The movie is stuck in the eighties and for those who are nostalgic to characters from that era. Street smart characters are nothing new, but none makes them so local and so random like how actor Ahmed Mekky makes them. And doubling the entertainment by bringing to the screen Lebanese songstress-cum-actress Nicole Saba.

I love the sidekicks, they always get a fair screen time and a fair share of funny one-liners. Ahmed has placed himself the king of one-liners and soundbites. This is the one movie I cannot wait to watch this summer when I visit Egypt.

The trailer shows a lot of pop culture knowledge and lampooning a number of songs and singers like Haifa Wehbe. Aside from that, the movie takes issues with a number of personalities like those talking heads, and the kids who like to brag about change and protesting.

الاعلان الثانى لفيلم سمير ابو النيل لاحمد مكى


إعلان فيلم سمير ابو النيل بطولة احمد مكى

Hot: Rashed Al Majid "2013" RBT Promo 1 | راشد الماجد "2013" نغمات الأنتظار

He might be one of the Khalij--Gulf my all time favorite stars. He is a rock star in my book, and he almost never ever speaks to the press. He is the voice most people of Saudi Arabia--even those who do listen to music love him.

Simply put he is Rashed Al Majid, the voice that won us over when he wanted to do pop music a decade ago. But now he gives us something else, romantic songs are his shtick. He is also the richest star, and has a while fleet of the fanciest cars.

Now, let's check out his new promo for the album that I will be listening to for ages, We have 22 sample of the promo. While he does have his own production company, he is happy to let them work with other lables to bring his music to more places.

I have come to appreciate the poetry of his words, his upbeat music and most of all the wise language he uses. He sounds like a gentleman making music for other sophisticated people. He is almost never mad, just either giddy or jaded.

Rashed Al Majid "2013" RBT Promo 1 | راشد الماجد "2013" نغمات الأنتظار

WATCH: Rakan "Shelmatloub" - Soon | راكان "شالمطلوب" - قريباً

The coolest and happiest Saudi strikes again, and he returns with a new teaser for an upcoming music video for his hit song "Shelmatloub" It's all about looking hip, sounding happy and dancing your bum off in the world of Saudi pop star Rakan.

He is the youngest and perhaps the freshest music video star in the conservative kingdom  It's no surprise that most of his music videos are filmed in Dubai. The teaser is rue to spread joy everywhere it goes. I love the urban and graffiti rich music video. The cool drums and the dancers all over the music video.

As for the outfits, they may have been purchased from some mall in downtown Philadelphia. This is how trendy kids in the Gulf are, and they only wear the best brands. Rakan is rocking the Arab fro look and he seems to have survived all the critics.

Rakan "Shelmatloub" - Soon | راكان "شالمطلوب" - قريباً

Listen: Fares Karam 2013 Albnum سيمبلات البوم فارس كرم

The original party guy from Lebanon is releasing yet another album, an album for parties and those who like them. Fares has aged in front of our eyes but his music and style never seem to age. I think the cover art for the album is pretty cool. He is doing the old/beat up man look with an old vintage car. Exactly, somethings never go out of style.

Your heart is my capital is the title song and it has hit the airwaves as the buzz is building up about this new release. To be fair, Fares is the Cadillac of Lebanese party artist, his songs are a must play at whatever wedding or happy occasion one has. He knows the crowds and he knows what gets their party juices flowing.

Those will be 12 tracks of amazing dance beats with some heartfelt lyrics, but in the tradition of Fares Karam, what he says is not that important how he does it is. He is never out of breath and he is not the guy to be short on passionate lyrics 


01 - Ajebni
02 - Al Asemah
03 - Am Dawir Ala Arouss
04 - Badda Asfourieh
05 - Bkhatrik
06 - Dadi
07 - El Raoucheh
08 - Elli Byekzoub Ala Marto
09 - Fawaa El Metre we Sabean
10 - La Mchilik Hafeh
11 - Marrou Al Ayna Bnayat
12 - Tfarkash Be Khyalo

Fares Karam NEW HIT El 3asmeh / فارس كرم - العاصمة

Fares Karam NEW ALBUM Teaser / إعلان ألبوم فارس كرم

Tattoos, Beef Cakes And New Singer Zayne

The problem with having a common name in Arabic (or any other) music, is that there are so many of them out there. If we have a last name, things would get easier. This is what I had to go through to search the artists with the name Zayne in the clip below. There are half a dozen artists with that name.

This guy spends a great deal of him time at the local gym where he likes to press the bench...now he also wants to sing. And for that we must bear with him as he gives us a tour of all the cool places mapped in ink on his bud.

this silly season indeed. the promo almost makes fun of itself. Maybe I am wrong maybe all those kids who watch American shows are up to something. This could also be an ad spot for a gym where UFC fighters get tough. I like creative material and this can go either way, so till we see the music video, we are out of luck

Zayne - Be Strong Soon

Arabic Christmas Albums Are Coming From Lebanon This Year

Few months ago, Christmas season all over the world, and as everyone knows, it's not full blown Christmas until you start hearing that music. Lebanon is helping Arabs celebrate this lovely over commercialized holiday with music. In the past they had to listen to American songs, last year, they have received new albums with Arabic songs to help ring in the season

1. Yara is finishing her All Christmas album, with six tracks and a feature song by Lara Escander. This is Yara's first album in more than three years. The songs are composed by Nizar Francis and music is the work of Jan Mari chi. We wait for this album to see if the music will make you want to shot yourself or not. The cover album will feature a Christmas tree and chocolate to celebrate this very happy occasion where happy memories for the little ones are shaped. 
2. Julia Boutrus is also doing an album of 10 tracks, she recorded it life with the orchestra in Prague. Some of the songs will be celebrating the Virgin Mary. Lebanese composer Michael Fadel is involved with the music and he has shared a photo of his work trip with Julia who has confirmed the news. There will be hymns and festive songs. This album seems like a great production. anything with live music takes itself seriously. 

An Arabic Christmas Carol (Byzantine Hymn of the Nativity)



 

First New Jimi Hendrix Album In 43 Years

Some 43 years after his tragic death, rock-n-roll legend Jimi Hendrix will return to relevance on Tuesday with the release of his new album People, Hell & Angels. The greatest guitarist of all time, the man who helped redefined rock and roll will be back in 2013. 

The album consists of 12 previously unreleased tracks Hendrix completed in the studio before his death in 1970, brought about by an overdose of sleeping pills. The album was recorded in between 1969 and 1970 at the highest of his success. There should be some experimental music and fusions of styles. Naturally, the forthcoming album, People, Hell and Angels won't escalate Hendrix's legacy beyond where it already stood; we'll never hear the innovations, hairpin turns and creative dead ends he'd have followed had he lived to celebrate his 70th birthday at the end of this year. But the collection does do a fine job of preserving Hendrix's work in amber, while still polishing it up as good as new.

“These twelve recordings encompass a variety of unique sounds and styles incorporating many of the elements—horns, keyboards, percussion and second guitar—Jimi wanted to incorporate within his new music,” the official Hendrix website explains. “People, Hell and; Angels, presents some of the finest Jimi Hendrix guitar work ever issued and provides a compelling window into his growth as a songwriter, musician and producer.”

“We’re thrilled to be able to release People, Hell & Angels, during the celebration of the 70th anniversary of my brother’s birth,” Janie L. Hendrix said in an advisory. “The brilliance of the album serves to underscore what we've known all along: that there has never been and never will be a musical force equal to his and that we cherish and take inspiration of what he left us both now and for many generations to come…simply eternity.”

Here some of the samples here

Listen: Carole Samaha - Wahshani Baladi / كارول سماحة - وحشاني بلادي

And the first teaser from her upcoming album keeps me guessing  how awesome this upcoming album from Lebanese songstress Carole Samah be? The options are limitless, this is a woman that likes her work. She is very educated about her craft and shops the world for good music and fine styles to adapt into her work.

The soon to be released album is promising to be something that good, I have always been a fan of her work, and her style. She is one of this voices that can sing, yet she does not act like a diva the world owes her something--she perfects her music and keeps her fans and foes interested in her next move. Like her musical which will be playing soon near you--she will dazzle in this big production--The Lady.

In the mean time, her teaser for the upcoming song about missing the motherland, being with loved ones, and the music belongs to the old school style-she sounds coming from her time machine where she went snagged this song and brought it back to the future. The topic is dear to far too many of us, a love story cross borders..the kind the brings home every time. The Rotana people will be busy for some time playing her upcoming music and music videos.

Ms. Samaha, you go lady....you make the music scene far more interesting by adding your worthy voice to the roaster.

وحشاني بلادي - كارول سماحة | 2013 | جديد


 Carole Samaha - Wahshani Baladi (Teaser) / كارول سماحة - وحشاني بلادي

New Release Carole Samaha 2013 Album سيمبلات البوم كارول سماحة - احساس

On the thirteenth of March in the year of our Lord 2013, one Lebanese diva will release her album of thirteen tracks. Bringing attention to the number often associated with bad luck 13. She wanted to defy it and release her album to tel that number to back off.  This is the story of the new and forthcoming album from this multi-talented diva.

She sings as a proud women, she sings the ind of songs that even the most manly man can find appealing. The samples are out and one will get to enjoy whopping of 13 tracks! There's the dance pop songs, and the touchy feely tracks. She gives a good balance of happy and heartbroken songs, and her collaboration with the best names is a long standing tradition. She also works with few names on this project.

There will be plenty of hugs, kisses, breakups and chances to dance in this mixed album--her first since 2009 when she released a dynamite album. The production went to the seasoned Lebanese composer Michael Fadel. I like how the album feels like a menu from all over the world of music and varying styles that showcase different notes.

Carole has shown that when it comes to her songs, she spares no expenses, unlike many of her peers- who tend to cut costs of recording and spend more on music videos. Carole spends on both of them. I look forward to this album, as for the money, this album will be the biggest release in 2013 from a star who has been rocking it since 2000! And by the way, she is a judge on the X Factor at the moment.


01 - Ehssas
02 - El Afrah
03 - Hakhounak
04 - Inta Tofl Kbir
05 - Ohdonni
06 - Ana Geet
07 - Ana Geet (Version 2)
08 - Yaoumayn Shahrayn
09 - Mosh Maakoul
10 - Mosh Tayaak
11 - Khedni Maak
12 - Wou Taawadet
13 - Ma Bnethammelsh Baad

سيمبل كارول سماحة - ما منتحملش بجد


سيمبل كارول سماحة - انت طفل كبير | من الالبوم القادم 2013


كارول سماحة احضنى من الالبوم القادم 2013


سيمبل كارول سماحة - احساس | من الالبوم القادم 2013


سيمبل كارول سماحة إحساس

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: 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

Sameer Abu Elneel, Ahmed Mekky New Comedy أحمد مكي ''بوستر'' فيلم جديد ''أبو النيل

Ahmed Meky is a comedic genius, he has made about five comedic films, three of them are great, one is good and another that sucks. But this time he has learned his lesson....the funniest man and rapper in Egypt Ahmed Meky is back with anew comedy set in the 1980s or at least with the look from that not so distant past. Meky is one creative force, the chracters he creates are unlike we have seen before. He knows his comedies both the Arabic and the American styles and he brings the best original scripts.

El Sabky is the production company that has authorized the film and will be in charge of marketing. It seems the House of ElSabky is the only production house that is willing to film new projects. Granted most of their movies are made on the cheap, a shitty singer, a shitty local dancer, some shity looking guy with a heart of gold who saves the day in a shity plot and shit production film.

But with this new partnership  they might as well be up for making some serious films, that can make serious cash for everyone. Not much is known about the plot, but it seems the film will offer commentary and funny takes on Egypt post January 25th revolution. There are way too many odd characters and behaviors that have emerged since then.    

Next to Ahmed Meky, Nicole Saba, Mena Shalby will co-star. The film will have one of the biggest box-office darlings. Other actors will be Mohamed Lutfi-the muscles, and Ala Morsi--the comedy candy. I look forward to watching this movie, and nothing would make me happier than watching it in downtown Cairo under better conditions this summer.

منة شلبي ضيفة شرف احمد مكي ونيكول سابا في ابو النيل

WATCH: Hotter Nawal El Zoghbi - Gharibi Hal Denyi "Teaser" / نوال الزغبي - غريبة هالدنيي

Other pop songstress are hiding now as Nawal El Zoghbi, the original "it" girl is teasing us all with a new song that has awesome and dazzling written all over it. The palace we see is either a visual feast or a real blow them away Moroccan place. The drums began to beat for this music video a long time ago, Nawal has been promising her fans something amazing! And she did not joke around this time.

We do not get to have a full shot of Nawal, but the sneak peak promises many great things, and yes there is a crown to tell the other pop ladies "suck it" mama bear is back, you better go into hiding. It's true Nawal is a huge name and has manged to do the virtually impossible, do pop songs where the image is 90 percent of the show.

Yes, she did have the low moments, but with this clip, she seems to be ready for prime time once again. And to help her the versatile Jad Shewry directs the upcoming music video for "Gharibi Hal Denyi". I am certain Nawal is telling her ex to go screw himself when he sees her makeover and her high points from the upcoming song, he said she will fade away without him--he is the only one to go away.

The well known Lebanese dance choreographer Charle Mchris has his fingerprints all over this. The song is to air next week on Lebanese and Arab radio stations. This is a gigantic production, worthy of Nawal's star size. I like it


Nawal El Zoghbi - Gharibi Hal Denyi "Teaser" / نوال الزغبي - غريبة هالدنيي


نوال الزغبي - غريبة هالدنيي (Radio)

WATCH: The X Factor Arabia Judges Promo 2013 اكس فاكتور ٢٠١٣,

The British are coming to invade the Arab world once more time, this time they are doing it through shows like the X Factor. Yes, I know this is the hundredth singing competition program, but it seems they have truly scored some of the biggest names in Arabia pop to judge the show.

Three Lebanese (Wael Kfoury, Elissa and Carol Samahe), and one hit maker form the United Arab Emirates Hussein Al Jassmi. The panel of four judges will be providing their skills, personalities and celebrity status to bring rating to the program, which will air on Lebanese network MTV.

Such shows are advertiser's wet dream, Pepsi seems to have a lot of control over the X Factor and its various editions around the globe. I am sure people will watch this show for few reasons I can think of. For starter, those are all hot names and active in making pop music. Second. those names do not particularly give many interviews, so people are hungry to get a peak at those celebrities when they are being themselves.

The first episode will air on February 8th, and the promos are already dazzling us with what to come.
  
The X Factor Arabia Judges Promo


The X Factor Arabia - إكس فاكتور فى الوطن العربى

Sami Yusuf "Salaam" The Game Changing Album

Muslim rock persona and hit maker of top-rated religious themed songs Sami Yusuf is releasing his fourth international album this December 2012. "Salaam" is the simple and straightforward album title. The album will be released international in the Canadian city Toronto with a mega concert in the city that hundreds of thousands of Muslims call it home.

You have it folks December 22, 2012 Convention Center. The album will lift up your spirit and change your world into a peaceful one, hopefully. We have already listened to a single from the album "It's A Game" where the London based and world famous musician stepped up his game.

The album has also been shared with the good people of Malaysia in a mega concert and the artists has singed hundreds of copies to his fans.

Sami Yusuf - Album Trailer (RIS International Release)

Dancing With The Arab Stars Will Air Soon

Thanks to many Lebanese networks, and a lot of Saudi cash, Arab networks are just about out of Western TV shows to adapt. The latest show to be taken into the Arab world is "Dancing With The Stars" and they are hiring talents for the dancing portion of the show.

First pick is Lebanese dance lady and the one whose hips have never told a lie Myriam Faris. Now, Arabia knows this girl, lady, chick knows how to dance. This time she will not sing as she does her thing. The show will air this December and Myriam will be a judge on the show. MTV Lebanon will air the show.

Not sure what kind of Arab stars will be wiling to show off their moves with a partner. Dancing is kind of an overlooked skill in the Arab world. Will we have some TV personalities form outside Lebanon on the show? Maybe some politicans who like to dance for the media, can now dance for our entertainment.

Myriam fares rags nar - ميريام فارس رقص نار

Video: Akon With Tamer Hosny 2013 Song

The duo performed together in the city of Abu Dhabi for Beats On The Beach concert series, they did so in front of more than a 100 thousand screaming fans. The Egyptian pop star Tamer Hosny and the American rapper Akon will collaborate on a music project.

It seems Tamer spoke with Akon and his team about a mutually beneficial arrangement for their duet. Tamer has been looking for more American names to sing with,, he has already recorded and released a music video with Shaggy, as well as a collaboration with Snoop Dogg. Akon would be a great edition to Tamer Hosny's English album

Akon talking about his new project with Tamer Hosny. Akon seems to love the Arab music scene  he has already done a song with Lebanese beauty Melissa (Senegal, the country of birth of Akon has a large Lebanese population) The artists performed in Morocco and recorded his voice on the Humanitarian song arranged with Red One and Quincy Jones.

Not sure what the song will sound like, but I am curious to give it the benefit of the doubt. Akon is speaking here from Atlanta Georgia about the upcoming collaboration. We do have a teaser for it, and we do know that Tamer Hosny will be bring his wife Bassma Boussel along for his stay in the US where she will give birth to their first child.

Akon Talking About His New Project With Tamer Hosny


Tamer Hosny Soon M2drsh Ady3ha Feat.Akon.wmv