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WATCH: Samer Gabro - Ya Amiret Omry / سامر كابرو - يا أميرة عمري

January 29, 2013, 5:34 am
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Arab weddings are a riot, no need to go copy Western ones--the ones they show in movies. But maybe we can do like Samer Gabro just did, a hybrid of both.

Wedding songs are a dime a dozen, but if they are done right, they are priceless  The Syrian Samer Gabro comes from a long line of traditional Arabic music in the city of Aleppo. He does local style songs, Lebanese styles and Egyptian ones just as good.

The man produces to himself, and his career has a take a turn for the best once he relocated to Lebanon. From there he launched singles and albums, and manged to perform around the Arab world and Europe. Among the cities where he took his songs to are German, Sweden, France, Italy, Holland and half a dozen Arab countries.

Samer is known for his happy dance songs that cheer one's soul. This time he is singing for his bride to be, calling her princess in white like the full moon in its perfection. He brings out his dreamy eyes and his sharpest suit to make this song a joy. The dance is the music video is a riot, and the music fusion is well made, you can hear Greek, Turkish and Arab elements.

Well done, you give Syrian something to smile about!

WATCH:  Samer Gabro - Ya Amiret Omry / سامر كابرو - يا أميرة عمري
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Egyptian Rap Discovers Auto-Tune مهرجان الراب المصرى - أم سى أمين وسادات و فيلو وتوزيع حاحا

January 29, 2013, 5:57 am
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Rappers have finally found a way to appeal to the people who got no education and no money, use auto-tune to tell them your message. Therefore four rappers from Egypt's poorest areas put together a rap festival where Auto-tune was their fifth wheel. That means each and every song on this album project has been blessed with the auto-tune treatment.

For some reasons, Egypt's poorest find this technology fun, and therefore performers from those areas have been using and abusing the technology. While most rappers in Egypt are preoccupied with the politics of the country  those rappers are concerned about making it through the day. They tell tales from their blocks and random residential areas.  

MC Amin, Saddat, Felo & 50 - Mahragan illRap ElMasry - مهرجان الراب المصري
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Listen: Cedar Zaitoun New #Palestine Song أسمك يا وطنّا - سيدر زيتون

January 29, 2013, 7:25 am
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After the Palestinian Authority won the UN recognition as a observer member state, many people in Palestine cheered, others were confused by this decision. Not Palestinian folksy songstress Cedar Zaitoun, she knows this is good for us. I like her voice and her style, she is a hard working vocalist who remains attached to the land and the people even when it's really challenging to do so.

This is why she has a new track out celebrating the new state in style. Ceder is a talented Palestinians singer with patriotic strains all over her body. The song is titled, "Our Homeland, Is Your Name", the music for the song is the world of her husband Ramy Zaitoun who composes most of the music for her songs. Ramy Shabana wrote the song's lyrics

I am sort of happy about the UN bid, but part of me is unsure what it means. Cedar is wrapped in all Palestinian scarf and flag colors. As she released the song, a statement from the artists read, "I am pleased with the UN seat, this is an important recognition and a first step toward justice and getting the rest of our rights", " send this song to my fellow Palestinians and hope they like it."

In very short period of time, and quietly the young songstress has established herself and the quasi official voice for Palestinians aspirations, she is the voice that unites people of Palestine (West Bank, Gaza, Jerusalem ) and the ones living abroad.
 أسمك يا وطنّا - سيدر زيتون
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Listen: #Egypt Is A Women By Amal Maher امال ماهر - انا بنت من البنات

January 29, 2013, 9:56 am
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Amal Maher has released her second single in a row for Egypt. She is a proud lady whose success was only possible in Egypt with all its rich history in music. This time though, Amal Maher declares her love to Egypt as a women, among many.

This is the kind of song grownups will appreciate. Egyptian women are often overlooked in many fields, but they are as patriotic as any of the boys. They go to school, they lean despite many unique obstacles, and they also excel. Amal Maher is nothing short of passionate in this song, the often romantic and heart broken songstress has finally found something that gets her in the mad as hell zone.

The song is about celebrating the achievements of the women of Egypt, they get all their positive attributes form the land and from its story. I need not to declare my love to you Egypt, because I was born one of you. It's about raising up to the challenge and making something good. The song starts with Amal Maher reading the lyrics of the song, then speeding thing up.

I am one of the girls, goes the song. A very timely song to help the women, young ladies, girls and older ones who are living in troubling times. I have grew up to become a school principal, a minister, a judge and an ambassador.

امال ماهر - انا بنت من البنات


أنا بنت من البنات
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Lebanon's Hottest Composer Salim Salemeh Speaks

January 29, 2013, 12:59 pm
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Salim Salemeh is one of most known and popular composers in Lebanon. He is never too busy, but most Lebanese stars seek him out and work in his studio to record songs they are hoping to release with the man. Salim likes to defend his work and he does not take criticism well. He is often caught in arguments with other singers and composers in Lebanon. Salim was on a radio show the other day and he has shed some lights on what it feels to work with those pop stars we love so much. Here are few nuggets of information from the composer.

  1. Elissa is the hardest singer to work with, she demanded a lot in the studio and hard to please. 
  2. Nancy is the easiest one to work with, she does not give anybody a heard time at all. He loves working with her and he gives her his best work.
  3. Melhim Zein can also be a headache and so is Mohamed Iskander and Ragheb Alamah--they all want good material and it takes time.
  4. Elissa's hit form 2009 album "'Aa Baly Habibi" was offered to Nancy Ajram first, but because she was pregenant at the time, it did not make sense for her to sing about wearing the bridal dress. 
  5. A hit song is the one that changes the career and the price of a singer, Faris Karam had his skirt song, Mohamed Iskander has "The Republic of My Heart" hit and other as well. 
  6. Saleem thinks Ragheb Alama is the Arab world's most important artist and not the Egyptian pop star Amr Diab.
  7. Assi Hallani is not a great singer composer combo, something Melhim Barakat argues. He still needs time argues Saliim.
  8. Not a big fan of Fares Karam's new song, he thinks it was made by a bunch of kids who little experiences. The song is about not lying to one's wife 
  9. Ramy Ayach needs a good heart and better manners, he has the right to say he would not work with me, but he is crossing the line when he says he does not believe in my talent. Ramy needs to go back to his old style that made him popular in the first place. 
سليم سلامه يغني عبالي - هيك منغني 31-3-2012
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Tommy Omran Murdred By His Gay Lover In Upcoming Music Video

January 30, 2013, 4:29 am
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Saudi-American pop star, model among other things Tommy Omran is talking u his next music project. He is filming a music video for a song he has recorded "Angels In The Sky"

For the story Tommy would tell an unconventional love story, he has a secret gay lover who has a crush on him, but Tommy likes this Brazilian girl and wants to get married her. So the secret gay lover is enraged and tries to break up the lovely love story. He tries to work on the girl's side trying to ruine her image of Tommy. Then he offred to give Tommy money to get him to change his ways, but Tommy does not buy it.

So, the obsessed gay lover does, the next logical thing, he murders Tommy. I know a lot of Saudis have talked about doing just that, because they Hate Tommy not love him. But sometimes those are the same thing. So the deranged lover murders Tommy in front of his future wife's eyes! To take revenge.

Stay classy Tommy, this is the last thing gay people need, you show them as murderers and crazy people, they already have tons of trouble, you are not making is easy for them. I know people are called you names before, so I do not know what the message here, and it seems from reading all those comments, I am hardly the only one.  

Baby I love You - Tomy Omran تومي عمران
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Listen: Diana Haddad - "Naam Seedi" ديانا حداد - نعم سيدي

January 30, 2013, 5:53 am
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Diana Haddad had a piece of gold late last year with a new romantic song in the Lebanese style she became famous for. We thought to ourselves, the hit-maker is back and she is bringing it all in style. And then came the buzz kill a new single that shatters our hopes in the revival of the old Diana Haddad. Maybe we were asking her too much when we want her to be herself all over again. Maybe that cute, loving and strong voiced lady never existed in the first place.

Why does she insist on making songs in local Khaliji (Gulf) dialects that no one likes and no one is asking for? Those songs suck on so many levels. For starter they are not all that great, and they bring none of the good sound quality we have come to expect from Diana. I would listen to any thing she sings, but if it's a song in the Khaliji dialect, I tell you this, I won't give it a second listen. And this is coming form a guy who like Khaliji songs.

"Yes, Sire" is the title of her new song, meant for the Gulf men, who think they own the world. She is happy to be there one of the boys, listening to their requests and conquering with it. It seems that Diana is unwilling to turn back the clock to her glory days. She wants local concert deals in the Gulf as well as wedding parties that come with a hefty paycheck and gifts.

I am reading this song is recorded in the local dialect of Kuwait  there are different shaded within the greater Gulf dialects.

Diana Haddad - "Naam Seedi" ديانا حداد - نعم سيدي
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Lebanese May Matar Quits The Show Biz For Now

January 30, 2013, 7:16 am
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May Matar was everywhere three years ago when she released a response song to chauvinistic inclined song. She was cool, proud and she walked tall. Then her two subsequent singles came through, she made some concerts and at least two music videos. but now she is ready to release her last song which she personally wrote and composed. "La Ya Qalby" is that forthcoming song.

May has expressed her frustration with the show biz, and she has made it clear she would not be honored to work in this industry that contradicts so many of her values. And yes she is also getting married soon and has a wedding to plan. May has just gotten engaged to a Lebanese man whom she has been seeing for about three years now.  "You just cannot make a living In It Anymore", "And thanks Good, I did not do any private parties where I would have to compromise my upbringing."

May has added, "I am in the process of opening a new healthy eatery in partisanship with my brother", "I am also looking into starting a beauty salon where I would manage it" But May is a smart person all around, "I am go back to doing songs for the fun of it, not for the money"

The young songstress ruled out any role her fiance has with her decision -he was disappointed in her decision  but welcomes it too. He actually traveled to Canada to see her concert over there. I have always admired May, and I support her decision  she was smart enough to realize it and come public about it.

MAY MATAR - Mitlak Mich AyzeenRjal - directed by Ziad Najjar


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Sami Yusuf "Salaam" The Game Changing Album

January 30, 2013, 8:03 am
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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)
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The Incredible Old School Throwback By Shayma Helaly شيما هلالي - إمتى نسيتك

January 30, 2013, 8:22 am
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Whoever suggested that the Tarab song is dead poke too soon. Tarab songs are the old sounding real songs with minimal computer affects, real instruments, slow moving melody, strong vocal showing "forte", and the magical overall feel.

That formula has been working for generations, but it seems to have been lost due to the overcrowded pop music scene. But an unlikely star is bringing it back with a new style of her own. Tunisian Shayma Helaly who had a good run in 2007 and 2008 is making her much needed comeback noticed with her new romantic ballad. One of things about Shayma is her obsession with the golden era songs since she was a little girl.

I am encouraged to hear and watch the song, because most stars are now banking on doing Gulf songs instead of trying for the real deal. This is a like giving CPR to this old style that has been buried for at least two years. Shayma came a long way from her days at the Star Academy show, her delicate persona and strong voice offer the perfect formula for a warm and soul- friendly sweet performance.

"Emta Nseitak" turns little boys into men and teaches woman all about the emotional complexity of that thing we call love. The music video was filmed in Lebanon, and Shayma wear five different outfits in the duration of the music video. While no one can miss the artist's good and stylish look, her voice stole the show in this golden performance.

Note the special and visual affects the music video director Fadi Haddad puts to a good use. The lyrics are the work of the A lister, Mohammad El Refaei and Ameer Mahrous and We are hoping for her comeback album, due this year.

Respect Shayma Helaly! This lady can rock!

Shayma Helaly - Emta Nseitak / شيما هلالي - إمتى نسيتك
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Salalem Band Finds The Stairways To Heaven

January 30, 2013, 11:30 am
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Among the many diverse Egyptian rock bands, stands Salalem. A band that takes it's name from an Arabic word that means stairs. They might not make as much noise and fireworks as the other bands, but they constantly make better songs that promote hope. I like hope and optimistic voices in Egypt, the people need some joy.

Salalem is funky without being silly, they are retro without being overbearing. This is the feel I am sensing from their new song and music video. They are just a group of friends who happen to be musicians."Life is a bedroom" is the title of this new light rock gem.

You must really love those t-shirts the band members sport. This is the band's second music video following another one they released in 2011. They filmed this music video at a local liberary in one affluent Cairo pocket.

Salalem | El Donya Oda | Official Music Video سلالم | الدنيا أوضة
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Joseph Attieh vs. Ramy Ayach Who Is Copying Whom?

January 30, 2013, 4:34 pm
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Ramy Ayach has been around for almost twenty years and in those 20 years he has always look sharp. The stylish Lebanese pop star and heartthrob has crushed many hearts in the process and made so many hits that has enriched the Arabic music scene. Some media outlets in Lebanon are having a slow day, so they wrote an "analysis" with pictures accusing Joseph of copying/channeling Ramy.


Four years ago, enter the stage a young pop star with the name Joseph Attieh who took part of the Star Academy program and dazzled folks with his charm, his warm voice and his look. Most people did not miss the similar look Joseph has, he does look similar to Ramy Ayach and that's not a fault of his own. They both seem to shave their heads, show some muscles and look good.


Along the years, Joseph started releasing photos of himself, and those photos, music videos made everyone confuse the two stars. Naturally Ramy Ayach would be pissed. However, some people thing imitation is the greatest compliment. Not Ramy and his friends and fans. I do not know for Joseph sets at home thinking o copying Ramy's style. Stars like to wear shades, and look slick.



I do not think some of the pictures you see above are worth the debate. For example guys like cars and they like motorcycles. But they dress like Ramy is worth some answers, pose like Ramy photos might need to be explained. Could it be that the same photographer took those photos? Plus, do not you think photographers read the same magazines and copy the same picture concept?


I believe we have both talented entertainers who have meet success in their respective careers. It might be that Joseph really like Ramy, and I know he has spoken about the similar look they both have. Look at the pictures and decide for yourself.


To be fair, Ramy Ayach has come to the defense of Josef Attieh here "He is my friend and I won't let people attack him" he was speaking about his fans criticizing the young singer. Joesph sounded happy with the new tone and spent his love and respect back to Ramy






Joseph Attieh - Te'eb El Shouq / جوزيف عطية - تعب الشوق
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Video: Syrian Rouwaida Attieh Sydney Concert

January 31, 2013, 4:50 am
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The Syrian and Lebanese expats who call the Island of Australia home, won't let the music stop. This is why in the Australian capital Sydney, they had a sold out concert with one of the hottest young A lister entertainers in Syria, Rouwaida Attieh. She is one of the most authentic and realize throwback to all things classical in party songs written in the Bedouin dialect.

She is fresh from a divorce, and a hot new single once again. She hit the road with her new and old songs to cheer up folks who appreciate her style. Her strong and almost manly voice can move monuments. Her stage persona glows and brings people to her.

She is truly the life of the party, and people see that. Not sure if this was a wedding or a concert, but either case Rouwaida Attieh owned the night. Syria might not be in the perfect mood right now, but voices like Rouwaida tell us at least they are alive.

اهلا بهل الطلة حفلة سيدني
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The High Schooler That Electrified Arabia

January 31, 2013, 6:13 am
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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
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Listen: Angie Amin For The Love Of #Egypt جديد انجى امين - مصر بلادى | ذا فويس

January 31, 2013, 7:09 am
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The contender on the MBC produced The Voice Angie Amin is making the media rounds with a new patriotic single for Egypt. I love the guitar strokes, it makes me think of a beach-side vacation. The song leaves me baffled for a second until Angie hits the high note and I am all back in.

I like the production that allows Angie to show a versatile vocal chords ability. This is a plea for the young people marching in the streets to calm the f**k down. I like young stars who try to join in the ranks by releasing a song at a time when all the big names are hiding.

Again, we wish we were not listening to a song about Egypt, we wish we do not have to think about troubles in Egypt, but under the circumstances I think we might be hearing few more until the dust settles.
إنجي أمين - مصر بلادي
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WATCH: The X Factor Arabia Judges Promo 2013 اكس فاكتور ٢٠١٣,

January 31, 2013, 8:12 am
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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
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Reema Morgan "Daftar Asamy" The Anti Glamour Song

January 31, 2013, 11:28 am
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When an African looking girl from Gaza made waves, the Arab world took notice of this guitar playing Reggie looking talented young woman. Meet Reema Morgan who represented Palestine on the popular show Arabs Got Talent, and now she appears in a duet song with fun singer Noor Najih. I have not noticed her before, but finally I got to hear Morgan's voice and boy this girl can bring down the house.

"Daftar Asamy", a names notebook translates the title. Both artist celebrate the common man in Egypt, the ones who do the dirty jobs and get dismissed by society yet they wake up everyday doing what they have done best. The song has a funky vibe to it, coming from the outfits and the off color and off the wall musicians appearing on the video. The songs is about the rich feeding off the poor and making money off their backs.

The song takes place on the roof of some home in the slum, people living there are the kindest people one can meet. She sounds like she comes form those areas even though it's hard to crack the code of such residential areas. I am certain in Egypt she would pass for an Egyptian. Naturally, both artists do a rare song where we celebrate the man who gets often neglected and little thank you. 

Together the made a very effective song, that raises so many issues without alienating folks or sparking a class warfare. Their song does change styles and speed as it progresses which keeping me guessing.  

دفتر أسامى الهاموش - نورناجح وريما مرجان - Daftar Asamy
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Impress Your Mother-In-Law By Telling Her You Love Nadia Mostafa

January 31, 2013, 3:20 pm
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Your mother-in-law does not have to be a foe, you just need to show her a side of you that shows her that you respect her. Their greatest fear- that you will be taking them for granted or that you think they do not understand your emotions. They do, you only need to remind them to those moment when they listened to voices like Nadia Mostafa.

Nadia Mostafa is one of the most underrated divas in Arabic music, the living legend who rocked the 80s and 90s does not get much air time anymore--she did release a new song this year. She came from the most beautiful era where when with big hearts have ruled the scene of Arabic TV. She did not some innovative manger, she only had her dazzling voice and the folks have fallen in line for her.

I recall as a little boy in Dubai, she performed on some TV celebration and I recall seeing her live. Nadia is best known for her romantic sensual songs, she has also sang for musical comedic plays, popular, national, religious and social. Throughout her career, Nadia Mostafa, released a number of albums, among them is cited 'Wala Kan Ala Baly', 'El Solh Kheer', 'Ya Maya'.

She is married to a Syrian artists Arkan Fouad and has two daughters. I love this lady's voice, she only gives heartfelt songs and her lives shows are something you enjoy sitting on your seat and your eyes closed. She is considred among those people women adore very much. Her tracks helped shape the dreams and asiprations of every little girl at a given time.


نادية مصطفى - كل دقة في قلبي - حفلة اضواء المدينة
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Melhem Barakat Talks Sh*t On #Egypt

February 1, 2013, 4:43 am
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The moody and brutally honest Lebanese composer Melhem Barakat has never disappointed in alienating people and insulting friends. Last year, he criticized one of Arabia's brightest diva's Magida El Roumi for not featuring the song he composed for her--it was included on the first track of the album. Months later, he was in a concert and used a very dirty word live on stage to insult the drummer in his band (see here).

This time the gifted and obnoxious composer aims low, he is out sending Egypt's entertainment industry insults, speaking to a Kuwait publication "El Raei" among the gems:


  1. Lebanese singers should be banned from singing Egyptian pop songs, the minister of media should enforce this band
  2. The love of Egyptians is not worth nothing, most of my money  I made in concerts in Syria, Jordan and the Gulf--not even one concert in Egypt.
  3. Egyptians biggest priority is to fight off ant successful Lebanese singer.
  4. Egyptian media TV, radio and online publications hardly air any Lebanese songs, and they only air what the Lebanese singer sang in the Egyptian dialect.  
Those allegations come from a guy with temperament issues, a man who has lost his bearing. Ask Fayrouz, Sabah, Wadie El Safie, and more recently Wael Kfoury, Ragheb Alama, Wael Jassar, Elissa, Nancy Ajram and many many more names.

Those are self centered comments from a guy who thinks the entire universe rotates around his work and his persona. I do not deny that there are some names in Egypt who insist on celebrating the success of the Egyptian entertainers, but Egypt has always been warm toward artists form Lebanon and other Arab countries. 

melhem barakat - jet bwatak
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"Listen: Najwa Karam "Ykhallili Albak جديد نجوى كرم 2013 يخليلى قلبك

February 1, 2013, 5:56 am
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Most human brings age and grow old, Najwa Karam is growing younger and you know what, she is aging gracefully. You cannot ever see her out of shape, out of style, or old. She is not made for aging. I know most entertainers do some work to look younger, with Najwa Karam you can never tell she if she has gotten some work done or not.

She has become one of the very few things Lebanese agree on, she is a home grown diva who loves her motherland and has never shied away from rocking any concert at home. Till now, she has refused to sing in any other Arabic dialect, other than hers. She makes a point and for this many fall in love with her pride. While there are many young divas out there who pretend to like Najwa Karam when in deep down they want her stature.

Najwa is not known for releasing singles, she is very business minded. She judges the Arabs Got Talent and enters virtually every Arab home. And she makes a hit album every two years. I do not recall her releasing singles as far as I can remember. Maybe the timing is for Valentine Day, it's a song about the people who let into our hearts.

Not only is the song a fresh reminder of how great Najwa Karam and how powerful her vocal chords, but her new pictures are nothing short of spectacular. In the span of 2 decades, very few singers have carved their spot in pop history as beautifully as Najwa Karam has.

najwa karam Ykhallili Albak حصريا جديد نجوى كرم 2013 يخليلى قلبك


اغنيه نجوى كرم - يخليلى قلبك | كامله
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