Essaf, Egypt's Styling Justin Timberlake

Many sing romantic songs, few believe in them and even fewer can make you think that they actually believe the words they are saying! So if you are in Arab girl preferably from Egypt then you will know Essaf to be your singer. The dude who is for pop and romance is what Usher for R&B. But when it comes to style he is the Arab Justin Timberlake--see the pictures.

Essaf is one of those singers that only sings withing their comfort zone and never leave it. He is happy doing pop and romance songs and that has been rewarding for him. See his latest songs released as a promo for his upcoming album. He performed those two songs in a Valentine party.

Essaf is not the number one selling artist in Egypt, but he is one of those voices that if you listen to, you come to appreciate and defend. I like his music videos and think his image and good looks agree with the ladies. But even he knows that there are way to many pop singers competing form the same songs. So concerts are in order, and from what I read, he is doing well in that department.



Essaf _3ashe2 Ba7eb_ @ Solidaire On Valentine's Day




Essaf _Zai 3`erha_ @ Solidaire On Valentine's Day

My Weeked of Iraqi Music

This week has been a great week for followers of Iraqi pop, as three single songs released by three different artists in the Iraqi style. While only two of those singers are Iraqis, those songs are pretty good.

1. Iraqi pop princess Klodia Hanna released a hit song titled a "Threat", where the family of her loved one threaten her to shape up! I guess they do not want their son to be with her! While the voice can be better, the Iraqi flavor is hard to miss.
   
2. The next big voice from Iraq belongs to Rahmah, the star academy season 7 participant who is making a solid career of her great vocals and charm. While Rahma has sang in Lebanese and Gulf dialect this time she comes home with "Ella Qilihom, a sleeper hit that will register with not only Iraqis, but also all Arabs.
3. Lebanese dude Melhim Zain, the man known with his Lebanese manly style and romantic songs every now and then. Visits Iraq with this new song of his. It' s very local song and the performance is nothing short of original. A song filled with passion and energy.
   

كلوديا - تهديد


رحمه رياض الا اكللهم 2011-Rahmh Ryadh/لزوزه


Melhem Zein - 2011 ملحم زين - موال عراقي + كبد بد بدون حقوق

Nancy Ajram The Sony Girl

Najwa Karam was not the first female Arab artist to do shameless adverting for a foreign company. This is not a new trend by all accounts. Here's an an ad from 2008/2009 by Nancy Ajram for Sony lines of Walkman phones.

notice how Nancy Ajram styled her hair in the fashion of Japanese high school girls. She did not forget to throw in her famous shy smile turns to laugh and she always holds her mouth. That move alone made Nancy millions.

I think Sony made a great call by hiring Nancy, she is a Star in every corner of Arabia and beyond.

Ahmad Samir, New Face of Pop

Ahmad Samir is suspicious that his loved one is playing games with him, but he also thinks with that love he feels like he owns the world. So not only does on company believe in his talent, there two companies one producing and another marketing the album.

01.Shaklak Fahem, liked this one already, it's upbeat and the vocals change as the song shifts.
02.Awham Fi 2lby, if you are looking for funky pop, then stop by, I like this one
03.Malakt El Donya, take the time to slow down, grab an armchair and savor this one.
04.El 7ob Entaha, the title sums the mode of the song, love has ended! Mature song.
05.Ta3m El Ghtam, if you had any doubts about the nationality of this album, you will know it's a 100 percent Egyptian. Sweet lyrics are always in style
06.Kol Amlaki
07.ElLila M3ak
08.La 3omt 2lby
09.Kan Feen
10.A5tarti B3adi

so the rest are nothing short of good to average songs....

Soad Hosny, The Spunkiest Arab Chick

She made men crazy and that might have led to her tragic fate in that London apartment few years ago. Soad Hosny's songs are always popular with the ladies, every girl fancies herself being the Soad of her time. Her style and her approach to life tells a lot about being a girl.

She made being a girl a lot more fun and glamorous than it really is. Her voice is entertaining for those light pop-ish songs of her time. While she did a lot of those dance moves back then, she did so in a cute way asexual way that did not offend many.

She was confident and knew her place, she knew how to get in the role and deliver a fun performance. All her movies say as much. And if she has to sing, she can do so with grace, charm and a great sense of humor.And you know the thing about her roles, they are timeless, you find an 80 years old lady that loves Soad Hosny, and a 16 years old one that swears by her art.

Maybe one day we will be able to tell how she ended her life was it a murder? or was it something else? One thing certain, she is already missed.

Soad Hosny / Baheyah Albraweah سعاد حسني / بهيه البراويه




Souad Hosni Bano Bano - سعاد حسني بانو بانو

Haitham Said Album 2011 Untill When?

This album was not going to be given you any timeless gems. Haitham Said did not risk too much wit this album. The music, the topics and themes have been around for some time. But Haitham's vocals, style and emotions are all over this album. I think the music could have been better if there was some extra money for live orchestra or really good band. But it's what it's here is my time on this album:


01- Tany, pop and house often go hand in hand, this is another proof that Arab pop is no different than Western pop.
02- L'emta, Tango is the choice for this title song. Not a bad song that allows for the Haitham's vocals to stand out. Romantic and sweet
03- Seab Nafsak Leya, house again with a baladi beat. I like this track, I think the lyrics do it for me
04- 3alashan 7'aterha, guy loves girl and starts imaging life together, he would write this song and lets his feelings pour.
05- Alby 3andak, I like this one, the drum make it for me, and the flow of the song does not disappoint.
06- Ana Malet, for a song about being bored, this song has a lot of entertainment value.
07- Lesa Ba2y 3aleh, a dramatic song about distance, breakups and what's in between. Not my style, but I do not loath it.
08- Keda Hansak, Hard to go wrong with this very Egyptian pop song, Haitham shines here with his vocals and emotions as he recounts the story.
09- 7elwa El Donya, when it comes to pop Spanish guitar is nothing new. This is about how life becomes whole better when someone in love.
10- Law Fi Makany, a delightful song where the voice makes the song. Haitham channels his inner sensitive guy and performed this song.


Haytham Saeid - Tany / هيثم سعيد - تاني

Remember When Nancy Ajram Caused Uproar in Jordan

Jordan's number one music festival is making a comeback after 4 years of being gone due to various factors, the biggest of which the festival brings naked entertainers to entertain the unemployed youth. That was the biggest problem with it, plus Islamists wanted to bring it down due to the cover politicians use to bring those shows. There might have been some corruption involved too.

The Jarash Festival 2011 is going to make the news again, but I am one of those http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifpeople who grew up enjoying watching on TV concerts held there, back then there was no naked entertainers at all. I think thought 2003 was the biggest flop year for the concert as they invited back then up and coming pop singer Nancy Ajram, and everyone was there at the concert.

There were the politicians, important figures in Jordan/s business, politics and tourism. The and King was and has always been the official sponsor of the festival. Then came Nancy with one of her lowest moment in that dress that leaves little to the imagination. If you read Arabic, then you will enjoy this very funny rant about the dress. To her credit Nancy has not dressed like this ever again.

Amr Diab New 2011 Single Promo

Same Amr Diab, same old shit! He cannot be written off becasue he has an empire of wealth, fame and dedicated fans. But to be frank, his music might be big news to some, but most does not really care that much. For example the Egypt song he released after the revolution did not register with anyone, and nobody cared to play is again.

He is still the awesome concert guy where his concerts are known to be fun and quite wroth the money. He is the big dog in the house, but he does not do nearly as many songs as the other up and coming Egyptian singers do. In this age you cannot afford to be on radio--your own radio and skip the social media. You cannot post a radio clip to your Facebook account.

Again Amr Diab is awesome when he wants to be, but I get the feeling that this single track of his is not worth the time. Gone are the times when Amr Diab introduced something new, earth breaking. The buzz is missing for sure, but his legacy might save him. This song will be included in his upcoming album "Aghla Al Nas"

اغنيه عمرو دياب - لا يستاهل من البوم اغلى الناس

Rola Saad A Lebanese Disney Princess

In this song Rola Saad, the Lebanese pop singer wants to dance so badly she would ask anyone to make her dance. While she might have missed out on the role of Sabah that went to Carole Samah no one says she cannot sing her songs. After all the golden diva of Lebanon did two songs with her, no one else can claim that honor.

This cool music video is one of those where reality connects with animation in a fairytale with colors and pizazz. It's actually a cool music video that will set well with both the children and the grownups. While this is a remake, I am glad to see an upbeat version that fits in today's age.

What I do not like is the over top sexy side of Rola that she reveals her, that alone is fine had this video not been marketed to children as well.


Rolla Sa3d 2011 Ra2esny Dakhlak رولا سعد - رقصنى دخلك

Mohamed Eltookhy Will Steal Your Heart

Mohamed Eltookhy is a lovable young man from Egypt who has been making the media rounds lately after the release of his single which was filmed into a music video (3Ashan Arta7). A pop romance album with a lot of house mix for the dancer in you.

Pyramedia, the Egyptian company of Richard Hajj is putting out the album, but as of now we have a promo of that album. It seems like a light pop album where the fashionable star tries own new songs to test his vocals and his ability to entertain.

Mohamed has a lot of young Listeners who would purchase his album of course, but there are way too many pop stars singing for the same people and worse, singing the same songs. It's really hard to stand out in the mix.

The album to be released on July 7th with 8 tracks that include some Latin music, the young singer has released a pro Egypt song in the wake of the revolution in that country about rebuilding that country.


Mohamed Eltookhy Mn Ghair Kalam - Promo

Hatem Fahmy 2011 Pop Album Out

It's not easy to make a good pop album nowadays, there are simply too many voices who are in the market for the best lyrics, and best musical notes. While there are many talented composers and lyricists, the supply is not as well as it should be for all those voices to find good material.

Maybe those singers need to start writing their own songs instead of just purchase someone else work. But until then we have to see what we get. Hatem Fahmy is one of those singers who had a good run in 2005 and has a number of singles, but nothing kept him on the A list for long.

So with this 2011 album produced by a 19 year old guy promises much. "Lesa Be2daya" is the title "I Still Can" "I Still Have" The cover art has a lot of Photoshop work mostly corny, but colorful cover.


01. Lesa Be2daya, club mix, the lyrics are tired and a bit sub par, good arrangement
02. Ana Lewahdy, great opening music, lyrics and vocals get better
03. Metab3ak, raw, auto tune does not make it better Hatem sounds out of breath
04. Ha3ml Ay 7aga, fun, catchy and sweet, best sound arrangement on the album
05. Wagalak Alb, slower, darker and quieter. allows Hatem's vocals to stick out
06. Interlude
07. Lama Ba2blo, get a no name English talking Reggie guy to introduce you is hot in Egypt at least.
08. Ana Baw3dk, it's meant to be a sweet promise song, low energy is good, ladies might like this one
09. Zay Mategi, most local beat on the album, I like this one offers wisdom and entertaining beat.
10. Kamltny, it sounds like a country love song. Hatem seals the deal here showcasing his tender side and to the backdrop of a mellow guitar he confesses.

حاتم فهمي عادي مكمل ( انا لوحدي ) Radio V

Hossam Hag, Good Music, Vocals Are So So

If the best of Hossam Hag vocals were utilized in his Albek Abyad "Your Good Heart", then his career is in trouble. I cannot say the music is good, it's pop and it feels catchy, but the vocals are not all there. The music videos tells a cute story about two people who have decided to share their lives together.

I have enjoyed the humor, and I think Hossam has a good look and a perfect smile, so that makes good for a lead role if he decides to get into acting. But as far as his voice in this song, I think i leaves you wanting something more. The girls might welcome this music video, but if you were to play this on radio, it might not get you far.

Best part when he tries to carry his bride and then falls with her with a good nature smile, not too many singers find it in their egos to do something like that. Also while on the subject it sucks to have a name with the world Hag in it.

Hossam Hag - Albek Abyad / حسام حاج - قلبك أبيض

Cyrine Abdel Nour: Lebanon's Answer To Sweet Pop

Those who know of Cyrine Abdel Nour are a lot less than those who follow Haifa Wahbe, they are both Lebanese and both are singers. But one is serious about her music and the other is serious about selling records and making the headlines. Selling record is not a bad thing, every artist wants to sell records, but not everyone want to do it in a cheap way.

Certainly not Cyrine Abdel Nour, this Lebanese beauty. She is now a mommy and her career is still going strong. Cyrine has the warm voice that reaches you and the spark and the glow in her voice are hard to miss. She performs a song with every shred of emotion she has. Thus making hits that draw people.

Her good looks are hard to deny, but she is not using them as a prop, she is using her voice and her good looks naturally. She might be a bit shy and not too big on doing media buzz. But that does not hold her back, she has recently turned into acting and the movie she co stared with Mohamma Hendy was an instant hit making millions of dollars even the co-stars last 6 movies made nothing close to that speaking of her star power.
سيرين عبد النور - وانت غايب عني


كلمات اغنية الفنانة سيرين عبد النور وانت غايب عني
و انت غايب عني عنيي و لا لحظة بتنام و انت غايب عني يا حبيبي بغيب الكلام
غيابك طال شغلت البال و حدي عم بعد الايام
غمض يا حبيبي عيونك تعرف شو يعني الحنان بحبك
و بحب جنونك و بقلبي في عندك مكان انا ليلي راح يحكيلك
عن اشواقي و الغرام من قلبي راح وديلك وديلك احلى سلام
يلي جرح قلبي و افكاري على نلر طول ليلة غربي يا حبيبي بحالك شو صار
قلبي اشتاق و الاشواق بتسال عنك ليل نهار
غمض يا حبيبي عيونك تعرف شو يعني الحنان بحبك
و بحب جنونك و بقلبي في عندك مكان انا ليلي
راح يحكيلك عن اشواقي و الغرام من قلبي راح وديلك و ديلك احلى سلام

سيرين عبد النور - عليك عيوني


كلمات اغنية الفنانة سيرين عبد النور عليك عيوني
تعرف ان انت بقيت في الدنيا كل ما ليا
و ان قلت بحبك يبقى الحب عليك ده شوية
من يوم ما عرفتك و انت مليت الدنيا عليا
بهواك
سلم يا حياتي و تبقى ايامي و كل سنيني
بس اوعى تفكر تبعد يوم و تغيب عن عيني
في عينيك يا حبيبي غرامي انا شوفتو مستنيني
مش اي غرام
عليك عيوني روحي فيك
و الدنيا حلوة بين ايديك
اول مرة شفتك رحت ليك
و قلبي ليك سلمتو اوام( 2 )
حبك غيريني في لحظة و خلى العالم ثاني
و اليوم بيعدي معاك يا حبيبي كانوا ثواني
و بقيت من كثر هواك خايفة انك تنساني
و انا عاشقة هواك( 2 )
عليك عيوني روحي فيك
و الدنيا حلوة بين ايديك
اول مرة شفتك رحت ليك
و قلبي ليك سلمتو اوام
عليك عيوني و الدنيا حلوة اول مرة شفتك
و قلبي ليك سلمتو اوام
عليك عيوني روحي فيك
و الدنيا حلوة بين ايديك
اول مرة شفتك رحت ليك
و قلبي ليك سلمتو اوام( 4 ) واذا فيه اي طلب لا تتاخر اطلب ونحنا نلبي

"Fokak Meny" Egypt's' Latest Movie Bomb

Put together Hoba, one of the most visible singer of Egypt's Sha'abi Music (the kind of music cab drivers listen to at home) and Dina, the most famous Egyptian belly dancer turned actress and you would have captured the interest of about 80 percent of the population of Egypt.

And if you bring in Shiko, another popular star that appeals to the blue collar of Egypt, then you have the interest of 5 percent more. This is an explosive combo of mostly b list actors who go for cheap laughs, make some sexual references, party. and if that's not enough, you bring some cute kids to deliver some age not proper lines and you call is a move "Fokak Meny" that translates "leave me alone" or "do not bother me"

This looks like a movie you see on DVD, becasue it might not get played for a long time in theater houses. But since not too many movies are being releases this summer season this might be the surprise movie of the season, so what it's dumb? who cares? It's a movie with some laughs.

اغنية مش ولابد من فيلم فوكك مني

ZeeZee Adel Actress?

Chic Egyptain singer ZeeZee Adel who has released two albums, the last one came in 2009 is not making a career shift by getting into the acting business. "Brasca", is an Egyptian play of comedy and music. The role Zeezee will be taking was first played by Egyptian singer/actress Boshra who is unable to take on the role one more time due to her very busy schedule.

Zeezee take on the acting role making her debut in theater, the play is about a Greek revolution lead by a woman who has had with with men in power. Ms. Adel took part of the press conference about the play along with her cast members. I think this is a good move for Zeezee as the music business is not doing too well right now, she can branch out.

Zeezze had a single about how much Egypt means to her, and her previous song was also about Egypt during the Egypt Algeria soccer rivalry in 2009-2010. To me Zeezee is a really cool entertainer with her own style. Think Beyonce and Shakira rolled up in one hip serving.

زيزي - ليلة في حب مصر

Egyptain Diab Cellphone is Out of Juice

It's amazing the topics that got for pop nowadays, Diab, the new singer from Egypt who is backed by a major label is out with a new music video about hanging up on his girl due to low battery. Needless to say she is upset with him and she calls all her friends about her mean boy.


and then he goes all trying to show that it's not his fault, the battery just died and the call got dropped. Can I saw grow up guys? For real, people are dying out there and you are making a dropped call like the end of the world.

Diab has a nice voice, and he brings some missing flavor...he is also a funny guy who does not have a huge ego. He is one of those voices that the cab driver can listen to and the college kid can also find entertaining.
Esha7n Fasal/DIAB - الشحن فصل/دياب

Vivian Murad Light Pop Music

I like the dialect she uses for the song, not many songs are made in this dilect that is known as the white Bedoen dialect. It was a signutre fore many singers coming form Lebanon in the 80s...Samira Tawfik did it. Diana Haddad made it chic and then everyone else played pick up.

The same dialect can be used for faster paced songs, but Vivian slowed down the dialect with this light song of hers. She focuses on acting as well as performing the song. The image counts, the dialect performance is fair. She just released a new song last week, so we will have to see how this plays. As for this song, I say she did well enough.

Viviane Murad - Ma Aby Shay / فيفيان مراد - ما أبى شى

Mohamad Nour Maa Nafsee Album is Out

So what if Mohamed Nour was the only Egyptian singer to release a pro Mubarak song during the revolution. He loves the dictator and showed his love with the song that he famously changed to instead of loving the president, it became loving Egypt. It was the same song, but he changes the casing on the lyrics. Needless to say we called him an idiot for doing that.

Now he is back with a solo album of his own, he release an album with his WAMA band last year, and now he wants to be the man on the stage. I know the ladies love his looks and his exotic looking eyes, but will that be enough to sell the album? Will his stupid decision-he blames it on his friends be forgotten? Unlikely, but the album might. He has 10 track which means he has 10 opportunities to convince us that he is a grade A entertainer.

I love the album, this one is all about memories and no one takes you back then as well as Mr. Nour, his vocals are sincere and his music does not get in the way. This is a solid sweet album full of beautiful meaning about childhood love, the good old days and being a helpless romantic. The lyrics are a delight. I recommend this album

01.Talta Ebtedaai
02.Kont Yisha
03.Olt Yemken
04.Law Rohna Feen
05.Maa Nafsi
06.Ekhatari Enti
07.Koloo Nehon
08.Lena Fe Baad
09.Fekrak Eah
10.Elmado3 We Mafee

Melissa Sizzle In Eshe'tak

Some Lebanese divas have a magical life and enjoy a great deal of pampering due to their fortune and fame. Others make music videos to show that their life is more interesting that it really is. Take Melissa, a pop singer from Lebanon with a number of hits, but no knockouts in her career.

Now comes a new music video with colors, attitude and style. But what's missing is creativity. The story of the music video is very old. The images and cinematography are dazzling however. The make up and the outfits are awesome. But the vocals are not the best thing about the music video.

Can Melissa be a star in the radio ear? Unlikely, but in this image obsessed world, she can be and she is.


Melissa - Eshe'tak / ميليسا - عشقتك

Ready Or Not Here Comes Vivian Morad

If you are in the market for girlie pop about games of love with a light beat that gets you dancy, then you need to check out Vivian Morad, the Lebanese singer who also sounds Egyptian. It's a teen girl song, I bet that's who will get the most out of this light pop song.

I think this is a song made for the radio and for this summer season where you get to see a lot of people and fall in love with only one. Ok, this is a song where the singer has to be cheeky, fashionable and good looking. Nancy got this area covered thought, but there is a place for a new catch tune, make is Vivian Morad.

اغنية فيفيان مراد - ماله 2011 / Vivian Morad - Malo