Joseph Attieh Sings, Plays Keyboard and Drum In Beirut

Lebanon is witnessing the creation of a new pop star, the torch of Lebanese pop might be ready to be passed to the latest sensation Joseph Attieh. He has the sweet style of Ramy Ayach and his mannerism on stage combined it with the dance beat and party voice of Faris Karam and only then you begin to understand Joseph Attieh.

Upon leaving the Star Academy reality show few seasons ago, no other star has worked on his talent as much as Joseph has. He performs songs with a great deal of emotions, but he also feel the music, as you can see from his latest concert in Beirut were he brought down the house.

It's impressive to see how real people's love for this star is, they all look in the camera and say he is like a young brother who has been raised well and comes from a good home. Other musicians say this guy is an artist--he also paints. As far as the concert went, Joseph used it to lunch off his new album, a happy and dance inducing one indeed. He performed some of the songs and got to play the keyboard. In his interview below he told of three songs that he composed himself.

Then he offered to do the same for his peers. So he can now add to his resume, keyboard player, singer, composer, and music video director.

جوزف عطية يختتم مهرجانات أعياد بيروت

Fares Karam Survives A Health Scare/ Cancels Concerts

It seems that his heart will go on. Lebanese singer and party favorite was getting ready for a benefit concert in his home Lebanon when he started feeling uneasy in his chest. He called in the doctor and called off the concert. Word on the street Fares is one of the few singers who neglect visiting with doctors, he does not exercise and probably smokes.

Fares Karam is the guy who did a song about smoking hookahs and such. Fares has been really busy lately with concerts all over Lebanon in a number of music festivals. The 37 years old have received well wishes from her peers who took on the social media to share their thoughts on Fares.

His personal guard has been making the media rounds and assuring everyone that Fares Karam is safe and recovering. He did call of few other concerts. He will submit to a number of exams to make sure his heart is stable and that he does not need any serious procedures.

I wish the story ends there, a journalist publishes a press release where he claims Fares Karam did not have any health scare, he was overheard telling his crew he is not feeling well and thus he did not want to perform in the concert--according to the Journalist. The person behind the release resides Dubai and goes by the name Waleed El Husnyah. Further people say they have spotted Fares walking out of the hospital looking fine. I am not a doctor but why did team Fares Karam released sophisticated images of the star inside the hospital. How about some privacy?    

fares karam 2010 2011 New Ritanee Nargele

OFFICIAL: Tamer Hosny Is A Married Man Now

Speaking to the celebrity news site Khabar 3ajil, the Egyptian pop star and the star of this generation Tamer Hosny has confirmed his marriage.

Tamer has confirmed the news and declared he is the one who made is public--not something else. He has also stated that he knows the news might not set well with some people. He is willing to live with the consequences of fewer female fans. He has asked people only to believe what he says, not some rumors.

He has also said he is busy these days tying to do the paperwork for his travel to do Hajj in Saudi Arabia with the company of his wife Bassma. As for his latest projects Tamer will get to star in an yet to be titled action movie where he will work with the team that has produced his 2011 TV Drama Adam.

I am happy for Tamer Hosny, really I am. I think he did the right thing here.

Tamer Hosny Ya ANA YA Mefish تامر حسني يا انا يا مفيش

Ragheb Alama Releases His Fregrance "Notes D'amour"

Ragheb Alama is a business man all around, he makes music to make a living and he appears on TV for the cash  Now comes his latest business venture "Notes D'amour". The Lebanese singer has released a new cologne for man. He has already held a huge event for it in Kuwait and he is about to go to Tunisia to launch it in that country.

I have yet to put my hands on the fragrance, but form the picture is seems to be from the fresh and verde school. Ragheb has posed for the poster of his "Notes D'amour" in the fashion of many of those Hollywood personalities doing the same thing--I still think he could have put on a watch.

Ragheb had plans to launch his cologne in Lebanon but due to the instability there he went on Twitter and blasted the situation over there. So far he has deferred the launch in Beirut. I think selling such products is a smart thing--women celebrities in Arabia have been doing that for some time. Now comes the man's turn in the grooming section.

BUY: Mayez Bayaa 2012 Pop Romance Album

The Lebanese romance singer who makes songs like a man would is making a comeback with his latest album "A'azak" or "I favor you" I listened to the entire album and I was glad to have had the chance to give an underrated album a listen. I am a fan of Mayez, always have been. He was the cool dude in the 90s and his pop songs were among my favorite growing up. His sweet voice material allows listeners to connect with him and express themselves.

This is an album one does not make in a year or two, this is the product of years of emotional depth and musical maturity entertainers like Mayez have acquired through the years. Mayez Bayaa continues to be a big player in Lebanese music, he is a fixture of concerts in the local scene. He does have a pan Arab name recognition. Perhaps among his biggest fans, are the heavy listener--the people who are hard to please. Mayez hit all the right notes with them.

I like the mixture of songs he makes, the happy one, the ultimate romantic one, the sad and heartbroken one. But he never fails to keep the song interesting. Like you never hear a Mayez song and feel dull--not even once. Not sure why more people do not know about Mayez and his career, he is a rock star that has a cross gender appeal. He is a sweeter version of Raghib Alama, a romantic hit-maker like those made by Kathem Al Sahir. Mayez has also included a song in the Gulf dialect to show that he has what it teaks to break into new music markets.

This is one album I recommend people get their hands on and enjoy, please find it at music stores nearby.  

اعزك


حبك ردلي الروح

DOWNLOAD: Cheb Khaled 2012 Album البوم ملك الراى الشاب خالد - C'est La Vie

The most globally recognized Arab singer is hands down Cheb Khaled, the Algeria Rai singer who is well known around the globe with his too many hits to count. The son of the land that has given a million fallen man and women in their pursuit of freedom is not done yet, he has released a hot album that goes from Arabic, into Algerian Arabic into French For his latest album, you will be glad to hear about the musical guests both behind the microphone and in the mixing room. This is an upbeat album with a lot of energy, excitement that crossover boundaries.

This is his comeback album that rests in top of the charts in Europe as well as most Arab countries. This is his first album in more than 3 years. France is excited and so is Sweden. I am proud of Khaled and his approach of reaching a bigger market by giving them a taste of a very local music. This is the smartest way to make it big, you do not want to change your roots, instead you make your roots change other people perception 

Khaled has always reached to bigger and bigger audience with his vocals and his dazzling songs. I am going to say this is an album that will be blazed around Europe in their clubs and cafes. It can also be played in your head as you race. Khaled is growing older here, but his spirit is still strong and his music is supercharged. Redone, the famed European Arab music producer adds his magic touched to the track. The title song is bilingual, with the main text in Algerian Arabic and the refrain in French. The catchy dance song repeats the phrase. The track speaks about Spain, Arabia and France, the regions Arabic obssess about, like falling in love with a lady from the old Andalusia.

01 - Shou Bt3ml Bel Nas
02 - Sodfa Ghareiba
03 - El Ward
04 - 3alama
05 - Kol Ma Bashofak
06 - Waga3 El Zekrayat
07 - Ray7een Betna
08 - Fareq El Amor
09 - Ma Bahab
10 - Ya Kol El Denya
11 - Bostak

 Khaled Feat Redone - C'est La Vie 2012

Saudi Rakan (راكان) Not The Other Man

Saudi Arabia is changing, one of the faces of this change is fresh Saudi pop prince Rakan. The boyish looking singer who is ever proud of his motherland by sporting the national dress and head gear in his music videos. But he also incorporates the same music that his country has known for close to a century--the drums.

His lyrics read like a conservative love poem, so there's not major trouble with this young man who is introducing generations of Arabs to Saudi music. He does Incorporated various hip elements of dance, computer affects and CG into his music videos. He is that funky kid that has always manged to impress his fans with how cool he has manged to become.

One thing, I like about Rakan is that he does not push the envelop too far, he tries to do cool things, with a local flavor. He is the star many young people look up as he gives them more reasons to be proud of. I know I personally like his very Saudi Dance moves.

Rakan Weily weily - راكان ويلي ويلي

Best Of Mohamed Mounir "Voice Of Egypt" Live Concert

If you ever wanted a rock star personality, then you will find it with colorful Egyptian. He is the guy who take local music and makes it international with simple formula, make the music faster, but maintain the local flavor. For more than 20 years and this rock star has been in the business and has claimed a center stage. No one can make concerts as big as he can, that's why the biggest companies chase him down to sponsor his events. Yet he still has the fan's love and appreciation.

He loves the motherland--it's easy when you have been called the Voice of Egypt. He knows Egypt inside out like no other musicians ever could. His Ultras has uploaded a number of his songs which he has performed in his Marina concert--he took a nationalist tone as he declared "My Full Time Job is Egyptian", I can never move to another country, he concluded.

For some reason Mohammed Mounir seems the only star in Egypt who has no problem getting permits for his mega concerts--Amr Diab seems to have trouble doing that. Mounir keeps his cool like when his fans ran a game to see who can guess what color pants the singer will wear--they thought orange or red....he rocked the white pairs.

 محمد منير : أنا بشتغل مصرى


محمد منير - الليله يا سمره - حفلة مارينا 2012
 

محمد منير - يا حمام - مارينا



 محمد منير - رمـان - حفلة مارينا

Mohammed Adwia Crafts A Good vs. Bad Song

Ramadan TV shows and dramas try to claim viewers by hiring the best stars and the best scrip writers in the show business, but that is not enough sometimes. that does not cut it. So they tr yo squeeze extra air time by hiring a singer who might talk about his work and might even invite his fans to tune in.

I have not heard about this show, which is titled "A Third Party", it looks like an action packed film with a lot  of young names. IT seems they have filmed in Europe, it seems that 9 out of 10 crews now go to Europe for shooting--a free vacation anybody?

This is a gangsta drama with a lot of people being beaten up, a tale of poor people who end up doing bad things and choosing the gangster route. The song by Mohammed Adwia seems to summarized the entire show. Adwia wrote and composed the song.

I like the song, but the lyrics seem to have been just recorded for another movie that tackles the same subject. AlAlmany. Ahmed Saad sang them.

اغنية مسلسل طرف ثالث

Mohamed Hamaki 2012 Album Art Cover

I know in this image obsessed world of ours cover images are kind of important to the artists and to the fan who wants a piece of his favorite entertainer.  Hamak traveled the world to bring us a good cover art for his 2012 album and I think he has mangaed to preserve his cool hair, his smile and put them in a good concept. 

الأن بالاسواق - البوم حماقي الجديد - من قلبي بغني

DOWNLOAD: Hamaki 2012 Album البوم محمد حماقى - من قلبى بغنى

The first all pop album of 2012 has officially been released today and the honor goes to the guy who can do no wrong Mr. Mohamed Hamaki or as most known him Mr. Hamaki. He made the music and the songs in Egypt--his proud home. But for the album cover he flew to London to get something fresh and he pulled it off very well

Cool shades and a slim fit suit is always chic. This is a cool beach album that makes the finest ringtones out there. I like Hamaki and I think he takes his music to the next level. He has a great team made up of friends and people who like him--they certainly give him the time and the talent. He takes all that and adds to it. 12 album tracks are hard to come by, but Hamaki gives his listener a great value on top of fun music.

The lead track off the album will be “Nefsi Ab’a Ganbou”, written by Ayman Bahjat Qamar, composed Amro Mostafa and arranged by Touma. Touma is a buddy of Hamaki; Ayman is the hottest lyricists in Egyptian and Arab pop; Amr Moustafa is a hit-maker in Arabic and Turkish pop.

01.Nefsi Aba’a Ganbo
02.Da Lolak
03.Hay'olo
04.Haga Mestakhabeya
05.Ahla El Nas
06.Mn De'ty
07.A'arafo
08.Wadi Haly Ma'ak
09.Gara Eh
10.Enta Bete'ned Ma'aya
11.Nadman
12.Mn Alby Baghany



الأن بالاسواق - البوم حماقي الجديد - من قلبي بغني



قريبا - حماقي "من قلبي بغَني" 2012

One Of The Best Song By Saudi Abdelmajid Abdallah

Guys are no senseless cold creature, you just need too make sure that you are worth the trouble. Stability is important ingredient in the makeup of a man because unstable men causes the world to collapse and ruin it for the rest of us.

This why I am grateful for mature singers like Abdelmajid Abdallah, the song of the Kingdom who really gets it. He is better than any therapist through his music. The level of sincerity and emotional doses in his songs beat any romantic out there. He is the ultimate lover who knows how to make a simple love poem into a magical show of conflicting emotions.

Take the song below about the lost love, he is not feeling the love and he senses something is wrong, his loved one has changed on him all of sudden. Distance is dangerous for those romantic and the song plays that part and express such feelings and bittersweet moments when someone does not appreciate what the other brings to the relationship.

Seriously, where has this Abdelmajid gone? I know in my formative years he taught me a lot about love, romance and being loyal.

متغير علي - عبدالمجيد عبدالله

ON FIRE: Joseph Attieh 2012 Album جوزيف عطية - الألبوم شو بتعمل بالناس

The hottest young gun of Lebanese pop strikes again, with an 11 track album that has gone unnoticed. Joseph Attieh is one of those young talents that gets people thrilled to work with, he takes his work seriously and he constantly works on himself to improve and give us--the fans better music.

Joseph is young and has not been in the business for long, but he has at least 2 great albums under his belt. His title song is about seeking validation and love from the people around him, he is trying to unlock the mystery of people's love. This is a fun pop album with the world Lebanon production all over it.

The producers of the album is the Star Academy label--Star System. I know they belive in Joseph Attieh and want to be in his business. In this album Joseph tries to show us his vocal strength, he does old styled Eastern songs with Mawal and mellow music. But he also flirts with Egyptian pop with a house mix song about getting married and moving in together.

The guy pulls it off, he is a master of his craft and after this album Joseph has nothing to show, he only need to focus on the business side and getting booked--he deserves as much. Congratulation Joseph, you got it going on.

 01 - Shou Bt3ml Bel Nas
02 - Sodfa Ghareiba
03 - El Ward
04 - 3alama
05 - Kol Ma Bashofak
06 - Waga3 El Zekrayat
07 - Ray7een Betna
08 - Fareq El Amor
09 - Ma Bahab
10 - Ya Kol El Denya
11 - Bostak


 جوزيف عطية - شو بتعمل بالناس 2012 من الألبوم القادم


جوزيف عطية - الورد 2012 من الألبوم القادم



غنية رايحين بيتنا لجوزيف عطية من الالبوم الجديد 2012

Ehab Tawfiq Ana Ro7y Feek Promo 1 2012 Album

The guy who rocked the 90s is not done yet, he has an album in the works, and he has just performed in a concert in the States (Virginia, Florida, and Los Angles). Yes, this is Ehab Tawfik unleashed. His new mini album (about 4 songs) is being promoted at the moment with no release date.

Tawfik will excite his fan base, not sure how well he can attract new fans. Ehabd is a good guy, he seems like one of those down to earth people--even when he has the hot dude he was still fun to talk to.

I look forward to these tracks, Ehabd makes pop like it's still the 90s which is cool because I am over the house and club mix music that has taken over the world of Arabic pop.

Ehab Tawfiq Ana Ro7y Feek Promo 1

Moustafa Mahfouz Is The Most Underrated Pop Star

His latest single has been released and it has the viewership on YouTube to show for it. For starter Moustafa Mahfouz is a very good composer, he has a good name and a decent brand. He has collaborated with the best pop stars out there. Then he has helped young stars break into the business--like Omniya Suliman.

But he has also released a number of songs, his songs are pretty catch too. He makes good layered music and his voice is pretty enjoyable. The guy knows how to present the sade and broken hear voice without much agony.

Sure, his first music video was a bit random with a lot of random things and sexually confusing models and hot rides. But the song itself was fresh. Then came a single after another. His album was delayed but he just given us a sample with this single. He sings to and abut women as if they are both grownup ups, no kiddie crap.

مصطفى محفوظ "مغلطيش في حاجه"

Listen: Amr Diab - Fi Haga Feek عمرو دياب - في حاجة فيك

Pop Star's celebrated king Amr Diab does it again, he shared a new single of his. He released it on the day of Eid and made it out to all his fans. You get the guitar, the upbeat house mix, and Amr Diab.

This is throwaways song, that means, the song is not going to recycle for years, it';s a good song not a great one. One cool thing about it, Amr Diab made the music himself--something he does not do often enough.

The timing of the song comes few days before Amr's mega concert in Cairo at the Hockey Stadium. Such releases help the rally up the fan for this concert.

Amr Diab - Fi Haga Feek عمرو دياب - في حاجة فيك

Fadel Shaker Is Like The Crazy But Nice Uncle

When you home speaks a language, you better speak the language if you wan to get comfortable at the place where you have been granted peace. Fadel Shaker told us he will quit the music business, but then this latest single of his is the answer---he is not going anywhere.

This time he has a lady in his music video and he seems to be frozen and a lot older than he once was. But the salt and pepper hair brings some maturity to this poem turned into a song . I love the gracious part where the song credits the creator with making such gorgeous people.

I think Fadel does well when he sings, when you ask for his opinions, things get ticky as he gets emotional

Fadl Shaker - Ma Assadda' / فضل شاكر - ما أصدق

Hamda Helal Cool Sumner Sponge Bob Song

Hamda Helal earns his biggest paycheck form his movies, he gets good money as he ashes on his fans love. He is a very lovable guy with a sweet personality and a great natural sense of humor. Kids love him, and so do their parents, so he turns out people to movies. His latest is a comedy--he has made action/drama too.

The one movie that people will flock to theaters to see is his hit move Mr. and Mrs. Awees. It's PG rated with some crude humor. I want to see this movie by this family man who knows how to carry a movie.

Not sure how sponge bob fits in the picture, but it looks like a Halloween party at some fancy home. It's catchy song with a cool beat. Hamda can sing and apprnetly he also composed the music for this promo song. Another cool lady shares the screen with him, Bushra who hold her own ground and bring a lot of flavorsome lines into this family friendly production.

 Hamada Helal - Spong Bob / حمادة هلال - سبونج بوب

Ozaina Al-Ali And How The Internet Loves Him

When a singer had so many YouTube action, I cannot help but notice the traffic. Most recently, I have seen a really sad music video by Ozaina Al-Ali. It seems that all the love Ozaina has been reciveding is due to one his style and two to his dialect. The guy is not a hot looking guy so that will slow down his fame and limit his influence on the power of his lyrics. Which means he will have a lot of dudes and older women for fans.

His dialect is the one used in Northern Iraq, even though he is Syrian. Certain parts of Syria do speak like they do in Iraq. Ozaina is a full grown man, not a boy star. So he is into the music, not much the show part of it. As Ozaina seems to really know his way with the lute.

Most recently Ozzaina released a new album in a Beirut concert. I cannot help but notice how the people behind the Assi Hallani page keep on hitting the "like" button for Ozaina...I like him to. A sad song is good for the soul every now and often.

 أني بعدك أذينة العلي 2010

Tamer Ashour Gives His Fans A Taste of His 2013 Album

Tamer Ashour composes stellar songs, he also sings awesome ones too. In my book, he is one of the smartest composers out there. Why? he hires different people to compose his songs, even though he can express them musically. He does that to ensure diversity in his album, to offer a different vision that might be fresh. Many of those composers who can sing fall into this trap, they think they are the best there is, so they write music for their entire album--more often than not this makes one lame album

You will fully understand this, once you hear the new Tamer Ashour sample for one of the songs he will feature in his 2013 album--I think he may release it in time for the end of year. Tamer knows that working with others one stays relevant, this way he can focus on writing music for other singers.

So far he has let out only one minute of the song, which will be shared with us later this year to get the conversation rolling about this album--again, I love the music here and this sounds like a happy song with a lot of optimism and a reason to live.

 سيمبل اغنية تامر عاشور مش سهلة من الالبوم القادم 2013