The Much Anticipated Angham Album Arrives @Angham "Innocent Dreams"

Rotana is banking on Angham, she would be the biggest female pop star on their label--at least from Egypt. Angham is an artist who predates the music video craze and the whole pop thing. Sure she was a little girl then singing alongside her father, she is still be big force.

Here's her latest album which is her first in six years--she did release a mini album about four years ago. This is her big album and it must be the comeback her older fans are waiting for. To be blunt, her fans are now older and the younger folks have no idea why they like her. Now, the idea is to see if this album gives them a reason to fall in love with her. The album is meant to introduce young music listeners to Angham. It allows them to explore this classically trained artist who happens to do stellar pop songs.

Rotana is included 12 tracks here, and most of the song have been written by one guy--Ameer Taeema. He is good, but I have to hold judgment until I hear the entire album.

01 - Ahy Gat
02 - Atgah Wahed
03 - Ben Elbenen
04 - Tol Manta Baeed
05 - Aktablk Tahod
06 - Hata Naasa
07 - Ahlam Barya
08 - Fengan Elnesian
09 - Bakrah Elmosika
10 - Bahab Aghany
11 - Ganbak Makany
12 - Baaet Waheda

Angham … Ahlam Barya | انغام … احلام بريئة

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The Poor Millioner Pop Song Gets An Indie Makeover

Cairokee front man is giving a new lease on life for one once popular cult classic song. The song was originally by Medhat Saleh in the late 80s, it's about being happy despite being poor.  It was a cool song then and still relevant today. Medhat Saleh is still making great pop songs in addition to his live tarab performances.

The Egyptian has a new odd friend front man for Cairokee, Amer Eid who took it upon himself to do a cover for this classic and pay homage to this first-rate pioneer in pop songs. It's a fun and funny song that depicts the sense of humor many young people have where they are able to find joy despite not having the means.  

كايروكي اغنيه المليونيرات من برنامج صاحبه السعاده

أغنية المليونيرات - مدحت صالح YouTube

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Nasr Mahrous Presents Touba--His Latest Find

There's a new name in Egyptian pop and it has the name Touba. Touba is being presented by Nasr Mahrous' Free Music label. Touba is really working with the one great music producer who is a powerhouse in Egyptian pop. Now she has to deliver on that promise. Nasr will package her and give her some of his best work.

Will she be the next big thing in female pop? I do not know. I think she has to do a little bit more vocal workout. She is got something to sell and I think she can find her own path. Her song is about missing the loved ones. Not to mind the blurry belly dancer who actually takes away from the song.
 

Touba - Wa7ashony (Official Music Video) | توبا - وحشوني (فيديو كليب) حصرياً 2015

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I Don't Care What He Says! Ramy Sabry Is The Next Amr Diab--New Song

Ramy Sabry is about to release a fresh pop album and I am honesty excited for it. Why? Ramy Sabry is a gifted composer, and a savvy singer, he picks winners and sounds so good. Here's one single form the album and it checks out all the box.

Ramy sounds here like himself but with fresher music and crispier lyrics. The sound arrangement shows thoughtful work. He may deny that he is the next Amr Diab, but when it comes to making top-notch songs, he has no rivals.

Ramy wrote the music for this song "Nefsaha Teshofni", a song about the emotional state and the mind games one in love has to endure. Do we go to the loved one or do we play it cool? Not the first song tackling this topic, but Ramy is one of the few ones who did it so well. It really reminds me of an Amr Diab song "We Heyah 'Amlah Eih Delwaqit" 
 

Nefsaha Teshofni - Ramy Sabry نفسها تشوفنى - رامى صبرى

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One Of Egypt's Finest Female Artists Stunning Return! @GhadaRajab

Ghada Rajab has finally found a winning formula...working with A list lyricists and musicians to allow her unattached vocal muscles to shine. The thing with Ghada is that she is super talented and has a wide range of vocal talents. She has not tried to be cool before, just an amazing vocalist who can deliver amazing songs. In my book when it comes to female artists in Egypt there are four big names--Ghada is on that list.

Now, it's 2015 and she is ready to compete on the pop turf and so far I am impressed by her new single. "Nawyalak" Aside from Ghada who is a world-class talent, look at the team....

Ghada Rajab - Nawyalak
Lyrics: Ayman Bahgat Amar
Composer : Amr Mostafa
Arranger : Tooma

These four names if not the biggest names in Egyptian pop are the greatest names. They know what works and they certainly know how to make a hit fly. It's a an upbeat song, with catchy lyrics that grab the listeners attention before it gets in the details. It's a song that shows both love and war all at once.

Ghada Rajab - Nawyalak / غادة رجب - ناويالك

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Omran Salem Fills Me With Sadness And Shame #Palestine #GazaUnderAttack

Now that all Palestine is revolting.....here's a song that inspires one to cry. 

This is a new song recorded by the son of Nablus Salem Omran, it's a song that should full every Arab with shame, and every Palestinian with sadness. A song that asks the Lord to come to the rescue and about the land of conflicts, but the artist does one clever thing, he includes footage of Egyptian talking heads talking shit on Palestine. There are sad times, there's only God, no brother no support from assholes. I think this is sad because this will for sure push the people of Gaza to radicalism. Salem did a great job here with his voice that's filled with humility and sadness. His voice promises many and delivers a lot more.

I know Israel is in the wrong--they just murdered four boys playing soccer on the beach, the images are too graphic. They say they are moral, and I hope they better not believe it.

This actually maybe good as the people of Gaza will learn to fend for themselves, and be resourceful and create something out of nothing. The lyrics are soft, but they have been written by Qassim Al Najjar the loudest folksy singer in Palestine. No matter what Egypt is always going to be close to us, not the regime of right now. Let's remember, it was the Egyptian administration who turned in Gaza to the Israelis in 1967. Palestinians at that time were banned from having guns.... and now people like Okasha and Amr Mostafa, they are enjoying the murder of Palestinians.


اغنية اااااه يا فلسطين - سالم عمران 2014

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The Original Poor Man's Singer's Welcome Return @hakimmusicegypt

While most singers like to film their music videos in fancy resorts, and exotic locations, one Egyptian pop star and hit-maker begged to differ. Hakeem went deep inside one of those Egyptian slums and filmed his music video there. To his credit, these were the folks that embraced him as an artist first. They are the kind people who work hard and tend to be loyal.

Hakim wanted to highlight their plight and show the other side of Egypt, not necessarily to shame governments but to celebrate survival.

This is a song about the hard-working and resourceful people. It's worth mentioning that the director of this music video is the same director who directed Hakim in two other songs that we have come to love "Al Salmo Alykom" and "Habooso""

the song's title is "Aam Salama" or uncle Salam, a common name. Kicking off with an Egyptian Mawal then jumping into the pop song. Hakim is not letting ho of how he was once Egypt's top go to artists for songs that are close to the streets. The song is about life and how people change. Hakim is known for these songs. It's a sobering song about how people hurt each other.

Aam Salama - Hakim [Official Video] | عم سلامة - حكيم [الفيديو الرسمي]

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The Sweet Rita Samaan Meets The Resourceful Sherif Hamdy

This is creepy when you see a classic film that features all the big legends of Arabic cinema and songs with the voice of another young and coming vocalists. Here are old images and videos from well-known films, and a new song.

Rita is Lebanese and Sherif is Egyptian and together they made the sweetest deut I heard all year. Not sure how these two artists got together, but I am glad they did. Romantic songs are never out of style, and with voices like these, I am glad they did this song.

I am more impressed by Rita's voice here, she is certainly the new comer. Sherif is a music composer too, and a producer so he brings a lot to the table.

Sherif Hamdy & Rita Samaan - Habibi Kol Youm | شريف حمدي و ريتا سمعان - حبيبي كل يوم

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Sharmoofers: The Stoners Of Egypt Get A Reggae Band @sharmoofers

In the wake of the revolution of January 25th 2011, many cool bands emerged and many of them have managed to survive and meet commercial success. However most of these bands had some kind of political leaning. While the music was alternative and fresh, the themes and the messages were all about change. One band had a different take. The world will know them as Sharmoofers. They seem a lot more like Bowling for Soap feel.

This is an indie band that and never wanted to talk about anything serious, they have no issues to care about and they do not pretend to have an impact on Egyptian youth or leaders. They wanted to make dope music, sick beats and have fun. Sharmoofers has no social message, their motto "music to make people happy"

They sing about random things (and sometimes silly) matters, but they keep it fresh and their music is something else. Most of the time, people do not make sense of what these guys are saying, but they know they like it. They band has their critics too, but they forget that the goal here is to entertain and not to ask people do things differently.

I like how they use a bit of rap, Reggae, and pop to excite people around whatever topic they feel like tackling.  
 

Sharmoofers - Khamsa Santy Official Video Clip

شارموفرز- أغنية قط وفار - Sharmoofers - Ot w Far

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Funny Video: Shady Omar 1+1 wahed + wahed

This is a hilarious song that has a music video. A romantic song with a sense of humor is just what the doctor ordered. The creative work of Shady Omar shows here as he surrounds himself by jeans wearing young women splashing him in water.

This looks like one hell of a party they had on set. The song is pretty hilarious and feels like a song that would play in college dorms parties. There are all these hipster characters on screen. I like the youthfulness and that the dancer is partying just like the rest of his models. Shady knows how to party and I like his arrival.

It's an amazing job to have a new comer with a cool music video like this one Shady Omar has done. This could be an Egyptian hit, its lyrics are catchy. I like the music too, and the set seems fitting for the song's theme.

shady Omar 1+1 wahed + wahed

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Carmen Soliman‎‏ Not Happy With Old Plantinum Records

She is the only Egyptian singer with the Dubai based music label Platinum Records, and she came to them straight from Arab Idol where she won the first season. The young woman feels out of place in the company though she has many of Arab Idol past winners and runners up. Carmen has a busy season since she left the program with the title.

Hear her speak about the company that's supposed to be looking out for her. To her credit Carmen did not set home waiting for them to promote her, she worked on her own and she formed a strong partnership with Saudi singer Mohammad Abdo who took her under his wings.

I can see why she would not be impressed with them, I do not think they treat her right, they sure love Assaf a lot. I think she deserves better, she has a rare talent. She is looking for the new administration at the Platinum Records. She is hoping to start a new chapter.

كارمن سليمان | لم تعجبني إدارة بلاتينوم ريكورز | Carmen Soliman‎‏

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The Fresh Mint Song Is Old!...Moustafa Hagag Misses @NjMusicProduct

I liked this song as a song, but now as a music video I do not think it's that good. Why? Last year Mostafa Hagag was one of my favorite new comers to the pop scene, he has charisma that is clear throughout his song selection.

The guy did a song about fresh mint and his love interest who likes fresh mint. Cool song, then he filmed it as a music video and things did not work out I think. Nothing is fresh about the music video. Using flashy cars and dude clothes, jumping around the camera aimlessly. And then there is that dancer with great hair who looks like a body builder and doing things on her balcony that would be either strange in the West or an advertisement for a sex worker.

But it's not her fault, it's the vision of the director and the singer that went along. I still like Mostafa and like that he seems like easy going and not too pretentious. He comes across as a guy from a modest origins who made it. Maybe it's the pressure eon him to do what's popular by brining that sexy dancer and getting it on with her in public. Then all of sudden a bunch of guys come wanting to p[arty with his lady, and a little kid comes and gives them a bunch of mint--not flowers.   
 

مصطفي حجاج - يامنعنع الفيديو الرسمي - ( MOSTAFA HAGAG - Ya Mnana3- (official Music Video

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The Father Sings, So Does The Son And Now The Grandson!

Everyone in Egypt knows the iconic Sha'abi singer Ahmed Adaweya, he is a legend in singing folksy songs in simple Egyptian that made have been taboo then but now are considered classics. About ten years ago, the song Mohamed Adaweya launched his music career and he was pretty cool. In 2010 he did a song with his father that was decent and a second album. I am a fan for real.

During one of his concerts in Egypt Mohamed asked the audience to listen to his won song sing a live song for them. Ahmed Junior grabbed the microphone and fired away. The little kid is dressed just like his own father but named after his grandfather. The song of choice is a cover from his grandpa's past.

That was a fun moment and the audience and the band enjoyed it. The proud father was clapping for his son as he was delivering the song live. You have future kid!
 

الطفل احمد عدوية حفيد الفنان عدوية يغنى السح الدح امبو فى ساقية الصاوى حصريا

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@azizelshaf3i Music Brings Together Touba & Nabil Nicely

Cool bike Nabil, nice ride Touba and an amazing location to shot this music video. No clue who these two artists are, but I like their new song. Nabil is looking so cool and rebellious, the lady is looking so stylish and innocent.

The song is about two people who are feeling both victims in this love story. As a song this song makes me feel it...there is a good mood and I am sold. This is a nice pairing for two new and upcoming artists who are signed with Free Music label under the supervision of Nasr Mahrous (directing here and wrote the lyrics). Aziz El Shafie wrote the music here and I must say I fall in love with his work once more.

I welcome the new arrival for these two young vocalists, I like their dialogue and their emotional depth.  This is an emotional track that people in a relationship will relate to. Someone wants to express every thought and feeling, the other does not feel the need to talk. The music of Aziz El Shafie allows them to communicate their emotions without music stealing the show. This is part of the brilliance.

TOUBA & NABIL - MENNAK LELLAH (Official Music Video) I توبا & نبيل - منك لله

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I Hope @NabilMekkawy Doesn't Suck This Time! (Video)

New comer Moustafa Hagag released an album last year that we love din my family. One particular song we enjoyed over and over was his song about fresh mint and the hot vendor who sells them. You know mint is a basic ingredients in tons of perfumes.

I do not like, the lady in the balcony doing cheap dances to the masses--has little to do with reality. Then she is looking down on his loved one as she was gonna prey on him. Moustafa Hagag's outfit choices is a bit grey and not working out for me. I can live with the pink bike and the artificially looking set.

Not sure how much money the director Nabil Mekkawy was working with, but I have seen better work form hims beforehand. I still have not seen the full music video so I might be being rash. I do like the song, love Moustafa Hagag and I appreciate the talent of Mr. Mekkawy.

مصطفي حجاج - يا منعنع (برومو فيديو كليب) حصرياً | Moustafa Hagag - Ya Mna3na3 (Teaser) Exclusive

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Oh, Janna! Amr Diab Teenage Daughter Sings Now!

So what her did the king of Arabic pop, but for Egyptian Janna, the daughter of the world-famous pop star singing is all in the genes. While it's true that Amr Diab had a song named after her in his last album. The teen wants to be a star of her own so she took to social media to perform a song in English.

She even speaks English not Arabic as if the world is watching. I do not have any comments on her voice or her talent, but Janna is hardly the first family member of a well--know singer to enter the business.

"جانا " بنت Amr Diab وهي بتغني .

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The Most Perfect Man In Music Releases A New Single

Mohamed Nour is one of the best looking men in Egyptian pop. He really is. He looks like hehas been designed by a committee of women who wanted to create the perfect man. Handsome, but not over the top, muscular but not too much. He has hair! And his voice is the kind that makes one feels things. And did I saw he is tall and well dressed? And he has no problem talking about his emotions and what makes him happy and sad.

Did I forget anything else? And here's is new single from the lovable Egyptian pop star whose solo career is doing well but his resume with WAMA band is something to be proud of.
  

Mohamed Nour - Nehaya Tabe'eya | محمد نور - نهاية طبيعية

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Egyptian Women Are So Spicy Says One Chauvinistic Song

Her name is Bosy and she is a woman that is making a truck load of money in Egyptian entertainment. She started off as a singer, then she was a big hit at all these fancy Egyptian weddings. Eventually, movie producers courted her to sing promo songs for their movies, then she started to star in these films and the rest if history.

Bosy is promoting a new movie where she is accompanied by plenty of other women are either playing the sexy role or just dancing. So women have no roles in El Sobky films but to dance for the man, cheer him up or show him her skin. This is a challenge for you out there, name one good female character from El Sobky films.....

Bosy is dancing for a bunch of men--they only females you see in this promo are the ones who are dancing and the same goes for the men. Also, can you spot one good looking man? No, it's like they wanted to cast the least good looking men in Egypt but the hottest females.

And all of a sudden as a society in Egypt-they shy away from talking about street harassment and catcalls. Bossy, do these movies and songs you make help women? I do not think so. She is really in bed with all these jerks and criminals molesting women in the streets of Egypt.

Egypt is going to hell--and they are not the only ones.

اغنية " شطة نار / محمود الليثى " بوسي /- فيلم عيال حريفة " فيلم عيد الاضحي 2015

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Soccer, Women, Music And Pigs Make Up This Egyptian Movies

This Eid like every Eid, there will be few movies in the movie theaters around Egypt wanting to empty the pockets of film goers. El Sobky film production makes sure to have at least one movie competing for the box office.

El Sobky family has been making the same movie with the same loose plot for the last five years and the idiots reward them for it. A belly dancer with a heart of gold, a sexy lady that all the guys want to be with, a very nice guy who always does the right thing, and a sleazy character. Not to forget the music have wedding songs done in the Sha'abi taste and that comic relief. It's a formula that has been used and it works.

This time El Sobky family made the same movie but this time, they made it about soccer and some misfits ladies in shorts wanting to play ball.

اعلان فيلم " عيال حريفة - / فيلم عيد الاضحي 2015

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The Next Amr Diab Sings An Old Song Of Amr Diab's

Ramy Sabry has always been a big fan of Egyptian pop star--he is one of the tens of millions of fans. But Ramy has two things going right for him, he is a composer/singer and he happens to look a bit like the pop legend himself.

While those two artists have separate careers and have met a lot of success, Ramy has not escaped being compared to Amr Diab, in almost every other interview they ask him if he is trying to be the next Amr Diab.

Amr Diab has been doing songs for the past 30 plus years, Ramy has been doing the same for the past ten. One different remains, Ramy Sabry composes songs for his peers in the pop scene, Amr Diab has yet to do so.

See Ramy Sabry do a cover of a beloved Amr Diab classic during one of his concerts in 2013

رامي صبري اغنيه تملي معاك للفنان عمرو دياب - بورتو مارينا 2013

Tamally Maak - Amr Diab تملى معاك - عمرو دياب

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