The Music Terrorist Naya Offends Pretty Much Everyone (Video) @Nayatheofficial

 

Naya likes to do things differently, this pop songstress has done for the butcher look while wearing high heels. I liked her break out songs three years ago and now she wants to cash in so, she landed herself a new Khaleeji song where she goes to war.

Is that nudity? Does she says she fears God? Well, I like to believe her but many Arab Christians are offended by her use of the Cross.

Then there is that bloody knife, and torture S & M scene. Look, Naya is a pretty lady and she seems to like to party (as told by the bubbly champion) Not sure if this song has a soul? I do not get it, is that hot for her fans in the Khaleej? Naya went for sexy and rebel look, she played that part well, but the song does not ask for that. How about that gun that fires toward the end of the song? What's with the wrapped in black outfit? Is that meant as a zing on conservative Muslim outfits?

Really does the Middle East need further terror? I guess, Naya thinks we have not had enough violence so she took upon herself to terrorize the rest of us.

Also did she time the release of her song to be in time with Nawal Al Zoghby's new music video. You may not know this but Nawal's ex is managing Naya and he is promising to make her as big of a name as Nawal is or was. Keep on mind that two years ago Naya decided to retire, but she seems to have changed her mind.
 

Naya - Ana BKeify [Official Music Video] (2015) / نايا - أنا بكيفي

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Syria's Piano Man Goes To #Germany #Palestine (Video)

CREDIT: HANNES MAGERSTAEDT/GETTY IMAGES

 

Give it up to this talented Palestinian refugee from Syria who has managed to make music in the face of a brutal war. In Syria's Yarmouk refugee camp on the outskirts of Damascus, an estimated 18,000 residents are living out a bare-boned survival. A brutal government siege has left them with little food and rare access to clean water amid the daily threat of violence.

But in the middle of the devastation, a musician with a battered piano is coloring the scene with sounds of hope. He plays his music over the constant bombs, bullets and sounds of destruction.
 

Ayham Ahmad has played his music amid the rubble of his Syrian hometown and at a transit stop while traveling by foot across Europe. On Sunday, Syria's beloved piano man performed his songs in front of thousands of people in the historic Konigsplatz arena in Munich, Germany.

Ahmad was one of the acts at the Danke-Konzert, or "Thank You Concert," a free show featuring a string of German artists welcoming refugees and thanking volunteers involved in the refugee effort. It was organized by nonprofit Bellevue di Monaco, German indie rock band Sportfreunde Stiller and Munich's city government.

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WATCH: The Soft Return of Amal Maher in "Ayam Matetawadsh"

In the past, people used to beg Amal Maher to make music videos for her songs, now she cannot be stopped. Amal makes so many music videos nowadays it's a sweet thing really. Her album released in the summer of 2015 with Mazzika and it was pretty well-made. A different take on her music than her stunning album of 2011. But still a decent work of art.

Luckily one of the better songs on the album gets a romantic music video set in Paris. The music is pretty amazing and so is the vocal performance for Amal Maher who shoes a lot of grace. It's a darker song about the past, and failing to live it to one's fullest. It's a song about things we missed in our lives.

This is an expensive music video to make and very nice sets and outdoors. It sucks the guy is glued to his phone and stopped dreaming and investing in his love. This is a play house music video about what we have and what we think we deserve or what we once had.

Amal goes back to her original self and the style that we have come to know her best for. The gentle and innocent lover who breaks one's heart without uttering a word. We know the editing of this clip took a very long time, but it came out and it features a number of styles, looks and outfits that put Amal Maher under a different shade. The plot is unclear, did Amal Maher have two lovers one from the past and one in the present? Or is she daydreaming?
 

Ayam Matetawadsh - Amal Maher ايام ماتتعوضش - امال ماهر

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Najwa Karam's Former Husband And Tour Promoter Beat Her Up!

It seems the modest and soft spoken music tour promoters Youssef Harb likes to beat up women. You may know Harb as the tour promoter based in North America from Lebanese origin whose name is enough to get all the A list artists to drool. Now it seems according to one news report, the well-known promoter used to beat his spouse singer/diva Najwa Karam. Karam and Harb got married in 2000 and got divorced in 2003.

Najwa said that in one account, she raised her voice on Harb who did not like it one bit and charged to assault the lovely Lebanese diva. In Harb's world, the wife should not raise her voice over her husbands so long as he is able to protect her and provide for her. Those comments were made on a talk show "Awa'el" with host Rima Nejim. We all know how proud Najwa of what she has accomplished and that she takes shit from no one.

The whole marriage was strange for a number of reasons, Harb was already married and he comes from a different faith than Najwa (this is a huge deal in Lebanon and many places) Harb is still a big name in Arabic music and live concerts. He has a reputation for sleeping around with female singers who come to him for his brand name and his expertise.   

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The Amazing @JadShwery Delivers With @yara_lb A Canned Wedding

This is a classic music video about a proposal, a guy meets girl, guy falls in love with girl. Then the guy goes for the proposal....and it's cute. I mean this was a good song to begin with, when it was released we could not stop playing it over and over. But then this is a music video by the colorful Jad Shwery.

As a guy I do not feel this music video is geared toward me, but rather a music video meant to make little girls swoon. For starter, there is a young model who is playing the part of the future Mr. Yara, and to be frank he looks a lot younger than Yara. The outfit choice for Yara's first scene does not seem to add up.  She has always been soft and chic, I do not see it here.

Maybe I have watched many wedding movies, and actually weddings, but I think this music video is riddled with one cliche after another. I do not like blonde Yara here, it makes her look like someone she is not.

Now comes the wedding shot with Yara, she is back to her lovely self and being the butterfly she has always been. She surely shines in that wedding scene and the surrounding works well.I do not think Yara makes a great actress, but as a songstress she is flawless.

Again this is a cute music video that feels happy, but I do not think offers anything fresh. Even the opening scene seems forced or awkward at worst. The good thing, this is a good location and a wonderful set, the elder actors deliver some credibility to this music video.

Maybe I am being to hard on this music video, just maybe that I like the song too much to be neutral. I exeocted more from Jad, he is way more than talented to do this song justice.    

Yara - Beyt Habibi [Official Clip] - يارا - بيت حبيبي

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Here' Are Four New and Exciting Songs By Newbies

Here are four new songs but five different new artists from around the Arab world. the styles and dialects range, but there should be some excitement in the air for all the new comers who are working hard and doing their best for one's entertainment. You will hear voices from Khaleej, Morocco and beyond fighting for your attention.

So, let's take a quick tour and appreciate the fine voices and emotions to be found in these songs. Start off with that hit duet by Ibtissam Tiskat and TwoTone, swing by the emotionally complex track by Salwa Omar, then take a quick break by hearing Layla Iskandar sounding like a Latin dance track and finish your tour by slowing down with Sultan AlRashed who is glowing happiness in his latest fun track.
 

ويلي ليا - TwoTone ( مع إبتسام تسكت ) | Weli Liya - TwoTone feat. Ibtissam Tiskat

خلاص إرتاح - سلوى عمر | Khalas Ertah - Salwa Omar

صقاره - ليلى إسكندر | Saggara - Layla Iskandar


عشرة من عشرة - سلطان الراشد | Ashra Mn Ashra - Sultan AlRashed

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Mohamad Iskandar - El Aalam Jannit The Arab Selfie Craze

Lebanese pop star Mohamad Iskandar continues to make fun songs about relevant topics--lyrics are often written by his song Fares. This time he took on the selfie craze around the world. He is a wise man, who makes any song about love.

He is not short of passion and upbeat. He talks about a number of matters, but he seems to set his sight on the female population. This is the new technology, phones, snapping pictures and caring less about the world and more about oneself.

This song is sort of been a popular summer hit--this summer was too short due to the toxic conditions in many Arab countries, and Ramadan.....but people want to party and Mohamad Iskandar has never left them down. Every summer he releases a song that brings him once again tot he front lines.   

Mohamad Iskandar - El Aalam Jannit (Official Music Video) [2014©] / محمد إسكندر - العالم جنت

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WATCH: Nawal El Zoghbi Bringing Sexy Back (And Fireworks)

Joe Bou Eid had his way with Nawal El Zoghbi and put his stamp on her resume. He filmed her latest music video in Romania and gave her the sexed up makeover she needed. The image is similar to her own look about ten years ago. Filmed in Romania and this is where the party is....

Nawal looks stunning in this music video filled with energy and festivities.  This is a big production and Nawal got in the best shape of her life to fit this bill. This is a party song that has so much fireworks....the frames are so fast chaining and each second has plenty of things going right for it.

I think this is how Nawal El Zoghby found her way back to the A list and the cool artists who are trend-sitters and hit-makers. She has always been a big name, now she adds a bit more sizzle. And Joe was the right guy to direct her in the music video and give her a new lease on life.

There are way too many locations, and too many outfits and dudes with shirts and it feels like a new year party meets a pool party and everyone is there to have a good time.

Ya Gadaa - Nawal El Zoghbi ياجدع - نوال الزغبى

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The Most Bizarre Entertainer in #Lebanon (Video)

No he is not a singer--at least that's not what we know him best for. He is a Lebanese hairdresser who spends his greatest time styling hair for celebrities, models and wealthy individuals around the Middle East. He is considered one of the top ten stylists in Lebanon by some magazine--it seems important to him.
We have loved him for years, but when he started singing and moving in a retro style on stage, people started cracking jokes as he was such an act. Audience were laughing at him and not sure how to deal with a guy who shakes it better than any female ever could. So far he was one song under his belt, but not enough jokes in the world can stop him from releasing few more. Hear him out talk about his latest songs, defending his choices and see a preview of that instant song that became famous for all the wrong reasons.

جو رعد: اللي إختشوا ماتوا!

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"The Idol" New Movie Is A Biography of Assaf (Trailer Video) @MohammedAssaf89

The world-famous Palestinian Arab Idol returns with a new song. And it's the real money where it serves as an amazing vehicle for this plenty talented young artist. This once Assaf did the song he really wanted to do, not the one the studio made him do it. Asaf gave his album and it sold like hotcakes. But now comes the time for him to do the projects that he would be allowed to do.

This song "Mahma Sar"  a song where he unleashes his vocal muscles and sing about the person and the place he misses. While the music video focuses on Gaza and the beautiful face that we seldom see. The song is about love about memories we live. The song is pretty personal and Assaf seems to do his best to be the most passionate voice within him.

The music video shows the destruction in Gaza but the people's faces who have not been broken. This is supposed to be from an upcoming movie project where the lenses of Hany Abu-Assad captured this story. I guess this is the personal history of Mohammed Assaf as a little pop who came to be. I doubt this has filmed in Gaza, it feels like it has been shot inside Lebanon where plenty of the camps fill in for Gaza. There will be images form Gaza throughout he film...
   

محمد عساف - مهما صار | Mohammed Assaf - Mahma Sar


Music Lyricist, Composer and Arranger: Habib Shehadeh Hanna
كلمات وألحان وتوزيع: حبيب شحادة حنا
Mahma Sar – From the movie
The Idol – طير الطاير
Directed by Hany Abu-Assad
Written by: Hany Abu-Assad with Sameh Zoabi

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Now Hiba Tawaji's Sees The Children Of Refugees @hibatawaji @OussamaRahbani

Hiba Tawaji has a big heart. She now tackles the issue of refugees and homeless ones. This is a human song that is fitting to a number of Arab countries. Syrians can relate to this song, and so do Iraqis and Palestinians. Lebanese may feel it as well. This song is about the little children of refugees who can be seen driving around the streets of Lebanon.

Street beggars, washing cars, selling stuff on the side of the road...etc. Some of them even have jobs and have give up on their dreams. As a song produced and put together by the house of Rahabni, it shows some responsibility on their side. Ghady wrote and Oussama composed. It's a serious problem in Lebanon and sadly, the elite in Lebanon have no solution. The common man in the streets does not see this as a good sign.

This is a moving song that humanizes the little ones, Lebanon hosts hundreds of thousands of refugees, but it's a small and a not very rich country. To be honest Lebanon has done more for the refugees that these rotten Khaleeji states who have the means. I only wish more of those celebrities would do things for the little ones. These kids do not have to drown had we not felt so stubborn about political matters. There's no right or wrong, but when kids start to get hurt, we collectively fail.

I salute the artists for releasing this song now, I like how they made them no more faceless by naming one Rami, he became the subject of the song and his work in the bakery shop. Not sure what to make of the French subtitle, but I will take it. This is the magic of the house of Rahbani, they make their music with a timeless appeal. So ten years form now, this song would still be celebrated, twenty more? Sure. This way they does not make reactionary songs, just broader themes songs that speak to different people.
  

Hiba Tawaji - Awlad El Chawareh / هبه طوجي - اولاد الشوارع


Lyrics: Ghady Rahbani
Music: Oussama Rahbani
Produced By Oussama Rahbani 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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@JaneKonsol Makes Swimsuits More Fitting In Nice Than #Lebanon

Jane Konsol sees herself as a dancer, an artist, a model, a stage performer and more. Last month this famous person threw a fashion show for her new line of swimwear. The coastal city of Tyre is where Jane grew up so the beach is really important for her.

No wonder Jane is all about showing off as she has participated in; Miss Lebanon 2009; Miss Intercontinental Berlin 2012 ,Miss Bikini Universe 2013 and my latest participation was Miss Arab Beauty Pageant 2014. So she is very comfortable showing some skin to the masses.

This explains why her swimsuits are so revealing. Anyhow she took over a city mall and threw this big show. Naturally there were tons of guys who act sophisticated or act as if they are some businessmen and not some sleazy dudes. I do not know much about Jane, she is now talking about some upcoming songs, I hope to see them and hope to like them. But welcome to Lebanon where people like to do a million thing all at once.

جاين قنصل | تطلق الـ Swimwear Line الخاص بها | Jane Konsol

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Momma Qammar Shows Off Her Hot Bikini!

Lebanese baby's momma Qammar or Ammar has not done a song for few years. She did appear in a film where she sang more than two years ago. but an album has not been released for her in some time now Qammar is still trying to get the father of her little man to accept to take paternity test. This seems like an old story that never gets old. the little boy is now in school and his wealthy alleged father still denies he is the father.

Egypt cannot force a man to take a paternity test in the absence of a contract. Since This business guy allegedly slept with Qammar without signing any papers which in the eye of the ludicrous Egyptian law, she is just a whore. Well, Qammar stood up and still fighting the good fight. Do I think what she did with the guy is right no? Do I think the man denying his own blood is right no! Both are at fault here, but the bigger sin is not to own up to one's action.

Marwan Gamal is full of shit....and now Qammar did something new. She held a photo shoot with a Lebanese publication where she was wearing nothing but a swimsuit showing off her body like that. This was not even a music video or a movie, just something Qammar wanted to do and share with the world.
 

Al Jaras - Singer Amar قمر ترقص بالمايو

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Arab Singers "Holier Than Thou" Bullshit

In my mind, most of these artists pose as decent family people--some of them are really good and average run of the mill human being. For the rest they are nothing but a group of jerks with little moral character. The man and the women of the entertainment industry are a bunch of whores. Now, in public they put on a face, and pretend to be decent but in private all best are off. Now I say this because one artists is holding a launch party for a controversial song. See how they attack one another and get into one's business.

In her song, Chams tries to shame folks into holding into a false religion. The song is an attack into religion and people who believe. Fella was playing some new character, I do not see any real voices on the scene....she does not see any talent. She only had good words for Najwa Karam. Then she talks her self up. Then she talks about how she does not pay for her songs, because she gives a diamond voice. So the song is about attacking people who say one thing and do another, but Fella had no qualm attending an event with her peers, but a the same time, she does not seem them talented. And yes, Fella had her plastic surgeon at the party.

Fella has a great voice, but she is full of herself, way too much. She even rings her own voice....I do not know what to say.

Fella Interview In Chams Event فلة الجزائرية في حفل اطلاق أغنية الفنانة شمس دين أبوكم اسمه ايه

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Meet The Turkish Lady Making Music For Nawal El Zoghbi @YildizzTilbee

Lebanese golden pop girl Nawal El Zoghbi is about to release a hit album--her first since 2010. It will be good and it should be worthy of such a starlet. There will be big names attached to the album and a wide range of styles and dialects.

One surprise is that Nawal is getting a music from a Turkish musician. The Turkish talent is Yıldız Tilbe who is a well-known Turkish pop folk singer and one of the best selling musical artists in Turkey. Tilbe is mostly known especially for her eastern-infused ballads. I mean this is a hit-maker whose many of her songs have been performed by her in addition to her work with other artists.

Not sure how this connection happened, but I cannot wait to see its fruit. Nawal's new album will have a song composed by Tilbe--the same song was performed by a Turkish artist a while back. sem like a cool song that fits the Arab taste. I like how upbeat it comes across. I love Turkey and appreciate this collaboration.
 

Ebru Gündeş - Seninle Çok İşim Var

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Lebanese Trash And Stinky Politicians In Music

Lebanese trash is causing a political turmoil. It took a garbage crisis for Lebanon to finally snap.
Anger about the heaps of trash accumulating in Beirut's streets boiled over this week with thousands protesting in the street against a government so dysfunctional it can't hold elections or pick a president, much less deliver basic services.

But since this is Lebanon a land of a million artist, a million fashionista and a million more savvy business person, they are making songs to celebrate this stinky mess. I have come across two songs one by Aly Barkat and another by Shady Farah. They essentially say the same thing.

People of Lebanon deserve better from their country and from their crook politicians. Leave the people, leave the offices and leave the republic alone. And the security forces did have a tough stand and beat up people in the streets. Not very smart, you do that and you fuel the demonstrations. The songs offer us some humor in this crisis.
 

طلعت ريحتكن| اغنية | علي بركات | Tol3it Ri7etkoun | MusicNation
 

شادي فرح - طلعت ريحتكن shady farah - tol3it rihetkon

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Ehab Abdel Wahed = The Attorney Who Is The Hottest Composer

Ehab Abdel Wahed went to school to become a lawyer, but he has yet to make money in the legal field. But Ehad did make a name for himself and has become one of those A list celebrities who pals around with all these famous singers. Why? Because Ehab is a creative music composer whose work has been sung by names like Angham, Asalah, Hossam Habib, Mohammad Hemaki and few others. He has some a wonderful job working with Sherine on all songs form her breakout role in that celebrated Ramadan drama.

Ehab is also in a band where he rocks out with few other musicians, they call themselves ""Basata". He is one hell of hot composer and his guitar works like magic. Ehab is just starting out and he has gone to do big things...but I feel there is a lot within him that this world has to meet. But the star that had the first honor of working with Ehab the composer was Angham in that January song about the revolution (what revolution?!)

حسام حبيب - عديها

 \\اصاله - حسام حبيب - ايهاب عبد الواحد / سابني

أصالة &; فرقة بساطة - كداب

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Ziad Maher Sings in #Lebanon Sells Accessories In #Jordan And Celebrates #Egypt Army

Ziad Maher had always had a good style, he comes from a family that sells textile so he has always known what to wear and what works best for him. Now he that he started venturing into the music business about three years ago. He must keep up that style as you will see him below in a photo shoot.

Ziad Maher is a well-groomed man too, see him try to look refined. I think with the social media, people need more photos and they want them instantly. This session should provide plenty of photos for this salt and pepper fox. Music Nation hosted him and took a to of his pictures. He sang a song for Egypt, not clear why he would sing for Sisi....he loves the general. He said he would sing for anyone like Sisi--I hear Bibi the Prime Minister of Israel called.

Ziad has also opened a store in Amman, it sells accessories for both men and women. The idea according to Ziad is to sell well-made products that are not produced in masses.    

Ziad Maher Interview In His Photo Session مقابلة مع زياد ماهر أثناء جلسة التصويرية لعمله الجديد

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The One And Only Youssef Hareb Speaks!

Youssef Hareb is the pimp for Arab stars in North America, he is the guy you go to if you want to invest a bunch of money and throw a concert or even a tour, you call Mr. Hareb. He is the big name in tour promotion and production. He is the guy who makes it happen.

To be honest, I had no idea how he looked. I thought he was an old guy, but I just got to see him speak for an interview about his cruise with the stars. This is a fmaous thing Youssef Hared has been doing, book half a dozen Arab celebrties and get them to be on board for few days. They artists would sing and the folks would buy tickets on these cruises to rub elbows with their favorite idols and party.

For a decade now and this name has been the go to guy who puts together the biggest concerts and tours. See him speak, he is a soft-spoken and so humble. He seems to be keen on friendship more than business, and he values his 28 years of service to Arab pop stars. I like him and it's refreshing to see some big celebrity who speaks like the common people do. No wonder why so many artists like to work with him.

 Wasn't there a rumor he was married to Najwa Karam for a blink of an eye.

يوسف حرب | رحلة جديدة مع اهم نجوم الوطن العربي | Youssef Hareb

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