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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The Amazing Muslim Singer Rami Mohamed Weeps Arabia

 





Rami Mohamed does not seem to be like a guy who likes the actions of the violent military regime in charge of Egypt at the moment. The Muslim singer (Monshid) lives in Turkey now, away from his motherland because he could to be free to think and yes he might be targeted like tens thousands. So when he is free to think, he makes pretty awesome tracks.

So the droves of young conservative Muslims adore this star and propel him to be one of the most viewed singers in his genre. I like the quite rage in his voice. He shows images from Palestine, Egypt, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Libya and few more places. His heart is bleeding for the atrocities he sees around him. So he is appealing to the conscious on those people who are not dead in the inside.

I like it the song as it talks about justice and doing the right thing. No one disagrees of the size of mayhem we see in today's world. Rami is only singing about it and he is almost sobbing at this point. The world has failed a people who wanted freedom and wanted to be equal citizens. The world likes to deal with leaders who can deliver long-term stability in exchange for a little short-term chaos. But for families grieving their family members is no short-term affair. Rami comes from a good place and he loves all the things we love. His voice is so pure and so strong, it's like he tickles the listener emotions

 

رامي محمد | ياعالمي Rami Mohamed | Oh.. My World

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Sami Yusuf's Heart Grows Bigger As He Helps Those In Need

Sami Yusuf is a hope dealer of a global fame. The soft-speaking British hit-maker has looked beyond the Arab and Muslim world he is now reaching out to other places on a humanitarian level. He likes to connect the dots and dream, like he does here for the nation of Philippines in the wake of the disaster.

Sami can do no wrong, he is so lovable, and warm, tender spirit whose personal life is in the dark, but his heart in the right places. for a long time Sami has lead the revival of cool and catchy Islam-friendly songs that hit is big around the world. Now he is stepping back or it seems so in favor of humanitarian songs about life and hope.

Sami sang in more venues around the world than most of your pop stars in the States have. He is well-traveled well liked and comes with no controversy.

Sami Yusuf - Hope Survives | Unofficial Video

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The Muslim Justin Bieber Makes His Debut #salam @HarrisJOfficial #HarrisJSalam

Harris J is the latest addition to Muslim rock stars, the song of England knows his youth is his strength and he is out to spread the positive message of Islam from his diner. I must say, I am impressed by his debut. It's been more than two years since he won that Awakening Record music contest. Glad to see him come out of the shade and do what normal young people like to do.

Harris J is an exciting young artist who will give other Muslim youths around the globe some hope. As they are sick of their stomachs from watching the news, along comes a young and fresh artist who shows a lot of promise. Cool is what Harris J is. Teens will embrace Harris and his music, their parents would approve of his career and his messages.

The challenge remains is whether Harris J will stick around and press on with his music career. I think the interest is there and so is the market. It's the ability to stay cool, release new music and tour the globe to be with the fans what helps.

"Salam" is the title of his album, the album is out, make sure to secure your copy and share. I think keeping the Islamic greeting as a title allows for greater understanding.
    

Harris J - Salam Alaikum | Official Music Video

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The Most Outdoorsy Arabic Music Video By Sherif Naser

Get ready, there's a new Egyptian star who wants to make godly music. I love the bike in the music video, the tour around town and in nature. Will he ever sing? Wait he is about enter a store....and when will he start singing....he just did. Sherif Naser is that name you should know, he likes to climb mountains.

a worship sing from a guy who likes to look sharp in casual talking in nature. I like his voice, the material is good. This is the kind of songs Egypt can agree on now, praise the lord. He is not short on quality talent, but he chose to release a song about the almighty. He is a biker, and wears a hamlet. No clue where they filmed, but it's a place I would like to see. Fishing and camping, not too many Arab stars made that kind of music video....solitude.

The drumming bit is pretty rad, but it does not climax.


Sherif Naser - Esmak Maktoub / شريف ناصر - أسمك مكتوب

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Event: Lost Origin Sound Series Sacred Voices of Syria Vol. 1

There’s a small sect of Syrian Sufis whose music has never been heard outside of Aleppo before now. Find out how a punk rock drummer and guerrilla preservationist mistakenly stumbled upon them and recorded these rarely-heard mystical, spiritual chants for the first time. Learn about their culture and spiritual traditions and how preservation can help keep musical traditions alive for audiences today and in the future. PR firm rock paper scissors, known for deep storytelling around compelling music, sponsors this Facebook chat with client Jason Hamacher. His upcoming release, NAWA: Ancient Sufi Invocations & Forgotten Songs from Aleppo (Lost Origin Sound Series Sacred Voices of Syria Vol. 1, out June 17), is just one result of years of extensive research and travel to and from Syria in order to track down and record the ancient liturgical music of that part of the world.

Join us on June 4 from 1-3pm EST as we host a live interview with Jason right on the rock paper scissors Facebook page. We’ll pose some questions of our own to Jason, and you’re invited to comment and ask questions of your own, in the first of our regular series of rock paper scissors Facebook Forums.

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/248294502043505/

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Sami Yusuf Has A Lot More Than A Prayer

The Muslim singer Sami Yusuf with a heart of gold and a voice of an angel is releasing a new music video for one of his beloved songs. This once he is doing a special song that feels like in the Sufi style and tradition. There are drums and a supplication that borders being a song. Sami goes out for this song and does not hold a thing.

It's more of a Dua than a song like he made before, but it has a beat and heart. It's a personal track where a humble humans seeks fogginess and redemption from the almighty. It's a mellow track made perfect for the holy month or fast, prayer and worship.

I think Sami Yusuf is ahead of the curve in many ways, he paved to way to many more young Muslim singers to become global stars in they fashion he has become one. He is a trail blazer and a trend sitter, we still talk about his song form a decade ago where he traveled to Turkey, India and Egypt. He is now getting a lot into the mystical side of the art and something tell me they will be coping him in that London based production house. If you doubted this seasoned artists, look no further than his concert in the Palestinian city of Nazareth where a 100,000 fans attended his performance.  
 

Sami Yusuf - Autumn | لا اله إلا الله
 

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Party Boy Toy Iwan Releases A Humble Song #Ramadan

Lebanese pop star Ewan or Iwan is not somebody you would mistake for a religious guy. He is many thing, a party firecracker, a pretty boy, a fun guy and hit- maker and a composer. But this Ramadan Ewan does a Muslim song--I had no idea he was Muslim. But nevertheless the song comes as a refreshing surprise from a hip singer.

Iwan delivered a solid vocal performance here as he sounds like he has never sounded before. A humble voice would not travel far in today's show business....but for this song Iwan pulls it off as he asks people to pray on the prophet of Islam. Iwan did record this song in Beirut, but what's making the song a hit is an Egyptian based music network.     

Saaet Safa - Ewan ساعه صفا - ايوان

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@AshleyNemeh Christian Arab-American Does It Better

Cleveland has many good things for going for it, and now I learned of one more reason why this city is a big player in American music. Cleveland the hometown for rising Arab American vocalist Ashley Nehme. Nehme is a recording artist, singer and songwriter who works in between LA, NYC and Nashville. Her thing is inspirational music done in the name of Christ. I am glad to see more Arab-Americans showcasing the beautiful tapestry that exists among us.

Ashley has a beautiful voice that moves one's heart inches as it penetrates one's soul and stays there. Aside from a growing music career, Ashely has already established herself as philanthropist through her efforts at home in Ohio. I know that I enjoy hearing her voice and appreciate her style in music that reminds me of the great music it used to be made in classic era in 60s perhaps.

Ashley is upbeat and exciting when the song necessitates, and she is humble and meek when it works best for the song. An example would be her new song, Find Our Way where she sees so much wrong around her and she voices her concern but without giving in to the voices of surrender. Her music video touches on local and international topics that break one's heart and wet her eye. She tackles war, racism, injustice, army, women equality and few other timely topics.     

Ashley Nemeh - When I See You

 Ashley Nemeh - Find Our Way

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Sexy And Stylish @Abdalslaam_alz Prays So Well

The song of Kuwait Abdel Salam Alzayed surged in the social media this week upon the release of his new supplication record "Ya Allah" or "O' Allah". It's a pretty convincing supplication that's hard to believe it's been captured on a record it sounds so authentic and so personal.

What's interesting is that Abdel Salam Alzayed is not even religious. He appeared on the 10th season of Star Academy and his performances while on the program guaranteed him a premium spot at his nation's biggest music festivals. But nothing beats this young artists presence in social media as he shares with his fans many details of his daily routines like the time he showed a picture of himself at the cloth store picking up a suite for his concert the same night.

Enjoy the supplication and join me as I hope may Abdel Salam's prayer may be answered. Who says people cannot look sexy when they pray!
 

انشودة عبدالسلام الزايد - يا الله - نسخة اصلية عبدالسلام الزايد يالله HD

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When Hussain Al Jassmi Prays, Advertisers Make Money

The millionaire singer Hussain Al Jassmi has a lot to pray about. Every Ramadan the singer releases a supplication for the season and it tends to get the prime time as all networks love to be in the business of Hussain Al Jassmi. He is the biggest pop star and Tarab star in the Gulf region but unlike many great singers in the Khaleej, he actually has huge fellowship outside of his home state.

So no wonder, his prayers is more important than yours at least for the networks. This once the artists looks inward and digs deep and shares with the world. So it comes to no one's surprise that the production on his songs come with a big price tag.

 حسين الجسمي - نسيم الروح (حصريا) | رمضان 2015

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Mostafa Hagag - Sheikh Ramadan Funky Song @NjMusicProduct

Mostafa Hagag is a name we all should remember well. He is a new comer to Egypt's pop music and in less than two years he has made a name for himself as one of the most exciting voices. He is a bit of Baha Soltan with a little bit of Karim Mohsen...which means he combines a great strong voice that flexes and a charm-filled personality.

Hagag returned for Ramadan with a new song for the holy month about all the festive things that come with this month and all the good things we have come to love. Hagag takes a stroll down the Cairo streets showing off some of the cool things and the mode in the streets. There is plenty of food and drinks. Mostafa Hagag wrote the music for this song and for the first time we get to see him in the flesh.

There's something happy about this music video, something that makes the fasting month cool for the little ones and grownups. Another cool thing, the producer of the song is an Egyptian Christian. Even the song's title "Sheikh Ramadan" is clever.    

مصطفي حجاج - الشيخ رمضان - Mostafa Hagag - Elsheikh Ramdan

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The Song About Doing Good Deeds Is Surprisingly Good @Mobinil

One of three mobile phone companies operating in Egypt wanted to do a big ad campaign for Ramadan. So they did one and made it not about them. Mobinil opted to do a big ad campaign during the holy month urging people to do small deeds. The commercial came disguised as a long song, but to be frank, this is something nice they are doing.

There are many examples of people doing good deeds to help others...like that community fridge where people stalk it with food, or that community closet or toy shelf for the little ones to enjoy. So many creative ideas to help fellow humans. It could also be a book shelf for people to grab a book and read. You need to do good, we care less about why you do it and more about you actually helping others.

Mobinil featured a song performed by three little known artists who preach a well-known message. The young artists gather people around them to sing and call on people to do good because it's good karma. I usually do not like to give companies free press, but I did not mind this once. This year's message comes in time, always together.

أغنية موبينيل الكاملة #فاعل_خير رمضان 2015 – Mobinil Ramadan Song

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Islamic Songs Don't Have To Be Sad...Here Are Few Happy Ones

Have you ever noticed that Muslim or Islamic songs tend to be sorrowful, depressed and, miserable. I know the idea is to give people the sense of meekness and regret...and you cannot be these things if you are too happy. But you know we are not sad all the time, so happy songs that are upbeat there is certainly room for them.

Sami Yusuf did it more than a decade ago with his global hit, and he did it in more than one language in "Hasbi Rabbi" It was a sweet song that checked all the boxes. Not many have been able to pull such a magic trick.

Sami Yusuf - Hasbi Rabbi | سامي يوسف - حسبي ربي | Official Music Video

Egyptian pop star and iconic singer Mohamed Mounir did an upbeat song that does not seem weak on force. A song worthy of celebration, the music is awesome but the lyrics are what make this song best. No surprise there Mounir has done many dance and party songs and this song celebrates Islam in such a way that open many hearts and souls. The song even mentions the virgin Mary, so take that ISIS.

مدد - الارض السلام - محمد منير


In the weird fashion of street songs in Egypt (Mahrganat music) this is not a traditional religious song per se, it's folksy song for the month from Egypt about the customs of the month not the worship party. So two party artists take the song and with the help of auto tunes, you get something to dance to--if you will. Sadat and Haha are a punch of many jokes but they are powerful music force in the world that does not listen to music.

مهرجان ( هاتو الفوانيس ) سادات - فيفتى توزيع عمرو حاحا جديد 2014

Similar thing here, this is not a song about worship or even about God, it's about the social customs of the holy month. It's about the food, the gathering, the crescent and all the joy. Sure it's the month of Koran and redemption.  Moroccan native Jannat's song highlights all the good deeds of the month. It's song that sits well with the masses, it might be something that airs once the fast is over with.
Jannat - Ramadan / جنات - رمضان

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Rana Samaha Prays For Ramadan @Rana__Samaha

The bubbly young songstress from Egypt, Rana Samaha released a hip song last month that took over the internet. It was a catchy tune made better by the funky persona Rana Samah has. But during the holy month Rana did not forget to release her very own supplication. While many of her peers are more than happy to go away and disappear for a month, not Rana. Ms. Samaha would not bail out on her fans like that.

It's a slow song follow of humble tones and come as you are attitude. Rana came a long way from her days on Star Academy,  she is doing something differently that made her last after the program has wrapped up. She has a very strong online presence, the internet loves her (just ask my twitter account) She has also done different things like host a talk radio show. She is also active on the social media as she was quick to seize on events of the day and engage her fans.

I must say this new track/ song/ supplication / Dua by her is pretty good. Rana sounds sincere here and the images accompanying add to it. Her quality voice has shown me so much flexibility and for a bit it reminds me of the voice and warmth of Angham.

رنا سماحة - مسبب الأسباب | Rana Samaha - Mosabeb El Asbab

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The 80's Hanan Marks A #Comeback (Video)

Remember Hanan? It's okay, this means that you are younger than 30! She is a light pop star from Egypt who did sing in the 80s and made life a little bit brighter for many of us. Her last song came in 1996 and then Hanan called it quits. She stayed home and did not make any appearances. That's until she got together with her manger who is also a famous talk radio host. Wael Ghaneemy persuaded Hanan to record one song and she did.

The song is about prophet Mohammad. Radio 8090 go the exclusive and here's the song below. Wonder boy Hossam Hosny (also from the 80s fame) arranged the music. This song got some much coverage by the media as the resurfacing of Hanan is something worthy of celebration. She sounds good and the topic is timely.
 

حنان - صلوا على نبينا Hanan Salo 3ala Nabena l

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Tunisian Raper Declared War On Fanatics @SamOnTheRoad @tamhussein @FadilAliriza @trdeghett @tsweden

Guito'n took on rapping in the summer of 2008, his first song was titled "Kalashnikov", and it all went to hell from there. The self-taught rapper turned producer and started on his own studio project. Slowly, he started gaining momentum in Tunis's underground rap scene. His bold raps got him in trouble with the local press, and radio but now he is savoring the hit song she released in  as trong message to extremists.

Guito'n is unafraid and cuts to the chase in his war against fanatics. there are some really scary faces and prophets of hate that have taken on a new kind of war-- a war against their own people. It's a minority and a vocal one that wants to go to heaven by turning out lives into hell. They beat people up, murder them, lash them in public, blow shit up, gave fiery hateful sermons. And this is not an attack on Islam or Islamists. Just the violent minority that targets civilians. This is an angry humanitarian song. It stands for women rights, the rapper feels liberal but in the face of extremists this is not meant to be an insult.

From Revolutionary Arab Rap Blog

On the other hand, Guito'n is one of Tunisia's influential MCs and his credentials as a revolutionary, a political radical, and as a pious Muslim give him real credibility on this issue. Throughout its history, Arabic hip hop has focused its anger on state violence from Arab regimes or from international actors such as America and Israel rather than on Al Qaeda and similar extremist groups.

 The lyrcios for this song are to be found in both Arabic and English here One particular line jumps at me, الجهاد مش في تونس الجهاد في فلسطين "Jihad is in Palestine not in Tunis" which is a common phrase most people use to fend off these crazies.

Guito'n - Ya Mitchaded يا متشدد New 2013

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Classical Music Meets Ramadan Karim By Ehab Sami

Ehab Sami is a musician and a guitar player in Egypt who likes fusion so he did a piece of music where he combines one of the most recognized classical pieces in the world and plugged in a little big of a beloved Ramadan song and that's how you have oneself a Ramadan Kareem.

It's pretty sweet efforts that brought in the keyboard and the lute as well. Ehab is like his own band, a one man show who did something light and something cool all at once. Ramadan music is pretty classy so the merger seems flawless.

It really does not take much to do something stunning and memorable, you just have to think differently and Ehab Sami was willing to try something.

 

Ramadan Karim - Ehab Sami رمضان كريم - ايهاب سامى

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New Ramadan Dua/Supplications Arrive!

One music production company in Egypt got few of its stars to perform Ramadan songs, Dua for the season. It's nice to hear new tracks from pop stars whose voice we have come to love and appreciate.

NJ Music just released three different supplication tracks by three different artists about three different topics. Sure the theme is the same which is the spiritual fuel during the holy month and how special the prophet really is.

While some of these artists have done many party songs in Ramadan, they put all that away as their search for a spiritual experience.

سيف - سيدنا النبي - Seif Sedna El-Naby

مصطفي حجاج - صلاة النبي - Mostafa Hagag - Salat El-Naby


Moustafa Yazan Lek we Leya l مصطفي يزن ليك و ليا

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Tarek Fouad New Song, Prophet Mohammed and ISIS!

Tarek Fouad seems like a fun guy, the sort of you would like to have as a neighbor. He is a Muslim-style singer who likes to praise the prophet in the hopes he will end up in his company. So, in Ramadan, we get a new song from this Munshid.

His latest is about the light of the prophet and how nice it would be in his company along with his family and loved ones. While the song is pretty nice, I think the song comes close to worshiping the prophet which is Muslims are discouraged from doing. sure you can love and honor the prophet and his life story...but we do not/have never worshiped a man. It's cool though to hear songs like that since the prophet is being killed everyday by the actions of people like ISIS.

Music does not harm people, so Tarek Fouad knock yourself out.
  

Hob El Naby Mazhaby - Tarek Fouad حب النبى مذهبى - طارق فؤاد

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