Video: Nariman Mansour Is The Egypt's Iron Woman

Nariman Mansour might as well be a super hero. At the time of crisis in her country, she and her team manged to make a sci-fi filled music video with Iron Man Suit and an amazing Aerial shot of Cairo. I like the outfits and styles she chose to sport.

This is most certainly a dance track for people who like Red Bull. I love the mastering and the computer affect on the track, but I had to say it I am not sure if this is her natural vice or some computer affects, but in both cases, she might need more vocal coaching.

Nariman Mansour - Bab'a Btabe'ty / ناريمان منصور - ببقى بطبيعتي

Video: Hip Song, Cool Music Video Effects

Dude can sing and he seems to have made a song in the tradition of Amr Diab. The young and charismatic singer Bassem Abd El Wahab has released a music video for one of his catchy songs. I am loving the computer effects on his video. It's really exciting and has taken some serious work and talent. And yes, he posses a sense of style worthy of the finest rapper.

The song does not disappoint, I do like the nerdy looking model that appeared alongside Bassem. Some might have opinions about the FBI tee and the shades he is wearing. The song is pretty hot and it's not the summer yet. I think the electronic and funky music is something we do not hear much of in Arab pop, but it's making a comeback.


Bassem Abd El Wahab - Kalamy Annak / باسم عبد الوهاب - كلامي عنك

The Always Sad Mohammad Ramadan New Really Sad Song

The alum of the TV show Star Academy Mohammad Ramadan seems to be happy doing sad songs. He has released about four singles so far and each of them tops the previous one in being sad and heartbreaking. Why would a young man who has a bright future be so sad is beyond me.

No wait, it pays well. He has a promo out for his latest single which he recorded in the Lebanese dialect where most of his songs seem to fit naturally. Ramadan has many fans out there, they seem to enjoy his singing style and approve of his choices.

Watch inside the recording studio teaser and entire song as well.

مـحمد رمضــان - صعبــه - Mohammad Ramadan - Sa3beh


 قـريبا محمد رمضان - صعبة - Soon Mohammad Ramadan - Sa3bi

Dance Away With Zen Master Yahia Sweis New Single

Yahia Sweis is a passionate young man, but the father of the girl he loves can kick his butt. Yahia loves the girl from next door where their both houses are separated by a wall--he wants to tear down that wall. So Yahia makes a proposition  let me marry your daughter in accordance with the religious traditions off course.

At least this is how his new single goes. Yahia is a spirited singer from Jordan, he did appear on Star Academy three years ago. I think he has a winner song here and it has the wild appeal to most Arabs. The beat will be welcome in Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. The lyrics are dripping passion, Yahia looks the part. This is a song that will be welcomed by the young and the old. The young will like the upbeat style, the old will cheer the traditional style.    

Yahia is well composed guy, a very quite personalty, and a student of Computer sciences. His song Karmal 'Ayonik will be a great calling card for concerts and othber parties. Great Job Yahia, you have made a great choice here.  

- يحيى صويص -- كرمال عيونك - Yahia sweis -- kermal 3yonik 2012-. جديد

Listen: اغنية كارمن سليمان خايفة/Carmen Soliman-Khayfa

Carmen is one bold chick! She is the only young star who is comfortable releasing songs with no music. Most new singers are often intimidated, and seek to package their voice with music. Carmen needs none of that, most of her songs online and on TV shows she performs without music.

To be clear, she is not against music, she just knows that she has that voice and her confidence shows. She is the title winner of Arab Idol. She has just released a fresh track--from one of her many media appearances. "Afraid" is a song about women fear of the uncertainty of the future. Carmen is magician, I love her voice and sincere emotions.

Make no mistake about it, this is how a perfect voice should sound, it needs not to hide behind fancy computer affects.

اغنية كارمن سليمان خايفة/Carmen Soliman-Khayfa

For Those Who Miss Badriyah Al Sayed, She is BACK بدريه السيد انا عيني عليه

She took part of Star Academy more than two years ago, she was not the sharpest tool in the box, but likable she was. She made friends with everyone, she joked around and made best friends with Rahma Ahmed. Rahma was busy making a career, Badriyah moved to Beirut for work.

Now she is released her debut music video where she gives you the beach. The song sounds like an Egyptian beat--mostly the city of Alexandria. There was another lady that went by the name Badriyah Al Sayed years ago and she helped shape the folksy songs. Here's another Badriyah picking the same style and adding a bit more romance to this modern day tale.

If YouTube comments tell us anything, this songstress have fans out there who really miss her and want to be part of her life. For this new single, she has challenged herself and voice training may have done her wonders.  The new look seems to have worked beautifully.

Clip Badriyah Al Sayed - Ana 3ene 3aleh -- بدريه السيد انا عيني عليه

One Direction Nails It With "Live While We're Young"

When you are young, you do not realize this, you only want to be a grown up and have your own things. But not One Direction who are back with a new single. "Live While We're Young" is the tittle of their latest single and it's scheduled to be released in the U.K. on Sept. 30.


This is not a single, it's a motto for this sugar pop band that has rocked the music industry as well as the world of many teenagers around the world. "Live While We're Young" will be the first track off their second album, and the guys are very pleased with the song and the message.

The five-member British have captured limelight since its debut album, "Up All Night," became a No. 1 worldwide smash earlier this year. Concerts, tours and media appearances do not stop the guys form enjoying life while under the influence of Youthfulness. They work hard but they seem not to take anything too seriously--except the fans I hope.

The song has been crafted by “What Makes You Beautiful” top-notch team Savan Kotecha, Rami Yacoub and Carl Falk, the single follows exact the same sunny pop-rock style as the group’s first album. The only real difference is that now the boys are singing about indulging.

Louis Tomlinson says: "If we go out on a night out and we're a little bit drunk, it's not obviously going to be a great picture, but it's not too bad. The fact is we're young; everyone who is our age is going out anyway." This is yet another happy music video about enjoying life and no one has more to look forward to than One direction and the band-mates.

One Direction - Live While We're Young

ARAB Hipsters: Ahmed Moawad - Gebt Akhry / أحمد معوض - جبت أخري

I just saw a music video that features Arab hipsters, these guys got the outfits right. They have figures the look and the attitude the hipsters of the world have build for themselves. The song is not a hit, it's a bit weak for my own taste. I think they get A for effort.

The song lacks the good beat and the powerful tunes. I am not a fan, but I like the music video concept, and that Ahmed looked the part. Not sure what role the girl in those short shorts doing and why the car is there, but I am sure if you are 16 years old you will understand.


 Ahmed Moawad - Gebt Akhry / أحمد معوض - جبت أخري

Toni Qattan Coffee And Traditional Arab Marriages

Toni Qattan might be this summer's biggest music surprise, he has seen so many music festivals and traveled across the Arab world including Palestine for concerts. He is a big deal in Jordan and Lebanon too. But his latest single which I did not love at first is shown that the guy is a hit-maker.

Using the Bedouin dialect to tell of the marriage tradition when a family asks for the hand of a young lady into marriage to one of their boys. They have to serve coffee and let the elders talk about this union. The song turned out to be a hit and embraced by both ladies and men alike. It's a happy song about a wedding season. Toni did well with the song and he has performing it all summer long.

طوني قطان - قهوتكو مشروبة (مهرجان ليالي القلعة 2012)

Listen: Mohammad Ramadan Sad Yet Dancy Single

Mohammad Ramadan knew it's the right time to release his single, a sad song with a happy beat. He has learned his lesson. He has found it hard to to fall in love, but it's really hard to release a single without the backing of a sponsor like that radio that released the song on its airwaves.

This is a good song, different that his sadder songs where he gets in touch with his soft side and makes people tear up. He still keeps that broken down personality, but the music is a bit happier and invites dance. It's like those moments when you know the one you live is made at you in their mind, but they are not showing or talking. This is not easy....I know this.

I like the fusion of music.

 مـحمد رمضــان - صعبــه - Mohammad Ramadan - Sa3beh

LIVE: Salallah Oman Reunites Carmin and Donya

They competed against one another for the title of Arab Idol, but TV makes it seem much worse than it really is. They seem to be the best of friends. In Salallah's Music Festival the two young ladies took on the stage and performed an AMAZING live performance, a cover of one of the most popular oldies in that part of the world.
 
People out there, like pop, but they do not go to concerts to dance, they go there to be amused with real music, old school Arabic music where poetry, original music and live entertainers all come together to give a nice sit down concert.

Both of Carmin Soliman (Egypt) and Donya Batma (Morocco) appeared next to one another for this concert. I wish the audio was better for their song together. They are both young--under 20 years of age. They have become stars in a really tough time, their next move is important.

On a side note, Oman went out for this dazzling stage, I did not think they cared much for details, but it seems they have given themselves a great music festival that can rival ones in places that has had concerts for decades now.

 يا منيتي - دنيا بطمة و كارمن سليمان - حفلات صلالة 2012


كارمن سليمان مهرجان صلاله 2012 الف ليله و ليله


دنيا بطمة - قالوا حبيبك مسافر - مهرجان صلالة 2012م

Shady El Ghitany Joins The Ramadan Fray

He dubs himself a new star for a new generation, that's Shady El Ghitany, a young composer from Egypt with the hair of a rock star. He just released a supplication track about how God reveals himself through his most simple of his creatures. He composed the song and performed it too.

The song is about his plea to be along with prophet Mohammad in judgment day. It's a good song and Shady sounds pretty good at such songs--I am certain he can do romance songs too. I like the emotional flow of the track.

Shady El Ghitany - Absat Khalq Allah / شادي الغيطاني - أبسط خلق الله

Dina El Wedidi: This Indie Is Better Than Yours

This 2008 track was composed by Dina El Wedidi and released this indie performer unto Egypt. Dina is possibly one of the brightest female indie vocalists who keeps in the music scene talking in Egypt at the moment. She started with cover of of 1920 songs and went on to perform Sheikh Imam songs and tales that most Egyptians have memorized as they are part of the folklore.

She started her music career at an early age, but Dina fine-tuned her talent, and sharpened her music saw when she participated in many musical workshops and training with the award-winning Grammy Award, Fathy Salama and other independent bands in Egypt and beyond.

Thus Dina now has found her voice and style as she has been introduced to different genres and enriched her musical culture. She, also, learned playing on Arghoul ( a cool and classy traditional Egyptian instrument).

On 2008, Dina composed her first piece for her song El Haram, and since then, she composes music for lyrics that inspire her to be sung by her or others, however, she is not presenting herself as a music composer yet trying to focus on her singing. Yes, it's tough to claim you are a composer in the presence of many great names, but that does not mean she is out.

 دينا الوديدي - الحرام

Ahmed Ezzat Turn 23! Thanks I Feel So Old Now

The guy who everyone seems to love has turned 23 years old. Ahmed Ezzat is a young popular singer with three singles to his name. He was the runner up for Star Academy. His fans put together a video for him and he had a concert where few of his friends showed up and celebrated with the young singer. 

The surprise was for Ahmed as his friend Lian Bazlmit emerged on the stage as he sang in his concert. It was a nice surprise. Ahmed who wore skinny jeans to the concert rocked the party. They had a huge yellow cake for the birthday party and they all sang Happy Birthday Mido!

Ahmed has a bright future ahead of him, the warmth of his voice and his personality makeup a major attraction for the young star.

Well, happy birthday Ahmed, you make me feel so old now.

أحمد عزت - خلصت كلامك

Mohammed Al Farra D.R Ft. MC Gaza & Big E Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a game for many of those rappers. Gaza rappers are no different. When Mohammed al-Farra takes the stage. He rapped about the Gaza Strip and talked to the audience about the struggles that Palestinians in Gaza face on a daily basis under siege and occupation. Al Farra has generated a large number of followers outside Gaza, he seems to have the business connections all lined up.

Al Farra came from the group Palestinian Rapperz  thought to be the first hip hop group from Gaza. When he takes the stage and demonstrates skills that show he is has what it takes to be on the who is who map of the world’s most talented up and coming artists. His flow, the music, and the content all come together to form a breathtaking show

These were bold words, but in a spectacular show, he showed that this was no idle boast. With his powerful lyrics, his inspiring hope, and his dedication to the plight of Palestine, human rights, and the right of return to Palestine, He touched everyone’s heart, and made everyone in the room rise up and dance. But frankly, this is something that he won't be able to replicate in Gaza.

I do not like the excessive cussing in English but I know why it's there....to attract young confused souls who want to be able to get mad in two languages. I do happen to like the mix of rappers involved with this track. It shows that the local rap scene has now matured and ready for prime time.

Mohammed Al Farra D.R Ft. MC Gaza & Big E - Hip Hop Mal3abe - ElNmr.coM

Mohammed Dakdouk Music Video On Car Racing And Death

Mohammed Dakdouk looks like a guy who likes sports and likes a god song. He is starting his career and really wants people to tune in. A good song is nothing if it does not catch the attention of people. So for his music video he told a true story that happened in 2001. One minute you are young and unstoppable, the second you are gone and the ambulance is trying to rescue you from some acts that can be later viewed as stupid.

I do not like the talk in the cellphone as one sings--talking in your cellphone implies you are busy. If you are busy drop the filming until you are done. It's not cool anymore. It's a good song it might register with some people out there who like the singer from his days at the Star Academy season 8. The singer also wrote and composed the music

Dakdouk likes cars and he seems to be talking to them as he has missed his loved one who is now gone. I have never got into the racing business. Fast cars do not seem sexy to me, I know many in Saudi Arabia are now dealing with deaths due to accidents and racing activities that young people organizes underground.

كليب ماتروح محمد دقدوق

DOWNLOAD: Metro Pop By Amr 60 In His Debut Album البوم عمرو 60 - مسافر

Amr has been on my radar for a month now and he has done a wonderful job in dazzling me and his new fans. The metro looking clean cut pop singer is really out there to get a slice of the pop pie. I compere his music to that of Hamaki...happy poo that plays like a club mix that gets excited even if the song is not that happy.

A romance pop is common--guys like to jump to the music and those young ladies like some fancy dreamy lyrics from a good looking guy. His album has been released and the new is eyeing it with a high level of anticipation. The 10 tracks album is making a worthy buzz among the people who are looking for new music.

01 - Bokrah Ma'ak
02 - Msafer
03 - Mabakhafsh Leih
04 - Ba'a Fi Keda Ya'ny
05 - Be'ay Shakl
06 - Had Aaref
07 - Kaddeb Ehsasak
08 - Mate'melish Hessabek
09 - Agmal Haga
10 - Wala Nsetha

Amr 60 - Had Aaref / عمرو ستين - حد عارف


Amr 60 - Wala Nsetha / عمرو ستين - ولا نسيتها


Amr 60 - Be'ay Shakl / عمرو ستين - بأي شكل

An Arab Rapper To Like: Black Unit Mohammed Wafi

I met this guy at a checkpoint few years ago, Mohammed Wafi was on his way to Egypt to go to school--his mom is Egyptian making him a Palestinian Egyptian rapper. I remember him having an awesome hair style and someone pointed him to me and said, this guy is a big deal.

I ended up talking to him and listening to his music on his laptop. We had lots of time to kill, so why not? the music was catchy. We talked about his collaboration and the movie Sling Shot Hip Hop that was released a year prior.

Two years later, Wafi and his band Black Unit release this lovely track, with numbers....they count to 48, each number tell a Palestinian story. This is a very Gaza track, that speaks about division and militants in Gaza, but the Israeli gets a great deal in this track. This is very creative way to tell a story and channel that rage.

This time Wafi brings a friend for the track, he featured Alaa Shoblaq. This is a track made by guys who have nothing, but really want to make music--I happen to think they are awesome. Hope you will enjoy the track and the artwork accompanying it.

Wafi does interior design--something he studied in college
 
Mohammed wafi from black unit band - 48 numbers ft. alaa shoblaq

Sherif Abd El Mon'em Living With HIS Mercy This Ramadan

Egyptians are expected to record and released Ramadan songs, they almost have exclusive rights on those songs, with the exception of Wael Jassar do not take interest in doing such songs. So the month is a good time for new singers to release supplication tracks where they can showcase their talent and their vocal ability.

Just like Sherif Abd El Mon'em who released a one and a half track just few days ago. A track about mercy and making it with the love of God and being content what he has endowed us with--and what he has not.

Sherif has the voice to make a singer, the marketing has to work out for him to be able to make another song that would be heard around town.

Sherif Abd El Mon'em - Berahmetak Ayshen / شريف عبد المنعم - برحمتك عايشين

Toni Qattan, The Guy Who Keeps Jordan Interesting

Few years ago, Jordan almost lost one of its youngest and brightest pop stars, Tony Qattan who was struggling with some serious health issues at the time. Two years later, he is back with force being the live of the party at Amman and Palestine biggest summer music festivals. We have shared his videos in Palestine this summer, and now comes his videos form his Amman concerts.

I like Tony he seems like a natural at this and he has always shown that he can keep the fans pleased with his varying style in between romance and folklore songs. He seems to be one of those happy people who you can tell if he is smiling--he seems to pull that one off very well.

Enjoy his own song and hgis cover of Jordan's most popular song Ya Saad. Not to mention Toni's good looks and high sense of style
 طوني قطان - دبك دبك حفلة 2012


طوني قطان يا سعد حفلة