Melhem Zein was denied a visa to Qatar due to his political opinions, now he just released a single titled "You Lost" it's a song about divorce that came a s a result of betrayal. His wife cheated on him. [...]
Renee Sleiman A Rocking Lebanese Songstress
Good girls are hard to find is what the average guy will say. I would say good girls of pop are difficult are rare to find. But I just found another one...she is Lebanese and has a French name [...]
Mc Gaza: Gaza's Angriest Rapper
A young rapper from Gaza is gaining momentum at the moment, his rhythms and his poetry really does fly, and his rage too obvious. Rap is not a popular art in Gaza with the masses, but it's becoming [...]
Shando, Egypt's Jamaican Looking Son
Shando pulls one of the hardest and most exclusive looks so well. The Reggie personalities are popular among the world, but when it comes to our Arab world, the look does not fly so well. But Shando, a singer from [...]
Good Times With Warda Al-Jazairi
It's hard to imagine, that Warda is gone forever. She would take a break from now and then, but at the end of day, we think she is out there, working on something new. No more, she has passed away. This brings [...]
WATCH: Qusai In Yalla Single Ft. Farah قصي - يلا
Some know Saudis to be religious than most people, but in reality is much more complicated to grasp. Take the example of Qusai aka Don Legend the Kamelion, he is a hip singer from the Kingdom. By watching his music [...]
How Corporations Bought The King of Egypt's Pop
While Mohamed Mounir is no populist leader, he commands a great deal of respect at home and abroad. This legendary folksy funky singer has finally get a huge paycheck from a global telecommunication company [...]
Najwa Karam Rents Out Her Soul To L'Oréal Paris
Najwa Karam wanted to be on the red carpet of Cannes few weeks ago, and she got to do it. I thought it was really awesome this super Lebanese diva was there, but then I see her ad below and I figure it [...]
Jamaican, Japanese, Folks And Cha Cha Dance
The dancer is the one and the only Myriam Faris, the Lebanese pop star who has been making waves in the social media lately. Not sure where the fire has gone from Myriam Faris, but she seems not able to produce [...]
I'm Going To See Antoine Bleck Tonight
Many call him best French singer in the great city of New York and he is coming to Washington DC for a concert at the French Embassy. Antoine Bleck is a recognizable performer in French music. [...]
Mohamed Kamal Turns His Back البوم محمد كمال - وحشت قلبى
He did not exactly turn his back on music, but in his album cover he is doing just that. Check out Egypt's cool kid of pop. The vocals leave something to be desired as the singer seems to be hiding behind [...]
My Interview With the National
If you want to take a look at Arabic Music news at the moment, make sure to read my latest interview with the National. This is a quick read if you want few words here and there about the state of Arab pop at the moment. [...]
An Assortment Of Singles From Melody Hits
The Karaoke Album is out now, this is an album with dozen of new name. New up and comers line up for such albums, they want attention. Production company can give them some money in exchange for the rights [...]
Morsy Or Shafik? Either Way Most Get The Shaft
The title is inspired by the song below, by Mado and Wael Amar, the boldest indie singers in post Mubarak Egypt. I have always liked them because they seem free spirited and tend to be ahead of the curve [...]
Mounir, The Egyptian Hit-Maker And Superstar
Mohammed Mounir is a legend, there's nothing that will change that. When did I really love this guy? I mean he has always been around since I landed on plenty earth. But then, he has many hit songs that speak [...]
Maher Zain And Band In Malaysia Concert
Make no mistakes, this is a business. But some businesses are better than others. Maher Zain, his band and his lable are in the business of making you smile by giving you uplifting music that speaks to your soul. In return, [...]
Ahmad Dari's New Song For The Prisoners
The Jerusalem based Palestinian singer who has been lampooning all the obscure in Palestine politics is back with a short song dedicated to the striking Palestinian prisoners. It's one for solidarity, a shout in the dark [...]
Andrew McKenzie, Helping Arabs Blow Stuff Up
South Africa has many legends and celebrities, one of them has just made it big in the Arab world, and his name is Andrew McKenzie, this south African stunt coordinator has just collaborated with what might the biggest action [...]
لسانك حصانك - مريم صالح Maryam Saleh: Your Tongue Is Your Shield
Talking too much might be one of Egypt's main problems. It seems that everybody now has turned democracy into chaos. Everyone has an opinion, which is cool, but then the troubles start when they start mistaking [...]
Marwan Khoury Back On The Romance Saddle
This is Marwan Khoury's redemption. Call it his first single in two years. But this is not just a single, this is Marwan being all romantic and cuddly. He has always sounded like the romantic, but he rarely looked that part. [...]
The Only Sabah Fakhri, The Legend From Syria
Sabah Fakhri's music is where you separate the boys from the men and girls from the women. That means you are not born liking the kind of music he sings, you acquire the taste for it. This heavy eastern [...]
Madonna To Auction Off Her Memorabilia In Dubai
Madonna to auction her belongings in Dubai. Why not and the world's sleaziest tax dodgers call it home. Making Dubai a very fine city a capital for white collar criminals and people who lack a culture of their [...]
Raef Transforms Pop Hits Into Islamic Lyrics
Something strange has to happen when a Muslim singer makes it big. It happened to Sami Yusuf, Maher Zain, and now I am seeing it with Raef. Once they start a strong base, they have to flaunt a ring. It seems that [...]
Egyptian Retired Diva Shadya Is In Critical Condition
The young woman who made millions of fans in the Arab world, the spoiled golden girl of Arabic cinema and music who has retired years ago is not in a Cairo hospital where her condition has been described as critical. Shadya [...]
Assia Hallani Hearts Palestine And Everybody Too
t Assi Hallani plays the knight card so well. He likes horses, swords, and plays a role where he is the Muslim leader Saladin. To his credit he is often times, the fastest singer to release a song for any occasion. He sings [...]
Soccer And Music On Arabs Got Talent
A young Yemeni who knows well to do a thing or two with soccer balls appeared on Arab Got Talent for the second time. He really dazzled them with his flexibility, moves and attitude. I like what he had to [...]
Mansour Zayed, The Gulf Music's Best Hope
Let's break down the makeup of Mansour Zayed, He is young, charming, good looking, and has a warm set of vocals that the artists can mold to fit any song of his. Now, there has been a lot of singers from the Gulf who have [...]
Du In Abu Dhabi ! How To Party Without Drinking?
Abu Dhabi never wanted to be known as a party place. But Dubai makes a compelling case. Flash is an entertainment and event booking company, they have been around for four years and help bring high profile names to the [...]
Fathel El-Mazroui, Fancy Rich Gulf Pop
He is young, handsome, charismatic and fitly rich. This is the career of Dubai native singer Fathel El-Mazroui He is a popular local singer with hits that are well know to his fans. Now comes a new hit of his that gets the [...]
I Hate When Celebrities Vote And Make A Scene
One Egyptian celebrity took a camera inside and showed the ballot and who she will be voting for-Hanan Turk. Another seems to have a whole entourage with him as he walked into the polling station--Mohammed [...]
Hatem Fahmy Pop Stars Will Starve "حاتم فهمى"
It seems for average pop voices in Egypt who have made music videos and albums in 2004 and 2007, their old careers are not going to make a comeback. Due to the cash, many TV networks had to burn, many of those singers who [...]
Mena Fadaly Haters Won't Go Out of Business!
Few celebrities can boast about the many hate groups that have dedicated for them. Tamer Hosny is a legend in this department. The female version of Tamer is also Egyptian and her name is Mena Fadaly. [...]
Qatar Denies Lebanese Singer Melhim Zain A Visa
The charming Lebanese singer Melhim Zain just got denied entry into Qatar. Melhim has performed many times in Qatar before where he has many fans in that country. Here's here it gets weird, Qatar has [...]
Lebanese Amar Making Sexual Harassment OK In Egypt!
I have been to Egyptian produce market, the people there are not at gorgeous nor as well dressed as this music video make them out to be. In the clip below, you will see three Egyptian dudes [...]
Heba, Not All People Who Can Sing Will
Heba is an Egyptian singer who can sing live like she has done in the video below during a music festival in the Stadium of Cairo. The huge stage and the thousands of screaming fans did little to intimidate this [...]
The Last Time Elissa Worked With Tamer Ashour
The year was 2006 and he has given her the music for her album of that year--Bastanak. She has not worked with her 2008 album neither. But for her 2012 album Tamer will compose two songs for her. The album to come out in [...]
Egyptian Karim Naguib And His Arabic 3D Song
3D pictures are so 2009, but they have landed in Arabia a year ago. Few have attempted at using them in Arabic music videos, but those were lame attempts, as the technology is not ready in Arabic market--they [...]
Safaa Abou El Seoud Comes Out Of The Dark
There was once an Egyptian actress in the 80s that made movies and showed a lot of skin in addition to her acting and singing talent. She was the face that every casting director wanted in his movies, because she [...]
Behind The Scenes With Mashael
Mashael, the Lebanese singer whose nationality in Bahrain or Saudi Arabia still confuses me. One thing, I am certain of, she is a good voice. Good as she offers warmth and sweetness that sounds real. Mashael can sound at [...]
Tob El Hamal ربيع المهدى A C List Who Can Rock It
Rabea El Mahdy is no celebrity, but at least one of his songs is pretty awesome. Wolf in a sheep's' clothes is how Rabea's song is titled. He has a sweet voice, and his voice works well for this song he chose. I love the karaoke music [...]
Fayrouz, The Arab National Treasure
I cannot think of one singer who is more beloved that the Lebanese diva Fayrouz who has been an Arab idol for generations. While Fayrouz is still with us, something we are grateful for, we want to celebrate this lady. Fayrouz [...]
Egyptian Family Friendly Porn Movies
There's one popular production house that makes sleazy movies in Egypt, Al Sabky Film. The owner of the company knows one thing, his movies will make money if they play up five things:Naked or almost naked women dancing [...]
Vivian Azar and Melhim Zain Drama Over Song
Business comes first, it even comes before do gooders. Melhim Zain and Vivian Azar. It's a song meant to communicate a message to the youth. The team wanted them to stand united, work hard and keep away from all the harmful [...]
"Jadal" and Barakah Two More Indie Bands In Egypt
Jadal is a rock band from Jordan, they have perform din Egypt in a music festival for indie bands from the Arab world. This was a night for original and different Arabic music, it's night to rock out. The song of choice [...]
Paul Jabara, The American Lebanese Hit-Maker
While doing some research--trust me, I do it sometimes, I came across a little know American composer who comes form Lebanese origins. His name is the late Paul Jabara (January 31, 1948 – September 29, 1992). While his [...]
Amr Diab Likes To Tests New Song Live First
I have written before about how pop icon Amr Diab teases his fans at his concerts with new material. Amr Diab sings one of his new songs, the one he has yet to release in his concerts. If the fans like it, he then [...]
Haitham Nabil And The New Egyptian Citizen
I know I have called Egyptian singer Haitham Nabil the first mainstream singer to release a song for the January 25th revolution. He did is before it was hip and certainly it was not all that safe to sing. I salute Haitham [...]
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