Videos
Wonderful music videos (and not only), that Nagamag have discovered for you across youtube, as sometimes motion engages louder the music feelings.
Issam Alnajjar – Turning Me Up (Hadal Ahbek) (Video)
“Unexpected Pop tune with some eastern influence. The artist is quickly rising in the scene and this effort has started to bear fruits. Try this with every mood and it will turn into excitement.”
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Rising international pop phenomenon Issam Alnajjar re-envisions his viral smash “Hadal Ahbek” with Loud Luxury and Ali Gatie as “Turning Me Up (Hadal Ahbek),” out now—listen HERE!
https://issamalnajjar.lnk.to/TurningMeUpPR
Expanding the scope of his breakthrough anthem, Issam recruited Canadian Multi-Platinum/Diamond dance music duo Loud Luxury to reimagine the track, speeding up the tempo and adding a dance-ready house beat. He also tapped Multi-Platinum Iraqi-Canadian singer and songwriter Ali Gatie to deliver an undeniable guest spot, elevating the song to a whole new level.
Of the song, Issam says, “‘Hadal Ahbek’ was a turning point in my career. Getting the chance to revisit it in English with Ali Gatie and Loud Luxury is insane.”
Andrew Fedyk and Joe De Pace of Loud Luxury chime in saying, “‘Turning Me Up’ is by far the most unique record we’ve ever worked on. It’s our first chance to take our sound and inject it with an international flair. Between working with Issam, who is halfway across the world, and Ali who happens to be from the same hometown, this song is meant to break down borders.”
Issam recently dropped the official video for his debut hit single “Hadal Ahbek,” which has already amassed over 5 million views on YouTube in just a few short weeks—watch HERE. Universal Music Group and Republic Records partnered with Founder and CEO of SALXCO and XO RECORDS, Wassim “SAL” Slaiby, and announced the launch of Universal Arabic Music (UAM) earlier this week. UAM is a newly created label dedicated to discovering, introducing and championing the artists, sounds and rich musical culture of the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region to audiences around the world. UAM marked the launch by announcing Issam Alnajjar as its first artist signing.
To celebrate the release of “Turning Me Up (Hadal Ahbek),” Issam will perform on TikTok Sound Off livestream today—tune in at 3pm EST HERE.
The 17-year-old singer, songwriter, and guitarist has made history with “Hadal Ahbek,” as it is the first Arabic song to explode worldwide as a viral #1 hit. In addition to racking up over 30 million Spotify streams and 3 billion sound views on TikTok, it has climbed up numerous global charts and been added to notable playlists since its release. Upon release, the track peaked at #1 on Spotify’s US and Global Viral 50 Charts and Shazam’s Top 200 Global Chart, as well as reached #17 and #20 on Apple Music’s Global Hits and Viral Hits Playlists, respectively. The song claimed spots on Spotify’s Pop Rising, Viral Hits, Teen Beats, and RADAR playlists. On the international stage, it hit #1 on Spotify’s Viral Chart in 25 local markets, including UK, Canada, Germany, France, and Mexico, and #1 on Shazam’s Top 200 Chart in 24 local markets. In the MENA region, the track peaked at #3 on Apple Music Pop Chart in Jordan and Lebanon, #5 on Apple Music Pop Chart in Egypt, #3 on Spotify’s Saudi Arabia Daily Chart, #3 on Deezer Lebanon Chart, #7 on Deezer United Arab Emirates Chart, and #7 on Deezer Tunisia Chart. The live performance video of “Hadal Ahbek” has over 60 million views on YouTube.
“Hadal Ahbek,” which translates to “I’ll Keep Loving You” in Arabic, first became an Internet sensation after Issam posted a snippet of the track on Instagram. After finding initial success and amassing over 10 thousand followers and 12 thousand views overnight, he created a fan challenge with the song on TikTok, which set it on fire around the world. The irresistible bop has arrived as a cross-continental anthem and cements Issam Alnajjar as an international artist to watch in 2021.
ABOUT ISSAM ALNAJJAR
Issam Alnajjar is leading the way for a new generation of artists from the Middle East and North Africa to take over the global music scene. A 17-year-old musician from Amman, Jordan, he had been creating music for a couple of years, studying the songwriting of pop artists like Shawn Mendes and Ed Sheeran and admiring the creativity of iconic artists like Queen and The Weeknd, when he got some inspiration for his breakout hit “Hadal Ahbek.” After dropping a preview video for the song on Instagram, anticipation from his fans grew larger and larger. By the time he finally released “Hadal Ahbek,” with Issam’s silky voice and infectious lyrics and melody, the popularity of it exceeded his expectations. Issam says he had only expected 10k views total for his song. That was shattered in one day, and eventually it grew to 100k views a week. And on TikTok, the song only grew bigger and now currently sits atop dozens of music charts on Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer. For any artist to have a top song is an accomplishment. But what makes Issam’s feat more incredible is that he achieved this with a song sung in Arabic.
ABOUT LOUD LUXURY
With their worldwide smash hit “Body (feat. Brando),” Loud Luxury—who is Canadian duo Andrew Fedyk and Joe De Pace—is officially certified Diamond (10x Platinum) in Canada, 6x Platinum in Australia, 3x Platinum in Switzerland, Double Platinum in Austria, Denmark, U.K. and the U.S., and Platinum in the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. “Body” also held the #1 spot in the U.S. Mediabase Dance Airplay chart for two weeks, charted in the Top 40 of U.S. Pop radio and the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart (#4) and accumulated over a billion plays across the most popular streaming services. Its follow-up single, “Love No More (with anders),” garnered 12 million streams on Spotify alone in its first month and currently sits at over 140 million plays on the streaming platform, while “I’m Not Alright (with Bryce Vine)” adds to the tally with over 80 million streams. In 2020, the duo released their debut EP Nights Like This followed by single releases “Like Gold” featuring Stephen Puth with Frank Walker and “Amnesia” featuring GASHI with Ship Wrek. Loud Luxury also scooped up three 2020 JUNO Awards nominations for ‘Dance Recording Of The Year,’ ‘Fan Choice Award’ and ‘Group Of The Year’ (including one win) following four nominations (including one win) in 2019 as well as iHeart Music Awards nominations for ‘Dance Song Of The Year’ and ‘Dance Artist Of The Year’ in 2020.
ABOUT ALI GATIE
Ali Gatie’s music is intimate in a way that almost feels private. The Toronto-raised artist’s pop-meets-R&B is often vulnerable, wounded, and yearning — listening is less like thumbing through his diary than stumbling upon the pages he’s ripped out and stuffed at the bottom of a drawer. Hits like double-platinum acoustic love letter “It’s You” and his new EP, The Idea of Her, demonstrate how affecting such an approach can be — he shares the contours of his emotions in hopes that listeners see themselves reflected. And his fans, The LISNERS, have connected to these songs in a way that feels profound. After blossoming his sound via bigger projects like 2020’s You, he’s now accumulated over 3 billion streams across platforms. Gatie isn’t the type to care about such numbers, but it’s evidence of the powerfully authentic bonds he’s been able to form. This year alone he’s been nominated for 3 Juno Awards. The Idea of Her is full of new leaps and underscores his unguarded approach to songwriting while emphasizing that there are new worlds out there to explore. “I want my fans to know I’m still figuring this out,” he says of his next chapter. “I might not know for five or 10 years, but this is where I feel like I sit most comfortably. You can expect the unexpected.”
ISSAM ALNAJJAR: https://www.instagram.com/issamalnajjar
LOUD LUXURY: https://www.instagram.com/loudluxury
ALI GATIE: https://www.instagram.com/aligatie/
Promisin – Money Savage (Flotilla Riddim) (Video)
“The track -Money Savage (Flotilla Riddim)- is so interesting and fascinating that sometimes recalls the atmosphere of irony and colourful imagery. It may be noted that -Promisin- is an artist in the broadest sense of the word. Enjoy his great talent and energy.”
“Трек -Money Savage (Flotilla Riddim)- интересен и увлекателен тем, что местами напоминает атмосферу ироничности и красочной образностью. Можно отметить, что -Promisin- артист в широком смысле этого слова, в его музыке слышны талант и энергичность.”
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Pure Dancehall Vybz with well put together lyrics. Off the new FLOTILLA RIDDIM By Trouble Don Entertainment
Alas de Liona – Cascade (Video)
“How many different pictures apear in the mind while listening “Cascade”? This song has the power to turn a new page in your sound vision! Find out the vast singing talent of “Alas de Liona” and will never forget this moment.”
-Nagamag.com
Alas de Liona is a singer/songwriter from the Californian desert, making music in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Radio Astronomy is an EP of 5 original songs – inspired by ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’, it is a collection of space lullabies and cosmic folktales.
Cascade is the third track released from Alas de Liona’s Radio Astronomy EP.
The song is about loss and dwelling in a painful memory,
The video marks her debut as writer and director.
Website: http://alasdeliona.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/alasdeliona
Tiktok: http://www.tiktok.com/@alasdeliona
Facebook: http://facebook.com/alasdeliona
Zenon Marko – Until We Meet Again (Video)
“One more bright star from Zenon Marko is waiting to be discovered. We truly appreciate his calm piano melodies with the classical melancholic tone. Heart-warming way to say goodbye to someone beloved.”
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ending or beginning, lost to be found found, farewell and remembrance, until we meet again
in memoriam: for my mother – http://www.zenonmarko.com
Jaz Valentino – Vatican City (Official Movie) (Video)
“Soft song from “Jaz Valentino” upcoming album; “Day 7”. Have a taste from the artist’s life and attitude via his revealing words. A kind of self-introduction with the waves of our favourite Indie R&B sound. Nice job with personal style.”
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Artist shared few words with us behind this song inspiration:
” This song Vatican City is honestly where I’m at right now at this point in my life! Old friends passing away too young because of violence or friends in jail for decades because of crimes at a young age. I want to show the kids caught up in shit that there is always a way to soar up This song is for the lost youth that need a light Wether it be my brothers or countless others!…”
https://twitter.com/jaz647
Jaz Valentino is an up and coming artist based in Toronto, Canada. In only 6-months on the scene, Jaz has dropped an impressive body of work and amassed over 650K streams on Spotify alone. With his unique genre bending sound that takes elements of R&B, trap, and folk, Jaz is carving a name out for himself with his fresh sound and melodic vocals.
https://www.instagram.com/jaz647
Follower of Christ – God First (Video)
“-God First- presents musical discoveries and experiences of a rare, exceptional kind. The song that chills to the bone, even those who used to be far from the most creative -Follower of Christ-.”
“-God First- дарит музыкальные открытия и переживания редкого, исключительного рода. Песня, которая пробирает до самых костей даже тех, кто раньше был максимально далёк от творчества -Follower of Christ-.”
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Artist shared his words about this song with Nagamag:
” It’s very important to always put God first in everything we do, you’ll never go wrong when you make that choice. This song tries to explain the importance of putting God first to avoid facing many tough obstacles that we could otherwise avoid which can lead to feeling lost in life.”
Olivero (Feat. Duquende) – Bendito El Amor (Video)
“-Bendito El Amor-; a real therapeutic work for the exhausted souls. Positive, cheerful synthesis, insanely beautiful dancer and producer, which are raging passion. The fire burns and nobody can resist.”
“-Bendito El Amor- это настоящая терапевтическая работа для изнурившихся душ. Весёлое и жизнерадостное произведение, безумно красивый танец автора и слушателя, в котором бушуют страсти, пылает огонь и разбиваются звонко хрустальные бакалы. ”
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About Olivero
His first guitar lessons began at the age of 5, and from the age of 7 he also took cello lessons with Professor Pözlberger/A. Bruckner Privatuniversität , where he studied music by Bach, Mozart and other classical and baroque masters.
When he was only 10 years old, he repeatedly performed excerpts from Bach’s Cello Suites and other works as a guest at the A. Bruckner Privatuniversität with astonishing precision and maturity. Further appearances in smaller orchestras and various string ensembles followed. His partners on piano, violin and viola were mostly adults.
https://oliveromusic.com/
Dax – “BEATBOX” Freestyle [One Take Video] (Video)
“It is interesting to observe how -Dax- in his song -“BEATBOX” Freestyle- recreates the whole mirror from a huge amount of emotional debris. Enormous work done, so that the track forms a single story in which the nuclear rhythm of hip-hop and its crazy recitative attract your attention like a magnet.”
“Интересно наблюдать, как -Dax- в своей песне -“BEATBOX” Freestyle- из огромного количества эмоциональных осколков собирает целое зеркало. Работа проделана колоссальная, трек образует единую историю, в которой ядерная ритмика hip-hop и сумасшедший речитатив притягивают к своему вниманию словно магнитом. ”
-Nagamag.com
Beatbox REMIX for THE Challenge that everyone’s been doing. Full of cool wordplay.
https://www.instagram.com/thatsdax
Loi – I Follow (Video)
“Follow your music instict and you’ll find “Loi”. The Commercial sound that nobody should miss is already out. We just couldn’t resist in this exuberant voice and the strongly emotional lyrics. All revealing a high level of production.”
-Nagamag.com
There are certain voices, that really make you listen and, if you aren’t already comfortably seated, simply knock you off of your feet. That is what you can expect when you let Loi into your ears for the first time. Be warned: you will want more.
Loi, also known as Leonie Greiner, has been impressing musical greats such as Sasha, Mark Forster, Ed Sheeran and Nena at the tender age of 14. Her powerful voice, dark tone and incredible range carried her into the final of „The Voice Kids“ 2017 and now at 18 is starting her own grand adventure in music.
Her debut single „I follow“, which will be available from April 2nd, 2021 has already convinced the makers of the successful Film-Saga „Ostwind“ to secure it as the title song for their newest movie adventure.
The dynamic ballad „I follow“ beautifully showcases Loi ́s impressive voice and incomparable emotional range, modulation easily included. The sparse instrumentation places Loi ́s voice in the foreground and she easily transforms the piece into a true pop hymn.
When asked about her intentions for the song Loi explains: „For me I follow is about music. I just follow the music. For others it can be a love song, intended for a loved one.“ With „I follow“ Loi has shown her love for music in the most impressive fashion. And this is just the beginning.
https://www.instagram.com/loi.music/
.Fen – Open Your Eyes (Video)
“We may feel trapped in a world of negative things and unpleasant circumstances, but this isn’t so true. In fact, the good aspects of life outnumber the bad ones. All you have to do is “open your eyes and fly across the sunrise” with the Funk sounds of “.Fen”.”
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“Open Your Eyes” is a funk pop song that .fen wrote during the first lockdown in 2020. With funk arrangements, bouncy bass, guitar gimmicks, brass, gospel backing vocals, Rhodes and synthesizers, this song describes life of people who would have liked to do something else of their life
https://instagram.com/ohfenfen
Fen got her start in the music industry at a young age playing to audiences around the country during the early days of the Brony Phenomenon. Drawing on their years of drum, bass, and guitar instruction, as well as classical vocal training, and inspired by this burgeoning worldwide creative community, they began to compose, produce, and release a wide body of work in a variety genres and styles.
https://facebook.com/ohfenfen
Fen would later find herself in the Berklee College of Music, precisely the environment needed to spark a new burst of inspiration, both musically and emotionally. Through her Berklee education, Fen further developed a wide breadth of expertise covering composition, arranging, production, engineering, studio production, and live event production.
https://bandcamp.com/ohfenfen
Due to the American music industry seemingly being hindered by silos and gaps between newer “on the ground” composers, engineers, producers, and event coordinators, Fen’s goal is to work within the industry as a facilitator of creative interaction and ingenuity. In a time where many say specialization is the sure path to success, Fen has realized that their versatility and comfort across musical disciplines can allow them to act as a catalyst for creation and foster greater accessibility to the means of music production for emerging artists.
http://soundcloud.com/f3nning
As a composer, this attitude has manifest as a heavily polystylistic musical tendency, a collaborative spirit, and a diverse and prolific body of work. For Fen, the most exciting part of the creative process is finding and exploring new intersections between seemingly conflicting musical techniques and schools of thought. From pop to avant-garde, from acoustic to electronic, from familiar forms to generative composition; all act as facets of a singular musical spectrum through which Fen wishes to travel and document.