Music Cities Awards: A Grand Debut in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh
For the first time, Saudi Arabia hosted the prestigious Music Cities Awards in Riyadh, as part of the highly anticipated Riyadh Music Week. This global event celebrates impactful initiatives that leverage music as a tool to drive economic, social, environmental, and cultural development in cities worldwide. A Global Platform for Musical Innovation Launched in 2020, the Music Cities Awards have established themselves as a premier global platform to honor groundbreaking initiatives using music to enhance community development. This annual eve…
Amr Diab is Back! Exploring His New Sony Music Deal and Return to Streaming
After nearly three years, the legendary Egyptian pop star is set to make a grand return to major music streaming platforms, with all his albums and beloved music videos soon available once more on YouTube and other platforms. This much-anticipated comeback follows a period of absence beginning in early 2022, when Diab signed an exclusive deal with Anghami. As a result, albums released under his label, Nay, were removed from platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube—a decision that disappointed many fans. However, it seems the wait is …
Billboard Arabia to Launch First Music Awards in Riyadh, Highlighting Arab Music's Growth
On September 10, 2024, Billboard Arabia announced the inaugural edition of its music awards, set to take place on December 11 at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh. This event, held during Riyadh Music Week, is part of a collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Culture’s Music Commission. The awards aim to celebrate Arab musical achievements, using data from the Billboard platform to determine the winners, offering a fresh perspective on regional music success. A New Stage for Arab Talent The awards ceremony forms part of the Saudi Musi…
Spotify Celebrates Khaleeji Pop with Sultan Al-Murshed and Aseel Hameem in Times Square
Spotify is celebrating the rich tapestry of Arabic music by highlighting Saudi artist Sultan Al-Murshed and Iraqi artist Aseel Hameem as the featured artists for its RADAR Arabia and EQUAL Arabia programs in May. Both artists are being showcased on a prominent billboard in New York City’s Times Square. Nada Elmeri, Spotify’s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for the Gulf Region at Spotify MENA, emphasized the platform's dedication to Arabic music. “We are committed to showcasing and celebrating genres and creators that reflect the dive…
Joujma and Samara Unveil Dynamic Collaboration with New Track 'Mayoufech'
Tunisian music duo Joujma and Samara have come together to unveil their latest musical creation, "Mayoufech." This vibrant new track blends the unique styles of the artists to deliver an engaging and powerful performance. The song was recorded at Red Diamond Studio approximately a year ago, benefiting from the technical expertise of Mouhammed Wadhah Kefi, also known as MVVK. MVVK managed the mixing and mastering of the track, ensuring a polished and high-quality audio experience for listeners. The production of "Mayoufech" …
Sanfara Signs with Warner Music Middle East and Unveils Third Album 'La Source'
Tunisian rapper Sanfara has taken a significant step forward in his career by signing a contract with Warner Music Middle East. This new partnership marks an exciting new chapter for the artist, who has previously worked with Chabaka Music since 2016. Sanfara's time with Chabaka Music yielded numerous successes, but recent challenges led him to pursue a fresh path with Warner Music Middle East. Sanfara's latest venture was announced at a press conference where he introduced his third album, 'La Source.' The album, which pays ho…
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