The Soundtrack of #Jan25

What good is a revolution without some music? Recent uprisings in Egypt – revolution, intifada, an exaggerated but perhaps necessary hissy-fit, call it what you may – have inspired countless to turn towards music as a source of expression of not only frustration but also support for the Egyptian people.

The Rapper of the Tunisian Revoltuions

Tunisia seems like a nice quite country with not much action of any type, but the past few weeks tell us that inaccurate. In the past few weeks more than tens people have lost their lives protesting the high unemployment in their country. That was brutal of the police, the army and their intelligence. Now the President is out running of his life and a new government is in the making.

PeleBoY, Not Racist, but is he Sexist?

This is an open forum to review and critique PeleBoY latest music video. PeleBoY is an up coming rapper who was raised in a respected and known family in Detroit. With all his family coming from Iraq and Italy, an interesting hybrid of conservative yet deep-rooted in history cultures.

Who is Hotter? Lebanese vs. Egyptians

Ask any Arab this question, which Arab country has the hottest women? Chances are they will instantly say Lebanon. Of course many will say their own county does, but most will point fingers to Lebanon as the country with an unlimited supplies of beautiful people. I guess this is true, even the ones deemed average looking in Lebanon are considered good looking wherever they go.

Meet the Father of Arabic Pop

Hamid El Shari (nickname Cabo) is a legend, I do not think there is any living Arab musician who has had more influence on shaping music of Arabia as much as he did. Hamid’s work made Arabic music appeal to the masses.

Gon Finds a Real Door to Good Rap

Gon, the American rapper from Palestinian decent reminds me why rap is great….he reminds me of how it was meant for people who have grown up in bad circumstances.

Censor Those Boobs Too?

Maybe that’s what passes for family entertainment, the kids get the song and the grown up can stare at something…..Or it might be that Layal, the singer is an overgrown child.

Terrorists Not Pop Stars Get Visas

Maryam Faris, possibly the hottest Lebanese star of the year won’t be coming to America. Maryam was supposed to take part in a concert where she was to perform In Las Vegas this Saturday, but that’ won’t be happening as she was not able to get a visa to cover her and her bands to entertain you here in America.

The Hot Arabic Music Report

The best time to release an album is either the summer time or the holidays. For the majority of Arabs the Eid is the perfect time to sell records as people tend to have more cash and the mode is good so that translates to more sales and more concerts. This Eid, few Arab singers released their latest gems this holiday season.

Next Big Arab Rapper – Mr. Adrian Fireworks

Mr. Adrian Fireworks of Taybeh, in the West Bank, just released his breakout single: “Don’t Mess With Me!” He’s the hottest MC out there right now.

Those old school heads will recognize he’s bringing off-beat, non-rhymey styles back. Mr. Adrian Fireworks is just the answer we need to today’s wack sing-songey, lewd nursery rhymes that pass as rap music.