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Revision as of 15:22, 9 June 2018
Saad Lamjarred سعد لمجرد | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Saad Bachir Lamjarred |
| Born | April 7, 1985 Rabat, Morocco |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer and Actor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, drums |
| Years active | 2007 – present |
| Website | http://saadlamjarred.ma/ |
Saad Lamjarred (Arabic: سعد لمجرد; born April 7, 1985) is a Moroccan pop singer, dancer, singer-songwriter, actor and record producer.
Musical career
Lamjarred was born in 1985, the son of Bachir Abdou, a Moroccan classical singer, and Nezha Regragui, an actor and comedian.[1] Lamjarred developed an early interest in music at age four and started to sing his father’s songs. He attended the Conservatory of Music in Rabat, where he studied music art theory. In 2007, he placed second on Super Star, a widely popular Arabic television show,[2] in season 4 of the series that was won by the Tunisian Marwan Ali.
In 2011, Lamjarred started his acting career, playing the male lead in Ahlam Nassim, a Moroccan soap opera. He released an album in 2013, entitled Wala Aalik. That same year, he released two more albums, namely Salina and Enty. The title song of the latter, "Enty Baghya Wahad", became one of Lamjarred’s biggest hits and earned him an award at the Méditel Morocco Music Awards 2014.[3][4][5]
Lamjarred was also nominated for the Best Middle East Act at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards.[6] He won the Murex d'Or in the category of "Best Arabic Song" for his 2014 song "Enty Baghya Wahad".
The music video for Lamjarred's 2015 hit single, "LM3ALLEM" (Arabic: لمعلم), earned a Guinness World Record achievement after garnering 500 million views on YouTube within three months of release.[7][8] As of May 2018, the video is the most viewed Arabic video on YouTube, garnering more than 620 million views.
His hits "Ghaltana" and "Ana Machi Sahel" have garnered 190 million and 150 million views respectively on YouTube.
Personal life
Lamjarred leads a very private love life, but has confirmed rumours that he was once married, and divorced around 2015.[9]
In February 2010 while visiting the US, Saad Lamjarred was accused of beating and raping a woman from Brooklyn, New York. Saad Lamjarred fled the United States after posting bail and risks being arrested if he returns.[10]
Lamjarred was arrested at the Marriott Champs Elysées at the 17th arrondissement of Paris on October 25, 2016 where he appeared before a French prosecutor to face the charges an alleged sexual assault charge against a French woman, Laura Prioul.[10][11] He was scheduled to perform at the Palais des congrès de Paris on October 29, 2016. Lamjarred was released in 2017, but still faces charges.[12]
Discography
Albums
Wala Aalik (2013)
Track list:
- Mal Hbibi Malou (What happened to my love)
- Sheme'âa (Candle) - (Originally by Kamel Messaoudi)
- Lemen Nechky (to whom must I complain)
- Jiti Fe'baly (You were in my mind)
- Ou'ana Maly (I don't care)
- Katnadeeni (You're calling me)
- Le'mmima (Mom)
Singles
- Waadini (2009)
- Ba7eb Elli Byekrahni (2012)
- L'Mmima (2012)
- Salina Salina (2012)
- Mal Hbibi Malou (2013)
- Enty (2014)
- Lm3allem (2015)
- Ana Machi Sahel (2016)
- Ghaltana (2016)
- Let Go (2017)
- Ghazali (2018)
Featurings
- Enty: (feat. DJ Van)
- Wana Ma'ak: (feat. Asmaa Lamnawar)
- Aaziz ou Ghali (feat. Bachir Abdou)
- Ya Ensan: (feat. Salah Alkurdi)
- Sa'aa Saaida: (feat. Sofia Mountassir)
Awards and nominations
Saad Lamjarred has received various awards and nominations.
| Year | Sagor.Rsa | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MTV Europe Music Award | Best Song | ENTY | Nominated |
| 2014 | Morocco Music Awards | Best Song | ENTY | Won |
| 2015 | Murex d'or | Best Arabic Song | ENTY | Won |
| 2015 | DearGuest Award | Best Song | Lmaallem | Won |
| 2016 | Murex d'or | Best Male Singer | Saad Lamjarred | Nominated |
| 2016 | Big Apple Music Awards | Best Male Singer | Saad Lamjarred | Nominated |
| 2016 | MTV Africa Music Awards | Listener's Choice | Saad Lamjarred | Nominated |
| 2017 | Anghami | More than 100 millions plays | Saad Lamjarred | Won |
| 2017 | Arab Nation Music Awards | Best Moroccan Song | Ghaltana | Won |
| 2017 | Arab Nation Music Awards | Best Music Video On Youtube | Ana Machi Sahel | Won |
| 2017 | Arab Nation Music Awards | Best Arabic Song | Ghaltana | Won |
| 2017 | Murex d'or | Best Arabic Song | Ghaltana | Won |
| 2017 | Murex d'or | The People's Choice Award | Saad Lamjarred | Won |
| 2017 | daf BAMA Music Awards | Best Song | LET GO | Won |
| 2017 | HAPA Music Awards | Best African Artist | Saad Lamjarred | Nominated |
| 2017 | Morocco Music Awards | Best Music Video | LET GO | Won |
| 2018 | Africa Music Awards | Best Male Northern Artist | Saad Lamjarred | Nominated |
| 2018 | Arab Nation Music Awards | Best Singer in North Africa | LET GO | Won |
References
- ^ "Saad Lamjarred finds success in simplicity | The National". www.thenational.ae. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ "The career if Moroccan pop star - Saad Lamjarred". English.Alarabiya.net. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ "Découvre les gagnants au Méditel Morocco Music Awards #MMMA 2014 avec HIT RADIO". HIT RADIO. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ "ENTY - Saad Lamjarred | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ "#BBCtrending: Why it's tough being a groupie in Kuwait - BBC News". BBC News. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ "Mohammed Assaf wins Best Middle East Act at the MTV European Music Awards | The National". www.thenational.ae. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ "Saad Lamjarred New Song Earns Guinness World Record Achievement". Morocco World News. 2015-05-27. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ "Singer who hit it big after fleeing rape charge in US sued by accuser". New York Post.
- ^ https://www.arabiaweddings.com/news/saad-lamjarred-talks-about-divorce
- ^ a b "Moroccan star Saad Lamjarred facing 'sexual assault' charges in Paris". Al Arabiya.
- ^ PanoraPost: Isabella Lawliet, l’accusatrice de Saâd Lamjarred, sort de son silence… Template:Fr icon
- ^ "Saad Lamjarred Is 'Letting Go,' His Rape Accusations Not So Much". Morocco World News.