Mohamed Hamaki
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Mohamed Hamaki is an Egypt
ian singer. In 2010 he won the award "Best Arabia Act" in the MTV Europe Music Awards
and music award in 2006 for "Ahla Haga Fiki"
, Egypt
. His first appearance was through his song "El Helw Yeheb El Heneya" which was released in 1996 in the album "Leqaa Al Nogoom". The album was the work of Hamid El Shari
who discovered and introduced young Hamaky to the music business and to the public. Hamaky's first album "Khallena N'eesh" (Let us Live) in 2003 featured 10 songs all arranged by the famous arranger Tarek Madkour
. Hamaki shot one song included in this first album "Betedhak" (You laughing?).
Hamaki stayed nearly 2 years after the release of his first album that is produced by DeltaSound - that was a great success - not releasing any new songs until he released his single "Yana Yanta" (Either Me or You!) and shot it. After that it was reported that he decided to break up with audio producer Tarek Madkour
and working on his own without him and with his same producer Nassif Kauzman the owner of DeltaSound because Madkour has been always busy working on songs for other famous singers. However, these rumors have been denied as Madkour stated on his official site that he will cooperate with Hamaki again on his new album.
Months later, he released his second album "Kheles El Kalam" (All The Words Have Finished!) in 2006 and was awarded with the Platinum CD for being the best selling middle eastern artist for year 2006. Hamaki worked mainly in this album with his friend Hatem Abdel-Aziz or "Tooma" as he used to be called, who replaced Madkour's leading role in Hamaki's work under the umbrella of DeltaSound.
The song "Wahda Wahda" (One By One) which was included in the album and was the soundtrack song of the movie "Ga'alatny Mogreman" was shot featuring the movie star Ahmed Helmy
and aired on TV as soon as the album was released. It achieved a great success and wide popularity among different audiences. The song "Ahla Haga Feki" (Best Thing About You) was remixed by DJ.Idriss and shot some time after the album release. In the clip, the Rapper Perry Mystique was there with Hamaki. The clip is also produced by DeltaSound and was shot in Dubai, UAE.
Hamaki released his newest album 18 July 2010, Haga Mosh Tabe3eya (Something Isn't real ) . This album included 11 songs. Hamaki use traditional Arabic musical instruments in this album too. Also Hamaki used techno style in this album firstly.
Hamaki released his newest song for an Arabic movie, November 2010, Zekrayatak Meeh .
On 3 July 2011, Hamaki was rushed to hospital after suffering multiple heart attacks whilst recording his latest album. He underwent several cardiac catheterisation procedures, to insert three stents into his coronary arteries. Following several days of uncertainty, his health stabilised. Doctors are quoted as saying, that "Hamaki escaped death narrowly".
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian singer. In 2010 he won the award "Best Arabia Act" in the MTV Europe Music Awards
MTV Europe Music Awards 2010
The 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards took place on November 7, 2010 at Caja Mágica in Madrid. The award show was presented by Eva Longoria and Justin Bieber was the official MTV EMA 2010 digital host. The nominations were announced on September 20...
and music award in 2006 for "Ahla Haga Fiki"
Biography
Mohamed Hamaki's mother is from AswanAswan
Aswan , formerly spelled Assuan, is a city in the south of Egypt, the capital of the Aswan Governorate.It stands on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract and is a busy market and tourist centre...
, Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
. His first appearance was through his song "El Helw Yeheb El Heneya" which was released in 1996 in the album "Leqaa Al Nogoom". The album was the work of Hamid El Shari
Hamid El Shari
Abdel Hamid Ali Ahmed El Shari , known as Hamid El Shaeri, is a Libyan musician and singer currently residing in Egypt. He has also been credited as Hameed Al Shaeri and Hamid El Shaery. He is the founder of Egyptian Al Jeel music.- External links :**...
who discovered and introduced young Hamaky to the music business and to the public. Hamaky's first album "Khallena N'eesh" (Let us Live) in 2003 featured 10 songs all arranged by the famous arranger Tarek Madkour
Tarek Madkour
Tarek Adel Madkour, born in Cairo with a passion in music made his father bring a piano teacher to teach him the basics. In primary school, the music room was the place where you can usually find him all day long....
. Hamaki shot one song included in this first album "Betedhak" (You laughing?).
Hamaki stayed nearly 2 years after the release of his first album that is produced by DeltaSound - that was a great success - not releasing any new songs until he released his single "Yana Yanta" (Either Me or You!) and shot it. After that it was reported that he decided to break up with audio producer Tarek Madkour
Tarek Madkour
Tarek Adel Madkour, born in Cairo with a passion in music made his father bring a piano teacher to teach him the basics. In primary school, the music room was the place where you can usually find him all day long....
and working on his own without him and with his same producer Nassif Kauzman the owner of DeltaSound because Madkour has been always busy working on songs for other famous singers. However, these rumors have been denied as Madkour stated on his official site that he will cooperate with Hamaki again on his new album.
Months later, he released his second album "Kheles El Kalam" (All The Words Have Finished!) in 2006 and was awarded with the Platinum CD for being the best selling middle eastern artist for year 2006. Hamaki worked mainly in this album with his friend Hatem Abdel-Aziz or "Tooma" as he used to be called, who replaced Madkour's leading role in Hamaki's work under the umbrella of DeltaSound.
The song "Wahda Wahda" (One By One) which was included in the album and was the soundtrack song of the movie "Ga'alatny Mogreman" was shot featuring the movie star Ahmed Helmy
Ahmed Helmy
Ahmed Helmy is an Egyptian comedian and drama actor. He is married to the Egyptian actress Mona Zaki and they have a daughter named Lily born in 2003.- Trivia :...
and aired on TV as soon as the album was released. It achieved a great success and wide popularity among different audiences. The song "Ahla Haga Feki" (Best Thing About You) was remixed by DJ.Idriss and shot some time after the album release. In the clip, the Rapper Perry Mystique was there with Hamaki. The clip is also produced by DeltaSound and was shot in Dubai, UAE.
Hamaki released his newest album 18 July 2010, Haga Mosh Tabe3eya (Something Isn't real ) . This album included 11 songs. Hamaki use traditional Arabic musical instruments in this album too. Also Hamaki used techno style in this album firstly.
Hamaki released his newest song for an Arabic movie, November 2010, Zekrayatak Meeh .
On 3 July 2011, Hamaki was rushed to hospital after suffering multiple heart attacks whilst recording his latest album. He underwent several cardiac catheterisation procedures, to insert three stents into his coronary arteries. Following several days of uncertainty, his health stabilised. Doctors are quoted as saying, that "Hamaki escaped death narrowly".
Discography
- Leqa2 El Nogoom - 1997
- el 7elw - 1997
- welak welak - 1998
- Soltan jmalek - 1999
- Ro7i (ana 3aref) - 2000
- S2ltak 7abibi - 2000
- 5allena N3eesh - 2003
- 2alo lina shajar el lamon - 2003
- Gaylak fe el Kalam - 2004
- Yana Yanta (Delta Hits) - 2005
- Wa7da Wa7da - 2005
- 5eles El Kalam - 2006
- Ba7ebak Kol Youm Aktar - 2007
- NaweehaNaweehaNaweeha is the 3rd studio album for the Egyptian singer Mohamed Hamaki. The album contains 10 songs, and he cooperates again with the famous songwriter Ayman Bahgat Amar, Ammir Ta'eimah and Mohamed A'ttef, and other famous names in the music industry like the composers Mohamed Yehya, Ramy Gamal,...
- 2008 - 2ali kalam - 2008
- ab3ed tigini - 2009
- Kol lela - 2009
- Haga Mosh Tabe3eya - 2010
- Zekrayatak Meeh - November 2010
- Ede fe Edek - 2011
Further reading
External links
- Hamaki Albums on Mazika
- Hamaki's Page on Nogomi
- Mohamed Hamaki on Ghaneli