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A year later, Lamjarred released another single titled "Ana Machi Sahel" ({{lang-ar|أنا ماشي ساهل}}), which he soon followed up with a black-and-white music video released on YouTube that features dozens of Lamjarred's fans, who have filmed themselves singing along to the song at home, in their cars and out and about.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/saad-lamjarreds-parents-fans-feature-his-new-music-video-861890|title=Saad Lamjarred's parents, fans feature in his new music video!|date=13 July 2016|publisher=}}</ref> Lamjarred didn't wait too long to release another single by the name of "Ghaltana" ({{lang-ar|غلطانة}}) in the form of a video clip directed by [[Amr Rouani]]. The video caught eyes because of its Wild West, gritty feel, inspired by Rouani's childhood love of [[Mad Max (franchise)|''Mad Max'' films]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisonlake/2018/06/05/singer-lamjarred-exports-moroccan-dialect-to-arab-world/#27b9df7e112f|title=Singer Lamjarred Exports Moroccan Dialect to Arab World|first=Alison|last=Lake|publisher=}}</ref> |
A year later, Lamjarred released another single titled "Ana Machi Sahel" ({{lang-ar|أنا ماشي ساهل}}), which he soon followed up with a black-and-white music video released on YouTube that features dozens of Lamjarred's fans, who have filmed themselves singing along to the song at home, in their cars and out and about.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/saad-lamjarreds-parents-fans-feature-his-new-music-video-861890|title=Saad Lamjarred's parents, fans feature in his new music video!|date=13 July 2016|publisher=}}</ref> Lamjarred didn't wait too long to release another single by the name of "Ghaltana" ({{lang-ar|غلطانة}}) in the form of a video clip directed by [[Amr Rouani]]. The video caught eyes because of its Wild West, gritty feel, inspired by Rouani's childhood love of [[Mad Max (franchise)|''Mad Max'' films]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisonlake/2018/06/05/singer-lamjarred-exports-moroccan-dialect-to-arab-world/#27b9df7e112f|title=Singer Lamjarred Exports Moroccan Dialect to Arab World|first=Alison|last=Lake|publisher=}}</ref> |
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Following this success, Lamjarred's music production took a brief gap but soon made a come-back with his August 2017 comeback titled "Let |
Following this success, Lamjarred's music production took a brief gap while he was on trial in Paris for "sexual assault",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2016/10/199920/moroccan-singer-saad-lamjarred-arrested-in-paris-for-sexual-assault/|title=Moroccan Singer Saad Lamjarred Arrested in Paris for 'Sexual Assault'|publisher=Morocco World News}}</ref>but soon made a come-back with his August 2017 comeback titled "Let Go". It was an immediate hit, it earned about half a million views on YouTube within an hour of its release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.alarabiya.net/en/life-style/entertainment/2017/08/09/Moroccan-singer-Saad-Lamjarred-releases-new-song-upon-leaving-prison.html|title=Morrocan star Lamjarred releases new song after serving prison time for rape|=}}</ref>. Lamjarred later released new hit songs such as "Casablanca" and "Ghazali" after serving prison time for rape |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Lamjarred leads a very private love life, but has confirmed rumours that he was once married, and divorced around 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arabiaweddings.com/news/saad-lamjarred-talks-about-divorce|title=Saad Lamjarred Talks About Divorce|publisher=Arabia Weddings|date=July 29, 2015}}</ref> |
Lamjarred leads a very private love life, but has confirmed rumours that he was once married, and divorced around 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arabiaweddings.com/news/saad-lamjarred-talks-about-divorce|title=Saad Lamjarred Talks About Divorce|publisher=Arabia Weddings|date=July 29, 2015}}</ref> |
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==Rape allegations and investigations== |
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In February 2010 while visiting the US, Saad Lamjarred was accused of beating and raping a woman from Brooklyn, New York. Lamjarred fled the United States after posting bail and risks being arrested if he returns.<ref name="assault">{{cite web|title=Moroccan star Saad Lamjarred facing ‘sexual assault’ charges in Paris|url=http://english.alarabiya.net/en/variety/2016/10/27/Star-Saad-Lamjarred-facing-in-sexual-assault-charges-in-Paris.html|website=[[Al Arabiya]]}}</ref> The case was dropped in 2016, after the accuser "stopped cooperating with prosecutors" and reached a settlement in a lawsuit.<ref name="NYT-alleged">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/29/world/europe/france-saad-lamjarred-rape-charge.html|title=Moroccan Pop Star Faces 3rd Rape Charge in France|publisher=The New York Times|first=Aurelien|last=Breeden|date=August 29, 2018|accessdate=August 30, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Forbes-report">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisonlake/2018/06/05/in-the-middle-east-its-cool-to-sing-moroccan/#76869803280b|title=In the Middle East, It's Cool to 'Sing Moroccan'|publisher=Forbes|first=Alison|last=Lake|date=June 5, 2018|accessdate=August 30, 2018}}</ref> |
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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 about an alleged sexual assault against a French woman.<ref name="assault" /><ref>[http://www.panorapost.com/article.php?id=13532 PanoraPost: Isabella Lawliet, l’accusatrice de Saâd Lamjarred, sort de son silence…] {{fr icon}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saad Lamjarred Is ‘Letting Go,’ His Rape Accusations Not So Much|url=https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2017/08/225768/saad-lamjarred-is-letting-go-his-rape-accusations-not-so-much/|website=Morocco World News}}</ref> In early 2017, he was "prohibited from performing in public, traveling and speaking to media".<ref name="Forbes-report"/> The King of Morocco, [[Mohammed VI of Morocco|Mohammed VI]], helped him cover his fees and hire a legal team.<ref name="NYT-alleged"/><ref name="BBC-alleged">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45319394|title=Saad Lamjarred: Moroccan singer faces third rape charge|publisher=BBC|date=August 28, 2018|accessdate=August 30, 2018}}</ref> In 2017, a French-Moroccan woman accused him of sexual misconduct and abuse at an apartment in [[Casablanca]], Morocco, back in 2015.<ref name="NYT-alleged"/><ref name="BBC-alleged"/> She later withdrew the complaint "under pressure from her family".<ref name="BBC-alleged"/> On August 26, 2018, he was once again arrested in [[Saint-Tropez]] on yet a new rape allegation in France. Lamjarred, who has denied the allegations, was released on a bail of 150,000 euros and cannot leave France.<ref name="NYT-alleged"/><ref name="BBC-alleged"/> His release on bail was later appealed by the Parquet of Draguignan (public prosecutor). On September 18, 2018, he was incarcerated in France following a decision of the cour d'appel (court of appeal) from Aix-en-Provence.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45559959|title=Saad Lamjarred: France detains Moroccan star over rape charge|publisher=BBC|date=18 September 2018|accessdate=21 September 2018}}</ref> |
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Following the third allegation, a campaign started on the social media with the hashtags "Lamjarred out" and "masaktach" (we won't be silenced), with the users demanding that his songs being taken off the radio stations. [[2M (TV channel)|2M]] and [[Hit Radio (Morocco)|Hit Radio]] were among the first to take his songs off the airways, with the latter saying that they would ask their listeners whether they should keep the ban permanent or not.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/moroccans-call-radio-ban-saad-lamjarred-he-faces-third-rape-allegation-418061644|title=Moroccans call for radio ban on Saad Lamjarred as he faces third rape allegation|publisher=Middle East Eye|first=Nadine|last=Dahan|date=19 September 2018|accessdate=21 September 2018}}</ref> |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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Saad Lamjarred سعد بشير لمجرد | |
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File:SaadLamjarred.jpg | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Saad Bachir Lamjarred |
Born | Rabat, Morocco | April 7, 1985
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer, 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.
Early Life
Lamjarred was born on April 7, 1985, to Bachir Abdou, a Moroccan classical singer, and Nezha Regragui, an actress and comedian.[1] From an early age, Lamjarred had a special interest in playing the piano, as well as singing as early as the age of four.
Lamjarred then went on to study at the Conservatory of Music in Rabat, where he studied music, art theory and dance. He would perform many productions where in he would collaborate with his father.
Career
In 2007, Lamjarred took part in Super Star, a widely popular Arab talent TV show, and was placed second[2] in season 4 of the series that was won by the Tunisian Marwan Ali. His participation earned him recognition.
In 2011, Lamjarred started his acting career, playing the male lead in Ahlam Nassim, a Moroccan soap opera. He released an album in 2013, titled 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] as well as a nomination for the Best Middle East Act at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards.[6]
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 September 2018, the video is the most viewed Arabic video on YouTube, garnering more than 670 million views.
A year later, Lamjarred released another single titled "Ana Machi Sahel" (Arabic: أنا ماشي ساهل), which he soon followed up with a black-and-white music video released on YouTube that features dozens of Lamjarred's fans, who have filmed themselves singing along to the song at home, in their cars and out and about.[9] Lamjarred didn't wait too long to release another single by the name of "Ghaltana" (Arabic: غلطانة) in the form of a video clip directed by Amr Rouani. The video caught eyes because of its Wild West, gritty feel, inspired by Rouani's childhood love of Mad Max films.[10]
Following this success, Lamjarred's music production took a brief gap while he was on trial in Paris for "sexual assault",[11]but soon made a come-back with his August 2017 comeback titled "Let Go". It was an immediate hit, it earned about half a million views on YouTube within an hour of its release.[12]. Lamjarred later released new hit songs such as "Casablanca" and "Ghazali" after serving prison time for rape
Personal life
Lamjarred leads a very private love life, but has confirmed rumours that he was once married, and divorced around 2015.[13]
Rape allegations and investigations
In February 2010 while visiting the US, Saad Lamjarred was accused of beating and raping a woman from Brooklyn, New York. Lamjarred fled the United States after posting bail and risks being arrested if he returns.[14] The case was dropped in 2016, after the accuser "stopped cooperating with prosecutors" and reached a settlement in a lawsuit.[15][16]
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 about an alleged sexual assault against a French woman.[14][17] 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.[18] In early 2017, he was "prohibited from performing in public, traveling and speaking to media".[16] The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, helped him cover his fees and hire a legal team.[15][19] In 2017, a French-Moroccan woman accused him of sexual misconduct and abuse at an apartment in Casablanca, Morocco, back in 2015.[15][19] She later withdrew the complaint "under pressure from her family".[19] On August 26, 2018, he was once again arrested in Saint-Tropez on yet a new rape allegation in France. Lamjarred, who has denied the allegations, was released on a bail of 150,000 euros and cannot leave France.[15][19] His release on bail was later appealed by the Parquet of Draguignan (public prosecutor). On September 18, 2018, he was incarcerated in France following a decision of the cour d'appel (court of appeal) from Aix-en-Provence.[20]
Following the third allegation, a campaign started on the social media with the hashtags "Lamjarred out" and "masaktach" (we won't be silenced), with the users demanding that his songs being taken off the radio stations. 2M and Hit Radio were among the first to take his songs off the airways, with the latter saying that they would ask their listeners whether they should keep the ban permanent or not.[21]
Discography
Albums
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Wala Aalik (ولا عليك)
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Singles
- 2009: "Waadini" (واعديني)
- 2012: "Salina Salina" (سلينا سلينا)
- 2014: "Enty" (أنتي)
- 2015: "Lm3allem" (لمعلم)
- 2016: "Ana Machi Sahel" (أنا ماشي ساهل)
- 2016: "Ghaltana" (غلطانة)
- 2017: "Let Go"
- 2018: "Ghazali" (غزالي)
- 2018: "Casablanca"
Featurings
- "Aaziz ou Ghali" (عزيز وغالي) - feat. Bachir Abdou
- "Sa'aa Saaida" (ساعة سعيدة) - feat. Sofia Mountassir
- "Ya Ensan" (يا إنسان) - feat. Salah Alkurdi
- "Wana Ma'ak" (وأنا معاك) - feat. Asmaa Lamnawar
Awards and nominations
Year | Sagor.Rsa | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
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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 of 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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Saad Lamjarred's parents, fans feature in his new music video!". 13 July 2016.
- ^ Lake, Alison. "Singer Lamjarred Exports Moroccan Dialect to Arab World".
- ^ "Moroccan Singer Saad Lamjarred Arrested in Paris for 'Sexual Assault'". Morocco World News.
- ^ "Morrocan star Lamjarred releases new song after serving prison time for rape".
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(help) - ^ "Saad Lamjarred Talks About Divorce". Arabia Weddings. July 29, 2015.
- ^ a b "Moroccan star Saad Lamjarred facing 'sexual assault' charges in Paris". Al Arabiya.
- ^ a b c d Breeden, Aurelien (August 29, 2018). "Moroccan Pop Star Faces 3rd Rape Charge in France". The New York Times. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
- ^ a b Lake, Alison (June 5, 2018). "In the Middle East, It's Cool to 'Sing Moroccan'". Forbes. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d "Saad Lamjarred: Moroccan singer faces third rape charge". BBC. August 28, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
- ^ "Saad Lamjarred: France detains Moroccan star over rape charge". BBC. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- ^ Dahan, Nadine (19 September 2018). "Moroccans call for radio ban on Saad Lamjarred as he faces third rape allegation". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 21 September 2018.