(BEIRUT, LEBANON) — Universal Music MENA announces today the signing of major Arabic artist, Marwan Khoury to the label and his latest studio album ‘El Aad El Aaksi’ which is now available to stream on exclusively on Anghami with remaining music platforms releasing on September 15.
“Having Marwan on board with us at Universal Music MENA is a huge achievement as he is such a globally recognized talent for his compositions and writing of Arabic music for both himself and other Arab artists,” said Tamer El Betar, licensing manager at Universal Music MENA. “We are dedicated to further Marwan’s musical career internationally and look forward to many more years of success with him.”
‘El Aad El Aaksi’ is Marwan’s sixth studio album, which took him 2 years to produce from his studio in Beirut, Lebanon.
“We are incredibly excited to have such a profound local talent with us at the label and we look forward to continuing his successful journey together with his new album,” said Patrick Boulos, CEO of the company.
What’s being tipped to be the regions hottest Arabic album of 2014, the Lebanese national who is considered one of the most respected Arab artists globally, is no stranger to writing well produced compositions which have become internationally recognized bestsellers and adapted in many other countries.
His work been performed by some of the most famous artists in the Arab World and has also written and composed hits for a vast list of leading Arabic artists such as Majida El Roumi, Warda, and Saber Al Roubai.