Marwan Khoury signs with Universal Music MENA

Leading Lebanese artist releases his new album “El Aad El Aaksi” under Universal label

11th September 2014, Dubai, UAE: 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 the 15th September.
 
‘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.  We are dedicated to further Marwan’s musical career internationally and look forward to many more years of success with him,’ said Head of Arabic A&R and Licensing Manager, Tamer El Betar.
 
‘El Aad El Aaksi’ is Marwan’s sixth studio album, which took him 2 years to produce from his studio in Beirut, Lebanon.  With years of experience and maturity, it is inarguable that Marwan’s new album reaches beyond a simple narrative of love.   The stories crafted by Marwan range from song to song over a variety of genres, but the only recognizable repetition is that of a consistent, beautiful feeling.

CEO of Universal Music MENA, Patrick Boulos stated, ‘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.’
 
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 (Lebanese), Warda (Algerian/Egyptian) and Saber Al Roubai (Tunisian).

For more information on Marwan Khoury, please contact Tamer.ElBetar@umusic.com 

Find Marwan on his website, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.

Listen to the album here: http://smarturl.it/ElAadElAaksiANGHAMI