Nassif Zeytoun (Arabic: ناصيف زيتون; born 25 September 1988)[1] is a Syrian singer and the 2010 winner of the Arabic reality television show Star Academy. He is best known for his song "Mesh Aam Tezbat Maae", released in 2014. His music videos on YouTube have millions of views. His album Toul Al Yom was released in July 2016 and instantly reached the top of charts in the Arab world.[citation needed] One of the tracks from the album, "Bi Rabbek", had been No. 1 on the music app Anghami.
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 Zeytoun at the Fuheis festival in 2018 | |
| Born | Nassif Elias Zeytoun ناصيف الياس زيتون 25 September 1988 |
| Nationality | Syrian |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Website | nassifzeytoun.com |
In 2016, Zeytoun took part in Stars On Board, a televised cruise with celebrity guests from many parts of the Arab world, and has held several concerts in Syria and Lebanon. Zeytoun's love for his country inspired the song "Haweety", in which the singer pays tribute to his country.
Early life
editZeytoun was born and raised in Jdeidat Artouz, Rif Dimashq, to a Rum Orthodox Christian family originally from Khabab, Daraa Governorate.[1] He studied interpretation before enrolling at the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus, where he graduated from the oriental singing department. Following his graduation, he worked at the Damascus Opera House and performed as a chorister with Marcel Khalife.[1]
Career
editIn 2010, Zeytoun was the first Syrian to ever enter the final and win Star Academy Arab World;[2] he received 65.21% of the final votes cast by viewers.[3]
Zeytoun has also participated in Tomorrow/Bokra, a charity event produced by Quincy Jones and advertised by Shakira along with 23 other major Arab artists.[4]
Personal life
editZeytoun married Lebanese actress Daniella Rahme on 1 July 2024.[5]
Discography
editAlbums
editYa Samt (2013)
edit| Year | Title |
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| 2013 | Larmik bibalash |
| 2013 | Sawt rbaba |
| 2013 | Ya tayr alghroub |
| 2013 | Hiyi li ghamzetsni bayna |
| 2013 | Mani zaalan |
| 2013 | Ya ashikat alward |
| 2013 | Elard eli btemshi aleyha |
| 2013 | Ya samt |
| 2013 | We nweet |
| 2013 | Bado ra'mek |
| 2013 | Sabrak alayi |
| 2014 | mish am tezbat maii |
Toul Al Yom (2016)
edit| Year | Title |
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| 2016 | Ana jaye |
| 2016 | Khalas estahi |
| 2016 | Tejawazti hdodek |
| 2016 | Toul alyom |
| 2016 | Ala ay asas |
| 2016 | Mabrouk alayki |
| 2016 | Shou helo |
| 2016 | Kello kezeb |
| 2016 | Endi anaa |
| 2017 | Berabek |
Enti W Ana (2021)
edit| Year | Title |
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| 2020 | Kezbi wara kezbi |
| 2021 | Enti w ana |
| 2021 | Yalli badha yani |
| 2021 | khat ahmar |
Singles
edit| Year | Title |
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| 2015 | Nami a sadri |
| 2016 | Adda w edoud |
| 2016 | Ma wadatak |
| 2018 | Mannou sharet |
| 2018 | Soureyty hawety |
| 2018 | Badi yaha |
| 2019 | Faregouni |
| 2019 | Waselek khabar |
| 2019 | Mesh khayef menak |
| 2019 | Kermal alla |
| 2019 | Kel yom bhebek |
| 2019 | Ana mayek |
| 2019 | Ma bzon |
| 2019 | Takke |
| 2019 | Sallemi |
| 2020 | Ya asal |
| 2020 | Bayrout |
| 2022 | Bel ahlam |
Charted songs
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| LBN [6] |
MENA [7] | |||
| "Habibi W Bass" | 2023 | 18 | 15 | Bel ahlam |
Remixes
edit| Year | Title |
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| 2021 | Toul Al Yom (Harout Zadikian Remix) |
References
edit- ^ a b c "بإطلالة كلاسيكية.. ناصيف زيتون يتألق بأحدث ظهور له ..بوابة الفجر" (in Arabic). pressnew.net. 3 January 2023.
- ^ "ناصيف زيتون يختم مسيرته في الأكاديميَّة ويفوز باللقب". alaph.com. 5 June 2010. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ^ "Syrian Nassif Zaitoun wins Star Academy 7". Al-shorfa.com. 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ^ "The Artists". tomorrowbokra.org. Archived from the original on 12 December 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
- ^ "ET بالعربي يكشف تفاصيل حصرية عن زفاف ناصيف زيتون ودانييلا رحمة" (in Arabic). ET بالعربي. 1 July 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions for singles in Lebanon:
- "Habibi W Bass": "The Official Lebanese Top 20 – Nassif Zeytoun". The Official Lebanese Top 20. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ Peak chart positions for singles in MENA:
- "Habibi W Bass": "This Week's Official MENA Chart Top 20: from 16/06/2023 to 22/06/2023". theofficialmenachart.com. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. 27 June 2023. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.