Abdul Majeed Abdullah
Abdul Majeed Abdullah (Arabic: عبدالمجيد عبدالله; born 3 August 1962) is a Saudi singer, composer, and actor. One of the most well-known performers of popular music in Middle East,[2][3] he started his musical career after being discovered by his mentor Ibrahim Sultan, who accompanied a young Abdul Majeed to Jeddah where he started singing on a local radio station.
Abdul Majeed Abdullah عبدالمجيد عبدالله | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 3 August 1962 Jizan, Saudi Arabia |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | EMI,[1] Rotana Records |
Since then he has released many albums and singles to this day. He regularly performs at many local and international music festivals.[4] In 2019, he was honored with a star on Dubai Walk of Fame.[5] In 2020, he, along with 12 other Saudi artistes, was featured in a national song titled "Salam from Saudi Arabia", which was a major collaborative effort with Rotana Audio Visual, Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority (GEA).[6]
Abdul Majeed Abdullah has three children namely Abdullah, Muhammed, & Manar. In 2020, his son Mohamed Abdul Majeed Abdullah launched his musical career with the release of his first single "Ya Bakhty Fek".[7]
Discography
Albums
- Rayeg (2000)
- Yataib el Galb (2000)
- The Best of Jalsahs (2000)
- Inta al Aziz (2000)
- Best Of (2001)
- Raheeb (2001)
- Rouhi Tehibbak (2001)
- Ostaz Ishq (2001)
- Abdul Majeed Abdullah (2004)
- Layalina (2004)
- Ghali (2004)
- El Hob el Jedeed (2005
- Ensan Aktar (2006)
- A'azz el Naz (2006)
- Al Hob al Jadid (2006)
- Haflet Jedda 2007 (2007)
- Melyon Khater (2008)
- Aalam Mowazi (2021)
Singles & EPs
- "Live 2004" (2004)
- "Tanakud"
- "Hala Bish"
Charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSA [8] |
MENA [9] | |||
| "Ash Salman" (featuring Rashed Al-Majed) |
2015 | 3 | * | Non-album single |
| "Yabn Elawadem" | 2021 | 12 | 6 | Aaalam Mowazi |
| "Tetnafasek Denyaay" | 2022 | * | 18 | Non-album singles |
| "Mekanek" | 2023 | 11 | ||
| "*" denotes the chart did not exist at that time. | ||||
References
- "Abdul Majeed Abdullah Discography". AllMusic.
- L. Stanton, Andrea (2012). Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa: An Encyclopedia. SAGE. p. 315. ISBN 9781412981767. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- "فنانة ماكياج تحول ملامحها إلى عبدالمجيد عبدالله.. وهكذا رد عليها الفنان السعودي". CNN Arabic.
- "Abdul Majeed Abdullah seals September with a happy note". Arab News. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- Day, Emma. "Dubai Walk of Fame: Abdul Majeed Abdullah to be honoured with Dubai Star". The National. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- "GEA launches national song celebrating Saudi Arabia's diversity". Al Khaleej Today. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- Fouad, Hala (19 January 2020). "Artist Abdul Majeed Abdullah Wonders When His Son Released First Single". Lovinsaudi.com. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- Peak chart positions for singles in Saudi Arabia:
- "Ash Salman": "This Week's Official MENA Chart Top 20: from 22/09/2023 to 28/09/2023". theofficialmenachart.com. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. 4 October 2023. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- "Yabn Elawadem": "This Week's Official MENA Chart Top 20: from 29/09/2023 to 05/10/2023". theofficialmenachart.com. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. 12 October 2023. Archived from the original on 12 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- Peak chart positions for singles in MENA:
- "Yabn Elawadem" and "Mekanek": "This Week's Official MENA Chart Top 20: from 21/04/2023 to 27/04/2023". theofficialmenachart.com. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. 3 May 2023. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- "Tetnafasek Denyaay": Bayley, Jack (29 November 2022). "The Official MENA Chart launches – Calm Down by Rema region's first-ever #1". ifpi.org. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2 December 2022.