Nassif Zeytoun
Nassif Zeytoun | |
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| Born | Nassif Elias Zeytoun ناصيف الياس زيتون 25 September 1988 |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Website | nassifzeytoun.com |
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 amassed millions of views. His album Toul Al Yom, released in July 2016, reached the top of the charts in the Arab world, with the song “Bi Rabbek” becoming an instant hit.
Early life
Zeytoun 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
In 2010, Zeytoun was the first Syrian to ever enter the final and win Star Academy Arabia,[2] receiving 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
Zeytoun married Lebanese actress Daniella Rahme on 1 July 2024.[5]
Discography
Albums
Ya Samt (2013)
| Year | Title |
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| 2013 | Larmik Bibalash |
| 2013 | Sawt Rbaba |
| 2013 | Ya Tayr Alghroub |
| 2013 | Hiyi Li Ghamzetni |
| 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)
| Year | Title |
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| 2016 | Ana Jaye |
| 2016 | Khalas Estahi |
| 2016 | Tejawazti Hdodek |
| 2016 | Toul Al Yom |
| 2016 | Ala Ay Asas |
| 2016 | Mabrouk Alayki |
| 2016 | Shou Helo |
| 2016 | Kello Kezeb |
| 2016 | Endi Anaa |
| 2017 | Bi Rabbek |
Enti W Ana (2021)
| Year | Title |
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| 2020 | Kezbi Wara Kezbi |
| 2021 | Enti W Ana |
| 2021 | Yalli Badha Yani |
| 2021 | Khat Ahmar |
Singles
| Year | Title |
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| 2015 | Nami Aa Sadri |
| 2016 | Adda W Edoud |
| 2016 | Ma Wadaatak |
| 2018 | Mannou Sharet |
| 2018 | Haweety |
| 2018 | Badi Yaha |
| 2019 | Faregouni |
| 2019 | Wasellek Khabar |
| 2019 | Mesh Khayef Mennak |
| 2019 | Kermal Allah |
| 2019 | Kel Yom Bhebek |
| 2019 | Ana Maik |
| 2019 | Ma Bzon |
| 2019 | Takke |
| 2019 | Sallemi |
| 2020 | Ya Aasal |
| 2020 | Beirut |
| 2022 | Bel Ahlam |
| 2025 | Kazdoura |
Charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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MENA [7] | |||
| "Habibi W Bass" | 2023 | 18 | 15 | Bel Ahlam |
Remixes
| Year | Title |
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| 2021 | Toul Al Yom (Harout Zadikian Remix) |
References
- ^ 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. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
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- "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. Retrieved 28 June 2023.