Issam Alnajjar
{{Short description|Palestinian-Jordanian musical artist (born 2003)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Issam Alnajjar
| image = Issam Alnajjar (Jul 2023).png
| image_size =
| caption = Alnajjar in 2023
| native_name = {{Lang|ar|عصام النجار}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|5|12|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Amman, Jordan
| education =
| genre = Pop
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Singer
- guitarist
- actor
}}
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 2020–present
| label = Universal Arabic Music
| website = {{url|http://www.issamalnajjar.com/}}
}}
Issam Alnajjar ({{langx|ar|عصام النجار}}; born 12 May 2003) is a Palestinian-Jordanian musician. He is most notable for his debut single "Hadal Ahbek", which went viral on TikTok.
He was the first artist to sign with Universal Arabic Music. His debut studio album, Baree?, released in 2021. His debut extended play, Waray, released in 2023.
Early life
Issam Alnajjar was born on 12 May 2003 in Amman, Jordan to Palestinian parents. His family has been living in Jordan for more than eighteen years. His father grew up in Kuwait and his mother grew up in Lebanon.{{Cite web |date=2021-06-09 |title=Arab America Interviews Rising Vocalist, Issam Al-Najjar |url=https://www.arabamerica.com/arab-america-interviews-rising-vocalist-issam-al-najjar/ |access-date=2023-01-04 |website=Arab America |language=en}}
Career
= 2020–2021: TikTok breakthrough, Universal Arabic Music and ''Baree?'' =
Issam Alnajjar first begin his musical career by posting videos on his Instagram page and YouTube channel of him singing cover songs of popular music. On 29 June 2020, Alnajjar released a single on Spotify titled "On of a Kind".{{Cite web |date=2021-04-09 |title='Hadal Ahbek': How Jordanian teen Issam Alnajjar captured the attention of The Weeknd's manager |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music/hadal-ahbek-how-jordanian-teen-issam-alnajjar-captured-the-attention-of-the-weeknd-s-manager-1.1199949 |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=The National |language=en}}
On 23 September 2020, Alnajjar released "Hadal Ahbek". Popular influencers David Dobrik, Addison Rae, and Caroline Carr all used Alnajjar's audio which further boost popularity to the original song. The hashtag #hadal_ahbek came up with more than 300 million results.
File:Issam Alnajjar Photo UAM.jpg
On 6 April 2021, Alnajjar became the first artist to be signed to Universal Arabic Music, a division of Universal Music Group.{{Cite web |last=Aswad |first=Jem |date=6 April 2021 |title=Universal Launches Arabic Music Label With Weeknd Manager Wassim ‘Sal’ Slaiby and Republic |url=https://variety.com/2021/music/news/weeknd-sal-slaiby-arabic-label-universal-republic-1234944626/ |website=Variety}} With the signing of the label, Alnajjar was chosen by The Weekend's manager Wassim Slaiby. On 9 April, Alnajjar teamed up with Spotify to release the first Arabic song in the "RADAR" series with the release of "Turning Me Up." This single was an English remix and was produced by Loud Luxury and featured vocals from Ali Gatie.{{Cite web |last=Badenhorst |first=Skipper |date=8 April 2021 |title=Spotify collaborates with Jordanian viral star Issam Al-Najjar |url=https://surfing.la/spotify-collaborates-with-jordanian-viral-star-issam-al-najjar/ |website=Surfing LA}} As part of promotion for the single, Alnajjar was featured on the Times Square billboard in New York City.{{Cite web |date=2021-04-11 |title=Jordanian teen singer Issam Alnajjar appears on Spotify's Times Square billboard |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music/jordanian-teen-singer-issam-alnajjar-appears-on-spotify-s-times-square-billboard-1.1200599 |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=The National |language=en}}
On 9 July, Alnajjarr released "Mn Gheirik Enti."{{Cite web |date=2021-07-09 |title=بعد النجاح العالميّ لأغنيته "حضلّ أحبّك"... الفنّان الأردنيّ الشابّ عصام النجّار يُطلق "من غيرك انتِ" |url=https://www.lahamag.com/article/170072-%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%AD-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%8A-%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%BA%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%87-%D8%AD%D8%B6%D9%84-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D8%A8%D9%83-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D8%B9%D8%B5%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%8A%D8%B7%D9%84%D9%82-%D9%85%D9%86 |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=Laha Magazine}} On 17 September, Alnajjar released "Hada Ghareeb" featuring Elyanna.{{Cite web |title=Issam Alnajjar Joins Forces With Elyanna On New Single “Hada Ghareeb” – Enigma Online |url=http://www.enigmaonline.com/2021/09/17/issam-alnajjar-joins-forces-with-elyanna-on-new-single-hada-ghareeb/ |access-date=2022-03-30 |language=en-US}} On 27 September, Alnajjar released a Spanish remix of "Hadal Ahbek" titled "Si Tú Vuelas," which featured Spanish vocals from Danna Paola and was produced by Alok.{{Cite web |date=2021-11-20 |title=Si tú vuelas: Issam y Danna Paola nos cuentan todo sobre su colaboración musical |url=https://www.tuenlinea.com/musica/si-tu-vuelas-issam-y-danna-paola-nos-cuentan-todo-sobre-su-colaboracion-musical/ |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=Tú en línea |language=es-MX}}
On 1 October, Alnajjar's debut studio album, Baree?, was released on digital download and streaming.
= 2022–present: Hadal Ahbek Tour and ''Waray'' =
On 19 April 2022, Alnajjar announced the Hadal Ahbek world tour. Alnajjar was set to perform in Amman, London, Washington, D.C., Paris, Toronto, and more.{{Cite web |last=Alnajjar |first=Issam |date=19 April 2022 |title=I’m so happy to announce my first world tour. |url=https://www.facebook.com/IssamAlnajjarOfficial/photos/a.127807842677453/381129554011946/ |website=Facebook}} On 3 May, Alnajjar appeared as the opening act at the Maroon 5 tour in Dubai.{{Cite web |last=Saeed |first=Saeed |date=2022-04-20 |title=Jordanian teen sensation Issam Alnajjar to open for Maroon 5 in UAE and Egypt |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music/2022/04/20/jordanian-teen-sensation-issam-alnajjar-to-open-for-maroon-5-in-uae-and-egypt/ |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=The National |language=en}}
On 6 October, Alnajjar featured on the Arabic remix of Alok and Alan Walker's "Headlights" which also featured KIDDO.{{Cite web |last=Mullins |first=Ellie |date=20 February 2022 |title=Alok, Alan Walker and KIDDO combine on massive new anthem ‘Headlights’: Listen |url=https://weraveyou.com/2022/02/alok-and-alan-walker-headlights/ |website=We Rave You}} On 2 December, Alnajjar released "Ansaki".{{Cite web |last=Iahn |first=Buddy |date=2022-12-02 |title=Issam Alnajjar returns with 'Ansaki' |url=https://themusicuniverse.com/issam-alnajjar-returns-with-ansaki/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=The Music Universe |language=en-US}} On 28 April 2023, Alnajjar released "TMO", which featured Mohamed Ramadan and featured French vocals from Gims.{{Cite web |last=Yara |first=Sameh |date=29 April 2023 |title=Mohamed Ramadan Drops "TMO " MV Ft. Issam Alnajjar, Gims |url=https://see.news/mohamed-ramadan-drops-tmo-mv-ft-issam-alnajjar-gims |website=Sada Elbalad English}} On 14 July, Alnajjar released his first extended play, Waray.{{Cite web |last=Alnajjar |first=Issam |date=15 June 2023 |title=الجديد (وراي) ترقبوا ٧/١٤🔥 “WARAY” JULY 14th |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CtegnXdREJ-/ |website=Instagram}}
On 31 October 2023, Alnajjar was featured alongside 24 other artists from the Middle East and North Africa on the charity single "Rajieen", which was released in aim to raise money for the Palestine Children's Relief Fund due to the ongoing Gaza war.{{Better source needed|reason=WP:DAILYEXPRESS|date=April 2023}}
Discography
=Studio albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Details |
| scope="row"| Baree?
| |
|---|
=Extended plays=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Details |
| scope="row"| Waray
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|
|---|
=Singles=
==As lead artist==
== As featured artist ==
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="width:16.5em;" |Title ! rowspan="1" scope="col" |Year ! rowspan="1" scope="col" |Album |
| scope="row" | "Headlights"{{cite web|title=Headline by Alok and Alan Walker featuring KIDDO and Issam Alnajjar|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/headlights-feat-kiddo-issam-alnajjar-radio-edit/1654303152?i=1654303397|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=6 October 2022}} {{small|(Alok and Alan Walker featuring Kiddo and Issam Alnajjar)}} | 2022 | {{Non-album singles}} |
|---|
== Charity singles ==
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Notes |
| scope="row"| "Rajieen"{{cite web|title=Rajeen featuring others |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/rajieen-feat-saif-safadi-dana-salah-ghaliaa-afroto/1714383763?i=1714383987|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=3 November 2023}} {{small|(as part of Rajieen)}} | 2023 | |
|---|
= Other charted songs =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:16.5em;" |Title ! rowspan="2" scope="col" |Year ! scope="col" |Peak chart positions ! rowspan="2" scope="col" |Album |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" |LBN Air. |
|---|
| scope="row" | "Taawadt Aleiki"
| 2022 | 6 | Baree? |
= Music videos =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" style="width:19em;"| Title ! scope="col" style="width:1em;"| Year ! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Director(s) ! scope="col" style="width:1em;"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| scope="col" colspan="4"| As lead artist |
|---|
| scope="row"| "Hadal Ahbek"
| rowspan="5"| 2021 | Alex Loucas | {{cite web|title=Issam Alnajjar - Hadal Ahbek (Official Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7HhLEOKrlc|access-date=15 March 2021|via=YouTube}} |
| scope="row"| "Turning Me Up" {{small|(with Loud Luxury and Ali Gatie)}} | Danielle Okon |
| scope="row"| "Mn Gheirik Enti"
| Omar Rammal |
| scope="row"| "Hada Ghareeb" {{small|(featuring Elyanna)}} | John Prímo |
| scope="row"| "Si Tú Vuelas" {{small|(with Alok and Danna Paola)}} | Edgar Esteves |
| scope="row"| "Taawadt Aleiki"
| rowspan="2"| 2022 | rowspan="3"|John Prímo |
| scope="row"| "Ansaki" |
| scope="row"| "TMO" {{small|(featuring Mohamed Ramadan and Gims)}} | rowspan="2"|2023 |
| scope="row"| "Waray" {{small|(with R3hab featuring Manal)}} | {{n/a|Unknown}} |
| scope="col" colspan="4"| As featured artist |
| scope="row"| "Rajieen" {{small|(with various artists)}} | 2023 | Omar Donga |
Awards and nominations
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| Year
! Award ! Category ! Receipt ! Result ! Ref. |
|---|
| 2022
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favourite Star (Arabia) | Himself | {{nom}} |{{cite web|url=https://kca.nick.com.pl/glosowanie|title=2022 Kids' Choice Awards - Poland|work=Nickelodeon Poland|access-date=March 18, 2022}} |
| 2023
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Abu Dabi | Favourite Artist | Himself | {{pending}} |
References
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Category:Jordanian male singers
Category:Jordanian male actors
Category:Jordanian male film actors