Issam Alnajjar (Arabic: عصام النجار; born May 12, 2003) is a Jordanian singer and actor.[1] He his most well known for his debut single "Hadal Ahbek" that become popular via the online app TikTok with influencers David Dobrik, Addison Rae, and Caroline Carr using a slow version of the song for videos.
Issam Alnajjar | |
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Born | (2003-05-12) 12 May 2003 (age 19) Amman, Jordan |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2020–present |
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Website | www |
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 June 29, Alnajjar released a single on Spotify titled "On Of A Kind."[2]
On September 27, 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.[2]
On 6 April 2021, Alnajjar became the first artist to be signed to Universal Arabic Music, a division of Universal Music Group.[3] With the signing of the label, Alnajjar was chosen by The Weekend's manager Wassim Slaiby. On 9 April 2021, 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.[4] As part of promotion for the single, Alnajjar was featured on the Times Square billboard in New York City.[5]
On 9 July 2021, Alnajjarr released "Mn Gheirik Enti."[6] On 17 September 2021, Alnajjar released "Hada Ghareeb" featuring Elyanna.[7] On 27 September 2021, Alnajjar released a Spanish remix of "Hadal Ahbek" titled "Si Tú Vuelas," which featured Spanish vocals from Danna Paola and was produced by Alox.[8]
On 8 October 2021, Alnajjar had his first concert at the Odeon Theater in Amman, Jordan.[9]
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Baree?[10] |
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Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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"Hadal Ahbek"[12] | 2020 | — | Baree? | ||
"Turning Me Up (Hadal Ahbek)"[13] (with Loud Luxury and Ali Gatie) |
2021 | 47 | |||
"Mn Gheirik Enti"[14] | — | ||||
"Hada Ghareeb"[15] (featuring Elyanna) |
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"Si Tú Vuelas"[16] (with Alok & Danna Paola) |
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Hadal Ahbek" | 2021 | Alex Loucas | [17] |
"Turning Me Up" (with Loud Luxury & Ali Gatie) |
Danielle Okon | [18] | |
"Mn Gheirik Enti" | Omar Rammal | [19] | |
"Hada Ghareeb" (featuring Elyanna) |
John Prímo | [20] | |
"Si Tú Vuelas" (with Alok & Danna Paola) |
Edgar Esteves | [21] | |
"Taawadt Aleiki" | 2022 | John Prímo | [22] |
Year | Award | Category | Receipt | Result | Ref. |
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2022 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favourite Star (Arabia) | himself | Nominated | [23] |
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