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'''Richii''' ([[Arabic]]: '''ريتشى''' |
'''Richard Abicair''' (born 17 August 1989 in Melbourne, Australia), better known by his stage name '''Richii''' ([[Arabic]]: '''ريتشى''') is a singer, dancer, songwriter, and music producer.<ref>[http://www.fanoos.com/reports/richard_abicair_richii_singer.html RICHII Interview with Fanoos.com]. Retrieved July 12, 2011.</ref> He sings in Arabic in a Western style,<ref>[http://hotarabicmusic.blogspot.com/2011/02/richii-brings-fresh-approach-to-arabic.html Hot Arabic Music Blog]. Retrieved July 12, 2011.</ref> and incorporates western [[electropop]] elements heavily into his music. His first two singles both spent multiple weeks at #1 in the Lebanese charts in the weeks after their releases. |
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== Musical career == |
== Musical career == |
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After signing a management contract with producer |
After signing a management contract with producer Hadii Sharara and moving from Australia to Lebanon during his teens,<ref>[http://www.imeem.com/people/exzYrHh/music/4voIKLan/richii-interview-sawt-el-noujoum-1078fm/ RICHII Radio Interview with Sawt El Noujoum 107.8FM]. Retrieved July 12, 2011.</ref> Richii released his first single "Dayeb Wehyatik" with an accompanying music video. The track became the most requested song on the MelodyArabia charts for a number of weeks in the summer of 2009.<ref>[http://melodyarabia.tv/docs/more_topaudio.asp MelodyArabia song charts]. Retrieved July 10, 2011.</ref> "Dayeb Wehyatik" was featured in an episode of the [[LBC TV]] drama series ''No2tet 7ub''. Because of his young image and pop style, some people described him as the "Lebanese [[Justin Bieber]]".<ref>[http://issuu.com/abs6p/docs/richiiinterview_nadinemagazine_28_12_2009 Nadine Magazine (28 December 2009)]. Retrieved July 12, 2011.</ref> |
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Richii released his second single "Ana Lubnaneyoun", a patriotic dance track, in December 2009. The video, which came almost a year later, met with both acclaim and criticism due to its Western-influenced video,<ref>[http://musicnation.me/sub-articles-detailed.php?id=3431&cat=2 MusicNation Article about 'Ana Lubnaneyoun' Video Shoot]. Retrieved July 10, 2011.</ref> but the song received heavy rotation on radio as a result.<ref>[http://apps.facebook.com/opinionpolls/index.php?pid=1261499198&_fb_q=1 LBC/Rotana's Opinion Poll – Radio Rotana FM's Weekly Chart (24 December 2009)]. Retrieved July 12, 2011.</ref> Due to its heavy play in nightclubs and patriotic lyrics, it was dubbed "the official club anthem of [[Beirut]]’s nightlife".<ref>[http://www.fanoos.com/society/richii_abicair.html Fanoos.com Article]. Retrieved July 10, 2011.</ref> Richii, with his director May Elias (chief editor of the Arts section in Elaph.com) premiered the video for "Ana Lubnaneyoun" on [[Orbit TV]]'s ''Al Youm'' during the "3youn Beirut" or "Eyes on Beirut" segment. |
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On Valentine's Day, Richii released a promotional single to select radio stations called "Valentine", which he dedicated to his fans.<ref>[http://elaph.com/Web/Video/2011/2/632834.html Elaph.com Video Article about 'Valentine']. Retrieved July 10, 2011.</ref> |
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His single "Gowa Hodny" was released in June 2011 and |
His single "Gowa Hodny" was released in June 2011 and features a summer-styled dance video.<ref>[http://www.naklan3an.com/16231 Article about 'Gowa Hodny' Video Shooting]. Retrieved July 10, 2011.</ref> |
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Richii has performed at two large concert events: Byblos Festival in 2010 and Dhour El Choueir 'immigrants festival' in 2009, which celebrated the diversity and vitality immigrants brought to Lebanon |
Richii has performed at two large concert events: Byblos Festival in 2010 and Dhour El Choueir 'immigrants festival' in 2009, which celebrated the diversity and vitality immigrants brought to Lebanon. |
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==Discography== |
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* Insane |
* Insane |
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* Gowa |
* Gowa |
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* Ana Lubnanyoun |
* Ana Lubnanyoun |
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* Eternity (June 2013) |
* Eternity (June 2013) |
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== Video clips == |
== Video clips == |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.officialrichii.com/ RICHII Official Website] |
* [http://www.officialrichii.com/ RICHII Official Website] |
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* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/RICHII/127211905986?ref=ts Facebook Page] |
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| NAME = Richii Abicair |
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[[Category:Australian emigrants to Lebanon]] |
[[Category:Australian emigrants to Lebanon]] |
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[[Category:Lebanese male singers]] |
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[[Category:1989 births]] |
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Richii | |
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Birth name | Richard Abicair |
Born | August 17, 1989 |
Origin | Australian/Lebanese |
Genres | Pop, electropop, English/Arabic mixed |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, music producer |
Years active | 2009–69bc |
Website | www |
Richard Abicair (born 17 August 1989 in Melbourne, Australia), better known by his stage name Richii (Arabic: ريتشى) is a singer, dancer, songwriter, and music producer.[1] He sings in Arabic in a Western style,[2] and incorporates western electropop elements heavily into his music. His first two singles both spent multiple weeks at #1 in the Lebanese charts in the weeks after their releases.
Musical career
[edit]After signing a management contract with producer Hadii Sharara and moving from Australia to Lebanon during his teens,[3] Richii released his first single "Dayeb Wehyatik" with an accompanying music video. The track became the most requested song on the MelodyArabia charts for a number of weeks in the summer of 2009.[4] "Dayeb Wehyatik" was featured in an episode of the LBC TV drama series No2tet 7ub. Because of his young image and pop style, some people described him as the "Lebanese Justin Bieber".[5]
Richii released his second single "Ana Lubnaneyoun", a patriotic dance track, in December 2009. The video, which came almost a year later, met with both acclaim and criticism due to its Western-influenced video,[6] but the song received heavy rotation on radio as a result.[7] Due to its heavy play in nightclubs and patriotic lyrics, it was dubbed "the official club anthem of Beirut’s nightlife".[8] Richii, with his director May Elias (chief editor of the Arts section in Elaph.com) premiered the video for "Ana Lubnaneyoun" on Orbit TV's Al Youm during the "3youn Beirut" or "Eyes on Beirut" segment.
On Valentine's Day, Richii released a promotional single to select radio stations called "Valentine", which he dedicated to his fans.[9]
His single "Gowa Hodny" was released in June 2011 and features a summer-styled dance video.[10]
Richii has performed at two large concert events: Byblos Festival in 2010 and Dhour El Choueir 'immigrants festival' in 2009, which celebrated the diversity and vitality immigrants brought to Lebanon.
Discography
[edit]- Insane
- Gowa
- Hodny
- Dayeb
- Wehyatek
- Valentine
- Ana Lubnanyoun
- Eternity (June 2013)
Video clips
[edit]Song/Video | Year |
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Dayeb Wehyatik | 2009 |
Ana Lubnaneyoun | 2010 |
Gowa Hodny / High | 2011 |
References
[edit]- ^ RICHII Interview with Fanoos.com. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ Hot Arabic Music Blog. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ RICHII Radio Interview with Sawt El Noujoum 107.8FM. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ MelodyArabia song charts. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
- ^ Nadine Magazine (28 December 2009). Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ MusicNation Article about 'Ana Lubnaneyoun' Video Shoot. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
- ^ LBC/Rotana's Opinion Poll – Radio Rotana FM's Weekly Chart (24 December 2009). Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ Fanoos.com Article. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
- ^ Elaph.com Video Article about 'Valentine'. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
- ^ Article about 'Gowa Hodny' Video Shooting. Retrieved July 10, 2011.