DAM – Dedication

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DAM is the first and leading Palestinian rap group. DAM’s music is a unique fusion of East and West, combining Arabic percussion rhythms, Middle Eastern melodies and urban Hip Hop. The lyrics of DAM are influenced by the Palestinian struggle for freedom and equality, as well as issues such as terrorism, drugs and women’s rights.

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DAM is the first and leading Palestinian Rap Group. It is composed of Tamer Nafar, his younger brother Suhell, and Mahmoud Jreri. The group has been performing together since the late 90′s. Tamer, who had been performing Rap since 1998 with his brother, was first contacted by Mahmoud Jreri, who was writing his own lyrics. They quickly decided to join forces and the group was born in 1999. All three members were born and grew up in the slums of Lod, a mixed town of Arabs and Jews, less than 20 miles from Jerusalem.

DAM’s music is a unique fusion of East and West, combining Arabic percussion rhythms, Middle Eastern melodies and urban Hip Hop. The lyrics of DAM are influenced by the continuing Israeli-Palestinian conflict as well as by the Palestinian struggle for freedom and equality. DAM also draw their influence from such controversial issues as terrorism, drugs and women’s rights. Musically they take their inspiration from both Hip Hop artists (Nas, 2Pac, Mos Def, IAM, NTM, Saian Supa Crew, MBS etc.) and Arabic music (Marcel Khalifa,Kazem Saher,George Wassouf, Majda al Romi etc.). The songs, lyrics and music, are written and arranged by all members of the group and musically produced by them and other known producers.

DAM’s hit “Meen Irhabi” (“Who’s the terrorist?”) was downloaded more than 1 million times within one month of its release. The song was also distributed free with Rolling Stone magazine in France and became a “street” anthem. It was also featured in a compilation in France with Manu Chao, Zebda, Noir Desir and many other top artists. Furthermore, the lyrics of the song were taught in some Universities around the world because of their deep meaning, and were also used in pro-Palestinian demonstrations around the world.

DAM are gaining increased international popularity around the world through their unique message and ground-breaking live shows.

Track Listing:
1. Mukadime (Intro)
2. Mali Huriye
3. Bidna Nita’alam
4. Warde
5. Inkilab
6. Ya Sayidati
7. Al Huriye Uns’a
8. Da Dam
9. Hibuna Ishtruna
10. Mes Endroits
11. Usset Hub
12. G’areeb Fi Bladi
13. Kalimat
14. Sawa’ Al Zaman
15. Ihda’