Majid Al Mohandis

Majid Al Mohandis
ماجد المهندس
Majid Al Mohandis in 2017
Born
Majid Abd al-Amir Adir al-Attabi
ماجد عبد الأمير عذير العتابي

(1971-10-25) 25 October 1971 (age 53)
Years active1992–present
Musical career
GenresArabic music
LabelsAl-Khoyool
Rotana

Majid Abd al-Amir Adir al-Attabi (Arabic: ماجد عبد الأمير عذير العتابي; born 25 October 1971), better known as Majid Al Mohandis (Arabic: ماجد المهندس), is an Iraqi-Saudi singer and composer.[1][2] His success in the Arab world has earned him the titles of "the Engineer of the Arabic song" (مهندس الاغنية العربية) and "Voice of Diamond" (صاحب الصوت الماسي).

Biography

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Al Mohandis was born 25, October 1971 in Baghdad, Iraq. He studied Engineering in Baghdad, hence the nickname "Al Mohandis (المهندس)," which means "the engineer" in Arabic. He was raised in a large Muslim family, where he was diligent about work. Upon finishing his university studies, he maintained an interest in arts. Al Mohandis had always aspired to become a musician, despite his family's opposition and anger in the matter; he opposed his parents' desire, however, and finished his higher education besides his lifelong passion: Music. Majid even worked as a tailor for several years while chasing his artistic ambitions. It was then when he had bought himself his first 'oud to practice and evolve as a musician.

He was a featured performer on the fourth season of Arab Idol in 2017.[3] And in 2022 he joined the jury for Saudi Idol together with Aseel Abu Bakr, Ahlam, and Assala.[4]

Personal life

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He married a French woman with Tunisian descent, with whom he had his son Muhammed before divorce.[5]

He was given Saudi citizenship by King Abdullah in 2010, while he retained his Iraqi citizenship—amid criticism from some Iraqis.[1]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • "Wahishni Moot" (2005)
  • "Enjaneat" (2006)
  • "Ensaa" (2008)
  • "Ezkerini" (2009)
  • "Layali Februrai" (2011)
  • "Ana Wayyak" (2013)
  • "Mohami" (2015)
  • "Febrayer ElKuwait 2015" (2015)
  • "Majid Almuhandis" (2015)
  • "Akh Qalby" (2016)
  • "Eldenya Dawaarah" (2018)
  • "Shahd El Hourouf" (2020)
  • "Wahish Al Denya" (2021)
  • "Meshtaqelak" (2022)
  • "Eateni Waqtan" (2022)
  • "Bdet Ateeb" (2023)

Charted songs

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Title Year Peak chart position Album
MENA
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KSA
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UAE
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"Bdet Ateeb" 2023 4 9 * Bdet Ateeb
"Janant Galbi" 1 1 17 Non-album single
"*" denotes the chart did not exist at that time.

References

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  1. ^ a b "ماجد المهندس أغضب العراقيين بقبوله الجنسية السعودية.. وأثار الجدل بخضوعه لعمليات تجميل".
  2. ^ "Radio Sawt Beirut International – Live radio station, Lebanon music and Lebanese news portal. – Ahlam's latest news". Archived from the original on October 31, 2007. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  3. ^ Shady Luis de Angelo. (2017) البرينس الفنان العراقي ماجد المهندس يغني قصيدة تناديك من على مسرح عرب ايدول Arab idol 2017. YouTube. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9EPQRq8fcw (Accessed: August 20th 2024).
  4. ^ Shaikh, A. (2022) ‘Saudi Idol’: Saudi version of the global ‘Idol’ talent show to air this December. Mashable. [online] Available at: https://me.mashable.com/culture/20219/saudi-idol-saudi-version-of-the-global-idol-talent-show-to-air-this-december (Accessed: August 20th 2024).
  5. ^ "ماهي قصة زواج وطلاق الفنان ماجد المهندس الغامضة.. وكيف أصبح ابنه الوحيد؟". alwatanvoice.com (in Arabic). October 26, 2018.
  6. ^ Peak chart positions for singles in MENA:
  7. ^ Peak chart positions for singles in Saudi Arabia:
  8. ^ Peak chart positions for singles in United Arab Emirates:
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