| Abdul Majeed Abdullah عبدالمجيد عبدالله | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | (1962-08-03) 3 August 1962 (age 62) Jizan, Saudi Arabia |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, actor |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | EMI, Rotana Records |
Abdul Majeed Abdullah (Arabic: عبدالمجيد عبدالله; born 3 August 1962) is a Saudi singer, composer, and actor. One of the most well-known performers of popular music in Middle East,
Biography
Abdul Majeed Abdullah started his musical career after being discovered by his mentor Ibrahim Sultan, who accompanied a young Abdul Majeed to Jeddah where he started singing on a local radio station. Since then he has released many albums and singles to this day. He regularly performs at many local and international music festivals. In 2019, he was honored with a star on Dubai Walk of Fame. In 2020, he, along with 12 other Saudi artistes, was featured in a national song titled "Salam from Saudi Arabia", which was a major collaborative effort with Rotana Audio Visual, Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority (GEA).
Abdul Majeed Abdullah has three children namely Abdullah, Muhammed, & Manar. In 2020, his son Mohamed Abdul Majeed Abdullah launched his career with the release of his first single "Ya Bakhty Fek".
Discography
Albums
- Rayeg (2000)
- Yataib el Galb (2000)
- The Best of Jalsahs (2000)
- Inta al Aziz (2000)
- Best Of (2001)
- Raheeb (2001) this song has known to be one of his best songs
- Rouhi Tehibbak (2001)
- Ostaz Ishq (2001)
- Abdul Majeed Abdullah (2004)
- Layalina (2004)
- Ghali (2004)
- El Hob el Jedeed (2005
- Ensan Aktar (2006)
- A'azz el Naz (2006)
- Al Hob al Jadid (2006)
- Haflet Jedda 2007 (2007)
- Melyon Khater (2008)
- Aalam Mowazi (2021)
Singles & EPs
- "Live 2004" (2004)
- "Tanakud"
- "Hala Bish"
Charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSA |
MENA | |||
| "Ash Salman" (featuring Rashed Al-Majed) |
2015 | 3 | * | Non-album single |
| "Yabn Elawadem" | 2021 | 12 | 6 | Aaalam Mowazi |
| "Tetnafasek Denyaay" | 2022 | * | 18 | Non-album singles |
| "Mekanek" | 2023 | 11 | ||
| "*" denotes the chart did not exist at that time. | ||||
References
- "Abdul Majeed Abdullah Discography". AllMusic.
- L. Stanton, Andrea (2012). Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa: An Encyclopedia. SAGE. p. 315. ISBN 9781412981767. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- "فنانة ماكياج تحول ملامحها إلى عبدالمجيد عبدالله.. وهكذا رد عليها الفنان السعودي". CNN Arabic.
- "Abdul Majeed Abdullah seals September with a happy note". Arab News. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- Day, Emma. "Dubai Walk of Fame: Abdul Majeed Abdullah to be honoured with Dubai Star". The National. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- "GEA launches national song celebrating Saudi Arabia's diversity". Al Khaleej Today. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- Fouad, Hala (19 January 2020). "Artist Abdul Majeed Abdullah Wonders When His Son Released First Single". Lovinsaudi.com. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- Peak chart positions for singles in Saudi Arabia:
- "Ash Salman": "This Week's Official MENA Chart Top 20: from 22/09/2023 to 28/09/2023". theofficialmenachart.com. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. 4 October 2023. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- "Yabn Elawadem": "This Week's Official MENA Chart Top 20: from 29/09/2023 to 05/10/2023". theofficialmenachart.com. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. 12 October 2023. Archived from the original on 12 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- Peak chart positions for singles in MENA:
- "Yabn Elawadem" and "Mekanek": "This Week's Official MENA Chart Top 20: from 21/04/2023 to 27/04/2023". theofficialmenachart.com. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. 3 May 2023. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- "Tetnafasek Denyaay": Bayley, Jack (29 November 2022). "The Official MENA Chart launches – Calm Down by Rema region's first-ever #1". ifpi.org. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2 December 2022.