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{{About|Swedish singer of Lebanese descent|Lebanese author, novelist and journalist|Rabee Jaber}} {{About|Swedish singer of Lebanese descent|Lebanese author, novelist and journalist|Rabee Jaber}}
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'''Rabih Jaber''' (in ] ربيع جابر) (full name Rabih Mahmoud Jaber, born on 5 August 1987 in ]), also known by his ] as '''Rabih''' is a ] ] of ] origin. He was former participant of ] ] and finished seventh. Rabih Jaber and ], yet another Idol participant, became a duo pop boy band as ] in 2010 with a number of hits on the Swedish charts. After split-up of the band in April 2011, Rabih Jaber is continuing as a solo singer. '''Rabih Jaber''' (in Arabic ربيع جابر) (full name Rabih Mahmoud Jaber; born 5 August 1987, in ]), also known by his simply '''Rabih''' is a Swedish singer of Lebanese origin. He is a former participant of Swedish ], where he finished in seventh place. Jaber and ], yet another Idol participant, became a duo pop boy band as ] in 2010 with a number of hits on the Swedish charts. After the split-up of the duo in April 2011, Jaber continued for a while as a solo singer. He has of recent years made a career as a songwriter for other artists.


⚫ == Life and career ==
==Beginnings==

=== 1987–2009: Early life ===
Rabih Jaber immigrated with his family to Sweden when he was just 2 years old. They resided in ]. An active sportsman, he was a striker in a Swedish soccer team playing in the Swedish Division III.<ref> (in Swedish)</ref> Rabih Jaber immigrated with his family to Sweden when he was just 2 years old. They resided in ]. An active sportsman, he was a striker in a Swedish soccer team playing in the Swedish Division III.<ref> (in Swedish)</ref>


==Idol 2009== === 2009: ''Idol'' ===
In 2009, he took part in ] ], the sixth season of the Swedish version of ]'' and finished 7th overall. In 2009, he took part in ] ], the sixth season of the Swedish version of ]'' and finished 7th overall.


He sang the following songs during the competition: He sang the following songs during the competition:
*First audition: ] by ] *First audition: "]" by ]
*Qualifying semifinal: ] by ] *Qualifying semi-final: "]" by ]
*Qualifying final: ] by ] *Qualifying final: "]" by ]
*Week 1 (Club Idol): ] by ] and ] *Week 1 (Club Idol): "]" by ] and ]
*Week 2 (Michael Jackson): ] by ] *Week 2 (Michael Jackson): "]" by ]
*Week 3 (Rock): ] by ] *Week 3 (Rock): "]" by ]
*Week 4 (Las Vegas): ] by ] *Week 4 (Las Vegas): "]" by ]
*Week 5 (International best track) ] by ] *Week 5 (International best track) "]" by ]
*Eliminated finishing 7th overall. *Eliminated finishing 7th overall.


Rabih Jaber's live performance of ]'s "]" during Idol 2009 became a hit that stayed one week in the Swedish Singles Chart of 23 October 2009 at #44<ref></ref> Rabih Jaber's live performance of ]'s "]" during Idol 2009 became a hit that stayed one week in the Swedish Singles Chart of 23 October 2009 at No. 44<ref></ref>


=== 2010: ''Let's Dance'' ===
Later in 2009, Rabih Jaber took part in ''Let's Dance 2010''.<ref></ref>
In 2010, Rabih Jaber took part in the fifth season of '']'' the '']'' version of '']'', broadcast on the Swedish television channel ] in January to March 2010.<ref> {{in lang|sv}}</ref> In weeks 1 and 2, his dancing partner was Maria Lindberg. In the inaugural week, he danced the ] on the tunes of "]" sung by ] finishing 8th among 12 contestants. In week 2, he danced the ] on the tunes of ]'s "]" finishing last of 12 contestants.


In weeks 3 and 4 his dancing part was ]. In week 3 he danced the "quickstep" to the tune of ] song "]" finishing 9th among 11 contestants. He was in danger of elimination in week 3 and was confronted by comedian ] and his dancing partner ], but Jaber passed to the following round. In week 4 he danced the ] on the tunes of "Hurtful" by Eric Hassle finishing 7th among 10 contestants.
⚫ ==In band Rebound!==

In week 5, his earlier dancing partner Maria Lindberg returned. Both danced the ] on ]'s "]". He finished 7th among 9 contestants. He was put in danger of elimination and couldn't pass through against the poet and writer ] and his dancing partner ]. Rabih Jaber was eliminated from the competition finishing ninth overall in the season.

=== 2010–2011: Rebound! ===
{{Main|Rebound!}} {{Main|Rebound!}}
After the send of the ''Idol'', Rabih Jaber paired with Swedish singer of Iranian origin and another contestant on sixth season of the Swedish Idol to form ] (often stylized as REbound! with Capital R standing for Rabih and capital E for Eddie)<ref name="qxinterview"></ref> and ended up having a few hits, most notably the chart topping "]" that reached #1 of ], the official Swedish Singles chart on May 7, 2010.<ref></ref> The band had follow up singles "Not Helpless" and "Psycho" before splitting up in April 2011.{{fact|date=January 2012}} After the ''Idol'', Rabih Jaber paired with a Swedish singer of Iranian origin and another contestant on sixth season of the Swedish ''Idol'' ] to form ] (often stylized as REbound! with Capital R standing for Rabih and capital E for Eddie)<ref name="qxinterview"></ref>


They released their debut single named "]" on 12 April 2010.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120525014711/http://www.sonymusic.se/nyheter/rebound-hurricane-ute-nu |date=2012-05-25 }}(in Swedish)</ref><ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420023916/http://www.tv4play.se/noje_och_humor/forkvall?videoId=1.1592945 |date=2010-04-20 }} (in Swedish)</ref> It reached No. 1 on the ] for 7 May 2010.<ref></ref>
⚫ ==Solo career==
After the split-up, Rabih Jaber is continuing as a solo artist.{{fact|date=January 2012}} He recorded "]", a cover of a ] song.{{fact|date=January 2012}} It was produced by Robbin Söderlund with a remixing also made crediting Raaban feat. Rabih{{fact|date=January 2012}} In 2011, he also released the charity single "Leave the World Behind" with proceeds going to Karen Gebraeb Memorial Fund, after she was brutally murdered on 3 October 2011, while serving as a prison officer.<ref> {{sv}}</ref> The established fund helps young people recover from exclusion.


The follow-up singles were "Not Helpless" and "Psycho". Their debut album was to follow in 2011 but it never materialized. The duo announced the split-up of the group in two posts on the official website of the group on 30 April and 1 May 2011. They both declared that they were pursuing solo careers.
⚫ Jaber released his solo single "Millionaire" in summer 2011 produced by Robbin "Raaban" Söderlund who has produced other materials from Rabih{{fact|date=January 2012}}

===2011–2014: Solo career===
After the split-up, Rabih Jaber is continuing as a solo artist.<ref name=scandipop></ref>

⚫ Jaber released his solo single "Millionaire" in summer 2011 produced by Robbin "Raaban" Söderlund who has produced other materials from Rabih<ref name=scandipop/> In June 2015, he released the bilingual Arab/English single "Habibi Hayati" (meaning My love, my life in Arabic).

In 2011, Jaber released the charity single "Leave the World Behind" with proceeds going to Karen Gebraeb Memorial Fund, after she was brutally murdered on 3 October 2011, while serving as a prison officer.<ref> {{in lang|sv}}</ref> Karen had been a fan of Rabih Jaber's music and came to a number of his concerts.<ref> {{in lang|sv}}</ref>

===2014: ''The Voice Ahla Sawt''===
In 2014, he auditioned to the second season of the pan-Arab version of '']'' called '']'' broadcast on ]. In the blind audition, he sang "]". Three of the four judges, ] (Iraq), ] (Tunisia) and ] (Egypt) turned their chairs, with ] (Lebanon) the only dissenting judge that didn't turn his chair. He was presented to the audience as a Lebanese-Swedish contestant and was the only contestant from Europe in that season's competition. In the Battle Round, he sang "]" and in the following round "]" before being eliminated. After ''The Voice Ahla Sawt'', he took part in a number of Lebanese and pan-Arab entertainment shows. He also released a bilingual Arabic/English duet titled "Nazra" (in Arabic نظرة) with the Lebanese singer ].<ref> {{in lang|sv}}</ref>

===2016–present: Songwriter===
In 2016 Rabih Jaber signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with ].


==Discography== ==Discography==
{{fact|date=January 2012}}
===Singles===
;Solo
⚫ *2009: "]" (a release during ''Idol'') (reached #44 in the Swedish Singles Chart)<ref></ref>
⚫ *2011: "]"
**2011: "Grenade" (Raaban feat. Rabih)
*2011: "Millionaire"
*2011: "Leave the World Behind"


=== As a songwriter ===
;With Rebound!
*2017: Henrik Høven feat. Andreyun – "Gotta Move On”
⚫ *2010: "]" (reached #1 in the Swedish Singles Chart)<ref></ref>
*2017: Zhana Bergendorff – Dokrai
*2010: "Not Helpless"
*2016: Justice Crew – Pop Dat Buckle
⚫ **2010: "Not Helpless (Rink's If Only You Knew Remix)"

*2011: "Psycho"
===Solo Artist===
⚫ *2009: "]" (a release during ''Idol'') (reached No. 44 in the Swedish Singles Chart)<ref></ref>
⚫ *2011: "]" (Raaban feat. Rabih)
*2011: "Millionaire"<ref name="millionaire">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vOw-tcaE8Q |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/9vOw-tcaE8Q |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Rabih Jaber – Millionaire (OFFICIAL VIDEO) |publisher=YouTube |date=2011-07-16 |accessdate=2014-01-04}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
*2011: "Leave the World Behind"<ref name="ltwb">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8HBtmuaioE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/p8HBtmuaioE |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Rabih – Leave The World Behind (Official Music Video) |publisher=YouTube |date=2012-01-27 |accessdate=2014-01-04}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
*2012: "Om du vill se mig"<ref name="odvsm">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLw5nYFYhiQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/ZLw5nYFYhiQ |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Rabih – Om du vill se mig (Officiell video) |publisher=YouTube |date=2012-11-12 |accessdate=2014-01-04}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
*2013: "Pyromanen"
*2014: "Nazra" (in Arabic نظرة) (with ])
*2015: "Don't Wanna Wake Up"
*2015: "Habibi Hayati"
*2016: "Heartbeat"

⚫ ===With Rebound!===
⚫ *2010: "]" (reached No. 1 in the Swedish Singles Chart)<ref></ref>
*2010: "Not Helpless"<ref name="nh">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRBpTSi1fTI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/VRBpTSi1fTI |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Rebound! – Not Helpless |publisher=YouTube |date=2011-02-16 |accessdate=2014-01-04}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
⚫ *2010: "Not Helpless" (Rink's If Only You Knew Remix)
*2011: "Psycho"<ref name="psycho">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgEVao3JmDQ |title=YouTube |publisher=YouTube |accessdate=2014-01-04 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140518194734/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgEVao3JmDQ |archivedate=May 18, 2014 }}</ref>

===Featured in===
*2019: "Mamma" (CLUEE featuring Rabih Jaber)


==References== ==References==
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This article is about Swedish singer of Lebanese descent. For Lebanese author, novelist and journalist, see Rabee Jaber.
Rabih Jaber
Rabih JaberRabih Jaber
Background information
Birth nameRabih Mahmoud Jaber
Born (1987-08-05) 5 August 1987 (age 37)
OriginLebanon
Genres
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • Singer
  • Artist
InstrumentVocals
Years active2009–present
Musical artist

Rabih Jaber (in Arabic ربيع جابر) (full name Rabih Mahmoud Jaber; born 5 August 1987, in Lebanon), also known by his simply Rabih is a Swedish singer of Lebanese origin. He is a former participant of Swedish Idol 2009, where he finished in seventh place. Jaber and Eddie Razaz, yet another Idol participant, became a duo pop boy band as Rebound! in 2010 with a number of hits on the Swedish charts. After the split-up of the duo in April 2011, Jaber continued for a while as a solo singer. He has of recent years made a career as a songwriter for other artists.

Life and career

1987–2009: Early life

Rabih Jaber immigrated with his family to Sweden when he was just 2 years old. They resided in Lycksele. An active sportsman, he was a striker in a Swedish soccer team playing in the Swedish Division III.

2009: Idol

In 2009, he took part in TV4 Idol 2009, the sixth season of the Swedish version of Idol and finished 7th overall.

He sang the following songs during the competition:

Rabih Jaber's live performance of Michael Jackson's "You Are Not Alone" during Idol 2009 became a hit that stayed one week in the Swedish Singles Chart of 23 October 2009 at No. 44

2010: Let's Dance

In 2010, Rabih Jaber took part in the fifth season of Let's Dance 2010 the Swedish version of Strictly Come Dancing, broadcast on the Swedish television channel TV4 in January to March 2010. In weeks 1 and 2, his dancing partner was Maria Lindberg. In the inaugural week, he danced the valse on the tunes of "The Last Waltz" sung by Engelbert Humperdinck finishing 8th among 12 contestants. In week 2, he danced the rumba on the tunes of Bobby Vinton's "Sealed with a Kiss" finishing last of 12 contestants.

In weeks 3 and 4 his dancing part was Oksana Spichak. In week 3 he danced the "quickstep" to the tune of Alesha Dixon song "The Boy Does Nothing" finishing 9th among 11 contestants. He was in danger of elimination in week 3 and was confronted by comedian Peter Wahlbeck and his dancing partner Maria Bild, but Jaber passed to the following round. In week 4 he danced the pasodoble on the tunes of "Hurtful" by Eric Hassle finishing 7th among 10 contestants.

In week 5, his earlier dancing partner Maria Lindberg returned. Both danced the cha-cha-cha on Lipps Inc.'s "Funky Town". He finished 7th among 9 contestants. He was put in danger of elimination and couldn't pass through against the poet and writer Marcus Birro and his dancing partner Helena Fransson. Rabih Jaber was eliminated from the competition finishing ninth overall in the season.

2010–2011: Rebound!

Main article: Rebound!

After the Idol, Rabih Jaber paired with a Swedish singer of Iranian origin and another contestant on sixth season of the Swedish Idol Eddie Razaz to form Rebound! (often stylized as REbound! with Capital R standing for Rabih and capital E for Eddie)

They released their debut single named "Hurricane" on 12 April 2010. It reached No. 1 on the Swedish Singles Chart for 7 May 2010.

The follow-up singles were "Not Helpless" and "Psycho". Their debut album was to follow in 2011 but it never materialized. The duo announced the split-up of the group in two posts on the official website of the group on 30 April and 1 May 2011. They both declared that they were pursuing solo careers.

2011–2014: Solo career

After the split-up, Rabih Jaber is continuing as a solo artist.

Jaber released his solo single "Millionaire" in summer 2011 produced by Robbin "Raaban" Söderlund who has produced other materials from Rabih In June 2015, he released the bilingual Arab/English single "Habibi Hayati" (meaning My love, my life in Arabic).

In 2011, Jaber released the charity single "Leave the World Behind" with proceeds going to Karen Gebraeb Memorial Fund, after she was brutally murdered on 3 October 2011, while serving as a prison officer. Karen had been a fan of Rabih Jaber's music and came to a number of his concerts.

2014: The Voice Ahla Sawt

In 2014, he auditioned to the second season of the pan-Arab version of The Voice called The Voice Ahla Sawt broadcast on MBC. In the blind audition, he sang "I Believe I Can Fly". Three of the four judges, Kadhim Al-Saher (Iraq), Saber Rebaï (Tunisia) and Sherine (Egypt) turned their chairs, with Assi El Helani (Lebanon) the only dissenting judge that didn't turn his chair. He was presented to the audience as a Lebanese-Swedish contestant and was the only contestant from Europe in that season's competition. In the Battle Round, he sang "Rule the World" and in the following round "Just the Way You Are" before being eliminated. After The Voice Ahla Sawt, he took part in a number of Lebanese and pan-Arab entertainment shows. He also released a bilingual Arabic/English duet titled "Nazra" (in Arabic نظرة) with the Lebanese singer Assi El Helani.

2016–present: Songwriter

In 2016 Rabih Jaber signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with EKKO Music Rights Europe.

Discography

As a songwriter

  • 2017: Henrik Høven feat. Andreyun – "Gotta Move On”
  • 2017: Zhana Bergendorff – Dokrai
  • 2016: Justice Crew – Pop Dat Buckle

Solo Artist

  • 2009: "You Are Not Alone" (a release during Idol) (reached No. 44 in the Swedish Singles Chart)
  • 2011: "Grenade" (Raaban feat. Rabih)
  • 2011: "Millionaire"
  • 2011: "Leave the World Behind"
  • 2012: "Om du vill se mig"
  • 2013: "Pyromanen"
  • 2014: "Nazra" (in Arabic نظرة) (with Assi El Hellani)
  • 2015: "Don't Wanna Wake Up"
  • 2015: "Habibi Hayati"
  • 2016: "Heartbeat"

With Rebound!

  • 2010: "Hurricane" (reached No. 1 in the Swedish Singles Chart)
  • 2010: "Not Helpless"
  • 2010: "Not Helpless" (Rink's If Only You Knew Remix)
  • 2011: "Psycho"

Featured in

  • 2019: "Mamma" (CLUEE featuring Rabih Jaber)

References

  1. Aftonbladet: Charmtrollet kom till Sverige som 2-åring (in Swedish)
  2. SwedishCharts.com page on "You Are Not Alone" (Live) by Rabih Jaber
  3. TV4: Rabih Jaber efterträder Bonde-Janne i Lets dance (in Swedish)
  4. Anders Öhrman interview on QX: Eddie – "Jag har alltid levt öppet"
  5. Rebound! – "Hurricane" – Out Now! Archived 2012-05-25 at archive.today(in Swedish)
  6. Sweden's newest girl idols guests at Förkväll Archived 2010-04-20 at the Wayback Machine (in Swedish)
  7. SwedishCharts.com REbound! discography
  8. ^ ScanddiPop: Rabih Jaber – "Millionaire"
  9. Metro Sweden: Här går han till attack mot Karen Gebreab (in Swedish)
  10. Nyeter24: Idolstjärnan hedrar mördade fångvaktaren (in Swedish)
  11. Aftonbladet: Åkte ur ’The voice’ – då kom supererbjudandet för Rabih (in Swedish)
  12. Rabih Jaber – "You Are Not Alone (live)" page on SwedishCharts.com
  13. "Rabih Jaber – Millionaire (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". YouTube. 2011-07-16. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
  14. "Rabih – Leave The World Behind (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 2012-01-27. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
  15. "Rabih – Om du vill se mig (Officiell video)". YouTube. 2012-11-12. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
  16. "Hurricane" page on SwedishCharts.com
  17. "Rebound! – Not Helpless". YouTube. 2011-02-16. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
  18. "YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on May 18, 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-04.

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