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Music video of Mohammad Assaf and Faudel’s duet ‘Rani’ released

July 31, 2017
Mohammad Assaf
Mohammad Assaf

DUBAI - Ending the wait for thousands of fans, Platinum Records has released the music video of Mohammad Assaf and Faudel’s hit duet, "Rani", on its official YouTube channel.

The song, which attracted more than 3 million views on YouTube within four weeks of its launch, is part of Assaf’s second album "Ma Wahashnak", which marks his latest release in two years.

Produced by Grammy award-winning international Moroccan producer RedOne, "Rani" was filmed in Marrakech, Morocco, by acclaimed Spanish director Diego Hurtado de Mendoza.

Produced and distributed by Platinum Records, the album "Ma Wahashnak" features a total of 10 tracks that represent a range of musical styles from Khaliji and Egyptian to Palestinian, Algerian, and Lebanese, and the artist’s collaboration with a stellar lineup of composers and songwriters including Nizar Francis, Amir Teima, Hadi Charara, Ali Al Khawar, Fadel Souleiman, and Rawad Raed. A highlight of the album is the song "Ala Hathihi Al Ard" written by the late Mahmoud Darwish.

Ma Wahashnak is also notable for Assaf’s collaboration with American singer Marc Anthony and Cuban reggaetón group Gente de Zona for the song "Baddek Enayah," the video for which will be filmed in the near future. - SG


July 31, 2017
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