Hadi Daou’s Success with New Song “Hida Habibi”

About the Song

Hadi Daou’s new song “Hida Habibi” is a success, with over a million views. Hadi presents it in a summery setting, choosing the towns of Faqra and Kfardebian as locations to film it. Hadi Daou told Asharq Al-Awsat about his new work: “I chose it after I felt like it was tailored to my size. Its lyrics and melody enter the heart quickly. I was determined to film it in a joyful atmosphere that references the summer season.”

The Creative Team

The song’s lyrics and music were written and composed by Rami Chalhoub, while its musical arrangement was by George Kassis. The video clip was directed by Rami Latouf. Dou continues: “It has become difficult to find the right lyrics and melody for a work of the required standard. I still adhere to a lyrical line that resembles my artistic culture. Therefore, it is not easy for me to come up with a song that I like. But with Rami Chalhoub, things were different, and I made the decision to sing it without hesitation.”

A Concert Tour and Artistic Goals

Hadi Dou performs several concerts in the summer season (his Instagram account)

He says that today he raises many question marks about the type of popular songs. “They don’t resemble what I grew up on. No matter how much I hear them, I feel like they are foreign to me. Today is the time for difficult words. Even a tune with different musical scales has become undesirable. I think a lot before I make any choice, and it is a rule that I have followed since my beginnings. But I certainly will not be carried away by the trending song, no matter how long it takes.”

Hadi is preparing for an artistic tour between America and Canada after the summer (his Instagram account)

Hadi Daw has been walking steadily in the world of singing since 2010 until today. The slow pace of his releases is due to several reasons: “I am in a constant search for the beautiful melody and lyrics, it has become difficult to find them quickly. Also, there is a high production cost that I bear alone every time I intend to release a new work. The marketing process for the work, in addition to the cost of its melody and lyrics, I cannot afford them over short distances. That is why you see me taking some time between one song and another.”

A Career Built on Conviction

I enjoy what I do within my convictions… and I will not be carried away by the trending song no matter how long it takes.

A Different Direction

Hadi Daw, who has a beautiful voice and singing performance, and a beloved appearance, many may wonder why a production company does not support him? In his opinion, the reason may be due to the density of singing talents present in the scene today. On the other hand, he believes that the direction of singing he chose does not suit those companies. He says: “The most important thing is that I am moving forward in my career, I have never come close to failure, nor have I fallen into the labyrinths of the profession. It is true that it takes me time to present something new, but this always falls within the category of good singing. There are also great singers who find it difficult to be adopted by a production company. With the presence of social media and the ease of singing, it seems that the matter has become more difficult.”

Hadi designed the video clip to be upbeat and refer to the summer season (His Instagram account)

The Artist’s Perspective

The high production cost is borne by me alone, so I take some time between one song and another.

The field of art, especially singing, is suffering from a decline due to social media. Artificial intelligence is also making matters worse. But Dou sees things from a different perspective: “No matter how advanced electronic developments are, they cannot create this strong relationship between the artist and his audience, nor can they replace him on stage. The artist will remain irreplaceable, no matter how advanced the inventions are.”

Hadi Daw confirms that we are living in the age of the song, not the age of the artist. A song can suddenly appear on TikTok and garner millions of views. The equation of a beautiful voice and proper singing has completely disappeared. The logic of a hit song has changed its standards. He adds: “There is no doubt that luck plays a big role in this matter. But I do not waste my time thinking about these matters. In the end, I am still in the first quarter of my career. I cannot predict what awaits me next.”

A scene from the video clip of his new song {Hida Habibi} (his Instagram account)

Asharq Al-Awsat’s Questions

Asharq Al-Awsat asks Hadi Daw what he hopes for today. He replies: “My ambitions are big, and I hope to achieve them. I persevere in climbing the ladder slowly. But I wish I lived in an era of art without social media. The art scene would undoubtedly have taken a different and better direction. In my opinion, social media has messed things up and shuffled the cards randomly. After the artist was appreciated for his singing abilities and voice, other elements came and changed this reality.”

Dou expresses his great admiration for the artist Wael Kfoury, and considers him a role model. He concludes by talking about his future projects: “I have a group of concerts that I will perform this summer in several Lebanese regions, including Beirut, Dbayeh, and Kaslik. I am also participating in the Hrajel Art Festival. I am also preparing for an artistic tour that will take me between Canada and America after the summer.”

Conclusion

Hadi Daw’s journey in the world of singing is marked by his unwavering dedication to his artistic vision and his refusal to compromise on his values. Despite the challenges he faces, he remains committed to his craft and is constantly striving to improve. As he looks to the future, it will be exciting to see what projects he takes on and how he continues to grow as an artist.

FAQs

What inspired Hadi Daw’s new song “Hida Habibi”?
The song was inspired by Hadi’s desire to create a song that resonated with his audience and showcased his unique artistic vision.

How did Hadi Daw’s approach to songwriting change after collaborating with Rami Chalhoub?
Collaborating with Rami Chalhoub helped Hadi to approach songwriting from a different perspective, allowing him to explore new ideas and techniques that he might not have considered otherwise.

What does Hadi Daw think about the current state of the music industry?
Hadi Daw believes that the music industry is facing a decline due to social media and the emphasis on hits rather than artistic merit.

What is Hadi Daw’s vision for the future of music?
Hadi Daw hopes to see a return to a time when artists were valued for their unique talents and perspectives, rather than solely for their commercial appeal.