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Yuri Morakadi on His New Music and Plans for the Future

The Lebanese Artist’s Thoughts on His Latest Song and His Return to the World of Music

The Lebanese artist, Yuri Marakadi, continues to release the songs of his new singing group, in which he cooperates with the “Nojoum Records” company, which began with the release of the song “Sugar Daddy” several weeks ago.

In his interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Yuri responded to the criticism directed at him because of his new song, especially after he reversed his decision to retire from singing, with the possibility of returning again to the world of acting.

Morakadi confirms that he expected the attack on his new song “Sugar Daddy,” which he released after a long period of absence, saying: “From the first moment I recorded the song, I knew very well that it would not go unnoticed, and I believe that the songs that go by without causing a stir are… Songs that history will not remember, and this does not mean that I am chasing trends.

The Lebanese artist stresses that his goal in singing is “to discuss a problem or topic in our society, which is what I aimed to do in the song (Sugar Daddy),” pointing out that the idea was born to him when he saw “a 17-year-old girl looking for (Sugar Daddy).” In order to achieve her dreams, she should have been looking for a man who would give her love, loyalty and sincerity.

On His Globalization of Language in Music

Regarding his constant use of English words in his Arabic songs, he said: “This is what is called (Arabiz), that is, with the new concept of globalization, foreign languages ​​have become Arabized in our Arabic language, and we use them normally in our lives, such as OK, Bravo, and Mercy, and my songs are derived from reality. It is necessary to use these usual terms.

His Plans for the Future

Morakadi explains that the song “Sugar Daddy” is the first of a new song collection that will be released in the single format: “The era of albums has ended, and we have become in the era of the single, and the good artist is the one who is able to control the tools of spread, and not the other way around, so I have to control the single method. Therefore, I am currently preparing 25 new songs from my words and melodies, which will be released with the company (Nojoom Records), at close intervals of time, as I miss my fans very much, and the most prominent characteristic of these songs is that they will not be love and poetry, but rather will revolve around the orbit of what we currently live in.

On the Importance of Art

art and singing are like oxygen to him: “When I decided to retire from art, retirement was limited to releasing songs and giving concerts, but my talent in both writing and composing did not stop, because I was unable to retire from them. I have to control the “single method”… and I am currently preparing 25 new songs.

Conclusion

Yuri Morakadi is a Lebanese artist who is passionate about his music and art. He is currently releasing new songs with the company “Nojoum Records” and has a plan to release 25 new songs over time. He believes that his goal in singing is to discuss problems or topics in society, and he does not care about negative criticism that has no meaning.

FAQs

Q: What is your goal in singing?
A: My goal is to discuss a problem or topic in our society, which is what I aimed to do in the song (Sugar Daddy).

Q: Why do you use English words in your Arabic songs?
A: This is what is called (Arabiz), that is, with the new concept of globalization, foreign languages ​​have become Arabized in our Arabic language, and we use them normally in our lives, such as OK, Bravo, and Mercy, and my songs are derived from reality. It is necessary to use these usual terms.

Q: What is your plan for the future?
A: I am currently preparing 25 new songs from my words and melodies, which will be released with the company (Nojoum Records), at close intervals of time, as I miss my fans very much, and the most prominent characteristic of these songs is that they will not be love and poetry, but rather will revolve around the orbit of what we currently live in.