In this edition of #WaraElMazzika, we spoke to rising Lebanese talent, Angi, who recently took the internet by storm after releasing her latest song, ‘Bukra’. While everyone was suffering through the negative vibes caused by the quarantine, Angi was busy giving us all the hope we need, telling us that tomorrow will definitely be better through her positive optimism and beautiful music.
With her gorgeous, Middle Eastern voice, Angi captured our hearts with her very first hit. She released several songs before ‘Bukra’, mainly ‘Ma Betkoun’, ‘Keef’, ‘Law Ma El alb’, and ‘Ktar’, all of which were admired across the region.
From the age of two, Angi knew that music was her passion. At such a young age, she performed on stage for the very first time in her life, taking part in a singing competition where she won first place.
Congratulations on your latest hit “Bukra”! Tell us about the whole experience. Were you expecting the huge success that it achieved?
It was created during quarantine. We all did our parts from our homes and even from different countries. We were going through a hard time and, hence, wanted to draw a smile and send a positive message to the world through this song that “Tomorrow is better than today” and everything will be fine. This track was a challenge because we tried to overcome all the space and time boundaries to spread positive vibes around the world and give people hope. It took us double the effort to make it happen simply because of the situation we are living in. Moreover, it was inspired by our friendship and the fact that we couldn’t meet and see each other.
So yes, I was expecting a huge success from it because I believe it reflects positivity, hope, love, and happiness in every aspect.
How did you start your music career and when did you realize this is what you wanted to do in life?
I grew up in a family that loves and appreciates music, and this encouraged me to chase my dream. I performed in many local and international festivals and events in Lebanon. After that, I traveled to Dubai, where I joined Universal Music MENA and started producing my original songs.
What were the challenges you faced?
Just like any other career, there are several challenges that vary at every stage. Unfortunately, this field relies heavily on financial support which I certainly lack during these hard times. Music has become too commercialized and this is my biggest challenge ever. It has lost its essence and meaning in many situations. In addition, in the presence of social media, numerous marketing platforms have emerged and made it even harder for musicians to shine or even exist. The world is suffering from data overflow. Data and information are everywhere and available to everyone at any time, and hence, this makes us feel unproductive most of the time or even not enough for survival in a highly competitive market, which has been implied in the music industry as well.
Which songs are you most proud of?
All of them. They all have special stories behind them. They are all like my babies.
What are your future plans?
I’m preparing for a new single to be released at the end of this summer and another for winter. All were recorded during quarantine. Stay tuned, many surprises are on the way!