Abd Al Samad Hashem
Randa
SIDE A
- Ya Ghzayyel
- Asmar Ma Batel 'Annak (Brown Skinned, I Don't Give Up On You)
- Abu Laha
- Ya Haram Yar Yar
- Yamma Yamma
SIDE B
- Ataba - Hatu Al Waraq (Ataba - Give Me the Paper)
- Randa
- Tab Al Nom (Sleep is Sweet)
- Hal Binieh (This Girl)
- Ya Allah Off
Label
Abu Fouad Sound
Al Faiha'a
Location Issued
Aleppo, Syria
Amman, Jordan
Artist Origin
Deir Ez Zor, Syria
More Info
In this typical 90s Jazira shaabi music tape, singer Abd Al Samad Hashem performs a series of songs with his smooth, nimble voice over fast programmed beats and a dense mix of strings and keyboards, making it suitable for parties and dancing. The tape features seamless transitions between songs, making it similar to a DJ set where song beginnings and endings blur together. Abd Al Samad Hashem comes from Al Basira in rural eastern Deir Ez Zor and spent part of his artistic life in Hassake. His music draws from the diverse sonic heritage of the Syrian Jazira region, with various cultural influences weaving through his recordings, which began releasing in the 90s and continued until recent years. His fame reached the UAE, where he performed at private events. The latest public news about Abd Al Samad indicates his arrest and forced disappearance by the Syrian Democratic Forces in early 2024.