Shakhbat Shakhabit facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shakhbat Shakhabitشخبط شخابيط |
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| Released | June 11, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
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| Length | 30:25 | |||
| Label | EWE Productions | |||
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Shakhbat Shakhabit (Arabic: شخبط شخابيط, meaning Scribbled Doodles) is the very first children's album by the famous Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram. It was released on June 11, 2007, by EWE Productions. Nancy Ajram had always dreamed of making music just for kids. This album and its music video were a big and important step in her career.
The music video for the album was directed by Said El Marouk. It was a very special video, featuring four popular songs: "Shakhbat Shakhabit", "Katkouta", "Shater", and "Eid Milad". There was a lot of excitement and discussion in the music world when this album was being made.
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Why Shakhbat Shakhabit Was a Big Hit
This album and its music video became super popular with children. It stood out because it was made purely for kids. Other children's music at the time sometimes included songs for adults too.
The music video for Shakhbat Shakhabit was even shown on MBC 3, a children's TV channel. This was a big deal! On the channel's third birthday, Nancy Ajram hosted a live event for kids. She performed some of the album's most loved songs, like "Shakhbat", "Shater", and "Eid Milad".
Shakhbat Shakhabit was even more successful than Nancy Ajram expected. It became a huge hit not just with kids, but with adults too! The songs "Shakhbat" and "Shater" were especially popular. All the songs from the album were played in schools and reached children across the entire Arab world.
A Song for World Peace
The album also includes a very special song called "Risala Lil Aalam" (which means "A Message to the World"). This song is all about world peace.
The music video for "Risala Lil Aalam" was filmed secretly by Fadi Haddad. It was their first time working together. The video used new and exciting filming techniques. It showed problems children face around the world and how important it is to create a happier, more colorful world for them.
This video was released on May 25, 2008. This was the same day that General Michel Suleiman was chosen as the new Lebanese president. The video was Nancy Ajram's first to feature a completely animated world. It showed the struggles of children globally and the need for a brighter future. Many people thought this video might even be shown to UNICEF, an organization that helps children worldwide.
Album Songs: What's on the Track List?
Here are the songs you can find on the Shakhbat Shakhabit album:
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| 1. | "Shakhbat Shakhabit" (Scribbled Doodles) | 3:34 | |||||||
| 2. | "Kart Shahn" (Recharge Card) | 4:34 | |||||||
| 3. | "Katkouta" (Cutie) | 3:26 | |||||||
| 4. | "Risala Lil Aalam" (A Message to the World) | 3:50 | |||||||
| 5. | "Shater" (Good Boy) | 3:08 | |||||||
| 6. | "Eid Milad" (Birthday) | 4:10 | |||||||
| 7. | "Kellena" (All of Us) | 3:58 | |||||||
| 8. | "Asfour El Nounou" (Little Birdie) | 3:45 | |||||||
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30:25 | ||||||||
There was also a special DVD version of the album:
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| 1. | "Shakbat Shakhabit Medley (ft. Katkouta, Shater, Eid Milad)" | 8:26 | |||||||
Who Helped Make the Album?
Many talented people worked together to create Shakhbat Shakhabit. Here are some of the main people involved:
- Songwriters and Composers:
* Awad Badawi wrote the lyrics for songs like "Shakhbat Shakhabit" and "Eid Milad". * Walid Saad composed the music for many songs, including "Shakhbat Shakhabit" and "Katkouta". * Mounir Bou Assaf wrote the lyrics for "Shater". * Saad Al Musallam wrote the lyrics for "Kellena". * Yaacoub Al Khubayzi composed the music for "Kellena".
- Producers:
* Ashraf Abdou helped produce songs like "Shakhbat Shakhabit". * Walid Maymani produced songs such as "Kart Shahn" and "Katkouta". * Wassim Bustani worked on "Shater". * Oussama Al Hindi produced "Kellena".
- Other Important People:
* Dr. Jihan El Nasser directed the children's choir. * Musicians like Mostafa Aslan (guitar) and Mahmoud Souror (violin) played instruments. * Young singers Mahmoud and Habiba Hazem Tayel also sang on some tracks. * Yasser Anwar and Joseph Karam were the sound engineers, making sure the music sounded great. * Tony Haddad did the digital mastering, which is the final step to make the album ready. * Fares El Jammal took the photos for the album, and Georges Yucef designed the graphics.
