Massari

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Early life and education

Script error: No such module "Unsubst". He was born in Beirut, Lebanon. His family relocated to Montreal, Quebec when he was 11 years old. At the age of 13, he and his younger brothers moved to Ottawa, Ontario, where he attended Hillcrest High School.[1] At age 13 he performed at a school talent show which was the first time he wanted to pursue that as his career.[3][4]

Career

He started his musical career in 2001-2002[2] adopting the stage name Massari, a reference to his first name Sari and the Lebanese Arabic slang Script error: No such module "Lang". Script error: No such module "lang". meaning "money".[5] He released his first song "Spitfire" (2002) which was aired on Ottawa radio stations.[5]

2005–2007: Debut self-titled album and success with CP Records

After three years of preparation, he released a self-titled album Massari on CP Records. His debut album resulted in four singles, receiving Gold certification in Canada, and he continued to have international success in Europe, Asia, the Middle East.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Two of his early singles "Be Easy" and "Real Love" besides being two of his major hits in Canada, cracking the Canadian Top 10, they also charted notably in the German Singles Chart. Based on his initial success, Massari signed a record deal with independent record label, CP Records, becoming the prominent successful performing artist for the record company alongside rapper Belly.[2] On November 14, 2007, Massari and his record label, CP Records, came to a mutual agreement to end their relationship.[6]

2009–2010: Forever Massari and signing with Universal

During 2009, he released two tracks from the forthcoming album, namely "Bad Girl" and "Body Body". The album itself Forever Massari was officially released on Universal Records Canada on 10 November 2009. It included songs by writers and producers like Rupert Gayle, Alex Greggs, Derek Brin, Rob Wells and Justin Forsley.

2011–2013: Signing again with CP and Hero EP

In summer of 2011, Massari signed again with CP Records, after five years of his departure from the label. On June 20, 2012, Massari realized there was money to be made off of the Middle Eastern ethnic audience, and released a free single called "Full Circle" featuring Belly as the lead single from his first EP Hero. Massari's second single for the EP, called "Brand New Day", was released on July 1, 2012 (Canada Day).[2] Massari shot the video in Miami with Canadian director RT!. In January 2013, "Brand New Day" went Gold in Canada. It also charted on the Austrian Ö3 Austria Top 40, German Media Control Charts and Swiss Hitparade. The third single from the EP, "Shisha", features French Montana. It was released on May 21, 2013.

2017–present: Tune In

On March 24, 2017, Massari released a brand new song "So Long" along with a music video featuring former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach.[7] It is the first single from his second EP Tune In. The album contains features from Mohammed Assaf, Tory Lanez, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Afrojack and producer DaHeala. On March 31, 2017, a follow-up single "Done Da Da" was released along with a music video which received over 7.2 million views within 3 weeks on Vevo.[8]

In 2024, Massari, Future, and Mohamed Ramadan released the WWE Crown Jewel theme song, ARABI.[9]

Artistry

Influences

He has been exposed to a wide variety of music styles. He says his biggest influence is George Wassouf[10] Massari says, "I sing from my heart and George Wassouf taught me to do that."[11] [12][13] Many of Massari's songs are influenced by his Middle-Eastern origins. Most of his songs contain Middle-Eastern Arabic melodies.[5] Massari says, "Because of my background, my music is heavily influenced by Middle-Eastern melodies. Over the past few years so many artists are trying to bring Arabic styles into their music, but mine is authentic."[2] Massari sings and raps about women. "My music is made for the ladies because that's where I get my inspiration. You'll notice a lot of the music is upbeat and positive. Women give off so much energy; it's hard not to be inspired by them."[2]

Music style

A large portion of Massari's work incorporates elements of both singing and rapping, depending on whether or not another artist is featured on the track. Overall, Massari incorporates elements of R&B, hip hop, and pop in his music.[2]

Personal life

Massari is fluent in English, Arabic and French.[14]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
CAN
Massari 29
Forever Massari —
"—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released.

Extended plays

Title EP details
Hero
  • Released: May 17, 2015
  • Label: CP Music Group
  • Format: CD, Digital download
Tune In
  • Released: July 20, 2018
  • Label: Massari & Co.
  • Formats: CD, digital download

DVDs

  • 2006: Massari: Road to Success

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
[16][17] 		AUT
[18] 		GER
[19] 		POR
[20] 		SWI
[21] 		ROM
[22] 		LEB
[23]
2005 "Smile for Me" (feat. Loon)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 — — 12 — — — Massari
"Be Easy" 4 — 70 16 — — —
2006 "Real Love" 9 — 48 48 — — —
"Rush the Floor" (feat. Belly)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". — — — — — — —
2008 "Say You Love Me" — — — — — — — non-album singles
"In Love Again" — — — — — — —
2009 "Bad Girl" 77 — — — — — — Forever Massari
"Body Body" 81 — — 81 — — —
2010 "Under the Radar" — — — — — — —
2011 "Dance for Your Life" — — — — — — — non-album single
2012 "Full Circle" (feat. Belly)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". — — — — — — — Hero
"Brand New Day" 41 26 29 24 24 — —
2013 "Shisha" (feat. French Montana)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 37 — — 37 — — —
2014 "What About the Love" (feat. Mia Martina)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[24] — — — — — — —
2017 "So Long" — — — — — — 7 Tune In
"Done Da Da" — — — 21 — 15 15
"Number One" (feat. Tory Lanez)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". — — 81 — — — 20
2018 "Roll with It" (with Mohammed Assaf)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". — — — — — — 1
"Why" (with Shaggy)[25] — — — — — — —
"Tune In" (feat. Afrojack & Beenie Man)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". — — — — — — —
"Ya Nour El Ein" (feat. Maya Diab & French Montana)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". — — — — — — 1 non-album singles
2019 "Albeh Nkasar"[26] — — — — — — 14
2020 "I See the Dream (Badna Salam)" (with Ali Gatie)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". — — — — — — 1
2021 "Be Mine" — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Soul on Fire"
(KMC ft. Beenie Man & Massari)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2006 Soul on Fire
"Ya Dunya"
(Belly ft. Massari)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2007 The Revolution
"Latin Moon"
(Mia Martina ft. Massari)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2011 Devotion
"That Kinda Love"
(Sol City ft. Massari)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		non-album single
"La noche entera"
(Pachanga ft. Massari) Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2015 La era positiva
"Sherazade"
(Kurdo ft. Massari) Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2016 Verbrecher aus der Wüste
"Asheghet Manam"
(Tohi ft. Massari) Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2018 non-album single
"Ana Lahale"
(Elyanna ft. Massari) Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2020 Elyanna
"Arabi"
(Mohamed Ramadan ft. Future & Massari) Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		2024 non-album single

Awards and nominations

Award Date Category Nominee Result
MuchMusic Video Awards June 19, 2005 Best Independent Video Massari ft. Loon – "Smile For Me" Nominated
Best Rap Video Nominated
Canadian Urban Music Awards November 29, 2005 R&B/Soul Recording of the Year Massari Nominated
Best New Artist Massari Nominated
MuchMusic Video Awards June 18, 2006 People's Choice: Favourite Canadian Artist Massari – "Real Love" Nominated
Best Pop Video Massari – "Be Easy" Won
Best Independent Video Nominated
Best Cinematography Nominated
Juno Awards April 2, 2006 R&B/Soul Recording of the Year Massari Nominated
SiriusXM Indie Awards March 22, 2013 Dance Artist or Group of the Year Massari Won
SiriusXM Indie Awards May 10, 2014 Must Follow Artist of the Year Massari Nominated
Murex d'Or September 3, 2014 Massari Won

Citations

References

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