Majid Al Mohandis

Majid Al Mohandis
ماجد المهندس
Majid Al Mohandis in 2017
Born
Majid Abd al-Amir Adir al-Attabi
ماجد عبد الأمير عذير العتابي

(1971-10-25) 25 October 1971 (age 53)
Years active1992–present
Musical career
GenresArabic music
LabelsAl-Khoyool
Rotana

Majid Abd al-Amir Adir al-Attabi (Arabic: ماجد عبد الأمير عذير العتابي; born 25 October 1971), better known as Majid Al Mohandis (Arabic: ماجد المهندس), is an Iraqi-Saudi singer and composer.[1][2] His success in the Arab world has earned him the titles of "the Engineer of the Arabic song" (مهندس الاغنية العربية) and "Voice of Diamond" (صاحب الصوت الماسي).

Biography

Al Mohandis was born 25, October 1971 in Baghdad, Iraq. He studied Engineering in Baghdad, hence the nickname "Al Mohandis (المهندس)," which means "the engineer" in Arabic. He was raised in a large Muslim family, where he was diligent about work. Upon finishing his university studies, he maintained an interest in arts. Al Mohandis had always aspired to become a musician, despite his family's opposition and anger in the matter; he opposed his parents' desire, however, and finished his higher education besides his lifelong passion: Music. Majid even worked as a tailor for several years while chasing his artistic ambitions. It was then when he had bought himself his first 'oud to practice and evolve as a musician.

He was a featured performer on the fourth season of Arab Idol in 2017.[3] And in 2022 he joined the jury for Saudi Idol together with Aseel Abu Bakr, Ahlam, and Assala.[4]

Personal life

He married a French woman with Tunisian descent, with whom he had his son Muhammed before divorce.[5]

He was given Saudi citizenship by King Abdullah in 2010, while he retained his Iraqi citizenship—amid criticism from some Iraqis.[1]

Discography

Studio albums

  • "Wahishni Moot" (2005)
  • "Enjaneat" (2006)
  • "Ensaa" (2008)
  • "Ezkerini" (2009)
  • "Layali Februrai" (2011)
  • "Ana Wayyak" (2013)
  • "Mohami" (2015)
  • "Febrayer ElKuwait 2015" (2015)
  • "Majid Almuhandis" (2015)
  • "Akh Qalby" (2016)
  • "Eldenya Dawaarah" (2018)
  • "Shahd El Hourouf" (2020)
  • "Wahish Al Denya" (2021)
  • "Meshtaqelak" (2022)
  • "Eateni Waqtan" (2022)
  • "Bdet Ateeb" (2023)

Charted songs

Title Year Peak chart position Album
MENA
[6]
KSA
[7]
UAE
[8]
"Bdet Ateeb" 2023 4 9 * Bdet Ateeb
"Janant Galbi" 1 1 17 Non-album single
"*" denotes the chart did not exist at that time.

References

  1. ^ a b "ماجد المهندس أغضب العراقيين بقبوله الجنسية السعودية.. وأثار الجدل بخضوعه لعمليات تجميل".
  2. ^ "Radio Sawt Beirut International – Live radio station, Lebanon music and Lebanese news portal. – Ahlam's latest news". Archived from the original on October 31, 2007. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  3. ^ Shady Luis de Angelo. (2017) البرينس الفنان العراقي ماجد المهندس يغني قصيدة تناديك من على مسرح عرب ايدول Arab idol 2017. YouTube. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9EPQRq8fcw (Accessed: August 20th 2024).
  4. ^ Shaikh, A. (2022) ‘Saudi Idol’: Saudi version of the global ‘Idol’ talent show to air this December. Mashable. [online] Available at: https://me.mashable.com/culture/20219/saudi-idol-saudi-version-of-the-global-idol-talent-show-to-air-this-december (Accessed: August 20th 2024).
  5. ^ "ماهي قصة زواج وطلاق الفنان ماجد المهندس الغامضة.. وكيف أصبح ابنه الوحيد؟". alwatanvoice.com (in Arabic). October 26, 2018.
  6. ^ Peak chart positions for singles in MENA:
  7. ^ Peak chart positions for singles in Saudi Arabia:
  8. ^ Peak chart positions for singles in United Arab Emirates: