Category Archives: The Q & The 8
Video Premiere: “Walkin’ Away” by Zahed Sultan
1Video Premiere: “Hip Hop Spa” by Fatima Al Qadiri
1Fatima Al Qadiri is doing more music and this is her latest video. The YouTube description explains: “Hip Hop Spa posits an uncanny parallel between the luxurious solitary confinement of a spa experience and the introspective image of prison solitary confinement often presented in contemporary, genre specific, Hip Hop cultural product. Solitary subconscious is the experience of virtual age Hip Hop culture. The track expands the lexicon of the genre, while questioning the general public’s consumption of rap and hip hop aesthetics.”
Must-Watch: Video Premiere: “This Thirst” by Reham
1We’ve followed Reham’s career for a while now and we are constantly reminded of how beautiful her lullabies are and how poignant and timely her lyrics are. When we originally listened to this track we knew it was written about Kuwait, but the video treatment for the song takes place in Dubai’s metro system and it’s quite lovely. It propels the song to a different level and brings it back to life for us. Watch for yourself!
Kuwait: International Youth Day 2011 (Pecha Kucha Night)
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Come see us this Thurday August 11, 2011 at 9pm!
We know this is a music blog, but we can’t not cram in a little something we have been working on. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kuwait is glad to invite you to its first ever celebration of International Youth Day. In a bid to further expand its youth programme, UNDP Kuwait is throwing the world-renowned PechaKucha night for youth to attend. Comedienne Hoda Marafie will be the hostess for the evening. The event will also have an exhibition with corporate and organization booths that cater to the youth of Kuwait.
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Happy Birthday To Me!
So, the big 3-0 is here and its fierce. Dirty thirty never felt so good. The celebrations are not over yet, I assume and I like this pinnacle in my life. A lot his changed for this date, even though I don’t feel a day over 21 (Okay, maybe 24)! All my loved ones made sure to spend some quality time with me or just give me a lengthy phone call since its summer season in Kuwait and everyone is tryna get the hell outta here! AM (above) who is an avid reader of the blog dropped us a video, which was very nice of him and was one of the things that made my day! Thank you, again.
Keep it tight and thank you for all the birthday well-wishes! Follow me on Twitter!
Video Premiere: “I Want Her But I Don’t Want Her” by Zahed Sultan
3Zahed Sultan has debuted his second video for the single “I Want Her But I Don’t Want Her” from his album Hi Fear, Lo Love, which is available on iTunes right now. In his second music video “I Want Her But I Don’t Want Her,” Zahed delves deeper into his creative psyche to explore a dark fantastical world where art meets life. Shot in High Definition and layered with animated sketches, Zahed playfully grooves on screen to a sound that is uniquely his own.
Zahed Sultan’s remix competition!
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In celebration of the release of Zahed Sultan’s Hi Fear, Lo Love a remix competition has been launched for five of the tracks. The album is now on iTunes (Click here to purchase) and other online music sellers. Click here to be forwarded to the competition details.
Kuwaiti license plate on Beyonce’s video “Run The World (Girls)” confirmed!
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You’ve heard the rumor and its true, the vintage car in Beyonce’s new video “Run The World (Girls)” has an old Kuwaiti license plate on it. No word on how it got there or for what reason, but my friend recently told me that he found a Kuwaiti license plate in an antique store, but that was in Dubai. We wouldn’t be surprised if someone picked up randomly somewhere and attached it to the car so the video would have a more Arabic or “ethnic” feel to it. Afterall, this video’s motif is about revolution, and currently, the Arab world is rocking that trend real hard. At any rate, good thing Kuwait got some props because we have some cool pop-heads over here.
Rihanna censored in Kuwait!
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We actually don’t know where this blog got this from, but its all over. It’s not new to us. Mariah’s Rainbow cover was turned from David LaChappelle sex-candy chic into an advert for a nursery. But at any rate, here is Rihanna modified by official to look like for us the people.
Our interview with Reina Swimwear!
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You guys, we did an interview over the weekend with Reina Swimwear and it just got published. It’s about the launch of our new blog Flight965.com.
Introducing… Zahed Sultan
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Zahed Sultan is a “Social Entrepreneur” with a dynamic portfolio of creative ventures. Through mediums such as music, film, online, print, & more, Zahed strives to inspire differentiation in others and push the envelope on pre-conceived routes to achievement. Through Zahed Sultan you’ll discover commitments to the environment & community as well as numerous entrepreneurial journeys that stem from an inherent desire to innovate and involve.
We have launched our sister blog Flight965.com!
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We had you thinking that we were merely music-heads, but in reality one of our other hobbies is travel. Following the success of Loft965.com we decided to launch another dimension to our interests. Flight965.com caters to our wanderlust. Head over there to see what it’s all about.
Click here to visit Flight965.com and don’t forget to bookmark!
Video Premiere: “I Saw Her I Fell For Her” by Zahed Sultan
3This is one of the singles off of Zahed Sultan’s anticipated Hi Fear, Lo Love. More coming soon, watch this space. Head over to his official website.
Omar Afuni covers Madonna’s “Substitute For Love” and “Like A Prayer”
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Hail in Kuwait City!
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On the 10th of March! And stupid conservatives say global warming is a farce!
Don’t Quote Me, Vol. 497
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“A civilization which leaves so large a number of its participants unsatisfied and drives them into revolt neither has nor deserves the prospect of a lasting existence.”
Omar Afuni performs “Hold it Against Me / Heaven On Earth” Britney Spears mash-up
1Mariah Carey’s “Merry Eid II You”
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Artwork by Tareq Al-Sultan.
José González is coming to Kuwait!
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Jose Gonzalez, one of our favorite sombre folkies, is coming to Kuwait. REUSE 4.0 is clocking him in between his Australian and European tour with his new band Junip to stop over in Kuwait City for a one night only show at the environmentally conscious exhibition. His show will be of his solo material from both his albums, Veneer and In Our Nature, which are Loft965.com favorites. The show will take place in the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK).
Let’s hope we hear some new songs alongside classics like “Heartbeats,” “Crosses” and the impeccable cover of Kylie Minogue’s “Hand On Your Heart.” Click below for more information on how to buy the tickets for the January 11th show.
