NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — Independent music publisher Reservoir Media and PopArabia, one of the leading music publishers in the Middle East and North Africa announced a new publishing deal with In2Musica, the label, publisher, and production house of Lebanese star Nancy Ajram.
The deal encompasses Ajram’s entire owned catalog, including hit albums Ya Tabtab and Nancy 10, along with any future releases.
Widely regarded as the “Queen of Arab Pop,” Ajram is one of the most streamed female Arab artists on Spotify with her music being played more than 100 million times on the platform.
She began her career as a child television actor before releasing her first studio album, Mihtagalak, while she was just 15. She’s gone on to release a dozen albums, featuring tracks such as “3am Bet3ella2 Feek,” “Ma Tegi Heny,” and “Badna Nwalee El Jaw,” which have been streamed hundreds of millions of times.
“I’m thrilled that In2Musica and I will be partnering with global companies like Reservoir and PopArabia, which have a history of advocating for artists’ rights and taking them around the world. We’re looking forward to reaching even more fans across the world with our music through this publishing partnership,” Ajram stated.
“This deal marks a significant addition to our catalog of music rooted in the Middle East. Working with a global superstar of Nancy’s stature is a meaningful opportunity for Reservoir and PopArabia, as we continue to champion Arabic music locally in the Middle East, as well as across the globe,” added Reservoir CEO Golnar Khosrowshahi
“We are proud to be working with Nancy Ajram and In2Musica.” He added, “Nancy Ajram is a household name in the Middle East, and with the combined expert creative forces of PopArabia and Reservoir, we look forward to helping carve out additional global opportunities for her while also supporting her career and music locally,” commented PopArabia CEO Spek.
