Ralana Explained
Ralana |
Birth Name: | Fadia Dirawi |
Birth Date: | 28 December 1975 |
Birth Place: | Beirut, Lebanon |
Nationality: | Swedish |
Other Names: | Lana |
Occupation: | Singer songwriter record producer dj |
Years Active: | 2005–present |
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Fadia Dirawi (born December 28, 1975), more known by her artistic name Ralana, is a Swedish singer, songwriter, record producer and DJ. Dirawi is also the CEO and founder of Xlency Records.
Ralana began her music career singing mediterranean music, but in 2014 she branched out to more worldwide genres with the single “Struck By Lightning”. A year later she was #1 on the ReverbNation’s EDM global chart-toppers, with the single “Money Talks” which was picked up for distribution by the Dutch label Spinnin' Records. In 2015 she also partnered with Zo Baren and recorded “Toi et Moi” which charted in the Middle East and North Africa.[1] Her single "When The Sun" which been released June 8, 2018 has peaked #2 on stockholm Edm charts just few days after the release date. On June 13, 2019 Ralana dropped her newest album "Badass vibes" content of 12 songs 10 original and two remixes, with “We Need Love” song Ralana hit the EDM chart #2.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Early life
Ralana was born on December 28, 1975, in Beirut, to Palestinian parents who immigrated in the 1980s to Sweden, where she grew. Ralana studied "Commerce and Administration" at Värnhemsskolan in Malmö than she study TV and video production in Skurup Folkhögskolan. As a kid, she dreamed of being an artist.[8] [9] [10]
Career
Upon finishing her graduation, Ralana started a career in the Swedish television, as a broadcaster, before deciding to pursure a music career. In 2005 she released her debut single, called "Taqleaa", the song was released on Kelma one collection by Egyptian record label "Kelma Music Production".[11] In 2007, Ralana released her debut album, called "Meen Kal". A music video for the song "Ma Testahilneesh" was released to promote the album and was aired at Alam El Phan's music channel Mazzika.[12] [13] [14] "Meen Kal" was distributed by ARM Records. In 2010, she released another single called "Zalan Menny".[15] These releases reached commercial success in the arab world, leading the artist to appear in several TV programs, magazines, newspapers' articles and a movie.[16] [17] [18] In 2014, she started an international career, more focused on electronic music. In the same year, she released her first single "Struck by Lightning".[19] In the following year, she released the song "Toi et moi", a partnership with Algerian-born musician ZO Baren. The single charted in Middle East and North Africa, and was executed on commercial radios in several territories including Paris, Dubai and Beirut.[20] "Toi et moi" was followed by the solo single, "Money talks", produced by SkyeLab Music Group.[21] The single topped the EDM ReverbNation's charts in Sweden and also globally. Due to its success, the single was picked for distribution by Dutch record label Spinnin' Records.[22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] On June 8, 2018, Ralana released her single "When The Sun",[30] [31] the song peaked #2 on the Stockholm EDM charts.[32] [33]
On June 13, 2019, Ralana released her newest album titled "Badass Vibes", content of 12 songs 10 original and 2 remixes, with “We Need Love” song Ralana hit the EDM chart #2.
Personal life
Ralana is also known by her nickname, Lana. Many journalists, friends and even her family calls her simply, Lana.[34] Due to her multi-ethnic background, she can speak Arabic, English and Swedish fluently. Ralana has a twin brother.[35] [36]
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
- Taqleaa (2005)
- Zalan Menny (2010)
- Struck by Lightning (2014)
- Toi et moi (2014)
- Money talks (2015)
- When the Sun (2018)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Using the momentum of her previous number 1 single 'Money Talks' Ralana continues to charge forward in the EDM music scene with her newest single 'When The Sun' . TMN Magazine . 13 June 2018.
- Web site: 'When The Sun' The Biggest Dance Anthem Of The Year Causes Huge Excitement – Swedish Singer Ralana . Cross Roads Today . 13 June 2018 . June 13, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180613161129/http://www.crossroadstoday.com/story/38408419/when-the-sun-the-biggest-dance-anthem-of-the-year-causes-huge-excitement-swedish-singer-ralana . dead .
- Web site: Es dauerte nur wenige Tage nach der Veröffentlichung, dass Ralana auf Platz 2 in der EDM Charts einstieg . pressboard.de . June 24, 2018 . 26 June 2018.
- Web site: RALANA'S NEWEST RELEASED DEBUT SINGLE "WHEN THE SUN" RANKED #2 IN THE CHART . Nora Gouma Magazine . June 21, 2018 . 26 June 2018.
- Web site: Ralana is back with some "Badass Vibes". MSNBC. en. 2019-07-04.
- Web site: thebandcampdiaries. thebandcampdiaries. en. 2019-07-04.
- Web site: RalanaBadassVibes. evolutionmusicpress.com. 2019-07-04.
- Web site: Hariri. Saeed. RALANA: Swedish and Arab (رالانا: سويدي وعربي). Elaph. November 19, 2005 . April 18, 2018.
- Web site: رالانا: الأنوثة والدلال أكثر جاذبية من العري. alwatanvoice.com. April 30, 2018.
- Web site: Exclusive One on One interview with Ralana . Top Afric Music Video . June 16, 2018 . 26 June 2018.
- Web site: كلمه. Mawaly. April 20, 2018. April 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180409094631/http://www.mawaly.com/music/General/album/4124. dead.
- Web site: Ralana.MATESTAHLNISH. Mazagoo ABO KEFFO. May 17, 2018.
- Web site: اخراج عفاف ابوعصر. المخرجة عفاف أبو عصر. May 17, 2018.
- Web site: Ralana – Meen Kal. AllMusic. April 20, 2018.
- Web site: Zalan Menny by Ralana. Anghami. January 2010 . April 20, 2018.
- Web site: Ralana at DMTV. Youtube. April 20, 2018.
- Web site: Ralana interview at Al Aan TV. Al Aan TV official channel at Youtube. April 20, 2018.
- Web site: رالانا قلبت جد مع بنات الجيم. Mawaly.com. April 18, 2018. May 2, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180502210802/http://www.mawaly.com/news/article/5671.html. dead.
- Web site: Ralana – Struck by lightning (Official Music Video). Youtube. April 18, 2018.
- Web site: RALANA ft. ZO (TOI ET MOI) OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO. Youtube. April 18, 2018.
- Web site: Ralana – Money talks (official music video). Youtube. April 18, 2018.
- Web site: От Дворца моряков до чайной фабрики: арабская певица снова сняла клип в Одессе (фото) (From the Palace of Seamen to the tea factory: the Arabian singer again shot a video in Odessa). Mayak.org. April 18, 2018.
- Web site: Дворец моряков на один день превратился в дом с призраком Скопировано с сайта (The Palace of Seamen for one day turned into a house with a ghost). Odessa-life.od.ua. January 30, 2015 . April 18, 2018.
- Web site: Interview with Ralana at Infinity TV. YouTube. April 20, 2018.
- Web site: رالانا فنانة ضيفة برنامج الليلة على قناة الان. Al Aan TV channel on Youtube. April 20, 2018.
- Web site: Ralana at Rotana TV. Youtube. April 20, 2018.
- Web site: Ralana interview at Nojoom TV. Youtube. April 20, 2018.
- Web site: SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 14, 2016. Skopemag.com. January 14, 2016 . April 27, 2018.
- Web site: The palace of seamen in Odessa for one day turned into a house with a ghost (Дворец моряков в Одессе на один день превратился в дом с призраком). Odessit.in.ua. April 18, 2018. May 2, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180502135851/http://odessit.in.ua/news/odessa/dvorec-moryakov-v-odesse-na-odin-den-prevratilsya-v-dom-s-prizrakom/. dead.
- Web site: Die neue Single von Ralana "When the Sun" ist erschienen . Deutsche Business Nachrichten . 13 June 2018.
- Web site: Swedish singer 'Ralana' released her new single 'When The Sun' on June 8, 2018 . Viral Sound . June 11, 2018 . 13 June 2018.
- Web site: Ralana continues to charge in the EDM music scene with newest single 'When The Sun' Rank #4 . Vintage Media Group . June 15, 2018 . 26 June 2018.
- Web site: SWEDISH SINGER 'RALANA' RELEASED HER NEW SINGLE 'WHEN THE SUN' ON JUNE 8, 2018. . South Carolina Magazine . 26 June 2018 . June 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180626192245/http://www.southcarolina-magazine.com/story/172361/swedish-singer-ralana-released-her-new-single-when-the-sun-on-june-8-2018.html . dead .
- Web site: An Interview with Multi Talented Ralana . Twist Online . 26 June 2018.
- Web site: Известная арабская певица сняла свой клип в Одессе (Famous Arab singer shot her video in Odessa). 048.ua. April 30, 2018.
- Web site: Арабская дива сняла клип в Одессе. Фоторепортаж. Informer.od.ua. April 30, 2018.