Salaam (album) explained

Salaam
Type:studio
Artist:Sami Yusuf
Cover:Sami Yusuf - Salaam.jpg
Recorded:2009–2012
Genre:Spiritique
Label:ETM International
Producer:Sami Yusuf
Prev Title:Wherever You Are
Prev Year:2010

Salaam is the fourth official studio album by Sami Yusuf, that was released on December 22, 2012. The physical version was released on December 22, while the digital version was released on December 24. South East Asia and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) received the album before it was released worldwide.[1] He described the album as a musical progression from 2010's Wherever You Are in celebrating "outward multiciplity and inward unity" with an emphasis on peace between people regardless of differences.[2] [3]

The album includes a number of songs celebrating Yusuf's Islamic faith.[4] The international release went platinum in South-East Asia and was on best-selling lists in the Middle East and North Africa.[5] The album was released in a special edition for Turkey, including five songs re-recorded by Yusuf in Turkish.[6]

Music videos[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sami Yusuf Official » Music » The Centre. samiyusufofficial.com.
  2. News: Sami Yusuf Launches New Album Salaam. Tusing. David. 5 March 2013. Tabloid!. 9 December 2014.
  3. News: Sami Yusuf’tan Suriyelilere şarkı. 19 February 2014. TNT Haber. 9 December 2014. tr.
  4. News: Сами Юсуф перепел "Sarı Gəlin" (видео). 24 September 2014. biznesinfo.az. 9 December 2014. ru.
  5. News: Singer Sami Yusuf promotes new album ‘Salaam’ in Istanbul. 6 April 2013. Global Post. 9 December 2014.
  6. News: Sami Yusuf, 'Salaam' albümü basına tanıttı. 2 April 2013. Samanyolu Haber. 9 December 2014. tr.
  7. Web site: video. Sami Yusuf Official. 2013-09-29.