Ralana

Ralana
Swedish musician Ralana in a recording studio
Born Fadia Dirawi
(1975-12-28) December 28, 1975
Beirut, Lebanon
Nationality Swedish
Other names Lana
Occupation Singer
songwriter
record producer
dj
Years active 2005–present
Musical career
Genres
Labels
Associated acts
  • ZO Baren

Fadia Dirawi ( born December 28, 1975 ), more known by her artistic name Ralana, is a Swedish singer, songwriter, record producer and DJ based currently in Dubai. Dirawi is also the CEO and founder of Xlency Records.

Ralana began her music career singing arabic and 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 most recent single “When The Sun”, which been released June 8, 2018, has already peaked #2 on the Stockholm EDM charts.[2][3][4][5]

Early life

Ralana was born on December 28, 1975, in Beirut, to Palestinian parents who immigrated in the 1980's to Sweden, where she grew. Ralana studied "Commerce and Administration" at Värnhemsskolan in Malmö. As a kid, she dreamed of being an artist.[6][7][8]

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 first debut single, called "Taqleaa",[7] the song was released on Kelma one collection by Egyptian record label "Kelma Music Production".[9] 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.[10][11][12] "Meen Kal" was distributed by ARM Records. In 2010, she released another single called "Zalan Menny".[13] These releases reached commercial success in the arab world, leading the artist to appear in several TV programs, magazines, newspapers' articles and a movie.[14][15][16] In 2014, she started an international career, more focused on electronic music. In the same year, she released her first single "Struck by Lightning".[17][18] 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.[19] "Toi et moi" was followed by the solo single, "Money talks", produced by SkyeLab Music Group.[20] 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.[6][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][21] On June 8, 2018, Ralana released her new single "When The Sun".[3][30][31] The song peaked #2 on the Stockholm EDM charts.[32][5][33]

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 a brother[8][23][17]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

  • Taqleaa (2005)
  • Zalan Menny (2010)
  • Struck by Lightning (2014)
  • Toi et moi (2014)
  • Money talks (2015)
  • When the Sun (2018)

References

  1. ↑ "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. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  2. ↑ "'When The Sun' The Biggest Dance Anthem Of The Year Causes Huge Excitement – Swedish Singer Ralana". Cross Roads Today. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Es dauerte nur wenige Tage nach der Veröffentlichung, dass Ralana auf Platz 2 in der EDM Charts einstieg". pressboard.de. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  4. ↑ "RALANA: "WHEN THE SUN" – READY TO TEAR UP THE DANCE-FLOOR!". tuneloud.com. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  5. 1 2 "RALANA'S NEWEST RELEASED DEBUT SINGLE "WHEN THE SUN" RANKED #2 IN THE CHART". Nora Gouma Magazine. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  6. 1 2 Hariri, Saeed. "RALANA: Swedish and Arab (رالانا: سويدي وعربي)". Elaph. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  7. 1 2 "رالانا: الأنوثة والدلال أكثر جاذبية من العري". alwatanvoice.com. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  8. 1 2 "Exclusive One on One interview with Ralana". Top Afric Music Video. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  9. ↑ "كلمه". Mawaly. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Ralana.MATESTAHLNISH". Mazagoo ABO KEFFO. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  11. ↑ "اخراج عفاف ابوعصر". المخرجة عفاف أبو عصر. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  12. 1 2 "Ralana – Meen Kal". AllMusic. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Zalan Menny by Ralana". Anghami. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Ralana at DMTV". Youtube. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Ralana interview at Al Aan TV". Al Aan TV official channel at Youtube. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  16. ↑ "رالانا قلبت جد مع بنات الجيم". Mawaly.com. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  17. 1 2 "Арабская дива сняла клип в Одессе. Фоторепортаж". Informer.od.ua. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  18. ↑ "Ralana – Struck by lightning (Official Music Video)". Youtube. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  19. ↑ "RALANA ft. ZO ( TOI ET MOI ) OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO". Youtube. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Ralana – Money talks (official music video)". Youtube. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  21. 1 2 "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. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  22. ↑ "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. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  23. 1 2 "Известная арабская певица сняла свой клип в Одессе (Famous Arab singer shot her video in Odessa)". 048.ua. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  24. ↑ "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. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  25. ↑ "Interview with Ralana at Infinity TV". YouTube. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  26. ↑ "رالانا فنانة ضيفة برنامج الليلة على قناة الان". Al Aan TV channel on Youtube. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  27. ↑ "Ralana at Rotana TV". Youtube. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  28. ↑ "Ralana interview at Nojoom TV". Youtube. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  29. ↑ "SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 14, 2016". Skopemag.com. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  30. ↑ "Die neue Single von Ralana "When the Sun" ist erschienen". Deutsche Business Nachrichten. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  31. ↑ "Swedish singer 'Ralana' released her new single 'When The Sun' on June 8, 2018". Viral Sound. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  32. ↑ "Ralana continues to charge in the EDM music scene with newest single 'When The Sun' Rank #4". Vintage Media Group. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  33. ↑ "SWEDISH SINGER 'RALANA' RELEASED HER NEW SINGLE 'WHEN THE SUN' ON JUNE 8, 2018". South Carolina Magazine. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  34. ↑ "An Interview with Multi Talented Ralana". Twist Online. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
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