Y.A.S. (pronounced "yas") is an electronic music duo, formed in 2007 in Paris, France, and consists of Mirwais Ahmadzaï (keyboard/guitar) and Yasmine Hamdan (vocals).[1]
Y.A.S. | |
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| Origin | France |
| Genres | Electronic, synthpop, techno |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | AZ, Universal Music Group |
| Members | Mirwais Ahmadzaï Yasmine Hamdan |
| Website | MySpace.com/YASPopMusic YasFans50.ir |
The duo began recording their debut album, Arabology, in 2007. Ahmadzaï wanted to create an electronic music album that had an Arab identity. Moreover, he wanted to present a different representation of Arab culture to balance the view of Arabs as "terrorists" often publicized in the Western media.[2] The album was released in France and Belgium in June 2009 to positive reviews from music critics.[3]
Discography
editSingles
edit- "Staying Alive" (2008)
- "Get It Right" (2009)
- "Yaspop" (2009)
References
edit- ^ Duncan, Don. "When Arabic Met Pop". The Wall Street Journal. 20 August 2009. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
- ^ (in French) "Mirwais, un héros très discret". LeCourrier.ch. 13 January 2007. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
- ^ Duncan, Don. "Musical pioneer prowls the Lebanese stage". GlobalPost. 31 July 2009. Retrieved 27 March 2010.