User:Jean-Marie Riachi

Jean-Marie Riachi (born May 24, 1970 in Ras Baalbek, Bekaa) is a Lebanese arranger, composer and record producer. After completing his degree in musicology at USEK, and participating in the landmark Lebanese talent program "Studio Al Fann", he produced his first record, "Baddi Doub". Performed by Elissa, the hit catapulted both Jean-Marie Riachi and Elissa's names in the world's music sphere. In 2001, he founded the JMR Studios in Rabieh, which has since become one of the most prominent Audio Production Houses in the MENA region. In 2002, he created his own label, Oriental Music Publishing. OMP is the first established publishing house in the Middle East, and had attracted many international music companies, including BMG Music. At the launch of his musical career, Jean-Marie produced the soundtrack of the documentary movie "Les Cendres du Phoenix", as well as the theme song "Nour El Shams" for the Hollywood movie "Spy Game". He continues to produce tracks for television advertisements of major corporations, including Pepsi. In 2006, he arranged and mixed "Light the Way", performed by José Carreras and Majida El Roumi at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar, and composed 'La Ma Kholssit Lehkayi', the all-star tribute to ex-Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik El Hariri, which has since become a local political anthem. In 2009, Jean-Marie teamed up with a line-up of prominent Lebanese pop singers, including Ramy Ayach and Yara, to produce the multilingual album "Belaaks", which presented a unique fusion between ethnic oriental instruments and an acoustic jazz band. Evian, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Virgin Megastores joined forces to pay tribute to the Lebanese composer at the Dubai Fashion Week, through the display of a limited-edition series of haute-couture water bottles, inspired by "Belaaks" themes. The platinum-certified album was followed by an equally successful sequel, "Belaaks 2" in 2015, which showcased unique collaborations with John Legend "All of Me" and Julio Iglesias "Je N'ai Pas Change" Both "Belaaks" albums received multiple awards, including the Akademia Music Award, the Murex D'or, and Virgin's Platinum Disc Award. In 2015, Jean-Marie teamed up with Saudi Producer Omar Basaad to create one of the most ambitious pieces of his career, which took him on a journey across the deserts, souks, seas and villages of the Arab World, capturing the sounds and instruments of each location in a portable studio, and constructing the timeless melody and eclectic arrangement of the pan-Arab hit "Sahara Al-Arab". Jean-Marie continues to produce dozens of best-selling albums, including Majida El Roumi's "Ghazal" and the Christmas album "Castana", as well as countless hits for the biggest Arabic singers, such as Nawal El Zoghbi, Latifa, Rami Ayach, Haifa Wehbe, Yara, etc…Currently, he sits as the music producer for the Arabic edition of talent franchise "The Voice", the highest-rating TV show for three consecutive years (and on-going) in the Arab World. Jean-Marie is awarded multiple World Music Awards and Murex D'or awards, for his work as producer, composer and arranger.

Awards • (2003) Murex D'or for best song: "Ayshalak", performed by Elissa • (2004) World Music Awards: "Ma Trouhsh Beid", performed by Latifa • (2005) World Music Awards, Best-Selling Album in Lebanon and North Africa: "Ahla Donya", performed by Elissa • (2006) Murex d'Or, best composition and arrangement for "Habaytak Ana", performed by Rami Ayach. • (2008) Murex d'Or, best movie soundtrack for "Sea of Stars” • (2008) Murex d'Or, best music arranger • (2010): "Belaaks" Platinum Award: Best selling album in the Middle East • (2012): Best music arranger & producer in 'Zahrit el khalij' • (2012): Best music arranger & producer in 'Bisara7a.com' • (2013): Green Award by the Ministry of environment & the UNDP • (2016): "Belaaks 2" The Akademia Music Award for best funk/fusion album

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