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Identity
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Identity
DJ Snake Drops 'Patience,' a Cinematic Reimagining of Amadou & Mariam's Iconic 'Sabali'
DJ Snake has unveiled 'Patience', a stunning new music video that reimagines Amadou & Mariam's beloved 2008 track 'Sabali' into a soul-stirring meditation on migration, identity, and heritage. Shot in Senegal and directed by Valentin Guiod, the short film stars acclaimed French actor Omar Sy alongside cameos from Amadou & Mariam themselves—marking one of the duo's final appearances following Amadou's recent passing. Blending striking visuals with emotional depth, 'Patience' tells the story of a young man's journey across borders, capturing both the beauty and heartbreak of displacement. 'Each time, I try to explore new inspirations,' DJ Snake said. 'I'd never really touched on West Africa, and this time, it all came together naturally. What's funny is, 'Sabali' means patience.' The video has already made waves on the global festival circuit, winning top honors at the Berlin Music Video Awards, Aesthetica Short Film Festival, and Kinsale Sharks. More than a visual companion, 'Patience' stands as a political and cultural statement—deeply personal for Snake, the son of Algerian immigrants, and Omar Sy, whose roots trace back to Senegal and Mauritania. Watch the music video here! DJ Snake – Patience (with Amadou & Mariam) (Official Short Movie) DJ Snake – Patience (with Amadou & Mariam) (Official Short Movie) Support SOS MÉDITERRANÉE's missions here: Listen to 'Patience' here: Join DJ Snake's Discord Server: Follow DJ Snake: Instagram: TikTok: Twitter: Website: CAST Sekou: Omar Sy Moudou: Alassane Diong Aida: Anna Thiandoum Assane:
Express Tribune
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
DJ Snake set for record-breaking concerts in France ahead of third album release
DJ Snake will make history on May 10 by performing back-to-back shows at two of France's biggest venues: the 80,000-seat Stade de France and the 20,000-seat Accor Arena. The unprecedented event comes as the French-Algerian artist prepares to release his third studio album, six years after Carte Blanche. The first event, titled The Final Show, sold out within three minutes, leading DJ Snake to book the Accor Arena for a follow-up performance the same night. Both shows highlight his global appeal, with 13 billion streams on Spotify and multiple hits like 'Lean On' and 'Let Me Love You.' Speaking to Billboard France, DJ Snake emphasised his deep connection to Paris and his journey from local DJ to global icon. He described the concerts as a 'cultural victory' and a tribute to his roots, blending Arabic, African, and French musical influences. Following the album release, DJ Snake plans to launch a new label to support emerging artists and also release a side project EP under his alias, The Outlaw. The EP is expected to reflect a more underground, creatively free style. DJ Snake also acknowledged the shifting landscape of electronic music, citing rapid consumption via platforms like TikTok, and reaffirmed his commitment to creative independence and authenticity. The two sold-out concerts mark a major milestone in his career and signal the start of a new chapter for one of France's most successful electronic music artists.
Arab News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
A Thousand and One festival amplifies the Kingdom's music scene
RIYADH: Crowds from across the world flocked to attend A Thousand and One, MDLBEAST's new festival concept, where global musicians like DJ Snake and R3hab have come to Saudi Arabia to perform. The dance music festival is equipped with four stages — Sahaab, Bustan, Qafilah, and Qasr — each designed with their own sub-theme under the main concept, inspired by the timeless folktale. 'I think (the theme) is really smart. It's a good way to attract Saudi people as well as the expats,' Irma Saric from Bosnia told Arab News. She came to the festival alongside her friend, Ifeta Selimovic. The two Bosnians have been living in Saudi Arabia for several years and were excited to see a DJ from their home country, Salvatore Ganacci, on stage. 'What attracted me the most is the diversity in techno music and how there's a mix of culture, but yet it's so modern here … The music scene in Saudi is amazing. I love everything about it. I love the diversity the most. I love how they're also trying to mix Arabic music with modern beats,' Saric told Arab News. Selimovic is a regular attendee of MDLBEAST's events, including its flagship Soundstorm festival, and was excited to see DJ Snake and Turkish DJ Mahmut Orhan alongside Ganacci. 'I love the DJs a lot, the atmosphere, how they made this whole concert and everything. And I love, also, 'her' zone, because it's only us girls gathering and having fun … You are in your own world. You are just focusing on the music, and that's it, and it's not too crowded,' she told Arab News. Located in Banban, where Soundstorm's underground section took place, the four stages have transformed into magical, folkloric sets. The Qasr stage is inspired by a sultan's palace with Arabian architecture, where electronic and experimental sounds take over; the Qafilah stage echoed the spirit of camel caravans and Saudi Arabia's rich trading heritage, with tech house and melodic beats; the Bustan stage is a lush, immersive garden experience inspired by the ancient 'Kalila Wa Dimna' tales, featuring a diverse mix of genres; while the Sahaab stage was inspired by Aladdin's flying carpet. The festival also features the Bizarre Bazaar, a reimagined Middle Eastern souq where music, food, art, and culture collide. 'These kinds of festivals only happen, like, every three months, so I love to come and dance and have fun,' Saudi attendee Fares Alkudsi, who came especially for DJ Snake, said. 'The music scene has been good here ever since, but before 2019 there was not much attention to it, so now they're giving a lot of attention to the youth, they're giving a lot of attention to the artists that we love, so it's a good thing for us.' William Shakkour, from Syria but born and raised in Saudi Arabia, decided to attend the festival on a whim, and said it reminded him of the first edition of Soundstorm. 'It was basic, simple, and fantastic, so I think in the next versions, it (A Thousand and One) will be better than this one,' he told Arab News. 'Saudi Arabia has become an icon for music festivals, for the Red Sea Festival, for cinemas, for everything. I think in the near future, it will be the icon of the Middle East in different ways, like cinema, music festivals, and all the other things (in) entertainment,' he said. Vinyl Mode has been a part of the underground music scene for two decades, where many local DJs convened for the love of music, and he has since performed on countless stages during his career. On Thursday, he closed off the Sahaab stage with his house music set. 'I am excited because it's a very new concept. We are used to the massive production at the end of the year, and I have been always thinking, 'well, you know, what if we do something mid-year,' and it's happening, but with style,' he told Arab News. 'What makes it special is that it's a new moment, a new feeling, a new experience.' Hyped-up Saudi crowds have become a testament to the strength and growth of the music landscape in the region. 'The people (are) loving the music, the people getting more, learning more, being more educated. So I believe we are very lucky to be a part of this movement,' he said.
Forbes
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Selena Gomez's New Album Has Managed To Produce A No. 1 Hit
Selena Gomez has delivered plenty of hits throughout her pop career, but her latest album hasn't produced any major smashes. While that's still the case, at least one tune from the singer's new project, I Said I Love You First – a collaborative full-length with her fiancé Benny Blanco – has become a chart-topper. Gomez is back in charge of one of Billboard's songs rankings this week. 'Ojos Tristes' launches at No. 1 on the Latin Digital Song Sales chart. The genre-blending collaboration with Blanco and the band The Marías – though the band isn't credited on the tune when it comes to this specific Billboard chart, and only this one – gives I Said I Love You First a breakout hit…if only on one tally, and only for a moment. While Gomez doesn't often make music in Spanish, this tune does not mark her first trip to the summit on this particular tally. 'Ojos Tristes' is her fifth leader on the Latin Digital Song Sales chart, Billboard's ranking of the top-selling Spanish-language songs in the U.S. She first rose to the top back in 2018 with the global smash 'Taki Taki,' fronted by DJ Snake and also featuring Ozuna and Cardi B. That track dominated for 19 weeks. Then, in 2021, she returned with three more hits: 'De Una Vez,' 'Baila Conmigo' with Rauw Alejandro, and 'Selfish Love,' another cut with DJ Snake. All three climbed to No. 1, though they didn't hold on nearly as long as her first. Including her latest release, Gomez has now scored 10 wins on the Latin Digital Song Sales tally. Half of those tracks — five in total — have climbed all the way to the peak. Beyond that, just one other track, '999,' her team-up with Camilo, managed to break into the top 10, but it didn't quite make it to the highest tier. 'Ojos Tristes' isn't the only tune from I Said I Love You First impacting the rankings in America. It's one of at least half a dozen songs featured on the full-length that appear somewhere on the Billboard charts. Several of the cuts, including 'Ojos Tristes,' manage to break onto the Hot 100, with others find space on the global tallies and even the dance rankings. The album is a multi-genre affair, and while it may not be filled with obvious hits, it's clear that plenty of listeners engaged with the project in its debut frame.
