With his latest hit "Ghaltana" shooting to No. 1 in the Arab world, Saad Lamjarred is proving once again that he's a total boss.
The Moroccan singer took the Middle East and North Africa by storm last year with his epic hit "Lma3llem." Now, with the release of his new video, he's wowing us all again. Featuring an epic backdrop, "Ghaltana" reminds us of all the colorful and artistic antics of last year's hit with a new cast of characters and a unique setting that nods to Hollywood blockbuster "Mad Max: Fury Road."
Already garnering more than 19 million views on YouTube alone in just one week, Lamjarred has reminded us once again that he's not going anywhere. Here are 8 times he definitely proved just how much of a boss he really is.
1. When his song became the most viewed Arabic music video on YouTube...
Last year, Lamjarred's No. 1 hit "Lma3llem" shot past 104 million views on YouTube, making it the most viewed Arabic music clip on the global streaming website. Since then, the clip has gone on to surpass 380 million views. With top Arab singers like Elissa and Nancy Ajram averaging 5 to 20 million views on their clips, that's no small achievement.
2. When the king of Morocco personally honored him with an award...
King Mohammed VI honored Lamjarred with a National Distinction Badge along with Egyptian superstar Hani Shaker, Emirati singer Hussain al Jasmi and others during an award ceremony in conjunction with the kingdom's Youth Day in August of last year.
3. When he played with a dinosaur...
It doesn't get much more boss than that, does it?
4. When a Gulf billionaire reportedly wanted to make him her husband...
Al Masdar news reported that an unidentified billionaire woman from the Gulf offered Lamjarred half of her fortune to marry her. Whether the report is 100 percent true or not, the fact that it would even be reported shows just how much of an icon Lamjarred has become!
5. When he showed over and over again that he's also a fashion icon...
Every time he steps into the spotlight, he makes a statement with his oh-so hip and cool style.
6. When he featured his parents in his music video...
Both of Lamjarred's parents made appearances in the video of his hit song "Ana Machi Sahel," released in July. His dad also popped up in the video for "Lma3llem." The superstar is a family man, no matter how famous he's become.
7. When Elias Rahbani called him the "Arab Julio Iglesias"...
That was back in 2007 when Lamjarred was just an unknown competing on "Superstar." He's definitely come a long way since then, but Rahbani saw the potential all the way back then.
8. And of course, every time he rocked the tarboush...
Modern and sophisticated, yet rooted in tradition and culture... just like his music.