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2024 studio album by Saint Levant
Deira
Studio album by Saint Levant
ReleasedJune 7, 2024 (2024-06-07)
Recorded2024
Genre
Length20:15
Label
Producer
  • Marwan Abdelhamid
  • Khalil Cherradi
  • Abdellah Messous
  • Ratchopper
  • Mehdi Ryan
  • Blaise Batisse
Saint Levant chronology
From Gaza, with Love
(2023) 		Deira
(2024)
Singles from Deira
  1. "Deira"
    Released: February 23, 2024 (2024-02-23)
  2. "5am in Paris"
    Released: April 11, 2024 (2024-04-11)
  3. "Galbi"
    Released: May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)

Deira (stylized in all caps) is the debut studio album by Palestinian rapper Saint Levant, released through SALXCO and Universal Arabic Music (UAM) on 7 June 2024. The album features guest appearances from other Palestinian and international artists, namely MC Abdul, Kehlani, Cheb Bilal, TIF [fr] and Sol Band, with additional backing vocals by Elyanna, Zeyne and Naïka.

The album pays homage to Saint Levant's diverse cultural background, blending contemporary music with traditional styles as well as mixing English-, French- and Arabic-language lyrics. Thematically, it revolves around the Palestinian right of return and the longing for the country's liberation, having been described as a "tribute" or "ode to Palestine". The title track and lead single, "Deira", performed in the chaabi musical style of Algiers, is dedicated to Saint Levant's family-owned hotel in Gaza, which went destroyed in an Israeli bombing in January 2024 during Israel's war on Gaza. The opening track, "On This Land", performed with the Gazan group Sol Band, incorporates parts of the Palestinian patriotic song and unofficial anthem "Mawtini", and explores the theme of martyrdom; its title references a poem by Mahmoud Darwish.

The album's release was preceded by three singles in February, April and May 2024, respectively, and was followed by a tour across Europe and North America between September 22 and December 15, 2024.

Track listing

Deira track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."On This Land" (featuring Sol Band)Marwan AbdelhamidKhalil Cherradi2:14
2."Forgive Me" (featuring TIF)
  • Marwan Abdelhamid
  • Toufik Bouhraoua
  • Abdellah Messous
  • Blaise Batisse
  • Mounir Maarouf
  • Souhail Guesmi
  • Senpaï Katchy
  • Khalil Cherradi
  • Abdellah Messous
  • Ratchopper
  • Blaise Batisse
2:51
3."Galbi"Abdellah Messous2:23
4."5am in Paris"
  • Marwan Abdelhamid
  • Khalil Cherradi
Khalil Cherradi2:09
5."Let Her Go" (featuring Cheb Bilal)Khalil Cherradi2:39
6."Allah Yihmeeki" (featuring Kehlani)
  • Marwan Abdelhamid
  • Khalil Cherradi
  • Victoria Richard
  • Moez Bouali
  • Ben Thompson
  • Victor Martinez
  • Elian Marjieh
  • Marwan Abdelhamid
  • Khalil Cherradi
2:43
7."Comme c'est beau"
  • Marwan Abdelhamid
  • Abdelhakim Rouidi
  • Khalil Cherradi
  • Abdellah Messous
2:27
8."Deira" (featuring MC Abdul)
  • Marwan Abdelhamid
  • Khalil Cherradi
Khalil Cherradi2:49
Total length:20:15

Music personnel

  • Saint Levant – lead vocals (all tracks)
  • Cheb Bilal – lead vocals (track 5)
  • Sol Band – lead vocals (track 1)
  • TIF – lead vocals (track 2)
  • Bayou – backing vocals (track 6)
  • Katara Studios Choir – backing vocals (track 1)
  • Naïka – backing vocals (track 5)
  • Zeyne – backing vocals (tracks 1, 6, 8)
  • Abdelhakim Rouidi – guitar (tracks 7, 8)
  • Ben Thomson – guitar (track 6)
  • Daniel Malet – guitar (track 1)
  • Domenico Lorenzo "Buddy" Caderni – bass (track 6), piano (track 7), keyboards (track 8)
  • Hisham Dahud – percussions (track 1)
  • Mehdi Ryan – percussions (track 8)
  • Moez Bouali – violin (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6, 8)
  • Nazim Bakour – guitar (tracks 1, 2, 5, 7), oud (track 1)
  • Senpaï Katchy – guitar (track 2)
  • Victor Martinez – guitar (track 6)
  • Yasmeen Al-Mazeedi – violin (track 7)

References

  1. ^ Arias, Vanessa (June 7, 2024). "Saint Levant Gives Hope for a Liberated Palestine with Latest Album 'DEIRA'". EnVi Media. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  2. ^ El Assal, Nizar (June 8, 2024). "Saint Levant releases new album 'DEIRA' – A powerful tribute to Palestine". Arabsounds. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  3. ^ Ghonem, Omar (June 10, 2024). "Saint Levant Envisions a Return to a Free Palestine on 'Deira'". Scene Noise. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  4. ^ Saeed, Saeed (June 7, 2024). "Review: Saint Levant fulfils his promise with brooding and nostalgic new album Deira". The National. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  5. Ahsan, Ali (June 17, 2024). "Saint Levant's New Album Is an Ode to Palestine". Groovevolt. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  6. Aswad, Jem (February 23, 2024). "Palestinian-Algerian Rapper Saint Levant Drops 'Deira' Single With MC Abdul, Paying Tribute to Gaza". Variety. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  7. Bain, Katie (February 24, 2024). "Saint Levant & Gazan Rapper MC Abdul Celebrate the Culture of Palestine in 'Deira' Video". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  8. "ON THIS LAND". deira.saintlevant.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  9. "DEIRA Tour by Saint Levant". Laylo. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
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