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Having signed a contract with [[Sony Music]], he had a debut hit with "Rocket" a song that entered the [[Danish Singles Chart]] in week 10/2009. The single peaked at #12 in the charts and spent a total of 20 weeks on the Danish charts.<ref>[http://acharts.us/performer/mohammed_ali aCharts.us Page for "Rocket" by Mohamed Ali]</ref> |
Having signed a contract with [[Sony Music]], he had a debut hit with "Rocket" a song that entered the [[Danish Singles Chart]] in week 10/2009. The single peaked at #12 in the charts and spent a total of 20 weeks on the Danish charts.<ref>[http://acharts.us/performer/mohammed_ali aCharts.us Page for "Rocket" by Mohamed Ali]</ref> |
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==Dansk Melodi Grand Prix== |
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In 2013, he came back to take part in [[Dansk Melodi Grand Prix]] in a bid to represent Denmark in [[Eurovision Song Contest 2013]]. |
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Mohamed Ali | |
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| Birth name | Mohamed Ahmed Ali |
| Also known as | Mohamed |
| Born | September 7, 1993 |
| Origin | Nørresundby, Aalborg, Denmark |
| Genres | Pop, dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Sony (2009–present) |
| Website | http://www.mohamedali.dk/ |
Mohamed Ahmed Ali (born September 7, 1993) is a Danish singer of mixed Egyptian and Iraqi origin.
Ali was born at Nørresundby, Aalborg. In 2009, he took part in Season 2 of The X Factor, coming third after winner Linda Andrews and runners up Alien Beat Club. After the series, he signed a contract with Sony Music.[1] On the occasion, Karina Foss Fenn of Sony Music Entertainment Denmark was quoted as saying: "It is rare that we in the music industry encounter a natural talent like Mohamed Ali. Both in his vocals and his physique, he oozes musicality – and his voice has both power and a sweetness that makes his rhythm quite unique."[2] The music will no doubt to reflect Mohamed's personality". This contract resulted in a debut album Keep It Simple of 12 original songs and his single "Rocket" became one of the best downloaded songs.[3]
Beginnings
Mohamed Ali was born in Denmark to an Egyptian father and Iraqi mother.[4] He started early through an appearance in "Scenen er din" (translated as "the stage is yours), in 2007. His parents had been divorced one year earlier in 2006. He lived with his mother Ahlam and three older sisters Fatima (22 years), Meriam (21 years) and Asia (20 years).
X Factor
He applied for the Danish version of The X Factor singing competition in 2009 where he reached the Final 3 and was a clear favorite to win.[5] He sang the following songs:
| Date | Theme | Performer | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.02.2009 | Hits | Amerie | "1 Thing" | Safe to next round |
| 20.02.2009 | Made in Denmark | OneTwo | "Det er sent nu" | Safe to next round |
| 27.02.2009 | Motown songs | Jackson 5 | "I Want You Back" | Safe to next round |
| 06.03.2009 | ABBA songs | ABBA | "S.O.S." | Safe to next round |
| 13.03.2009 | BigBand | Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z | "Crazy in Love" | Bottom 2, Saved |
| 20.03.2009 | Sanne Salomonsen songs | Sneakers | "Efter Festen" | Safe to the finals |
| Dedication | Michael Jackson | "Dirty Diana" | ||
| 27.03.2009 | Free choice | Daniel Bedingfield / Katy Perry | "If You're Not the One" / "Hot n Cold" | Finished third |
- In the finals, he got fewest SMS votes in a closely run race in which he lagged by just 2% of the votes to the runner-up in Top 3 and was able to amass big number of fans through his Facebook site (more than 70,000 friends).[6]
After X Factor
In May 2009, he appeared as an opening act for Beyoncé when she sang in Denmark.
Having signed a contract with Sony Music, he had a debut hit with "Rocket" a song that entered the Danish Singles Chart in week 10/2009. The single peaked at #12 in the charts and spent a total of 20 weeks on the Danish charts.[7]
Dansk Melodi Grand Prix
In 2013, he came back to take part in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix in a bid to represent Denmark in Eurovision Song Contest 2013.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Peak position |
Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN [8] | |||
| 2009 | Keep It Simple | 2 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN [8] | |||
| 2009 | "Rocket" | 12 | Keep It Simple |
Collaboration
- 2009: "All About Love" by Anna David feat. Mohamed Ali [1]
References
- ^ Presswire: Sony Music Entertainment Denmark A/S communique (in Danish)
- ^ WebShop Magazinet: Muhammed Ali fra X Factor I aftale med SONY Music (in Danish)
- ^ GL Music Production: Mohamed Ali page
- ^ TV2: X Factor gavner integration (in Danish)
- ^ MetroXpress: Portræt af Mohamed Ali (in Danish)
- ^ MusikPlaten: Mohamed Ali fra X Factor indgår pladekontrakt med Sony (in Danish)
- ^ aCharts.us Page for "Rocket" by Mohamed Ali
- ^ a b DanishCharts.com: Mohamed Ali discography page