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“Album ‘Toba’ is a reflection of my experiences & observations over the years influenced by global changes, people’s everyday experiences and emotions such as love, heartbreak, humanity, enlightenment, faith, hope, freedom and celebration." Hope you enjoy this musical journey! - ND
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album "toba"Nader DeAik's second studio album endeavor "Toba" is a mystical journey that will transform the listener into a voyager. Exploring twelve original musical destinations in a unique atmospheric melodious world. The tracks' rhythmic undercurrent bears testament to traditional Middle Eastern percussion and sounds driven by electronic elements and dance beats, while the music is punctuated throughout with funk, surf, Latin, hip-hop, urban, rock, classical or ska undertones making this robust album a must hear!
The songs are about love, heartbreak, humanity, hope, Moving Forward, celebration and more. Album "Toba" features duets with world renowned guest singers such as Rachid Taha, Soprano singer Monica Raphael, Caballo singer Cris Matos, and hip hop solo artist Opium Sabbah.
With a CD collection that takes up an entire room, its creation was supported by world class engineers and musicians who have been associated with the Gorillaz, Rachid Taha and Jeff Bridges, to name a few. Album "Toba" will not only stimulate listeners' auditory senses but will also invigorate their visual sensors with its unique cover and booklet artwork acting as a visual guide into the album's twelve musical destinations. |
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credits and lyrics
Artwork & Design: Juan de Dios Reyes
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album creditsMusic & Lyrics: Nader DeAik
Producer: Nader DeAik Assistant Producer: Gabe Lackner Primary Mixer: Gabe Lackner Secondary Mixer: Mike Forst Arrangement: Nader DeAik (1-12), Dan Nervo (7, 9), Danny Cao (12) Primary Vocals: Nader DeAik Backup Vocals: Michael Winger, Husain Dixon Resan Audio & Editing Engineers: Michael Winger, Jon Shamieh, Cliff Truesdell, Joel St. Julian & Gabe Lackner Mastering: Ken Lee Label: Rose Gold Records |
destination one : ashufak
World of dreamscreditsKeys, Bass & Drums: Michael Winger
Guitar: Michael Winger, Daniel Nervo Oud: Husain Dixon Resan Dumbek: Gabe Lackner |
lyricsWhen I see you... forget the past. Open your heart...
Forget your sorrows. When I see you... forget the past. Calm yourself... let go of your agony. Let's travel to a world of dreams, Filled with love and peace. Let's dance..sway and dance.. .let go and dance. |
destination two : dan
falling in lovecreditsGuitars: Daniel Nervo
Oud & Violin: Husain Dixon Resan Drums: Jake Wood Bass: Michael Winger Keys & Synth: Gabe Lackner Percussion: Faisal Zedan |
lyricsChorus:
You light the fire in my heart... Don’t go far... Stay near. Your eyes are mesmerizing my love... You are my only doctor. Dan Dan Dan wa Dan Verse: My eyes are sleepless... Thirsty to see you. You occupy my mind night and day. Have mercy on my heart. Don't coy with me. Chorus: You light the fire in my heart... Don’t go far... Stay near. Your eyes are mesmerizing my love... You are my only doctor. Dan Dan Dan wa Dan |
destination three : zaman
a beautiful lifecreditsGuitar: Daniel Nervo
Bass & Keys: Gabe Lackner & Joel St. Julien Dumbek: Faisal Zedan Beat: Gabe Lackner |
lyricsVerse one:
Deserted me..Tortured me.. after my heart mended. May I have the patience to overcome this disposition. Chorus: Life why the agony... from the past love... Time has come to let go of the past and live a beautiful life. Verse two: Deserted me..Confused me..What will people say? Wounded my heart... ended the feelings. |
destination four : toba
enlightenmentcreditsKeys: Joel St. Julian & Gabe Lackner
Violin: Fathi Al Jarrah Harmonica: Gabe Lackner Percussion: Faisal Zedan Bass: Jon Shamieh Drums: Nasser Addi Turkish Ney : Devran Bekin |
lyricsChorus:
Toba not to go back... Toba not to cross my mind. Verse one: Sacrificed my heart and soul... In return, betrayed me and broke my heart. Verse two: Acts like a pure angel, but in truth, possesses many faces. |
destination five : la takrah - feat. monica raphael
keep the faithcreditsGuitar: Cliff Truesdell
Violin: Fathi Al Jarrah Keys: Gabe Lackner Percussion: Faisal Zedan Drums: Jake Wood Bass: Cliff Truesdell & Gabe Lackner |
lyricsChorus:
Don’t hate or worry about a bad thing, it might lead to a good thing... If there is a will, there is a way. Verse one: Nader DeAik: Be patient, Have no regrets..Don't be sad..Be patient Monica Raphael: If there is a will, there is a way. I'm with you night and day. Verse two: Nader DeAik: keep the faith.. Don’t worry..Don’t give up. keep the faith. Raphael: Let’s dance till the night of day. Let nothing stand in your way. |
destination six : samhini
making peacecreditsBass & Guitar: Michael Winger
Trumpet: Danny Cao Violin: Fathi Al Jarrah Drums: Nasser Addi Keys: Joel St. Jullien |
lyricsChorus one:
Forgive me my sweetheart.. For you tears from my eyes keep on falling. Verse one: I miss you.. I call for you.. Ease my mind and tell me how to comfort you. Bridge: I made a mistake... It was beyond my control... My situation then overpowered me. Chorus 2: Forgive me my sweetheart, forgive me. Feel with me and end my affliction. |
destination seven : fa younk - feat. opium sabbah
earth songcreditsGuitar: Daniel Nervo
Keys & Synth: Cliff Truesdell, Michael Winger & Gabe Lackner Percussion: Rida Darwish Bass & Beat: Gabe Lackner & Cliff Truesdell |
lyricsChorus:
Nader DeAik: In your eyes I dive into your deep oceans... I cross your borders... taste your sorrows. Verse one: Nader DeAik: I see the world through your eyes... In your eyes I see the light of the world. Opium Sabbah: I feel your past.. I see where you at. Gave me hope that once died. Walk with me where we unite. Together as one forever right In a new world where we all live free. It's a bumpy road, move cautiously It's a jungle out there, if you are asking me. Open your mind, I mean radically In our eyes the fire is alive. For a new day that silence the cries One love, one land, child, woman and man Verse two: Nader DeAik: I see the world through your eyes ...In your eyes I see the light of the world. DeAik French Lyrics: I see the world in your eyes |
destination eight : zada
eyes wide opencreditsGuitar: Daniel Nervo
Bass: Michael Winger Harmonica, Keys & Synth: Gabe Lackner Beat: Cliff Truesdell |
lyrics:Chorus:
Zada, Zada, Zada you are a beauty.. pulchritudinous, lovely, you are truly lovely...beautiful Zada Verse one: When I see you I wish to be near you and rejoice. When I see you I wish to be in your arms... be tranquil and embrace you... Your closeness is a piece of heaven. Verse two: I long to meet the parents... ask for your hand...the most beautiful bride in my eyes. |
destination nine : huriti - feat. Rachid taha
An inspiratoinal song about humanity, love and peace.
my freedomCreditsGuitar: Gabe Lackner & Daniel Nervo
Drums: Jake Wood Synth: Gabe Lackner & Bernard Chopin Oud: Hakim Hamadouche Bass: Cliff Truesdell & Gabe Lackner Riq: Faisal Zedan |
lyricsChorus:
Nader DeAik and Rachid Taha: Freedom runs through me.. Freedom is my right.. Freedom belongs to me. Verse one: Rachid Taha: I am human, I have the right to live in peace; not in agony. Nader DeAik: A human has the right to live a life filled with tranquility and freedom. Verse two: Rachid Taha: I am human. I have the right not to be treated unfairly nor live in deprivation. Nader DeAik: Life becomes beautiful with goodness and love. Candles will light with no more tears. Outro Improvised Lyrics Rachid Taha: Freedom Nader DeAik: Viva Love, Viva Peace |
destination ten : leila eid
hand in handcreditsGuitar: Daniel Nervo
Dumbek & Riq: Faisal Zedan Bass: Jon Shamieh Keys: Michael Winger & Cliff Truesdell Drums: Nasser Addi |
lyricsChorus one:
Tonight is a holiday.. Hand in hand let’s intensify the joy and keep sadness away. Verse one: Togetherness is our joy.. Our laughter is our sunshine. Chorus two: Tonight is a holiday! Hand in hand, lets intensify the joy and keep sadness away. Verse two: Tonight will be a memory..Tomorrow a beautiful day. |
destination eleven: hala
welcomecreditsGuitar: Daniel Nervo
Keys & Bass: Gabe Lackner Drums: Nasser Addi Percussion: Faisal Zedan Trumpet: Danny Cao |
lyricsChorus:
(Hala) Welcome..welcome the light of my eyes. (Hala) Welcome... welcome the lovely one. You resemble a full moon transcending a beautiful light. I’m thirsty... quench my thirst. Verse one: Beautiful free spirited girl with mesmerizing eyes, oh so precious! Verse two: My heart propels within her blue skies infatuated with her. I can’t endure her being away. |
destination twelve : pa'lante - feat. cris matos
moving forwardcreditsGuitar: Daniel Nervo
Oud & Violin: Husain Dixon Resan Trumpet: Danny Cao Bass, Keys & Beat: Gabe Lackner Percussion: Tom Lackner & Cris Matos |
lyricsVerse:
Nader DeAik: Seeking you through the night, to present you a cup of my melodies. To get you elated by the vibes transcending from my tunes and celebrate. Verse: Cris Matos: You are always on my mind. My beautiful people forever. It’s impossible to forget you. In my Soul you are present. Come near me my people. Give me a strong embrace. Come enjoy yourselves right now. The Music is very ardent. Chorus: Nader DeAik: Let’s move forward “Dale Pa’lante” |