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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.
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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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official teaser "toba"

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credits and lyrics

                Artwork & Design:  Juan de Dios Reyes

album credits

Music & 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

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destination one : ashufak

World of dreams

credits

Keys, Bass & Drums: Michael Winger 
Guitar: Michael Winger, Daniel Nervo 
Oud: Husain Dixon Resan 
Dumbek: Gabe Lackner

lyrics

When 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.

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destination two : dan

falling in love

credits

Guitars: Daniel Nervo
Oud & Violin: Husain Dixon Resan
Drums: Jake Wood 
Bass: Michael Winger
Keys & Synth: Gabe Lackner 
Percussion: Faisal Zedan

lyrics

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

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

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destination three  : zaman

a beautiful life

credits

Guitar: Daniel Nervo
Bass & Keys: Gabe Lackner & Joel St. Julien
Dumbek: Faisal Zedan
Beat: Gabe Lackner

lyrics

Verse 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.

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destination four : toba

enlightenment

credits

Keys: 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

lyrics

Chorus: 
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.

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destination five : la takrah - feat. monica raphael

keep the faith

credits

Guitar: Cliff Truesdell
 Violin: Fathi Al Jarrah
 Keys: Gabe Lackner
Percussion: Faisal Zedan  
Drums: Jake Wood
Bass: Cliff Truesdell & Gabe Lackner

lyrics

Chorus:
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.

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destination six : samhini

making peace

credits

Bass & Guitar: Michael Winger
Trumpet: Danny Cao
Violin: Fathi Al Jarrah
Drums: Nasser Addi
Keys: Joel St. Jullien

lyrics

Chorus 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.

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destination seven : fa younk - feat. opium sabbah

earth song

credits

Guitar: Daniel Nervo
 Keys & Synth: Cliff Truesdell,  Michael Winger & Gabe Lackner 
Percussion: Rida Darwish
​Bass & Beat: Gabe Lackner & Cliff Truesdell

lyrics

Chorus:
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

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destination eight : zada

eyes wide open

credits

Guitar: 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.

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destination nine : huriti - feat. Rachid taha

An inspiratoinal song about humanity, love and peace.  

my freedom 

Credits

Guitar: Gabe Lackner & Daniel Nervo 
Drums: Jake Wood
Synth: Gabe Lackner & Bernard Chopin  
Oud: Hakim Hamadouche
Bass: Cliff Truesdell & Gabe Lackner 
Riq: Faisal Zedan

lyrics

Chorus:
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

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destination ten : leila eid

hand in hand

credits

Guitar: Daniel Nervo
Dumbek & Riq: Faisal Zedan 
Bass: Jon Shamieh 
Keys: Michael Winger & Cliff Truesdell
Drums: Nasser Addi

lyrics

Chorus 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

welcome

credits

Guitar: Daniel Nervo
 Keys & Bass: Gabe Lackner 
Drums: Nasser Addi 
Percussion: Faisal Zedan 
Trumpet: Danny Cao

lyrics

Chorus:
(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.

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destination twelve : pa'lante - feat. cris matos

moving forward

credits

Guitar: Daniel Nervo 
Oud & Violin: Husain Dixon Resan 
Trumpet: Danny Cao
Bass, Keys & Beat: Gabe Lackner 
​Percussion: Tom Lackner & Cris Matos

lyrics

Verse:
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”

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        "the world is full of colors let us unite and paint the world" - nader deaik