BIOGRAPHY
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BIOGRAPHY
BIOGRAPHY Booming out of Jerusalem in 1996 HADAG NAHASH, became the biggest band Israel has to offer. Its music combines fresh Hip Hop, rock, reggae and funk sounds, and bringing forth tight grooves with Middle Eastern flavor. Their unique sound attracted many dedicated followers, as well as vast media reception. They've gained momentum year after year, and today are considered the best selling Hip Hop artist in Israel. Early in their career, Hadag Nahash managed to walk the fine line between popularity to social agenda. Known for their feverish agenda, they've become the social moral critics of Israeli society. Their songs promote equality and civil rights, and create a soundtrack to the local struggle against racism and corruption. This unique perspective made them the center of attention, both internationally as well as locally. Throughout the years, Hadag Nahash members have volunteered for various social causes around Israel. They are especially known for their activity in "the one shekel festival", which is an NGO aimed at bridging cultural gaps, that was created by band member Shaanan Streett some nine years ago Almost a decade after their debut album, their bass vibes still boom the radio stations in Israel. They've received recognition over and over, and were rewarded for their work six times, with awards including: best band of the year, album of the year, best video of the year and best lyricists of the year. Almost every album they've released attained gold or platinum status. Israeli TV has several times aired documentary films about the band, its music, and its activities. Hadag Nahash's success and agenda has paved their way to sharing stages with international acts such as The Black Eyed Peas and Cypress Hill, The Streets, Leeroy (Saian Supa Crew). They've toured the UK and the United States several times. In 2008 Hadag Nahash contributed their music to Adam Sandler's movie "You Don't Mess With The Zohan", which exposed their unique and creative sound to vast audience worldwide. Recently Hadag Nahash finalized their fifth studio album named "6" with internationally acclaimed musical producer Yossi Fine at the helm. MARKETING POINTS Israel's leading live Hip Hop band, known for its excellent showmanship. Repertoire combines Hebrew, English, Hip Hop and Oriental sounds. Known worldwide due to Adam Sandler's "Don't Mess with the Zohan" soundtrack. All of its albums attained Gold Status. Unique sound which paved its way for numerous awards in Israel. Band members are known activists for human rights, and have initiated their own NGO named "Festival Be'Shekel", promoting teens in neglected areas. DISCOGRPAHY 2000, “The Groove Machine” (HAMECHUNA SHEL HAGROOVE) 2002, “To Move” (LAZUZ) (Attained gold status) 2004, “Local Substance” (HOMER MEKOMY) (Attained Platinum status) 2006, “With the Help of Jam” (BEEZRAT HAJAM) (Attained gold status) 2008, Live CD/DVD 2010, Fifth Studio album (TBA) AWARDS AND RECOGNITION 2003 AKUM lyricist of the year 2003 MTV and “HaIr” Newspaper album of the year for “To Move” (Lazuz) 2005 AMI band of the year 2005 AMI best clip of the year for “The sticker song” (Shirat Hasticker) 2006 AMI Album of the year “With the help of Jam” (BeEzrat HaJam) DISTRIBUTION Digital distribution for back catalog: Worldwide - The Orchard Israel - imusic Physical distribution (back catalog) - Hatav Hashmini CONTACT QUOTES "Audience members climbed onto each other's shoulders, danced in the aisles, and shouted along with the band's call-and-response" (Rolling Stone Magazine/USA) "Rap, sax, and piano crisscross in the music based on the hip hop beat, Body started to move without thinking in front of their (Rolling Stone Magazine/Japan) high-class entertainment" "Hadag Nachash hold the record on songs we chosen people aren't (The Village Voice) embarrassed to play in front of the goyim” "As they played, you could feel tremors from the ecstatic crowd vibrate across the dancefloor and out into the city. At the top of their collective lungs, the band and the crowd sang in Hebrew and Arabic, (Global Rhythm) "Shalom/ Salam/ Peace". MANAGEMENT MS. Sigal Gonen, [email protected], +972-0506566262 BOOKING(EUROPE) MR. Shai Shoham, IL Presents, [email protected], +972-544321443 BOOKING(USA) MR. David Azulay, Teev Events, [email protected], +1-301-370-5333 PRESS MS. Ruti Marom, [email protected], +972-50-5778686 GENERAL INQUIRIES [email protected] http://hadagnahash.com TOUR HISTORY 2005 04\03\05 - Alumni Hall, Hub-Robeson Center, Penn State University 04\05\05 - Knitting Factory, New York City 04\06\05 - Knitting Factory, New York City 04\07\05 – Israel Day, Columbia University, New York City 04\09\05 – BBYO Convention, Indian Lake Resort, Illinois 04\10\05 – The Athletic Complex, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 04\12\05 - The El-Ray Theatre, Los Angeles, CA 04\16\05 - Club Soda, Montreal, Canada 04\17\05 - House of Blues, Chicago, IL 11\01\05, Russia, Moscow 2006 2003-2004 01\12\03 - UK, Nottingham 10\17\04 – Grand Ballroom, Marvin Center, Wash U, Washington DC 10\18\04 – Rutgers University, New Jersey 10\20\04 - Ruby Skye, San Francisco, California 10\21\04 – Smith Wick Theatre, Foothill College, Palo Alto, California 10\23\04 - Wheeler Auditorium, UC Berkeley, California 10\26\04 – Knitting Factory, New York City 10\27\04 – Roxy Club, Boston, Mass 10\28\04 – Deauville Beach Resort, Miami, FL 10\30\04 – Sabes JCC, St. Paul, MN 10\31\04 – Capitol Event Theatre, Toronto, Canada 11\01\04 – Kiva (KSC), Kent University, Ohio 01\29\06 – AIPAC Convention, Rosemont Convention Center, Rosemont, IL 01\30\06 – UMW, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 02\01\06 – 9:30 Club, Washington DC 04\16\06 – “Let My People Sing Festival”, Brandeis-Bardin Institute, CA 05\04\05 - Hungary, Budapest 08\01\06 - Hungary, Sziget Festival 09\10\06 – Opera House, Toronto, Canada 09\11\06 – Club Soda, Montreal, Canada 09\12\06 – Club Phoenix, London, Canada 09\14\06 – Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, Washington DC 09\17\06 – Oy!Hoo Festival, Riverside Park, New York City 12\10\06 – Israel Day (Puck Building), New York City, NY 12\14\06 - Roxy Club, Boston, Mass 12\17\06 – TLA Club, Philadelphia, Penn (noon) 12\17\06 – TLA Club, Philadelphia, Penn (night) 12\23\06 – JCC, St.-Paul, Minnesota 12\23\06 – B.B. King Club, New York City, NY 12\26\06 – USY Convention (Copley Place Marriot), Boston, Mass 2007 02\15\07 – Johnny O’s Club, Madison, Wisconsin 02\17\07 – JCC, Baltimore, Maryland 02\18\07 – Young Judea Camp, Austin Texas 02\19\07 - NFTY Convention (Downtown Marriot), Philadelphia, Penn 11\29\07 - Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 11\01\07 - Sweden, Stockhlm 12\02\07 - North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, Chicago, IL 12\05\07 - University of Michigan, East Lansing, Michigan 12\06\07 – Illinois U, Champaign, IL 12\08\07 – Hannukah Party (Taglit), Webster Hall, NYC, NY 2008 01\01\08 - Austria 02\02\08 – Kravis Center Of Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, Florida 02\06\08 – Center Stage Club, Atlanta, Georgia 02\07\08 – The Bottleneck, Lawrence, Kansas 02\09\08 – Metro West, New Jersey 02\10\08 – Pearl Street Nightclub, Northampton, Mass 02\11\08 – Brandeis U, Waltham, Mass 02\12\08 – Maryland U, College Park, Maryland 02\13\08 – Oregon U, Eugene, Oregon 02\16\08 – The Bar, New Haven, Connecticut 02\17\08 – BBYO Convention, Oak Hills, Illinois 02\18\08 – House Of Blues, Chicago, Illinois 02\20\08 – Texas U, Austin, Texas 05\02\08 – Mandela Room, State University Of NY, Binghamton, New York 05\07\08 – JCC, Cleveland, Ohio 05\08\08 – Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto, Canada 05\09\08 – Temple Sinai Synagogue, Los Angeles, California 08\01\08 Japan, Tokyo 09\01\08 - Poland, Lodz, Four Cultures Festial