A highlight was the new track Bounce Back. This set was definitely for the hip-hop fans. Backed only with a DJ, the 28-year-old made up for the spartan stage set up with his trademark charisma and swagger. It’s just about putting all the right flavours in place.”įriday night was also marked an appearance by Detroit rapper Big Sean. But we a have lot of things cooking at the moment. Hassan also added that fans should expect more news from The 5 before the year is out: “I can’t really say to much as things need to be finalised. It is just great to play for the fans and make them happy.” “We have been working really hard for this with lots of rehearsals. “It does feel like a graduation,” said The 5’s resident rapper BMD backstage. While The 5 remains a work in progress, you can sense that with the right guidance and effort they could live up to the promise of being the Arab world's One Direction. The new single La Bezzaf was a treat however, it's slamming dance chorus is tailor made for festivals. Bel Gharam was pretty enough but the harmonies were not on point - a must for any boy-band. It’s easy to think of the crew strolling along in the corniche as mates if they weren’t pop-stars.Īs for the performance? The intent was there but it was rather patchy at times. One thing about the boys - BMD, Said Karmouz, Adel Echibi, Ahmed Hassan and Kazem Chamas - is they definitely share a natural chemistry. Their performance on Friday marked, in a way, their arrival as a fully functioning band. Ever since coming in the finals in last year's X Factor Arabia, the Arab boy-band has been busy in the studio recording and dropping singles. Abu Dhabi I will be back.”īeats on The Beach also marked a milestone for The 5. That’s what any performer needs and it was just a beautiful thing. “They were amazing and they give you all their energy. “I really couldn’t ask for anything more from the crowd,” remarked a sweaty Paul backstage after the show. Paul’s mission to “keep the party going” made his the best performance of the weekend so far. He overran his set by 15 minutes and even the extended hour slot wasn't enough to squeeze in big numbers such as We Be Burnin' and his Beyoncé collaboration Baby Boy. Paul gave it 100 per cent and delivered blistering takes of Get Busy and Gimme The Light. On that score, it was the best kind of failure. The 42-year-old attempted to pack in many of the hits he's accumulated since emerging on the scene 20 years ago. Beats on The Beach may have been at the Abu Dhabi Corniche on Friday, but the evening was full of Jamaican beach vibes.ĭance hall king Sean Paul delivered an exuberant, hit-laden set on the second day of the three day free music festival.
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