Empty Apologies
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About the song: Taken from 2007’s “The Chronicles of Mimi” and one of a string of #1 hits from the album. Mohammed wrote this song after struggling for so long to keep a relationship going that was slowly becoming one sided. “It’s about knowing when to let go and move on, before the negativity of that relationship brings you down too”, the singer states..
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Music & Lyrics By: Mohammed Salem
I actually have the album and saw him live in Spain. It was amazing and I think the song is fantastic. I really can relate to it very much.
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Katie Ramirez Reply:
September 6th, 2010 at 10:33 AM
I saw him life too in 2007 in Egypt. Was amazing and I would go see him again. I was suppose to see him in London this year but he cancelled the London leg of his tour
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Kareem Kakour Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 6:25 PM
YES! I saw him this year and I like the concert was fantastic. I love the way he singing this song especially in live. It was very different in how he singing from the CD.
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Such a really beautiful song. I LOVE IT!
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This is one of my all time favourte Mohammed Salem songs. I have all his albums, except the very first one. Great song, great voice and really deep. Hope to see you on tour again soon xox
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White Lace Reply:
September 10th, 2010 at 7:00 AM
OMG I don’t have the first one either. I think it was deleted or something. You can’t get it anywhere anymore I don’t think
I have the second one, I like that one a lot … Street Symphony
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AWESOME! Great music bro. I’m really proud of ya.
You make every Arab proud and keep the music flowin’
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Rami El Wakil Reply:
September 10th, 2010 at 9:51 AM
I agree bro. Really proud to see another Arab do well and not forget his roots or where he came from.
Mohammed you make us proud brother
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very amazing this song. i really really like it very much and the voice is soooo beautiful
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FANTASTIC SONG!
This is very good and the words touch me deeply inside. I love you Mohammed
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Wow
really nice song and very emotional i really like it
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His voice is so subtle and the lyrics are piercing I really love this song. I can only imagine how impressive the whole album is.
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Hot track man sounds absolutely wicked
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very good song and a very good voice
you make me think alot with your words
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Mohammed you are a great singer and I think this song is so beautiful. I want to hear more and I love your voice very much xox
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truly touching song mate
i think you really have something going here and i look forward to hearing more
i’ve downloaded the album from itunes and i think the whole album is great
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Nice ballad brother and really to the point. I love every aspect of the song both musically and lyrically.
Great effort!
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Brilliant song and such a great story told
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Great song! Absolutely love it and you my friend
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The Chronicles of Mimi – HOT HOT HOT album
absolutely love it and this song is just GOLD
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I love you Mohammed
You are my favourite singer and your music is beautiful just like you
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Impressive. Extremely impressive. I can really relate to this song and what you’re talking about. I went through the exact same thing and now I am stronger for it. I feel your pain and admire your talent.
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An album that was well put together flowing from one story to another. When he said this was one of many chapters in his life (referring to the album – The Chronicles of Mimi) he wasn’t kidding. This album reads like a book. This song fits extremely well into that book and although musically well created; lyrically he has hit the nail on the head. An excellent and well written song.
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Very proud of you man this is an inspiring track
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I must admit I was scepticle at first and now I am in complete aww. Great song.
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OMG
I think this is absolutely fantastic and I love this song so much. When are the next songs being released?
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Sonja Alloush Reply:
September 10th, 2010 at 9:53 AM
You think that’s good? Go to his website http://www.mohammedsalem.com and you’ll hear even better ones. Really nice music Mr Salem
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hot song and very hot voice brother
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great track and love you very much mohammed
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Well done my friend. This is such a great song and I want to hear more
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IT’S ALL YOU MAN!!!
YOU ARE AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND AND I LOVE THE ENTIRE ALBUM
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This is really good. I love the song it speaks so deeply and I honestly love it.
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I must admit I wasn’t sure what to expect from this song or this artist. I did some research, looked at the website and then downloaded the entire album from iTunes Music.
I was absolutely thrown back by the entire album. This track is fantastic and all I can say is that if anyone likes this song, you will love the entire CD.
Roberto (above) is right, it is almost like a book from start to finish. GREAT STUFF!
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Frida Garrett Reply:
September 16th, 2010 at 2:46 PM
I agree, I bought it on iTunes and it was fantastic
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HOT SONG!!!!
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Very great song and i love mohammed salem very much
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“The Chronicles of Mimi” is an album that absolutely rocks! One of my favourite albums ever. I think it’s fantastic and I think this song is one of the stand out tracks along side “Sin” and “Stained & Lonely”
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this song sounds so good
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Great track man
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BRILLIANT MAN! JUST BRILLIANT!
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this is an amazing song and i really got goose bumps from it
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This sounds really good.
I feel depressed now but in a good way LOL
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Explosive lyrics man, really powerful.
GOOD STUFF
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Never heard something that sounded so real in such a long time
Keep up with the music my friend
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Good song, good mixing, bad singing..
all the best!
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Mohammed Salem Reply:
September 6th, 2010 at 7:01 AM
Thanks for your input Kamran, but I’m not on a talent show requiring your advise. I’m doing quite well without your so called “expert” comment.
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Kamran Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 1:55 AM
Lol.. Wats goin on guys?
Dude first of all welcome to India
you know what is good in your music and you should also know where you have to improve right?
If my comment hurts you or your fans then I am sorry..
But still I stick to my comment.
I loved the song
I liked the mix but singing has to be improved a lot..
I’ve also heard your other songs good girl bad girl and i don’t know why are two of my fav’s of you..
No hate dude, don’t take our comments negatively
God bless you!
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Jessie Bailey Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 5:53 AM
Dude I think you need to read what you wrote. You talk about constructive criticism … you didn’t say your singing needs improving, you said BAD SINGING
I can see why people are getting pissed off!
Adrian Krueger Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 6:43 AM
Well I don’t know about any of you, but I saw him live in Amsterdam in 2007 and he was fantastic. His singing was more than fine, nothing mimed and he could sing and dance at the same time.
I loved the entire 2 hour show! So I wouldn’t really take notice of what anyone on here says to be completely honest.
Owen Roberts Reply:
September 6th, 2010 at 7:06 AM
Bad singing? Have you actually heard the song? What are you basing that on? Or is this just some bias opinion you have?
You’re definitely no expert mate. What a joke!
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Lisa Flemming Reply:
September 6th, 2010 at 7:22 AM
I agree Kamran, your comments are not constructive, rude and just not on. This is a singer with over a 300,000 albums sold world wide. Where are you on the map?
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Ahmed Aly Reply:
September 6th, 2010 at 7:31 AM
Mohammed you have done all Arabs proud. I don’t know why you would even want to promote yourself in India, especially when people like Kamran have no respect for your music. But you are fantastic and we all love you xox
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Jasmine Shah Reply:
September 6th, 2010 at 7:46 AM
I think everyone needs to calm down. It’s a great song, Mohammed you have done well.
Kamran, I don’t know under what basis you clasify your self as an expert or some form of professional, because your comments are anything but.
Finally, Ahmed I don’t think we need to bring race into it. It’s just not important.
Great music though
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joshua elkenberg Reply:
September 6th, 2010 at 8:04 AM
Kamran your opinion is not important to us at all
MOHAMMED WE LOVE YOU!!!!
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Randy Emmes Reply:
September 6th, 2010 at 8:16 AM
Who do you represent exactly Kamran? Do you even count? Seriously. Bad singing? In what way, can you elaborate please because I don’t know if you were listening to the same song the rest of us were.
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Jacob Sawyer Reply:
September 6th, 2010 at 9:44 AM
Kamran can you explain please … who the hell are you mate?
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Omar Karashi Reply:
September 6th, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Kamran who?!
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Ignore that previous comment, clearly that is not an expert comment at all.
It’s a great song, great mixing and exceptional singing.
Kamran, you obviously have no idea what you’re talking about.
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KAMRAN??? Are you serious?
What are you an expert in exactly?
Let’s analyze this.
“Empty Apologies” hit #1 Internationally
The album from which it came “The Chronicles of Mimi” sold in excess of 170,000 copies world wide.
“Empty Apologies” the single itself was downloaded over 23,000 times in less than 3 months from its release date according to Soundscan and iTunes.
What exactly is bad about the singing? Or do you have something against the artist in general?
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Beautiful song Mohammed. Ignore the negativity you sound fantastic
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Great song and it really touched me. Music, voice, lyrics = BRILLIANT
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Kamran I don’t think your opinion really matters here
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AWESOME
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utter magic
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Gameeeeeeel awi ya man!
Your music is fantastic and I am BIG BIG fan
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ouhhhhhh this is sooooo goood
love it
keep it up mr
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I like this song I really do. Good on you it sounds great.
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Lets bring it back,i’ ve yet done
Except the Jr. Maestro ‘Kamran’
He’l make u Loose n smooth..
If he playz “Blues”
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M3GH-uh-WATT(Meghraj) Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 12:01 AM
I’m with Kamran on this one. I know all you supporters/fans/acquaintances are pissed off with the comment. But what’s wrong in calling a spade a spade??? I feel Aslam you got your accent running all over the track and with some nasal activity and I’ve checked out your rest of the tracks , they are good. And always remember, you have reached the summit just because of your fans, critics and the rest. Take it easy mate!!! (No Hate)
Break a leg!!
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I’m with Kamran on this one. I know all you supporters/fans/acquaintances are pissed off with the comment. But what’s wrong in calling a spade a spade??? I feel Aslam you got your accent running all over the track and with some nasal activity and I’ve checked out your rest of the tracks , they are good. And always remember, you have reached the summit just because of your fans, critics and the rest. Take it easy mate!!! (No Hate)
Break a leg!!
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Sorry Mohammed Salem!!Got it wrong on the name!!
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Bilal Salah Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 5:52 AM
Yep knew it … it’s a religious thing. Now you’re hating on him because his name is Mohammed?
Get over yourself! Grow up and leave your prejudices at the door you minority.
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Meghraj Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 2:02 AM
Hey!! know some thing??? Before you type a word, think.’Cause had I not felt bad about the name error I wouldn’t have apologized and I’m still sorry. Same goes to Anita and Rania below, understand 1st, if there was delete button, I would’ve deleted the whole thing off to correct my self but unfortuantely to no avail. And also know this. My friend Syed Kamran is a Muslim here and I love his company, and always make it a point to visit my Muslim brothers homes during Ramadan and I have more Muslim friends than all of you and you guys living there,talking about the integrity of my Country??? Guys get a life,’cause you are sparking off a row here by quoting all this as racist. Please, don’t get me wrong here, what ever I wrote here is all in a good sense.
Cheers!!
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Ormond Wickham Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 1:12 PM
Meghraj,
First of all dude, you can’t sit there going off at everybody and blaming them for thinking what they thought. I think the statements you made were pretty explosive, hence, the reason for the ROW.
Secondly, you are passing judgement on other people when they have only justly responded to your statements. Fair enough, there is no delete button. But maybe you should think about what you type before you type it.
Just out of curiosity … what is it you meant by that statement?
I’m sorry, but whatever statement you make, you are speaking on behalf of your country as well, whether you like it or not. It all comes with the territory.
Indus Gharana Reply:
September 10th, 2010 at 7:42 AM
Thanks a lot for coming in Ormond. You see, 1st off I was typing in a hurry and mistook Salem’s name for Aslam.2nd off, I apologized. And here, people start off by calling me a racist pig and naming it as anti-muslim slur. I guess, even they should think before what they say. I never meant to offend any one by writing all of this in any of my earlier comments. Hope you understand!!
Cheers!
Ormond Wickham Reply:
September 10th, 2010 at 11:31 AM
That’s cool Indus. I guess all a misunderstanding in the end. No dramas, I think we should all just let this pass, faults on all sides and let’s forget it and just enjoy the music
PEACE
Anita Jonas Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 6:29 AM
Got it wrong with the name? You racist pig!!!
Is this because he is Muslim??? So typical you would get religion involved.
We don’t need you!
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Meghraj Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 2:05 AM
I cannot rephrase what I wrote earlier but please check the above comment
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Rania Jamal Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 6:37 AM
Sorry???? Mohammed Salem! Got it wrong in the name??? WTF is that suppose to mean???
Is this an anti-Muslim slur???
Is this what the Indian music scene has become about?
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Meghraj Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 2:04 AM
You got no idea what I meant.
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Rania Jamal Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Well then maybe you should explain what you meant. Because I think your statement is very open to interpretation.
Secondly, don’t start yelling at everybody for mis-understanding what you apparently SHOULD have written.
We can only go by what you HAVE written.
Thanks.
Malik Sofyan Reply:
September 10th, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Meghraj it’s ok, I think after all the misunderstanding I realise what you were trying to say. But in all fairness, I guess I can kind of understand with the way it was written, how it could have been mis-understood.
Don’t worry everyone, let’s forget the bad taste in our mouth that we all experienced and let’s just continue to enjoy the music.
Love is all around us
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Lol.. Wats goin on guys?
Dude first of all welcome to India
you know what is good in your music and you should also know where you have to improve right?
If my comment hurts you or your fans then I am sorry..
But still I stick to my comment.
I loved the song
I liked the mix but singing has to be improved a lot..
I’ve also heard your other songs good girl bad girl and i don’t know why are two of my fav’s of you..
No hate dude, don’t take our comments negatively
God bless you!
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Mario Santiago Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 6:31 AM
What’s going on is that you started your comment claiming he is a “bad singer” and now you have started a tug of war between fans of Mohammed Salem and your own supporters who hare now showing prejudice because his name is Mohammed. Since when is prejudice invited into music?
Is that what India is about? Because that is what it’s looking like to me.
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OMG! What is going on? First it was all nice and beautiful flowing comments and then it all went south.
Ok never mind – I think the song is fantastic and I can really relate to it. I definitely want to hear more
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Great track man
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I must say I really enjoyed the song … great work
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DIVO! Absolute DIVO! I love it
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cool down guys! well its so sad to see all this going on..i heard the song and mr kamran’s comment is not surprising to me ..he just expressed his honest opinion which is rather difficult to find these days and as far as i know critics are more important than ego feeding people for an artist’s growth.
what surprised me is the way mr. salem has reacted to the comment..mr salem if you are such a dignified artist then we expected some dignity and humbleness from you and you should have taken the comment in a better way..i really wonder if you have such a great success and fan base behind you what made you react that way..you should have instead answered by your work.
and whatz this racial thing???
i am a Muslim myself and a proud Indian and i belong to a country where more Muslims live than anywhere else in this world..and we are proud of our multireligion, multiculture society and rocksolid democracy which has been ensured tilldate by the majority here which is of course not Muslim..what an issue has been made out of a simple spelling mistake just because the guy was belonging to the another religion here..and you all talk about prejudice!!
brothers let the music remain music…a thing to heal the world and dont make ego issues eat away its beauty..
amen
Imran
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Frank Raco Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 6:10 PM
Imran, dude you have clearly missed the boat.
Have a look at the comment made above. The comment was cleary aimed at Mohammed Salem’s name and saying that it was all wrong. In what other context can such a comment be taken?
Secondly, I don’t think Mohammed has reacted badly at all to Kamran’s comments. Kamran is the one who acted unprofessionally. If you want to make constructive criticism, there are ways to do it.
Some calls you a bad singer with nothing to back it up, how would you take it?
I think you all need to grow up and either give constructive criticism, or keep it to yourself.
He clearly doesn’t need comments like that posted on his music.
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Mohammed Salem Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Imran … I would take the comment in a better way, had it been delivered in a better way.
I think that people including yourself need to really think before you type and analyse what has been said and the context in which it was written before passing judgement on my character.
Enough said
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Selina Harishna Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 6:23 PM
Well said!
I could not have put that better myself.
I do not think Mohammed was out of place in his response to Kamran.
I certainly do not think people are out of place in their response to M3GH-uh-WATT(Meghraj)’s response when he wrote:
Mohammed Salem!Got it wrong on the name.
Imran, how do you expect that comment to be taken.
What’s wrong with the name? It is a beautiful name and the most popular in the world.
You may be Muslim Imran, but Muslim or not and I am not, I can even tell that this comment was a blatant attack at Mohammed for being Muslim and I think it is disgusting.
WE LOVE YOU MOHAMMED
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ravin_pune Reply:
October 22nd, 2010 at 5:43 PM
NOt really. I think he took a shot at his nasal voice and his crappy song!
I agree with Imran.
Rubin Jacobs Reply:
October 28th, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Ravin I think you are a loser with no talent and nothing better to do with your life. Haters like yourself probably spend their days cutting yourself searching for attention. Well let’s hope one day you cut deep enough coz you are an absolute DICK HEAD!
Danita Khan Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 6:02 AM
Imran, you are talking about a singer who has been in and amongst artists like Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Anastacia, Evanescence, Eric Benet, Eric Clapton and producers like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. He has plenty of dignity and humbelness.
I think you need to re-check what has been said before passing judgement.
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I don’t know what all the fuss is about but what I do know is that this song is fantastic.
Mohammed has a great voice and I think that musically and lyrically the song comes into its own.
Good on you Mohammed
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I love the way you put the lyrics together for this song it feels so real. I’ve had my fair share of empty apologies and i’m sick of them.
Good on you man this is a really cool track
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Oh goodness. Personally I don’t care about the arguments, the fights, the rows or whatever you want to call them. I think the song is pretty cool. Leave religion out of music please. Thanks
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How far the silly mistakes and misunderstandings take the ppl. it’s an living example, the guy Meghraj wrote ASLAM instead of SALEM in his comment, for that mistake he wanted say sorry to Mohammed and clarify as saying, got your name wrong. Mohammed you are really good and we expect more and more songs from you.
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Jack Amar Reply:
September 10th, 2010 at 5:24 AM
I agree Mac, let’s put all the misunderstandings aside, I think Mohammed is a great singer with magic in his music and I can’t wait to hear more.
When is the next song going to be released?
Where are you from Mac?
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Great song Mohammed. I have had the pleasure to play some of your other more club friendly tracks during some of my performances and I certainly look forward to hearing more club friendly tracks from you.
FANTASY and DAY AFTER DAY are absolutely HOT TRACKS!
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Xtacy Girrrl Reply:
September 14th, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Crazy stuff I love those tracks too Mr DJ
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YES!
Such a nice song, but I agree with DJ Micho, I really love the uptempo dance tracks more. I wanna hear those again
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Great stuff man the music is awesome
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You have extraordinary talent Mr
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Oh isn’t it better when we are all getting along once again. I love you all, I love the music and well let’s just LOVE shall we :d
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Love the song dude
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This song is sooooo beautiful I am in love with it.
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I’m a REALLY BIG FAN and really love this song
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