1. A Moroccan female Po… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists named Manal:
1. A Moroccan female Pop/R&B/hip-hop vocalist, originally from Kalaat Sraghna, Manal grew up in Marrakesh where she studied business and finance. Having always wanted to be a musical artist, she posted covers on YouTube and was discovered by Hamza Ait Khali, the partner of Moroccan producer DJ Van.
After a short stint with DJ Van's label Magic Castle Entertainment and the release of her debut single Denia, which earned her the 'Best Female Artist in Northern Africa' award at the Africa Music Awards in 2015, she switched management to Tarik Azzougarh, better known as Cilvaringz, producer and conceptualizer of the world's most expensive musical work ever sold, Wu-Tang Clan's Once Upon A Time in Shaolin.
Manal followed up her debut single with her song Koulchi Ban, the last song she would do with DJ Van. The release of Koulchi Ban received critical acclaim from fans and sparked the interest of Sony Music Middle East. In October 2017, Manal became one of the first Moroccan artists to sign to a major label in the Arab world.
In February 2018, Manal released her third single Taj (Crown). Due to its music video and a significant departure from Manal's signature sound, Taj started a buzz and garnered millions of views quickly. It is one of the most viewed Arabic rap songs performed by a female artist. After Taj, Manal released the song Nah featuring Moroccan rap duo Shayfeen and then had one of her biggest singles to date, Slay, in collaboration with ElGrandeToto.
In November 2019, Manal signed a distribution deal with RCA Records, a division of Sony Music France, through her record company Bench & Guess Entertainment.
Currently, she is under an exclusive license agreement with the same label, and under a music publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing.
Manal's current management team includes Anissa Jalab, former manager of Belgian rapper Damso, head of Wagram Belgium, and also manager of ElGrandeToto.
In May 2021, Manal released her first album entitled 360, which included the hit single Niya.
Deprived of the stage during the COVID-19 pandemic, she launched, with the help of her husband Moncef Guessous, a streetwear brand called Bari & Soch.
In November 2021, Manal earned the 'Best Female Artist in Northern Africa' award at the 2021 All Africa Music Awards for the second time in her career.
In May 2022, Manal performed "3ARI" for COLORS. In October 2022, she was chosen to feature in Light The Sky, a song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, collaborating with artists, RedOne, Balqees, Rahma Riad and Nora Fatehi.
2. Manal was a blues band from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Formed in 1968 by Javier Martínez (drums and vocals), Claudio Gabis (guitar) and Alejandro Medina (bass), the band is considered a fundamental pillar in the birth of Argentine rock.
No Pibe
Manal Lyrics
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ni relojes de medio millón
cuatro empleos bien pagados,
ser un astro de televisión.
No, no, no, no pibe,
para que alguien te pueda amar,
porqué así sólo tendrás
un negocio más.
ni mentir sobre tu identidad.
Es muy triste negar de donde vienes
lo importante es adonde vas.
No, no, no, no pibe,
no lo hagas que eso está mal;
si tu madre te escuchara
moriría de llorar.
No hay que viajar a Europa
ni estudiar en la universidad,
tener títulos de nobleza
o prestigio en la sociedad.
No, no, no, no pibe,
para que alguien te pueda amar.
Nada de eso es importante
en amor, ya lo verás.
In Manal's song "No Pibe," she sings about the importance of being true to oneself and not modifying one's identity and values to impress others. She argues that superficial things like expensive cars, watches, high-paying jobs, and social status do not matter when it comes to finding love and acceptance. Instead, she urges the youth to embrace their roots, be honest with themselves, and focus on what truly matters in life.
She specifically mentions not lying about one's identity and origins, as it would only lead to a shallow and unfulfilling life. To Manal, it is much more important to know where one comes from, and to create a path towards where they want to go. She highlights the importance of family and honoring one's mother, suggesting that by being true to oneself, one can also make those they love proud.
The song is a commentary on the social pressure that young individuals face to conform to the societal expectations of success and status. Through her lyrics, Manal hopes to empower her listeners to reject these norms and instead focus on what truly brings them joy and inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
No hay que tener un auto
Having material possessions like cars is not what love is truly based on.
ni relojes de medio millón
Even having expensive watches is not enough to make someone love you.
cuatro empleos bien pagados,
Being successful in terms of employment doesn't guarantee someone will love you.
ser un astro de televisión.
Even fame on TV won't necessarily make someone want to be with you.
No, no, no, no pibe,
Don't focus on these superficial things, young man.
para que alguien te pueda amar,
Because love isn't about these things.
porqué así sólo tendrás
If you only focus on material possessions, then you'll just have another business transaction.
un negocio más.
Which is not what a true relationship should be.
No debes cambiar tu origen
You shouldn't change where you're from.
ni mentir sobre tu identidad.
Nor should you lie about who you are.
Es muy triste negar de donde vienes
It's sad to deny your roots.
lo importante es adonde vas.
What really matters is where you're going in life.
No, no, no, no pibe,
Don't do it, young man.
no lo hagas que eso está mal;
It's not right to hide your identity for the sake of impressing someone else.
si tu madre te escuchara
If your mother heard you denying your roots,
moriría de llorar.
She would be very sad.
No hay que viajar a Europa
You don't need to travel to Europe.
ni estudiar en la universidad,
Or go to university.
tener títulos de nobleza
You don't need fancy titles,
o prestigio en la sociedad.
Or prestige in society.
Nada de eso es importante
None of those things are important,
en amor, ya lo verás.
When it comes to love, you will eventually see that for yourself.
Contributed by Hailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ceciliomezquita2454
Es fantástico .
Ni una coma más ni coma menos . La letra ideal en su envase de música perfecto .
Es a como el tema de Rada
"Malísimo" ...
¿Qué pasó ? ¿Por qué nos venden como música estas cualesquieras cosas de violencia y sexo ?
!Cómo y con qué fin es esta
Cultura de Pasarela que se difunde hoy !
"Cerrá y vamo que no dió
para má"
Gracias Maná
Gracias Rubén !
@juansebastianvarela9135
No hay canciones que que te cambien la vida, pero si canciones que te cambien la forma de ver la vida
@elbarbaroadducci
¡¡¡BUENA REFLEXION ¡¡¡ESO ES LO QUE YO VI EN ESTE TEMA CUANDO TENIA 17 AÑOS HOY VOY POR 64 Y ES UNA CRUDA REALIDAD VISIONARIOS COMO ERAN ESTOS TIPOS NO CONOZCO MUCHOS...¡¡¡
@alankearney3852
Dijo el Indio Solari.
@0svaldojulioniello485
Manal, lo mejor de los 70", filosofia pura, tengo 66, chicos escuchen a Manal..unos capos , nuestra juventud agradecida.
@gumersindoreguera4757
Tengo 72 me crié con ellos y sí..larpta madre cerras los ojos y pasaron 50.sños...y bueno hasta que palme..duro con ellos
@ivanh926
acabo de descubrir este grupo argentino por el documental "Rompan Todo" de Netflix...... NO MAMES que chingonería de grupo, que joya, saludos desde México
@julianbrites3459
Te recomiendo "una casa con 10 pinos" es infravalorada y tiene un mensaje y un sentimiento hermoso
@diegomartinlaurent935
Una casa con 10 pinos
Temon
@nicolasmartinez9007
te perdiste años de esta maravilla
@guillermoacosta9658
"Rompan todo" de Netflix es un documental falaz, hecho por Santa Toalla, para satisfacer su ego, ya que fue un personaje menor en la historia del rock argentino. Ojalá algún día se cuente la verdadera historia del rock argentino.