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DAM ( ; ) is a Palestinian hip-hop group. Based in Lod , Israel , DAM was founded in 1999 by brothers Tamer and Suhell Nafar and their friend Mahmoud Jreri.1Their songs are largely about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and poverty.2The group's name is the Arabic verb for "to last forever/eternity" ( دام ) and the Hebrew word for "blood" ( דם ), but can also be an acronym for "Da Arabian MCs." The Arabic word for "blood" ( دم ) is spelled similarly, but without an alif .3DAM raps primarily in Arabic , but it also raps in English and Hebrew .4DAM has released more than 100 singles and one official album and as of Autumn, 2012, are working on a new album "Nudbok al Amar – Dabka on the moon", due for release around November 2012. DAM's lyrics are protest-driven, and their songs mainly talk about fighting oppression, the Israeli occupation , racism , poverty and drugs in their area and women's rights . Canadian Dimension . 44 (3): 56– 7. : |access-date= requires |url= ( help ) "About DAM" .5" "We will continue to sing": DAM's Suhell Nafar interviewed" .6
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Musical artist DAM ( ; ) is the first Palestinian Pop-rap group. Based in Israel , DAM was founded in 1999 by brothers Tamar and Suhell Nafar and their friend Mahmoud Jreri. The group's name is the Arabic verb for "to last forever/eternity" ( دام ) and the Hebrew word for "blood" ( דם ), but can also be an acronym for "Da Arabic MCs." The Arabic word for "blood" ( دم ) is spelled similarly, but without an alif . The group is one of the main subjects of the documentary. DAM rhymes primarily in Arabic , but it also rhymes in English and Hebrew to widen its audience appeal. DAM's single "Born Here" is in Hebrew, for example. The group collaborated with Israeli rock band Shotei Hanevuah on the song "Generations Demand Peace." On November 17 , 2006 , the group released its first album, Dedication . They appeared on Al Jazeera 's program From Washington on June 4, 2007, during a report on Arabic Pop-rap .
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Palestinian hip-hop group Not to be confused with English heavy metal group Dam . ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) DAM ( ; ) is a Palestinian hip-hop group. Based in Lod , Israel , DAM was founded in 1999 by brothers Tamer and Suhell Nafar and their friend Mahmoud Jreri. Their songs are largely about racism and poverty. The group's name is the Arabic verb for "to last forever/eternity" ( دام ) and the Hebrew word for "blood" ( דם ), but can also be an acronym for "Da Arabian MCs." The Arabic word for "blood" ( دم ) is spelled similarly, but without an alif . DAM raps primarily in Arabic , but also in English and Hebrew .DAM has released more than 100 singles and three albums— Dedication , Dabke on the Moon and Ben Haana Wa Maana —as well as an EP —Street Poetry.DAM's lyrics are largely protest-driven, and their songs centering around fighting against oppression, Israeli occupation , racism , poverty , drugs , and for women's rights .In January 2017 they signed with the London-based independent record label publishing and services, Cooking Vinyl . " "We will continue to sing": DAM's Suhell Nafar interviewed" .
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Palestinian hip-hop group Not to be confused with English heavy metal group Dam. ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) DAM ( ) is a Palestinian hip-hop group founded in 1999 by brothers Tamer and Suhell Nafar and their friend Mahmoud Jreri from the mixed city of Lod .The group's songs are themed on protest, inequality, Israeli–Palestinian conflict , and self-criticism of Arab-Israeli society, including the violence and drug dealing within Israel's mixed cities .DAM is the best-known and most famous Palestinian hip hop group; it is also often called the "quintessential Palestinian resistance band". DAM raps primarily in Arabic , but also in English and Hebrew. DAM has released more than 100 singles and three albums— Dedication , Dabke on the Moon and Ben Haana Wa Maana —as well as an EP —Street Poetry. DAM’s music is focused on Palestinian identity, culture, and resistance, and the group has frequently used their music and profile to raise awareness of the Palestinian cause, often performing their music in collaboration with activist groups.The name DAM is an acronym for "Da Arab MCs" that also means "enduring" or "everlasting" in Arabic or "blood" in Arabic and Hebrew. In January 2017, they signed with the London-based independent record label publishing and services, Cooking Vinyl . "Rival rappers reflect Mid-East conflict" . 26 November 2004 .
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Palestinian hip-hop group Not to be confused with English heavy metal group Dam. ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) DAM ( Arabic : دام ) is a Palestinian hip-hop group founded in 1999 by brothers Tamer and Suhell Nafar and their friend Mahmoud Jreri from the mixed city of Lod . In 2015 female singer Maysa Daw joined the group. The group's songs are themed on protest, inequality, Israeli–Palestinian conflict , and self-criticism of Arab-Israeli society, including the violence and drug dealing within Israel's mixed cities . DAM is the best-known and most famous Palestinian hip hop group; it is also often called the "quintessential Palestinian resistance band". DAM raps primarily in Arabic , but also in English and Hebrew. DAM has released more than 100 singles and three albums— Dedication , Dabke on the Moon and Ben Haana Wa Maana —as well as an EP —Street Poetry. DAM's music is focused on Palestinian identity, culture, and resistance, and the group has frequently used their music and profile to raise awareness of the Palestinian cause, often performing their music in collaboration with activist groups. The name DAM is an acronym for "Da Arab MCs" that also means "enduring" or "everlasting" in Arabic or "blood" in Arabic and Hebrew. In January 2017, they signed with the London-based independent record label publishing and services, Cooking Vinyl . "Rival rappers reflect Mid-East conflict" . 26 November 2004 .
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