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