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24/7
OriginCairo, Egypt.
GenresPop, Rock, Christian rock, alternative rock
Years active2005 (2005)–present
LabelsIndependent
MembersChristen Iskander (Chris) - Lead Vocal
Hani Erian - Lead Guitar/vocal
Sameh Wahba (Sam) - Drums
Karim Nader (KND) - Keyboard/Bass
Andrew Hatem (Drew) - Intercessor

24/7 is an Egyptian Christian rock band formed in Cairo in 2005. The band is considered the first Arabic speaking christian rock band in Egypt and maybe the whole world

Band history

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Early years (2005)

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24/7 was formed from a group of friends and started off playing in a summer school, and their church only[1], as the Rock music culture is not at all spread in Egypt with only few independent unknown band only playing it , specially the Christian Rock sub-genre which may be considered neglected in the Arabic christian communities, 24/7 is considered to have introduced a new form of music to the Egyptian Community.

Han3isha Sa7 (2006–07)

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In 2006 the band took part in an Egyptian Christian TV show for teens Called "Han3isha Sa7", Which was aired on a Christian satellite channel called SAT-7 [1].

Egtazabtany (2010-Present)

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In 2010 the band started working on their first album which was then called Egtazabtany Which means Grabbed me in Arabic, in 2011 the band stated on their facebook page that Their Album is Done and ready for sale, though the album is really hard to find in the Stores, Which made the band try to independently tour around and sell their album themselves. The band was Mentioned in 2011 ONETHING Regionals Egypt Conference and one of the songs from the album was played in the break. In 2012 the band Released their first music video on Youtube of the title song from the album with the same name which gained over 2,000 views in one week.

Band members

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Current [2]
  • Christen Iskander (Chris) - Lead Vocal
  • Hani Erian - Lead Guitar and vocal
  • Sameh Wahba (Sam) - Drums
  • Karim Nader (KND) - Keyboard and Bass
  • Andrew Hatem (Drew) - Intercessor

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Egtazabtany (2012) [2]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Edelo Forsa (Give him a Chance)"0:00
2."Foo Elsaleeb (Above the cross)"0:00
3."Egtazabtany (Grabbed Me)"0:00
4."hallelujah"0:00
5."Ana Gowa Hodnak (In your Arms)"0:00
6."Elmohal (The Impossible)"0:00
7."Omet Gasady (I decease my Body)"0:00
8."Fe Waqt Daafy (In my time of weakness)"0:00
9."Lays Lana (We Don't have)"0:00
Total length:00:00

Music Videos

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Year Title Director(s)
2012 "Egtazabtany"

References

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