Massari

Sari Abboud (; born December 10, 1980), is a Lebanese-Canadian singer and songwriter. At age 13 he performed at a school talent show which was the first time he wanted to pursue that as his career.

Career He started his musical career in 2001-2002 He released his first song "Spitfire" (2002) which was aired on Ottawa radio stations.

2009–2010: Forever Massari and signing with Universal During 2009, he released two tracks from the forthcoming album, namely "Bad Girl" and "Body Body". The album itself Forever Massari was officially released on Universal Records Canada on 10 November 2009. It included songs by writers and producers like Rupert Gayle, Alex Greggs, Derek Brin, Rob Wells and Justin Forsley.

2011–2013: Signing again with CP and Hero EP In summer of 2011, Massari signed again with CP Records, after five years of his departure from the label. On June 20, 2012, Massari realized there was money to be made off of the Middle Eastern ethnic audience, and released a free single called "Full Circle" featuring Belly as the lead single from his first EP Hero. Massari's second single for the EP, called "Brand New Day", was released on July 1, 2012 (Canada Day). It is the first single from his second EP Tune In. The album contains features from Mohammed Assaf, Tory Lanez, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Afrojack and producer DaHeala. On March 31, 2017, a follow-up single "Done Da Da" was released along with a music video which received over 7.2 million views within 3 weeks on Vevo.

In 2024, Massari, Future, and Mohamed Ramadan released the WWE Crown Jewel theme song, ARABI.

Artistry Influences He has been exposed to a wide variety of music styles. He says his biggest influence is George Wassouf Massari says, "I sing from my heart and George Wassouf taught me to do that." Many of Massari's songs are influenced by his Middle-Eastern origins. Most of his songs contain Middle-Eastern Arabic melodies.

In 2021 he proposed to his longtime partner, Sahar Golestani; the pair were married in Los Angeles in 2023.

Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications CAN Massari Released: May 31, 2005 Label: CP Records Formats: CD, digital download 29 MC: Gold Forever Massari Released: November 10, 2009 Label: Universal Music Canada Formats: CD, digital download — "—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released.

Extended plays Title EP details Hero Released: May 17, 2015 Label: CP Music Group Format: CD, Digital download Tune In Released: July 20, 2018 Label: Massari & Co. Formats: CD, digital download

DVDs 2006: Massari: Road to Success

Singles Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album CAN AUT GER POR SWI ROM LEB 2005"Smile for Me" 18 — — 12 — — — Massari"Be Easy" 4 — 70 16 — — — 2006"Real Love" 9 — 48 48 — — —"Rush the Floor" — — — — — — — 2008"Say You Love Me" — — — — — — — "In Love Again" — — — — — — — 2009"Bad Girl" 77 — — — — — — Forever Massari"Body Body" 81 — — 81 — — — 2010"Under the Radar" — — — — — — — 2011"Dance for Your Life" — — — — — — — 2012"Full Circle" — — — — — — — Hero"Brand New Day" 41 26 29 24 24 — — MC: Gold — — — — — — — 2017"So Long" — — — — — — 7 Tune In"Done Da Da" — — — 21 — 15 15"Number One" — — 81 — — — 20 2018"Roll with It" — — — — — — 1"Why" (with Shaggy) — — — — — — — "Tune In" — — — — — — — "Ya Nour El Ein" — — — — — — 1 2019"Albeh Nkasar" — — — — — — 14 2020"I See the Dream (Badna Salam)" — — — — — — 1 2021"Be Mine" — — — — — — — "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.

Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Soul on Fire" 2006 Soul on Fire "Ya Dunya" 2007 The Revolution "Latin Moon" 2011 Devotion "That Kinda Love" "La noche entera" 2015 La era positiva "Sherazade" 2016 Verbrecher aus der Wüste "Asheghet Manam" 2018 "Ana Lahale" 2020 Elyanna "Arabi" 2024

Awards and nominations

Award Date Category Nominee Result MuchMusic Video Awards June 19, 2005 Best Independent Video Massari ft. Loon – "Smile For Me" Best Rap Video Canadian Urban Music Awards November 29, 2005 R&B/Soul Recording of the Year Massari Best New Artist Massari MuchMusic Video Awards June 18, 2006 People's Choice: Favourite Canadian Artist Massari – "Real Love" Best Pop Video Massari – "Be Easy" Best Independent Video Best Cinematography Juno Awards April 2, 2006 R&B/Soul Recording of the Year Massari SiriusXM Indie Awards March 22, 2013 Dance Artist or Group of the Year Massari SiriusXM Indie Awards May 10, 2014 Must Follow Artist of the Year Massari Murex d'Or September 3, 2014 Massari