🎤 Jad Shwery Opens Up About “Balbala”
Lebanese singer, songwriter, director, and producer Jad Shwery is making a notable return to the music scene with his latest album “Balbala,” a project that reflects his distinctive artistic identity and his long-standing willingness to challenge conventional ideas.
In a recent interview, Shwery discussed the album, the stories behind several of its tracks, his relationship with criticism, and his plans to explore acting.
“Balbala” consists of 16 songs: 10 new tracks and six songs from his early career, which he has revisited and presented with updated musical arrangements.
🎶 Why “Balbala”?
The album’s title reflects a major part of Shwery’s public artistic identity: controversy, discussion, and challenging expectations.
For Shwery, “Balbala” is not simply about creating controversy. Instead, it can become a starting point for discussion, reflection, and reconsidering ideas.
The project therefore transforms the controversy surrounding his career into an artistic concept presented through humor, confidence, and self-awareness.
🔥 The Title Track
The title track “Balbala” reflects Shwery’s personality and his long history of dealing with criticism.
Through a humorous approach, he revisits some of the reactions and controversies associated with his career, turning them into part of the artistic narrative of the album.
🎵 “Tab Toz”
Another prominent track is “Tab Toz,” featuring artist Nassar.
The song addresses negative criticism and the idea of refusing to allow other people’s opinions to distract an individual from their goals.
Shwery described the idea as spontaneous and explained that the song focuses on people who constantly criticize even positive things.
The music video was filmed on the rooftop of Shwery’s former home in Garden City, Cairo, giving the project a personal visual dimension.
🎬 A Different Visual Direction
Shwery’s recent videos have also attracted attention because of the absence of the models who appeared frequently in some of his earlier music videos.
For “Balbala,” the artist preferred to place the focus on his own personality, photographs, statements, and artistic identity rather than relying on familiar visual formulas.
🎼 “El Sekka El Ghalat”
The album also revisits “El Sekka El Ghalat,” one of Shwery’s recognizable early songs.
The track originally appeared during his early career and has now been revisited as part of the album’s concept of connecting his past with his present.
👨🎤 More Than a Singer
Shwery’s career extends beyond singing. He has worked across songwriting, production, directing, and visual concepts, allowing him to remain involved in different stages of the creative process.
His artistic approach has always centered on experimentation and developing a recognizable personal identity rather than simply following established trends.
💇♂️ His Approach to Criticism
Criticism has followed Shwery throughout his career, particularly regarding his music, appearance, and unconventional artistic choices.
However, he says he does not allow criticism to dictate his decisions and prefers to remain authentic to himself.
His recent blond hairstyle also generated comparisons with Amr Diab, prompting Shwery to respond humorously while acknowledging Diab’s pioneering influence.
🎭 Jad Shwery Wants to Act
One of the most notable revelations from his latest interview is his enthusiasm for entering the world of acting.
Shwery confirmed that he is seriously considering an official acting experience, provided he finds a suitable role and character.
His experience in music videos, where he has frequently incorporated performance and acting elements, has already given him a degree of familiarity with working in front of the camera.
🌟 A New Chapter
“Balbala” appears to represent more than a simple musical comeback. It brings together Shwery’s memories of his early career with his current artistic perspective.
With new songs, reimagined classics, bold ideas, and a growing interest in acting, the album opens what could become a new chapter in Jad Shwery’s artistic journey. 🎶🔥
