Jean-Marie Riachi
- "Jean Riachi" redirects here. For the banker, see Jean Riachi (banker).
| Jean-Marie Riachi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 24, 1970 Ras Baalbek, Bekaa, Lebanon |
| Residence | Rabieh - Beirut |
| Occupation | Arranger, composer, record producer |
| Website | |
| www.jeanmarieriachi.com | |
Jean-Marie Riachi (born May 24, 1970 in Ras Baalbek, Bekaa) is a Lebanese arranger, composer and record producer.
In 1988, Riachi participated in Studio el Fan, a Lebanese talent show, where he performed as a keyboard player. He was attending USEK University faculty of fine art at the time.
He began his music career performing in local bars and clubs. He then achieved success in the nightlife and restaurant industries as partnering manager of a number of establishments, including Mandaloun sur mer, a seafood restaurant in Beirut.
Riachi launched his musical production and composing career in 1999 when he produced his first single, Baddi Doub. It was performed by Elissa, a Lebanese singer.
In 2001 he established the Jean Marie Audio Productions studio in Rabieh. He then created his own label, OMP (Oriental Music Publishing), the following year.
Awards
- (2006) Murex D’or for best song: "Habbaytak ana", performed by Ramy Ayach
- (2004) World Music Awards: Ma Trouhsh Beid, performed by Latifa
- (2005) World Music Awards, best-selling album in Lebanon and North Africa: Ahla Donya, Elissa album
- (2006) Murex d'Or, best composition and arrangement for Habaytak ana, Rami Ayach album
- (2008) Murex d'Or, best movie soundtrack for Sea of Stars
- (2008) Murex d'Or, best music arranger
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