Y.A.S.

Y.A.S. is an electronic music duo, formed in 2007 in Paris, France, and consists of Mirwais Ahmadzaï (keyboard/guitar) and Yasmine Hamdan (vocals).[1]

For the song by Todrick Hall, see Todrick Hall discography.
Y.A.S.
OriginFrance
GenresElectronic, synthpop, techno
Years active2007–present
LabelsAZ, Universal Music Group
MembersMirwais Ahmadzaï
Yasmine Hamdan

The duo began recording their debut album, Arabology, in 2007. Ahmadzaï wanted to create an electronic music album that had an Arab identity. Moreover, he wanted to present a different representation of Arab culture to balance the view of Arabs as "terrorists" often publicized in the Western media.[2] The album was released in France and Belgium in June 2009 to positive reviews from music critics.[3]

Discography

Singles
  • "Staying Alive" (2008)
  • "Get It Right" (2009)
  • "Yaspop" (2009)

References
  1. Duncan, Don. "When Arabic Met Pop". The Wall Street Journal. 20 August 2009. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
  2. (in French) "Mirwais, un héros très discret". LeCourrier.ch. 13 January 2007. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
  3. Duncan, Don. "Musical pioneer prowls the Lebanese stage". GlobalPost. 31 July 2009. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
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