BIOGRAPHY

BIOGRAPHY
Booming out of Jerusalem in 1996 HADAG NAHASH, became the biggest band Israel has to offer. Its music
combines fresh Hip Hop, rock, reggae and funk sounds, and bringing forth tight grooves with Middle
Eastern flavor. Their unique sound attracted many dedicated followers, as well as vast media reception.
They've gained momentum year after year, and today are considered the best selling Hip Hop artist in Israel.
Early in their career, Hadag Nahash managed to walk the fine line between popularity to social agenda.
Known for their feverish agenda, they've become the social moral critics of Israeli society. Their songs
promote equality and civil rights, and create a soundtrack to the local struggle against racism and
corruption. This unique perspective made them the center of attention, both internationally as well as
locally. Throughout the years, Hadag Nahash members have volunteered for various social causes around
Israel. They are especially known for their activity in "the one shekel festival", which is an NGO aimed at
bridging cultural gaps, that was created by band member Shaanan Streett some nine years ago
Almost a decade after their debut album, their bass vibes still boom the radio stations in Israel. They've
received recognition over and over, and were rewarded for their work six times, with awards including: best
band of the year, album of the year, best video of the year and best lyricists of the year. Almost every album
they've released attained gold or platinum status. Israeli TV has several times aired documentary films
about the band, its music, and its activities.
Hadag Nahash's success and agenda has paved their way to sharing stages with international acts such as
The Black Eyed Peas and Cypress Hill, The Streets, Leeroy (Saian Supa Crew). They've toured the UK and
the United States several times. In 2008 Hadag Nahash contributed their music to Adam Sandler's movie
"You Don't Mess With The Zohan", which exposed their unique and creative sound to vast audience
worldwide.
Recently Hadag Nahash finalized their fifth studio album named "6" with internationally acclaimed musical
producer Yossi Fine at the helm.
MARKETING POINTS
Israel's leading live Hip Hop band, known for its excellent showmanship.
Repertoire combines Hebrew, English, Hip Hop and Oriental sounds.
Known worldwide due to Adam Sandler's "Don't Mess with the Zohan" soundtrack.
All of its albums attained Gold Status.
Unique sound which paved its way for numerous awards in Israel.
Band members are known activists for human rights, and have initiated their own NGO named "Festival
Be'Shekel", promoting teens in neglected areas.
DISCOGRPAHY
2000, “The Groove Machine” (HAMECHUNA SHEL HAGROOVE)
2002, “To Move” (LAZUZ) (Attained gold status)
2004, “Local Substance” (HOMER MEKOMY) (Attained Platinum status)
2006, “With the Help of Jam” (BEEZRAT HAJAM) (Attained gold status)
2008, Live CD/DVD
2010, Fifth Studio album (TBA)
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
2003 AKUM lyricist of the year
2003 MTV and “HaIr” Newspaper album of the year for “To Move” (Lazuz)
2005 AMI band of the year
2005 AMI best clip of the year for “The sticker song” (Shirat Hasticker)
2006 AMI Album of the year “With the help of Jam” (BeEzrat HaJam)
DISTRIBUTION
Digital distribution for back catalog:
Worldwide - The Orchard
Israel - imusic
Physical distribution (back catalog) - Hatav Hashmini
CONTACT
QUOTES
"Audience members climbed onto each other's shoulders, danced in the
aisles, and shouted along with the band's call-and-response"
(Rolling Stone Magazine/USA)
"Rap, sax, and piano crisscross in the music based on the hip hop beat,
Body started to move without thinking in front of their
(Rolling Stone Magazine/Japan)
high-class entertainment"
"Hadag Nachash hold the record on songs we chosen people aren't
(The Village Voice)
embarrassed to play in front of the goyim”
"As they played, you could feel tremors from the ecstatic crowd vibrate
across the dancefloor and out into the city. At the top of their collective
lungs, the band and the crowd sang in Hebrew and Arabic,
(Global Rhythm)
"Shalom/ Salam/ Peace".
MANAGEMENT
MS. Sigal Gonen, sigalrm@zahav.net.il, +972-0506566262
BOOKING(EUROPE)
MR. Shai Shoham, IL Presents, shai@ILPresents.com, +972-544321443
BOOKING(USA)
MR. David Azulay, Teev Events, david@teev.com, +1-301-370-5333
PRESS
MS. Ruti Marom, ruty@mp1.co.il, +972-50-5778686
GENERAL INQUIRIES
contact@hadagnahash.com
http://hadagnahash.com
TOUR HISTORY
2005
04\03\05 - Alumni Hall, Hub-Robeson Center, Penn State University
04\05\05 - Knitting Factory, New York City
04\06\05 - Knitting Factory, New York City
04\07\05 – Israel Day, Columbia University, New York City
04\09\05 – BBYO Convention, Indian Lake Resort, Illinois
04\10\05 – The Athletic Complex, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
04\12\05 - The El-Ray Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
04\16\05 - Club Soda, Montreal, Canada
04\17\05 - House of Blues, Chicago, IL
11\01\05, Russia, Moscow
2006
2003-2004
01\12\03 - UK, Nottingham
10\17\04 – Grand Ballroom, Marvin Center, Wash U, Washington DC
10\18\04 – Rutgers University, New Jersey
10\20\04 - Ruby Skye, San Francisco, California
10\21\04 – Smith Wick Theatre, Foothill College, Palo Alto, California
10\23\04 - Wheeler Auditorium, UC Berkeley, California
10\26\04 – Knitting Factory, New York City
10\27\04 – Roxy Club, Boston, Mass
10\28\04 – Deauville Beach Resort, Miami, FL
10\30\04 – Sabes JCC, St. Paul, MN
10\31\04 – Capitol Event Theatre, Toronto, Canada
11\01\04 – Kiva (KSC), Kent University, Ohio
01\29\06 – AIPAC Convention, Rosemont Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
01\30\06 – UMW, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
02\01\06 – 9:30 Club, Washington DC
04\16\06 – “Let My People Sing Festival”, Brandeis-Bardin Institute, CA
05\04\05 - Hungary, Budapest
08\01\06 - Hungary, Sziget Festival
09\10\06 – Opera House, Toronto, Canada
09\11\06 – Club Soda, Montreal, Canada
09\12\06 – Club Phoenix, London, Canada
09\14\06 – Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, Washington DC
09\17\06 – Oy!Hoo Festival, Riverside Park, New York City
12\10\06 – Israel Day (Puck Building), New York City, NY
12\14\06 - Roxy Club, Boston, Mass
12\17\06 – TLA Club, Philadelphia, Penn (noon)
12\17\06 – TLA Club, Philadelphia, Penn (night)
12\23\06 – JCC, St.-Paul, Minnesota
12\23\06 – B.B. King Club, New York City, NY
12\26\06 – USY Convention (Copley Place Marriot), Boston, Mass
2007
02\15\07 – Johnny O’s Club, Madison, Wisconsin
02\17\07 – JCC, Baltimore, Maryland
02\18\07 – Young Judea Camp, Austin Texas
02\19\07 - NFTY Convention (Downtown Marriot), Philadelphia, Penn
11\29\07 - Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
11\01\07 - Sweden, Stockhlm
12\02\07 - North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, Chicago, IL
12\05\07 - University of Michigan, East Lansing, Michigan
12\06\07 – Illinois U, Champaign, IL
12\08\07 – Hannukah Party (Taglit), Webster Hall, NYC, NY
2008
01\01\08 - Austria
02\02\08 – Kravis Center Of Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, Florida
02\06\08 – Center Stage Club, Atlanta, Georgia
02\07\08 – The Bottleneck, Lawrence, Kansas
02\09\08 – Metro West, New Jersey
02\10\08 – Pearl Street Nightclub, Northampton, Mass
02\11\08 – Brandeis U, Waltham, Mass
02\12\08 – Maryland U, College Park, Maryland
02\13\08 – Oregon U, Eugene, Oregon
02\16\08 – The Bar, New Haven, Connecticut
02\17\08 – BBYO Convention, Oak Hills, Illinois
02\18\08 – House Of Blues, Chicago, Illinois
02\20\08 – Texas U, Austin, Texas
05\02\08 – Mandela Room, State University Of NY, Binghamton, New York
05\07\08 – JCC, Cleveland, Ohio
05\08\08 – Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto, Canada
05\09\08 – Temple Sinai Synagogue, Los Angeles, California
08\01\08 Japan, Tokyo
09\01\08 - Poland, Lodz, Four Cultures Festial