Al Shami’s new single ‘Doctor’ hits 2 million views in less then 24 hours
Syrian superstar Al Shami has kicked off 2025 with a bang, dropping his highly anticipated single ‘Doctor’ along with a groundbreaking music video that’s taking the Arabic music scene by storm. The track has already amassed an impressive 2 million views on YouTube within its first 24 hours of release.
A new take on pain In a cryptic Instagram post hours before the release, Al Shami shared a powerful message: “Don’t mistake all dancing for joy. Even a bird dances when it’s suffering from pain.” This set the stage for the video’s innovative concept featuring what’s being called the “dance of pain” – a choreographed performance that artistically portrays deep emotional suffering through movement.
Behind the track ‘Doctor’ showcases Al Shami’s multiple talents as both songwriter and composer, with musical arrangement handled by Fouad Junaid. The visually striking music video was brought to life by director Hassan Rahayel, who helped translate the song’s emotional depth into compelling visuals.
Awards
Riding high on success This release follows an exceptional 2024 for Al Shami, during which he collected several prestigious awards including:
- The Joy Awards for his hit “Ya Leil Wa Ya Ein”
- Murex d’Or Award for Best Rising Arab Star
- Four Billboard Arabia awards
The massive initial response to ‘Doctor’ suggests Al Shami is set to continue his winning streak into 2025, further cementing his position as one of Arabic pop’s most innovative voices.
