To take action and show your support, visit https://www.globalcitizen.org/Beirut and spread the word on social media using the hashtag #GlobalAidForLebanon. From Monte to Avery, Lucian and Vivendi, they have proven to us over the years why they are the right partners. New York, New York (Monday, August 10, 2020) CEO of XO Wassim "Sal" Slaiby, along with Global Citizen, Red Cross Lebanon, World Food Program USA and the Childrens Cancer Center Lebanon, today launched Global Aid for Lebanon to raise funds for the victims of the Beirut explosion, which has killed hundreds of people, injured thousands, and left hundreds and thousands of people homeless, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. About Global Citizen:Global Citizen is the world's largest movement of action takers and impact makers dedicated to ending extreme poverty by 2030. We can support the people of Beirut to recover and rebuild, but only if we have compassion for each other when compassion is needed most. I didnt plan this [career] Im not a guy who sits there and writes out plans. The country has experienced high rates of unemployment, and COVID-19 has made day-to-day life for many a struggle. Then I went into the bathroom and counted the money my mom had given me over and over again to make sure Id only spent $4. Global Citizen is the world's largest movement of action takers and impact makers dedicated to ending extreme poverty by 2030. The cultural importance of music from the MENA region crossing boundaries and reaching all corners of the world is long overdue., Wassim SAL Slaiby,Founder and CEO, Universal ArabicMusicsaid,Its been my dream to highlight the talent and culture of Arabic music on a global level with partners that I trust and admire.. His ability to identify, curate and deliver talent globally remains a force of nature. Wassim "Sal" Slaiby serves as CEO. Im family-oriented I never thought Id work with someone I didnt spend Christmas with, says the new father, whos married to Rima Fakih, Miss USA 2010. [9], 2011present: XO Records, SALXCO and Universal Arabic Music, Last edited on 9 September 2022, at 20:45, "XO Records CEO Wassim 'SAL' Slaiby Cancels Annual Birthday Party Due to California Wildfires", "The Weeknd on the Crew That Boosted Him From 'Basically Homeless' to the Super Bowl", "Universal and Republic team with Wassim 'SAL' Slaiby to launch Universal Arabic Music", "Sean 'Diddy' Combs Signs With The Weeknd Manager Wassim 'SAL' Slaiby's SALXCO & Amir 'Cash' Esmailian", "Super-Manager Wassim 'Sal' Slaiby on Helming the Careers of The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Brandy and More", "Wassim "Sal" Slaiby, CEO Of XO And Manager Of The Weeknd, Joins Universal To Promote Arab Artists", "My Visit With the Pope: The Weeknd Manager SAL Talks Vatican Visit (Photos)", "Meet The Weeknd's Managers: Amir 'Cash' Esmailian and Tony Sal on Breaking Through, Top Influences and More", "The Weeknd's success has a strong Ottawa connection", "CP Music Group celebrates 10th anniversary", "The Weeknd Co-Manager SAL Joins Guy Oseary's Maverick: Exclusive", "No. [32] The wedding was attended by numerous celebrities, including The Weeknd, French Montana, Haifa Wehbe, and Wael Kfoury and was presided over by Maronite Patriarch, Bechara Boutros al-Rahi. Key contact information and Wassim Sal Slaiby is on Facebook. "Global Citizen stands in solidarity with the people of Beirut and is proud to lock arms with Sal & Rima Slaiby to support this urgent appeal during this devastating time," said Michael Sheldrick, Chief Policy and Government Affairs Officer, Global Citizen. Global Citizen has partnered with the Slaiby family to step up as a global community and support the Lebanese people. The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, was born to Ethiopian immigrant parents, Samra and Makkonen Tesfaye, on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We're working to get food to families in urgent need and to offer logistical and supply chain expertise for the ports of Beirut or Tripoli to ensure no food shortages occur. Politics is death to every culture, regardless of color. Slaiby, the founder and CEO of SALXCO and XO Records, also manages Doja Cat, French Montana, Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla $ign and Swedish House Mafia, who signed with him in June. Here, we speak to Sal Slaiby, a hugely successful music entrepreneur and the manager of superstars ranging from the Weeknd to Swedish House Mafia and many more. The fundraiser has raised over 2 million dollars to provide assistance to those affected. Diddy is easily one of hip-hop's most accomplished moguls. We post, tweet, message, vote, sign, and call to inspire those who can make things happen to act government leaders, businesses, philanthropists, artists, and citizens together improving lives. Thats when it all goes out the window., I think I screamed, F*** yeah!, which may not have been the most appropriate thing to do., I dont take it for granted when someone trusts me to help them with their career their life, really. Worlds Greatest Managers is supported by Centtrip, a specialist in intelligent treasury, payments and foreign exchange created with the music industry and its needs in mind. Fuse Media's cross-platform Future History series was launched in January 2016 to celebrate "positive, proactive and emerging leaders and stories".. My mom was heartbroken and damaged, to be honest with you, in every way after my father passed away. In our office, the first thing you see is a neon light, and it says: Fuck your bad vibes.. biggest revenue-generating artist worldwide. You can unsubscribe from said promotional emails at any time. The series follows a rising pop star (Depp) who embarks on a complicated relationship with a self-help guru and a modern-day cult leader (The Weeknd). ActorsAthletes Sal Slaiby has been working as a Manager at The Weeknd for 7 years. I dont expect an artist to come to me and have their shit organized thats what Im here for. Just bring a politician in the room. The Weeknd manager Wassim "Sal" Slaiby has been honored in Fuse Media's Future Middle Eastern History Class of 2021. With Abel, our partnership is beyond just making music; we feed off each other. Anghami, the Middle East and North Africa's biggest streaming service, has announced a new strategic partnership with Wassim "Sal" Slaiby, CEO and founder of SAL&CO. Palestinian Singer, Elyanna, Making History in the Music Industry Were in the music business, I mean, come on! Weve been together for 10 years together, and its a relationship built on success, respect, and the same vision. It was, How do we take this global machine, Universal Music Group, and have them get behind Arabic music in every way?. Having moved from Montreal to Ottawa in his late teens, Slaiby overheard a rapper Belly spitting rhymes into the open air. Contact Tom Cruise Absolutely. Slaiby was named. Wassim "Sal" Slaiby - Networth Mask Wassim Slaiby - Wikipedia @ WordDisk Sir Lucian Grainge said of the label: There is so much talent in this part of the world that with Sals incredible experience and intimate knowledge of the MENA region, alongside his track record for helping to break global artists, he will bring a unique vision, strategy and power to Universal Arabic Music.. [33] The couple have three children together; Rima, Joseph, and Amira. Send The Weeknd a fan mail letter to: The Weekndc/o Wassim SlaibySal & Co. Management9350 Civic Center Dr.Beverly Hills, CA 90210, Brian Edelman (Music)c/o WME Agency9601 Wilshire Blvd.Beverly Hills, CA 90210, Bryan Lourd (Theatrical)c/o Creative Artists Agency (CAA)2000 Ave. of the StarsLos Angeles, CA 90067, Wassim Slaibyc/o Sal & Co. Management9350 Civic Center Dr.Beverly Hills, CA 90210, Joseph Carozzac/o Republic Records1755 Broadway Fl. Dont go! Copyright 1996 - Present, Mega Niche Media LLC. [27], In 2019, Slaiby became an investor of the music-focused social video platform Triller. Wassim Slaiby, famously known as Sal, is a music industry executive, talent manager, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Even before the explosion, soaring unemployment and the global pandemic meant many people were already struggling to meet their basic needs. Artists from all over the world joined forces to support the people of #Beirut through the biggest fundraising event Free your schedule on the 8th of September at 9:00 PM Beirut time and tune in to your Anghami app to be part of #TheSoundOfBeirut g.angha.me/thesoundofbeir . Wed also listen to Michael Jackson, Queen, and many others. Slaiby sold CP Music Group to Live Nation a decade later, to concentrate his efforts on his new management client The Weeknd. The Weeknd has lived in several cities throughout his career, including Toronto, Los Angeles, and New York. [26] In the same year, he helped bring Shakira to the Cedars International Festival in Lebanon. Verified Celebrity Contact Information for Fans, Businesses & Nonprofits. Wassim Slaiby & Rima Fakih's Campaign to Support Lebanon . CEO, SAL&CO/Maverick, XO Records. The Weeknd began creating his music in his teenage years and gained early attention through his releases on the social media platform Tumblr. I arrived [in Canada] by myself. To help the people of Beirut cope in the aftermath of this catastrophe, view the Global Citizen website, and post the graphic and donation links on all social media platforms for continued awareness and support of the people of Beirut. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The weekend and Beyonc have been together at various events, including the 2016 Met Gala and the 2017 Grammy Awards. Humanitarian aid to ensure Lebanon disaster relief are multiplying, after a massive explosion left the capital Beirut devastated last week, causing severe damages and a large number of victims. Search our celebrity and influencer database to find Wassim Sal Slaiby's phone number, email list, address, agent info, manager contacts and more. Soon after the two met, she was signed to Slaiby's management firm, SALXCO. Im just so happy I get to do this now with the team I started with, all my friends. The 42-year-old power manager Wassim "Sal" Slaiby who helped usher the Weeknd to superstardom and who now manages a bevy of streaming stars including Doja Cat and Swedish House Mafia . Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Were trying to spread the love and spread the culture in a positive way because for years it has been looked at in a negative way and I hate that; it really breaks my heart. SIGN UP TO THE NEWSLETTER BELOW, USING YOUR SOCIAL ACCOUNT OR EMAIL. 53. He built TikToks music AI tech. [11][12][13] Slaiby started managing Belly, with whom he co-founded Capital Prophets Records,[11] which would go on to be known as the CP Music Group. "Our company has grown fast," says the 41-year-old Slaiby. So from age 16 I learned how to rebuild my life. Republic Records and its parent company UMG founded the new label in partnership with respectedmusic mogulWassim SAL Slaiby. In addition, Republic has expanded to release high-profile soundtracks for Universal Pictures (Fifty Shades of Grey), Sony Pictures (Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse) and NBC TV (The Voice), as well as other notable film and television franchises. I still remember that customs person; I could draw his face for you now.. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. Contact Mark Zuckerberg The goal of the Lebanese Red Cross is to promote peace, serve the society, and alleviate human suffering with neutrality and without any racial, sexual, social, religious or political discrimination. Fitness Experts Designing for Good The heartbreak of a nation, our beloved nation, will always be within our hearts. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Wassim Slaiby, who is also known as "Sal" in the music industry, is a Lebanese-Canadian artist manager and record producer that works with renowned celebrities such as The Weeknd, French Montana and Lebanese-Canadian Massari. Reality Stars Belly's 2007 album, The Revolution, won the Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year. My heart aches for Lebanon. To get The Weeknds autograph, send your request with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Contact The Weeknd Get His Email, Address, Agent, Manager & Publicist! Follow us on Twitter @WFPUSA and @wfp_media. He also manages producers and songwriters, including Jason "DaHeala" Quenneville, DannyBoyStyles, Metro Boomin, Breyan Isaac, London On Da Track, Rob Knox, Harry Fraud, and Fabian Marasciullo. If Arabic fans love someone they will just press play over and over and come to a show. Then I went into the bathroom and counted the money my mom had given me to make sure Id only spent $4. Universal Arabic Music (UAM) is a partnership between Universal, Republic Records and Slaiby, with a mission to surface the best Arabic music and make it connect worldwide. WASSIM SAL SLAIBY, 37 In our office, the first thing you see is a neon light, and it says: Fuck your bad vibes. Does that answer your question enough [laughs]?! Contact Mark Levin In 1947, the Lebanese Red Cross joined the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which today has affiliates in 191 countries, and became a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. [15] Massari's 2005 self-titled album was certified Gold in Canada and garnered a Juno Award nomination. While many cut their losses due to economic fallout in the entertainment industry over the last year, Sal reached new heights with his main XO Records signee, The Weeknd. I look at someone at 16 now and Im like, I wouldnt give you my car keys!. In 2018, they were seen partying together at Coachella. UAM WILL CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE ARABIC MUSIC AND CULTURE WITH GLOBAL PARTNERS, PLATFORMS AND BRANDS, FIRST SIGNING ISSAM ALNAJJARS DEBUT SINGLE HADAL AHBEK and promotions. After a while you give up; you cant just be sad and angry all the time. ", Rima Fakih Slaiby, Ambassador of the Children Cancer Center of Lebanon concluded, "I may have not been close enough to hear the blast, but we heard the tragic cries of the mothers and fathers who lost their children, the tears of the Lebanese people who were left with nothing. CEO, SAL&CO/XO. Centtrip also offers record labels, promoters, collection societies and publishers a more cost-effective way to send payments across the globe.Music Business Worldwide. An artist, label and manager relationship has to be built on fairness, trust, and understanding. SAL was named manager of the year in 2020 by Variety Magazine and graced the covers for the February 2021 inaugural Billboard Change Agents issue and April 2021 Forbes Middle East issue. He has used his platform to advocate for social justice and support for immigrant communities, paying tribute to his roots and experiences as an Ethiopian-Canadian artist. They also exchanged compliments on social media, with Oprah praising The Weeknds performance and The Weeknd expressing his gratitude for Oprahs support. In 1996, Wassim Sal Slaiby gave his mother a hug, and said goodbye. [12] Within six years, CP Music Group had become the dominant independent hip-hop and R&B label in Canada. Co-founder Elie Habib said in statement, Today, we want to grow bigger, and create new horizons and ties beyond the region. [9] He initially lived in Montreal before moving to Ottawa in his late teens. Lebanon was already in economic trouble before the August 4th explosion destroyed the Port of Beirut, which handles 80% of the country's imports, including food. Also, mine and Abels relationship with Lucian is very very close; we consider him family, someone that we make decisions with and we reach out to. This gratitude is helped on its way by Slaibys abundant professional success (hes not only now reunited with his mom, but also bought her a beautiful house right next to his own in California. The new label was unveiled today by: Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of UMG; Republic RecordsFounder and CEOMonte Lipman; andFounder and CEO of SALXCO and XO RECORDS Wassim SAL Slaiby, who will serve asFounder and CEO of Universal Arabic Music,effective immediately. 'I don't expect artists to have their s**t organized. That's what I'm The most recent addition to Slaibys business interests, though, has a truly special place in his heart. Thanks for signing up as a global citizen. The Anghami announcement was made at the companys headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, during a celebration for its fifth anniversary. In announcing the cancelation, Slaiby, who turns 39 on Nov. 16, posted a family photo of his wife, Rima Fakih (a former Miss USA), and two young children, on Instagram and Facebook with the. Sal Slaiby - Manager - The Weeknd | ZoomInfo