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This page is about Egyptian producer. For Nasr Mahrous (director), see Nasr Mahrous (disambiguation).

Nasr Mahrous
Nasr Mahrous
Background information
Born	(1969-01-07) 7 January 1969 Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
Occupation(s)	Music producer, lyricist, film and music video director
Years active	1988–present
Spouse	Androula Konstantinidou (m. 2002-present)
Website	nasrmahrous.com

Nasr Mahrous (born January 7, 1969) is an Egyptian music producer, lyricist, and music video director best known for founding FreeMusic Art Production, one of the most influential independent labels in the Arab world. He played a central role in launching the careers of several major artists, including Tamer Hosny, Sherine Abdel Wahab, and Bahaa Sultan. Renowned for his cinematic approach to Arabic pop music, Mahrous has been credited with redefining music video production in the region and introducing a fresh, narrative-driven visual style that resonated widely across generations.

Early life

Nasr Mahrous was born in Heliopolis, Cairo to Mahrous Abdel Masih and Mathilda Botros. He is the second of six children, with three sisters and two brothers. His father hailed from Sohag, and his mother from El Menia, though Mahrous spent his formative years and pursued his education in Heliopolis, Cairo.

Siblings

Nasr Mahrous has worked side by side with his siblings throughout his career. His sister, Amira Mahrous, serves as the company’s General Manager, while his youngest sister Nermine Mahrous oversees social media operations. His brothers, Amir Mahrous and Hani Mahrous—both accomplished sound engineers—contribute significantly to the technical production side of the business. Both Amir and Hani Mahrous are prominent figures in the Arabic music industry, known for their work as sound engineers and producers on major projects across the region.

Amir Mahrous is widely recognized as a top-tier sound engineer in the Arabic music scene. He’s worked with legendary artists like Amr Diab and Mohamed Mounir, and his name often appears in interviews and production credits that highlight his technical brilliance and creative instincts.

Hani Mahrous, likewise, has carved out his own reputation as a respected sound engineer and producer. His work spans major albums and live performances, earning recognition for his precision and technical artistry. In 2013, he founded NJ Music Production, a full-service music company that has since become a prominent platform for emerging talent and high-profile collaborations across the MENA region.

Children

Nasr's eldest son victor Nasr Mahrous completed his studies in Raindance College, Dubai, today is the company's executive Producer, but also works as a music video Director.

Peter Nasr Mahrous woks in the artistic part of the company as creative director, shooting.

Antonius Nasr Mahrous is working as an art director.

The beginning of his career

At an early age, he became involved in the music industry, working alongside his father, who collaborated with renowned artists such as Mohamed Roshdy, Karem Mahmoud, Moharram Fouad, and Mohamed Kandeel.

Nasr Mahrous also worked with female artists such as Nadia Mostafa and Sabrine. He owns two recording studios (M-Sound 1 and M-Sound 2), which are managed by his sons, Amir Mahrous and Hani Mahrous.

Before establishing his own label, Nasr worked as a cassette distributor for albums produced by his father. Alongside his brother Amir, he traveled across Egypt, distributing his father’s productions in towns and villages.

Father and son continued collaborating, releasing albums produced by Mahrous Abdel Masih under the label FreeMusic, which also handled distribution. Notably, Nasr directed music videos for two of the last albums by Mohamed Roshdy.

FreeMusic Art Production

Free Music Art Production company

In the late 1980s, Nasr Mahrous launched his own music production company, driven by a passion for Arabic music and a vision to craft a distinctive sound. He founded FreeMusic Art Production, which would go on to become one of Egypt’s most influential independent labels.

The first artist signed under FreeMusic was [[Amin Sami**, who released three successful albums under Mahrous’s direction.

Mahrous became known for reviving the careers of seasoned artists and refining the talents of emerging voices. One of his earliest collaborations was with Samir Sroor, a renowned saxophonist from the 1970s and former member of the Al-Maseyah Band alongside the late Abdel Halim Hafez. After a period of musical silence following Hafez’s death, Sroor returned to the spotlight with Mahrous, releasing five instrumental albums titled *Ashek El-Sax* ("Saxophone Lover"), featuring reinterpretations of Hafez’s most iconic songs.

Another notable collaboration was with Khaled Agag, whose powerful voice had struggled to find commercial success until he joined FreeMusic. Under Mahrous’s guidance, Agag released four albums, several hit singles, and music videos directed by Mahrous himself.

Mahrous also partnered with established singer Mohammed Fouad during the production of the film *Ismaeleya Rayeh Gaay*. Mahrous produced the soundtrack album *Kamannana*, marking the beginning of their collaboration. The success of both the film and album led to a follow-up release, *Elhob Elhaee'ee* ("The True Love"), accompanied by a music video filmed at Collège de la Salle, featuring schoolchildren singing about familial love.

Mohamed Mohie, a promising young artist, joined FreeMusic after releasing a few independent albums. With Mahrous’s production and direction, Mohie released two albums, including three hit songs with music videos directed by Mahrous.

In 2000, Mahrous signed Mohamed Mounir, a celebrated pop artist who had taken a step back from the music scene. Their first collaboration, *Fi Eshk Elbanat* ("In the Love of Girls"), was a commercial success. It was followed by *Albi Masaken Shaabeya* ("My Heart is Suburbs"), which included the popular track *So, Ya So*, accompanied by a music video directed by Mahrous.

Assisting Musicians

In the late 1990s, Nasr Mahrous launched the **Free Mix** compilation series, a platform through which he introduced emerging artists and revitalized established talents. These compilations featured multiple artists, each contributing a single track, providing exposure to a broad audience.

During this period, Mahrous experimented with his own musical style, performing under the southern Egyptian nickname **Hareedi**, singing in a distinctive regional accent.

Bahaa Sultan and Early Discoveries One of the early talents Mahrous championed was **Bahaa Sultan**, whose powerful voice earned him the title *"Sultan"*, signifying mastery in Arabic singing. His first appearance was on *Free Mix*, with the hit single *Ehlef* ("Swear"), which led to his debut album *Yalli Mashi* ("You Who Are Leaving") in 1999. This success was followed by subsequent albums, including *Talat Da’aye’e* ("Three Minutes") in 2001 and *Oum Ou'af Wenta Betkalemni* ("Stand Up When You Talk to Me"), which became a widely recognized slogan in the Arab world. His later album, *Kan Zaman* ("Once Upon a Time"), featured the hit *Elwad Albo Beyewga’oo* ("The Lad’s Heart Aches").

Sherine & Tamer Hosny: Breakthrough with Free Mix In 2002, Mahrous took a bold step by releasing *Free Mix 3*, featuring only two artists: **Sherine Abdel Wahab** and **Tamer Hosny**. Side A showcased Sherine’s *Ah Ya Leil* ("Oh, Night"), while Side B featured Tamer’s *Habibi We Enta Ba’eed* ("My Love, When You’re Away"). Both songs were released as music videos simultaneously and quickly dominated the charts.

Sherine’s distinct style and charismatic presence propelled her to stardom, leading to the release of albums *Garh Tani* ("Another Wound") and *Lazem A’eesh* ("I Must Live"), along with six music videos directed by Mahrous. However, as offers from other labels increased, she ended her contract with FreeMusic in 2006.

Tamer Hosny, recognized for his romantic melodies, went on to release five albums under Mahrous’s direction, including *Hob* ("Love"), *Enaya Bethebak* ("My Eyes Love You"), *Elganna Fi Beyotna* ("Paradise in Our Homes"), *Ya Bent El Eh* ("What a Girl You Are"), and *Arrab Kaman* ("Get Closer"). His final project with FreeMusic was the soundtrack to Mahrous’s directorial debut, *Captain Hima* (2008), before moving to another label for greater creative freedom.

Free Baby: A New Concept for Youth Music Mahrous ventured into youth-oriented music production with the release of **Free Baby**, an album featuring eight songs tailored for younger audiences. Four tracks were performed by a group of Cairo Conservatoire students, including the viral hit *Baba Fen?* ("Where's Your Dad?"), directed by Mahrous. The song became a cultural phenomenon, earning him invitations to discuss its impact on various Arab television programs.

Under the **Hareedi** persona, Mahrous also contributed two tracks to the album: *Heb Baba, Heb Mama* ("Love Your Dad, Love Your Mom"), which he both directed and acted in, and *Old Hareedi*, inspired by the global folk song *Old MacDonald*.

Supporting Emerging Artists In 2004, Mahrous introduced **Souma**, an opera-trained singer, through a duet with Bahaa Sultan titled *Elli Fe Eini* ("What’s in My Eyes"). Her debut album, *Eib Alek* ("Shame on You"), followed in 2006.

Mahrous also signed **Haitham Shaker**, whose first album *Garh El-Nas* ("Hurting Others") was released under FreeMusic.

Career Pause and Return In 2010, Mahrous faced serious health challenges, undergoing **colostomy surgery** followed by a **colostomy reversal** months later. Despite his hospitalization, he continued to manage releases, including the debut album of his new artist **DIAB**, *Elaaw* ("Boo"), and another album for **Souma**, *Dah Habibi* ("That’s My Lover").

Between 2011 and 2014, Mahrous stepped back from mainstream production due to the **Egyptian Revolution**, shifting his focus toward patriotic releases while introducing new artists **Nabil, Touba, and Nagham**.

In 2015, Mahrous resumed full production activities, releasing new singles and music videos for Touba and Nabil. By early 2016, he had completed the album *Nadmana* ("Regret") for his established artist Souma.

Awards and honors

Year	Category	Award
1999	Best Video clip	The Fifth Radio & Television Cairo festival
2004	Best Egyptian video director for the video clip of “Damet limeen – Muḥammad Rushdi”	Video Clip Oscar - Egypt
2005	Honor and appreciation	Misr University for science & technology
2005	Best Star Maker	Nile TV Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU).
2007	Honor and appreciation	City Academy
2010	A Certificate for Lifetime achievements	Nogoum FM Music Award – Egypt
2010	Honor and appreciation	Charisma International Lounge
2012	Honor and appreciation	Middle East Music Award (MEMA)
2013	Best Musician	Middle East Music Award (MEMA)

The TV Channel (Free TV)

FreeTV Channel

Nasr Mahrous introduced to the WORLD via Nile Sat his Musical TV channel (FreeTV Egypt) in the Summer of 2015. Its main objective was to be the window to the Western & Liberal Arabic world combining different cultures through the language of entertainment, and to be a showcase of modern and classic Arabic & International Music blended together.

And today Free TV is rated on the top of the Musical channels in the Arab world, for providing a unique, outstanding and quality content of clips and programs, and creating awareness about new talents, songs and albums from all over the world in general, and the Arab world in particular.

As lyricist

Nasr Mahrous is a registered Lyricist and a Publisher member at the Société des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique known as (SACEM) which is a French professional association that protects artists’ rights and distributing the rights to the original songwriters, composers, and music publishers.

==As director==

Artist	Video Clip
Nabil	'Amil Eih
Souma	Nadmana Hatrooh
Touba	Wahashouni
Nabil and Touba	Mennak li-llah
DIAB	Hob Darwishni Ghammazat El 'Awoo Ash-Shahn Fasal Kolo Eido Fo’
Mohamed Fouad	El-hob Elhaee'ee
Khaled Agag	Ta'alali Wahdani Lamouni
Khaled Agag & Mohamed Mounir	Leh Ya Donia
Mohamed Mohie	Leh Beyfakarouni
Mohamed Mounir	Ana Ba'sha Elbahr So Ya So
Bahaa Sultan	Ya Tara Oum Ou'af wenta betkalemni Elli Fe Eini ("'Duet with Soma'") Elwad Albo Be'yoga'o Kan Zaman
Sherine	Ah Ya Liel Sabri Aleel Garh Tani Ma Betfrahsh Lazem A'eesh Ma Feesh Marra
Tamer Hosny	Habibi we Enta Ba'eed Arrab Habibi Hodn Elghareeb Enaya Bethebak Heya Di
Mohamed Mohie	Leh Beyfakarooni Dayman Ala Bali Aader we Te'melha
Hareedi (Nasr Mahrous)	Hibb Baba
Free Baby	Baba Fen
Hasan Al-Asmar	Motshakereen
Mohamed Roshdy	Damet Lemeen Atr Elhaya

Artists that started their career with FreeMusic

• Amin Sami
• Samir Sorour
• Mohamed Fouad
• Hasan Al-Asmar
• Khaled Agag
• Mohamed Mounir
• Bahaa Sultan
• Sherine
• Tamer Hosny
• Souma
• Haitham Shaker
• DIAB
• Nabil
• Touba
• Nagham
• Sandra Haj

Movies

• Captin Hima 25 June 2008
• Written and directed By Nasr Mahrous
• Scenario by Ahmed Abdelfattah
• Starring Tamer Hosny and Zeina

Folkloric songs

Nasr Mahrous has produced the following two songs:

• 2002 Free Baby
• Esk Barara (Egyptian Folklore) Free Baby
• El Weld Haridy (international folklore – Old McDonald's) Nasr Mahrous/Hareedi

External links

• Official website
• Nasr Mahrous on Facebook
• Nasr Mahrous on Instagram

Category:1969 births Category:Living people Category:Egyptian film directors Category:Egyptian film producers Category:Lyricists