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Nasr Mahrous | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nasr Mahrous Abdel-Maseih Tanios نصر محروس عبد المسيح طانيوس |
| Born | 7 January 1969 Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt |
| Genres | Arabic pop music, Egyptian pop, Khaliji |
| Occupation(s) | Star_maker , Music producer, lyricist, film and music video director |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | FreeMusic |
| Spouse | Androula Konstantinidou (m. 2002-present) |
| Website | nasrmahrous |
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.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Nasr Mahrous was born in Heliopolis, Cairo to Mahrous Abdel Masih[3] 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
[edit]Nasr Mahrous[4] 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[5] and Hani Mahrous[6]—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.
The beginning of his career
[edit]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.[7]
FreeMusic Art Production
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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.[8]
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.[9]
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.
- ^ "عودة نصر محروس وتامر حسني وشيرين عبد الوهاب في عمل جديد". Masr Times (in Arabic). 3 March 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "من هو نصر محروس؟ - السيرة الذاتية". من هم (in Arabic). Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Foochia. "نصر محروس: هذا ما فعله والدي من أجل عمله مع عبد الحليم حافظ". Foochia (in Arabic). Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "من هو نصر محروس؟ - السيرة الذاتية". من هم (in Arabic). Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ نبيل, بهاء (31 October 2023). "أمير محروس لـ تليفزيون اليوم السابع: لما تشتغل مع الهضبة والكينج تبقى فى حتة تانية". اليوم السابع (in Arabic). Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ عبد الله, عادل (7 January 2024). "هانى محروس: "اللى عنده أخوات زى نصر وأمير وما يتعلمش منهم يبقى ما بيفهمش"". اليوم السابع (in Arabic). Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "بعد أن حطم أسطورة نجوم الكليب بأغنية "ضحكت الدنيا".. نصر محروس يواصل التحدي". Al-Qabas (in Arabic). Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "عودة نصر محروس وتامر حسني وشيرين عبد الوهاب في عمل جديد". Masr Times (in Arabic). 3 March 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Nasr Mahrous - YouTube". YouTube. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2025.