Maya Simantov

Maya Simantov (Hebrew: מאיה סימנטוב‎), also known as Maya, is an Israeli singer-songwriter, born and raised in Bat Yam to a Jewish family. Maya's debut dance album First Time received acknowledgment as one of Israel's all-time best dance albums and was released internationally by Star69 Records.

In 2005, Maya recorded numerous top ratings on major charts around the world, "Searching" entering the billboard top 25 and "First Time" hitting top 10 on billboard dance/club play.

In 2006, a second album entitled Second Time and the single "Be My Boyfriend" started around the world the "Offermanía" with Maya as one of the main protagonists. For 2007, Offer Nissim released a double album with their best remixes and some his own, in collaboration with Maya; the same happened in 2008 with double album Happy People which includes, among other issues, "I'm In Love", "Wish You Where Here", "Love Me", "Why" and "Happy People".

Charts

Offer Nissim

Offer Nissim (born 1964), is an Israeli DJ, remixer, and record producer. He ranked 4 times on DJ Magazine's annual list of Top 100 DJs: in 2006 (29th), in 2007 (56th), in 2008 (51st) and in 2009 (43rd). In 2012, Nissim produced the official remix to Madonna's hit song "Girl Gone Wild". Subsequently, he was personally invited by the singer to be the MDNA Tour opening act in Israel and Turkey. He is well known for being a supporter of the gay community, leading men-only parties in Israel, playing at gay pride events including San Francisco Pride and NYC Pride 2011, as well as working with transgender singer Dana international.

Discography

Albums

2002 - Excited
2004 - Searching (2 CDs)
2005 - First Time (ft. Maya Simantov)
2005 - The Remixes
2006 - Second Time (ft. Maya Simantov) (2 CDs)
2007 - Forever Tel-Aviv (2 CDs)
2008 - Happy People (2 CDs)
2009 - Happy People (Winter Edition)
2009 - Remixed (2 CDs)
2010 - Pride All Over
2010 - Over You (ft. Maya Simantov)

Singles

(charting songs)

Yinon Yahel

Yinon Yahel (born August 26, 1978), is an Israeli DJ/music producer.

Musical career

He began his musical career during the mid to late 90's. He was the keyboardist for a famous Israeli rock band 'Eman'. At the age of 15, Eman was the youngest group to sign a major record deal in Israel.

Following a successful career with the rock band, Yinon garnered respect as he directed towards his current and significant role as a music producer and performing DJ. His recognizable talent lead him to work with another producer by the name of Yossi Sidi on the most successful talk show in Israel known as 'The Dudu Topaz Show'.

Shortly after the arrival of the new millennium, Yinon had become an established producer in Israel. Around this time, he teamed up with a well known Israeli DJ/Producer, Offer Nissim, as well as a talented singer, songwriter and composer, Maya Simantov also known as "Maya". Yinons' musical artistry brought about international recognition in 2004/05 upon release of the hit album "First Time" (DJ Offer Nissim ft. Maya) courtesy of Star69 Records USA. The album 'First Time' received a warm debut on electronic dance charts worldwide including the internationally acclaimed Billboard Charts. In a short period, three singles from the album made its way up the Billboard Club/Dance Play charts including "First Time" (top 10), "Searching" (top 20) and "That the Way I like it" (top 20).

Maya

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