When UTN1 first formed in the late '90s, the Baghdad boys rebelled against conservative Muslim culture by embracing fun and frivolous Western pop. But they're no longer writing escapist fare; after fleeing to Lebanon, all they want to write about is Iraq. Produced by Matthew Cavnar.
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very nice songs and they are really talented ...it's great to hear such stories of success....
you guys give me gospops...love u.
i love them, saw thier vedios...they can be something, and something big if they have a good Co. behaind them....awating to see u guys in Germany...
my raise my hat to u.
Great Job, they are really doing great things that make us all ashamed..with there hard situation yet they are making there dreams come true.
These musicians and film makers from Iraq are creating a space for a monumental transformation. They are doing a beautiful job and touching the hearts and making us wake up while we can.
Thanks!
Great, great ,great...wish them all the best and keep it up boys
see u in US. soon
Nice one!!!!!!!!!!
They look ok for me, nice tune
keep it up, waiting for their gig in US
Best wishes
Well done.... they Rock
Didn't think that they would be interviewed by you.
I heard section of their English songs, they seem good
I know that band, heard their Arabic tracks.
They need a big backup, marketing wise and other things.
Guys you Rock try to find a good Production to back you up you need that and don't stop giving people good stuff.
I wish that this Iraqi band can see my comment.
Wish you all the best.
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