Yael Naim

Yael Naim is a French- Israeli singer-songwriter. Naim's song "New Soul" was her first single to be a top ten hit in the United States, peaking at #7 in the Billboard Hot 100. The song is featured in the debut commercial for the MacBook Air; reportedly, the song was selected for the commercial by Steve Jobs himself.

Fast Facts

1. Name: Yael Naim
2. Born: 1978
3. Genre(s): singer-songwriter, Folk
4. Origin: France, Israel
5. Active: 2001 - 2008
6. Albums: 2
7. Label(s): Tot ou Tard, Warner Music

Career

After performing as a soloist with during her time with the Israeli Defense Force, Yael Naim joined a group called Les Dix Commandements as the singer. She later released her first solo album titled In a Man's Womb in 2001. The album recieved a lukewarm reception, but Naim would eventually make a much bigger splash with her 2007 album Yael Naim & David Donatien, an album on which she collaborated with percussionist David Donatien. The album features the hit single New Soul, which got a great deal of exposure on television commercials for the MacBook Air.

Studio Albums or Notable Recordings

• 2001: In a Man's Womb
• 2007: Yael Naim & David Donatien

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