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Second wildcard revealed
Salem al Fakir debuts in Melodifestivalen
Salem Al Fakir have worked with Swedish artists like Snook, Wille Crafoord and Robyn, but he is mostly known at the moment for his solo career. His debut album This is who I am was released in 2007 and went straight to number one on the album charts. In 2008 he won 4 Swedish Grammys for best newcomer, best male artist, best composer and best producer of the year.
Salem Al Fakir debuts in Melodifestivalen with his own song Keep on walking.
Salem al Fakir - Roxy
Salem al Fakir - Good song (live)
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Good choice 
Simon Clifford
We will know the names of all artists by the end of November. All artists but 4 have been decided.
I haven't heard of him before now, but I really liked that Roxy song! 
His voice is a bit weird, but in a good way - it stands out. I really want to like him, so his song in MF better be good like Roxy. It also helps that he is wearing a Ramones T-Shirt in the video = he got good taste, lol.
This is MUCH better news than that overrated Darin andnow I am feeling almost hopeful, lol.
well his youtubes were all good i really like it
i think this can do very well (around 4th or 5th overall) but it can also die, like the fantastic eskobar, last of their semi for absolutely no reasons at all!
let's wait for "Keep on walking"
When are we going to get the names of all the artists this year? SVT are drawing out so much, it's getting boring.
@Kenan
It is the first time i have heard of him, i googled his name that is how i found out 
I like his song "Astronaut" a lot. Good luck!
Very good! I "discovered" him this summer, and I was hoping he would be in Melodifestivalen one day.
I hope he brings his brother on stage with him :-)
@Angelic
How do u know that? 
Do u know him?
Excellent!!!!! I love his music... finally someone with real talent in Melodifestivalen!
Good Luck Sweden for 2010 
@Akis S
He is half Swedish half Syrian.
is he arab???????????
LET HOPE FOR BETTER QUALTY SONG THEN THESE TWO SONG'S . AS I WILL BE GOING TO STOCKHOLM , LET'S HOPE FOR SOME GOOD SONG'S THIS YEAR FROM SWEDEN . AS LAST YEAR WAS DISSAPOINTING.
He sounds quite good.....
Weeeeeeeee!!! Wonderful!
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