“Friend of Mine" is a bold new beginning for Tunisian-American artist Ayman. A native of Athens, Georgia, Ayman began composing at five years of age and soon found his passion for it. In 2009, the young musician was discovered by internationally famous artists and thus began a five-year-long World Fusion project between the U.S. and Tunisia. In 2013 he released his debut instrumental album “Embers of Time” which garnered wide acclaim. Athens-based arts critic André Gallant hailed the record "a triumph of world fusion” and comments: "Ayman gives his North African heritage respect on the album, and it’s at times epic like a saga of Middle Earth played out north of the Sahara.” Gallant adds: “Ayman is a young composer possessing gifts of infinite potentialities that will surely draw him beyond our borders again soon.” Nearly three years after his release of Embers of Time, the 21-year-old artist has returned to the scene with Friend of Mine, an emotional ballad about saying goodbye. Singing for the first time in a major release, Ayman delivers a powerful vocal performance and tender lyrics that reflect on years of friendship and saying goodbye one last time. Unlike his previous releases, this single finds its place comfortably in the realm of popular music while retaining Ayman’s timeless signature sound. The result is equal parts Sinatra and Sam Smith backed by rich and colorful instrumentals and is sure to be your new favorite from this artist. For more information, visit www.AymanWorldFusion.com