Reviewing The Greatest Arabic Pop Album In البوم كارول سماحة - احساس 2013

01 - Ehssas, the most sophisticated and grown up track on the entire album. A bittersweet song from Carole who knows how to make those song best. I love the low key energy and the music takes you up and down in a beautiful race.  

02 - El Afrah, one of the happier songs and naturally you go to the Egyptian dialect for those. This song has legs, it will stick around and be played at each of our parties and happy occasions. This is new territory for Carole, she will be happy she chose this song and added it to her album--such songs have a longer shelf life. 

03 - Hakhounak, the most jaded song one person can hear. Carole actually wrote the lyrics. Smart and strong women do not like to be cheated or wronged. She is avenging that with this song, I will betray you.  They very words that can kill a man and send him to his destruction. A hurricane of emotions where Carole is very comfortable at being conflicted   

04 - Inta Tofl Kbir, written and composed by Marwan Khoury, I do not think this is his best work. But the song itself is refreshing. Too man men out there, live life as if they are big boys. It's time for Carole to expose them and take them to task. It's slow dance song that changes pace and has a Spanish influence. 

05 - Ohdonni, The very sweet song performed like a girl in love for the first time would have written it. A dreamy song that guys like to imagine their epic love to be like. I love this side of Carole, the dreamy side of her sounds very original  the lyrics are a delight. A nice break from the darker songs. Huge me or embrace me is the tittle her, and this alone tells me, the song is about someone's need to feel warm. 

06 - Ana Geet, pop is not dead as long Carole gives it her time. This is a cute song with a catchy beat meant for the younger fans who like clubbing. Love means to compromise just to be close to the one you love. Looking forward helps, and the song calls for just that. This is a winner track. 


07 - Wahshani Belady, the Arab Spring broke far too many homes, and drove so many away from the motherland. And those who have been away are thinking now to come back home. Coming home songs are a dime a dozen, but good ones with a sweet dance beat are hard to come by. Carole has the right song and I am in love, about loving the homeland, the people form there and wanting to take a walk down memory lane. The music fusion is exicting and is done right,One of the top songs on this album and an instant classic. 

08 - Yaoumayn Shahrayn, the sweet dose has another offering, Carole channels her most delicate soul and dives deep down to bring the most sincere love potion out of her lyrics. A Lebanese style all the way, the sweet, unconditionally loving despite the distance. I love how the music flows and allows listener to close his/her eyes and think of whatever brings such memories to life. 

09 - Mosh Maakoul, Dick Dale would be very happy to see someone from Lebanon is this sophisticated to incorporated his own surge guitar music. By the way Dick is Lebanese. The song also takes the Spanish flamenco flavor with lyrics about life and living life to the fullest. This might be a call for women to do more with their lives as life can be a very sweet thing as we travel through it.

10 - Mosh Tayaak, The spunky song has arrived and it is the perfect tongue in cheek moment. I love this song, about how crazy and stupid can love make us. I love this song and I would ask fore more please  the lyrics are accessibly, fun and will make all girls happy to be ones. I like the positive humor and crazy feel Carole brings in this song. The song goes, I cannot stand you, I do not love you, because I am crazy about you...preach one!

11 - Khedni Maak, a cover of one of the most celebrated Lebanese diva, the late Salwa Qattrib. It's hard to live in the shadows of such legends, I feel the song could have been done better. But the song introduced a whole new generation  to an older yet better songs. The cover game is tricky, and I feel Carole has a lot more to offer that what I am hearing in this cover. Carole did not get through to me here. 

12 - Wou Taawadet, this song came out last year and made waves by rocking the slow music scene  I like this complexity of love--love can be a very dark and risky thing. This is a breakup song form the first rate. This track offers peace to those living with a broken heart. Pick yourself up, and march on. Carole ruled out in this song not to mentioned the amazing music that accompanies such mighty lyrics. 

13 - Ma Bnethammelsh Baad, A song that plays like a conversation between two people who loved one another, but cannot stand the differences. Breaking up is possible, but the song gives a glimpse of hope. It ain't over yet. A mellow song going for sad. A sobering track that brings a balance, love is not all parties it's fare more complex and the naive should keep away. 

Carole Samaha - Mosh Tayaak / كارول سماحة - مش طايقاك

Review: Tamer Hosny 2013 Album "Bahbak Enta"

You really have to listen to each of the songs in entirety because some songs change gears and keep you guessing what will happen next.


01. Bahbak Enta, simple techno music intro to keep things upbeat till this singing bird takes on the microphone to confess his love. I love how the song sounds like a plea right before it kicks off the party and shed a whole new Tamer mood.
02. Ya Ba5t Elly Hat7beh, this song was released in advance to hype up the album and it did the trick. A Romantic gem sing with a catchy Egyptian beat, a new song for Tamer who has done similar songs before. The topic might attract younger college aged listeners  not so much the family folks. A gleeful song with shades of romance.
03. Elly Rah, this is a winner song, we have never seen this wise Tamer Hosny talent before. He sounds grownup and sick of living with people who live do not give back. I am a fan and think Tamer landed a smashing hit, his emotions come through in genuine fashion.
04. Had Shabhoh, a sad about what could have been? a ballad that exists in each and every culture and tongue. Could we be reunited again? A song about the similar faces, and names we see in other people. The Deja Vu feeling we get when we see someone and think we have known them from a past life. A sweet song
05. Magnon Ana, Again, I love the intro, I could be hearing this song in some Latin area, or an area where street music is king. I appreciate how this song is made, it's fashioned in the American style of keeping things interesting and singing without singing. Lyrics are not that fresh, but as the song is catchy, you won't notice.
06. T3ala N3esh, Let's love is the title! I have heard this song from Tamer before. The sweet and gentle soul guy is back. I do not like those songs, but the targeted audience is not me. I do fine the music delightful and sophisticated 
07. W Mn Ba3dy Eltofan, a happy song from a man who sounds if he lives without a care in the world. A balanced approach to dance and pop. I love the title, we care only for number one. I do not care how it all plays after me--do not care if the flood stroke. About being selfish in a relationship. The music is made right with incredible production.
08. Saf7a Gdeda, A new page is the title! Start over, and hope people won't call you out. The song starts slow, then it takes us into the inside of crazy club with the mix. A fun song for the live concerts, but Tamer slows it when he sings, then the song chances pace few times. I like 80 percent of the music, but loud is the norm.
09. 5alena E5wat, a song you play in dark night, when you are about to do something more private in an intimate setting. Here' comes the boom, the song is about "Lets' Be Friends Instead!" Who hasn't heard this before? I am not sure what to make of the song by a guy talking about another guy--he might be singing in the voice of a lady. Again, I have enjoyed this song and loved the story it tells and the simple lyrics if puts to good use.
10. Habet Etnen, the love triangle song, I do not like the logic, but life is illogical sometimes. The song has never heard before lyrics. A dilemma when you fall in love with two people at the same time. This is like taking a journey inside the mysterious minds of many people in relationship. I love how Tamer talks about pride and self-respect here. I like the distinct Egyptian melody, and something tell ms the fans would welcome them too. Could it be possible I have met the right person at the wrong time?
11. Ya Ret Terdy, a classical start, love the guitar strokes. A dreamy song from a guy who wants to forget the past and start a new page. A gentle song by a very emotional version of the artist with a great melody that comes painted in sorrow. This is a smooth track But will they forgive?
12. 3orba, Tamer Hosny has traveled the world and with that comes the feeling of being away, missing on somethings. This is the homesickness song that most of his fans who live abroad will find it amazing. He traveled and performed for them--came to the US, went to Europe and Dubai. He is apologetic for those who live away. Naturally, I like this song and I welcome Tamer Hosny in the expats club.
13. Ya Retoh Yestahel, save best for last, the song sounds like a video game, then Tamer Hosny walks in a parade with a guest--I now know it's her friend and guy with the Free Music lable Baha Soltan. Tamer has never big on duets, this is a good surprise. This is not a love song, a song about learning a lesson and marching forward.

Download Nassif Zeytoun "Ya Samt" Album البوم ناصيف زيتون - يا صمت

To be honest, this is the first exciting album to be released this year so far. I am waiting for more more awesome album that will land on March 13th. But for now, this is a worthy album, that should keep my music player busy for some time.

This is like a fine dessert, you do not eat it all at once, you savor it and take it one bit at a time. An impressive 12 tracks is the debut of boy wonder of Syrian pop, Nassif has a lot to celebrate. He is back with a variety album that changes styles, melodies and genres.

YouTube links for each of the songs are ready for your ears. This is a very good album that will stick around  Nassif has shown that if a talented young artists gets good advise, and a contract, he will make a very fine album. Syria, has one hell of a pop star who can actually entertain many generations was born three years ago, and now he is ready for his closeup.


01 - Ya Tayr El Ghouroub
02 - Baado Raemik
03 - El Ard Li Btimchi Aaleha
04 - Hiyi Li Ghamzitni
05 - Mani Zaalan
06 - Mich Aam Tezbat Maii
07 - Sawt Rbaba
08 - Ya Aachikata El Wardi
09 - Ya Samt
10 - We Nweet
11 - Sabrak Alaya
12 - Larmik Bbalach

Nassif Zeytoun - Larmik Bbalach / ناصيف زيتون - لرميك ببلاش



Nassif Zaytoun 's Interview | مقابلة خاصة مع ناصيف زيتون

Hot Albums: Best Of Bahaa Sultan 2012 Album

Few know that popular hit-maker Bahaa Sultan is actually an Iraqi and not from Egypt. But that does not matter, the singer has been living in Egypt for at least 15 years now. Since he has launched his career there and found his music to be popular among millions in Egypt.

Four albums later, comes an album for the best of Bahaa Sultan songs. This is an album I actually wanted to have, because the singer does not make any lame songs. He only has great songs and good ones. Thanks to his sweet personality, sorrow filled voice and a loving producer who does wonder with the music he oversees. Bahaa's songs are extremely popular in the mainstream, better yet his fans appreciate the man and his choices he shared with them every three years or so.

The album takes you on a tour of human emotions, form happy want to dance to I want to be alone now please  Each song you feel like Bahaa is singing for you and only for you. I am uncertain if this album is out in the markets or if it;'s fan created. I do see the logo for Free Music--Bahaa's producer, but I do not see this album making the rounds.


01 - Yally Bayee
02 - Garahny Marah
03 - We Bena2es
04 - Yally Mashy
05 - Wayak
06 - El Shouk
07 - We Tindam Leh
08 - Ally
09 - Be'amaret Eeh
10 - Law Be3tny
11 - Albak Ya Hawl Ellah
12 - Youmeen We Ado
13 - Maktoub Allaya
14 - Ah Law Ashofak
15 - Ana Mosamem

Clip "We Malna" for Bahaa Sultan/ كليب "ومالنا" لبهاء سلطان

Reviewing Shady El Ghetany 2012 Album البوم شادي الغيطاني - تقريبا محبتهاش

Shady El Ghetany is a welcome addition to the Egyptian pop music scene  A guy who sounds sweet but also rocks hard. He released a new album, his first with a clever title of "I I Didn't Like Her Almost". Let's rock this record industry with artists like Shady who looks the part. The album comes in six tracks including one remix. He is musician by training who performs with his hard, mind and soul.

1- Tariban M7bthash, Rock music has now crashed unto Egypt, thanks to Shady who have figured a way to make this music a vehicle to deliver a romantic song. A happy song coming from a guy who looks the part. This is a story about a girl that 's in love with herself and not the guy.
2- Mish Di El7btha, a softer version of a really good pop song. Shady nails a bittersweet song about falling in love with someone who changes colors. A very Egyptian song about being good, but preserving your dignity. A good addition to a hot album.
3- la2et Wa7da, a happy song with Egyptian pop music written all over it. An upbeat song with a high energy and sweet lyrics about growing up and moving forward with the right person once found.
4- Alf zekra, a sobering track with great guitar work. This track is about the good memories that can save any serious relationship from going bust.
5- Awel ma 3neeky,  a pop song made for those who want to wake up together. A romantic song meant for women and guys who have never been with one. A sweet opportunity for Shady to show her softer side in style.
6-Tariban Riemax

Shady El Ghetany PROMO - برومو "تقريباً ما حبتهاش" شادي الغيطاني

Khaled El Tayeb Soltan Zamany 2012 Album

 Here's an album that one guy had to make, and an album that not many of us will get to hear. I say give it a chance. I know I liked the title song, it does have a lot of cool beats, Greek and Turkish melodies. But Khaled El Tayeb does have a good voice, the kind less educated people can relate to.

This is a good summer album for guys to play in their car, on the beach or right after they have finished their high school exams.

11 track of pop songs to cool your summer and bring you way some dance energy. This is an album that seems to want to do one thing, launch the career of a singer at home in Egypt so that he can get working gigs

01.Soltan Zamany
02.Andy Leek Amanah
03.Akher Mara Netaabel
04.Ana El Ayam
05.Awel Maareftoh
06.Baa Keda
07.El Ghalta Ghaltety
08.Eah Elly Yemnaa 09.Matehsebhash
10.Salemly Ala Albak
11.El Ayam El Helwa

 Soltan Zamany - Khaled El Taib سلطان زمانى - خالد الطيب

Review And Covers Of Magda El Roumi "Ghazal" 2012 Album

Magida El Roumi just took the best thing about Western music and made is purely Arabic. By doing so even the people who resent or indifferent to Arabic music are rendered helpless in the power of such addictive album that offers plenty of wow moments! Keep on mind Magida composed many of the songs for this album.

Magida does not make pop music, she makes modern day classics that will be kicking around our world for some time, she makes music that the 80 year old can enjoy and the 20 year can claim refined credit for knowing. As those songs age, so does our love and appreciation to each one of them.

Magida has always been known by many names, in my book I just added another title for this diva, a hit-maker. Let's review her 2012 album that took almost seven years to produce.

01 W Btetghayar El-Da'aye'. an epic song that might as well be the most perfect rendition of classical Arabic music. the lyrics are nothing short of fresh and magical. Magida hits all the right notes and leaves no stone  unturned to bring out this intoxicating gem.

02 Wa'adtouka, the most intimate song on this track, a sweet and creamy song so smooth coming from a woman who has helped many of us define love. The lyrics are the creation of a poet and the song is performed by someone who can make anything into a gorgeous tale. Kathem Al Saher crafted the music to tjhis track--no one has sang more peoms for Nizar than this man.

03 Bass Ellak Habibi, a confession from a woman are hard to come by, and when they come the world of someone gets rocked. How about Magida doing the same thing for each one of us at the same time? Do not take my word, tune in and you will understand why this song is a masterpiece. Think of the music they play at the Oscars, this one should give the Oscars producers an idea about making good music better.

04 Metghayar W Mhayarni, the coolest song on the album, feel free to dance to this captivating jazz that will get your hear racing. Yes, it's like a time machine where we are taken on a ride to the 20s and the good times that were made then. A clear winner where all the right elements came together. A surprise hit that was composed by Abdel El Rab Idris, a composer know for very tradition Arabic music makes the most foreing sounding Arabic melody.

05 El-Alam Elna, the ballroom dance scenes are always glamours, and the music to which people dance helps create such an emotional experience where good music is in a perfect harmony with the happy. Magida sounds so capable of flexing her vocal muscles to transcend with this song and create joy for the world. You need to make time and enjoy this song, it's like a therapy to one's soul

06 Ablani Hayk,  this is a song that Magida have become known for, the dreamy girl who sees his man as the perfect and most handsome on this planet. Love the lyrics and the imagery we almost can touch, butterflies and red roses 


07 Al-Tayrou Taraban Yougharidou, a song both adults and kids would appreciate, something you can sing to your kids and also your loved one. This is the music you play when the princess walks down the sitars or the aisle and all eyes will be on her. The song also flirts with the subject of the song, a love the creative style in music and simple yet fitting lyrics.  And by the way, the spring just found it's official anthem.

08 Salawna, a duet from a time other than our time, sounds like something you would hear in Paris or NY Jazz clubs in the 20s where music is the attraction, but where a good vocalists can seal the deal. I love the way the song changes pace with highs and lows. I do not know how team Magida manged to give us a snapshot of a time where imagination was not so expensive. Both singers brings a flavor to this track that helps make so accessible. Composed by her own father and  with lyrics put forth by the Rahbani brothers.

09 La Ma T'illi Habbayna, the music sounds very East, a funny song where a woman tells a man that he is delusional, a cute song with create production and music that pumps your heart. It's made for concerts mean to bring the energy up a bit. I am a fan of such songs, and I like a proud woman who can stand up and school a man. Magida moves into a happy mood in a heartbeat and manages to capitalize on her energy and channel all of that to the listener.


10 Ala Albi Malak, this sounds like an Egyptian baladi melody, (the kind you can belly dance to) it feels like the first song one hears from Magia, she made this kind of song sin the 80s and we were fond of them. Magida outdoes herself again and channels the high moment sin her career and brings them back 30 years later with might and passion. I like the mini stories in the song, Magida is made for ballads. Not to forget the cleave play on words in Malak (owner) and Malak (angel)

11 La Ma Rah Ez'al A'chi, it does not feel like an Arabic song, the music sounds a bit European to my ears, a lot darker than other songs. It does resembles some of Fayrouz's songs which is always good. It might be a song about a modern day prophet who wanted to spread the good word--he cannot give up and he cannot be broken. I have to listen to it few times to get a good grip on it. Marwan Khoury composed the music and it feels like he has left his comfort zone to come up with something fresh.

12 Law Ta'ref, another confessional song where the female cannot speak her mind and confess her love because if she did, she would undervalue herself. This is the mature side of Magida where real life experiences come to play. he selfish and nothing worries him, he is in love with himself making him self satisfied. I think the best part of the song is how Madiga moves from the angry frustrated lady to the sweet and lowdown one

13 Bladi Ana, Things are looking scary in some parts and promising in others. It's a song for Lebanon with some Spanish flavor (some foreign language too, I think Italian) Lebanon is a country of love says Magida, no place for hatred. There's a subtle message where some voices in Lebanon call for looking out for the the interests of some Arab nation at the expense of the people of the land.

14. Nashid El-Shohada, You cannot skip the Arab Spring and Lebanon at the moment, Magida dedicates a song to all the fallen men and women which fought for freedom all across the Arab world. It's a song she sends to the families of such heroes. Magida takes no sides, she just urges everyone to find ways to make peace. I welcome the song and the very fine balance Magia has to keep. After all she is a star that almost all of us agree to honor and respect, yet the uprising in the Arab world have many voices. As a song, you might get shivers when the chorus and Magida voices meet.


Note on album cover ماجدة الرومي كفرات البوم, Magida El Roumi came from a proud home where her father was a well known composer Halim El Roumi, it's only fair for her to boast about the talented home she comes form. 


ماجدة الرومي وعدتك Majida El Roumi 2012

Exclusive: To The Most Coveted Album, Magida El Roumi Ghazal 2012

This time around Magida is a poet--she wrote the lyrics for most of her song on the album album, The ones she did not compose, she took from Nizar Qabbani who can do little wrong. then she hired the best and most talented composers--who only work for themselves. Lastly she got the music doctor of Lebanon to oversee the entire album, what she got is a gem. The album is titled Ghazal, teasing or flirting.

You may also know her as Majida el Roumy, but we all know her as a musical genius who always challenges others who making them do better. The album makes you a lot more classier and a lot more refined by just owning it....Her dad who was an accomplished musician would have been proud.

The album has made it to Egypt now and to the rest of the Arab world so, go stand in line and get your copy. This album will be around for some time and many of us will be talking about it. I love the liver orchestra and accompanying this legendary Lebanese yet proud Arab diva.

With this album Majida tell those half baked talents that they have a long way to go and that there's room for good music. download the album on iTunes if you cannot secure a hard copy

we will update the review in time

01 W Btetghayar El-Da'aye'
02 Wa'adtouka
03 Bass Ellak Habibi
04 Metghayar W Mhayarni
05 El-Alam Elna
06 Ablani Hayk
07 Al-Tayrou Taraban Yougharidou
08 Salawna
09 La Ma T'illi Habbayna
10 Ala Albi Malak
11 La Ma Rah Ez'al A'chi
12 Law Ta'ref
13 Bladi Ana
14. Nashid El-Shohada
ماجدة الرومي وعدتك Majida El Roumi 2012


ماجدة الرومي تتغير الدقايق Majida El Roumi 2012

Review: Elissa 2012 Album Cover البوم اليسا - أسعد واحدة 2012

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Aside from that, Elissa made a good album, it gives good and fresh lyrics. Musically it does not do much with the exception of "Haylef W Yerga3ly", "Law A2olak", "As3ad Wa7da". Those are all exciting songs that have a happy tone--something Elissa has not done well in. Aslo such songs will help beef up Elissa's concert presence. Then we see a whole new side of Elissa in at least three other songs, "Motfa'la" where she is hopeful and just a real girl with imperfections. And she doubles down in the super awesome lover who would come to rescue her man in "2alby Hases Feek". In "Kre7tak Ana" Guys won't like it too much, but the nice boys will enjoy it, it  serves as a lesson in what not to do.

"Sa'at" is a tragicaaly good song about our expectations and how life is different than we plan...this might be the most realistic song in the album, that serves as a wake up call to the dreamy among us....sometimes you have to improvise. This song causes so much pain if you were to hear it and reflect on past experiences. Elissa had to get in a corner and reflect on her life to bring out this masterpiece.

"Ro7tolo" might be the best vehicle for all those Elissa's emotions about true love where she stands by her man when he is down. It plays like a declaration of rights that those who are in a relationship should learn from. The song is about loyalty and being there for better or worse. It's like hearing the inner thought of a very romantic soul who puts her hurts aside to come to the rescue of her love. Whoever wrote this song deserves a shout out, no way a guy cane come up and express such this complex emotions. 

The two cover songs are good, Elissa has performed them before on TV and in concerts which shows her bias toward the two female stars she is paying a tribute to. Salwa Qatrib's "2aloly al-Aid" is a very popular choice from a singer that left a gap in many hearts. "Lola Al-Malama" this song was the reason the album was not released in Egypt right away due to copy right issues that now have been resolved. A good cover with a proper modern twist, I am sure if the late Warda was still with us, she would give her the nod.

The more you listen to this album, the more familiar it feels and the better the songs start to sound. Some songs I had to listen to for three times to start enjoying.

Elissa's 2012 album was relased officially today in Egypt, and minutes later the original CD and its cover work have reached the internet. It's a sad saga to see a well made album gets leaked and losses money. But no one stole the album, someone in the company leaked it....there are always disagreements and fights among people in the business.

Let's talk about the cover

Per definition an album cover is the front of the packaging of a commercially released audio recording product, or album. This is the front-facing panel of a CD package, and, increasingly, the primary image accompanying a digital download of the album, or of its individual tracks. In addition, this also serves as part of the protective sleeve. Not to forget the greater purpose a CD cover serves, marketing! 


But like an amazing album cover can sell an album. If the album cover looks cool, you might just pick up the album. I know this happened to me at least once before.I know people who do not speak the language and if they like an album's cover they are most likely to give it a listen.

Elissa knows this very well and since she tends to make an album once every two years, it's important to have worthy covers that will last for this period. Other stars do too, but most Arabic music albums are focused on the star, not the music or the experience the album offers.

I know this, Elissa does a theme for her photo shoots, it was Alice in Wonderland three years ago, now they went to Turkey to come up with some fresh images and themes. What do you guys think of the images on the album? I think they look good and tend to be safe for Elissa, but also cements her status as a women who is out of this world as she does not live ion this earth or share the worries the rest of us have to deal with. I do not necessarily see a themes in the photographs, but I do like the behind the scenes pictures from the Turkey shoot.

Elissa - sa3at 2012


P.S. Whoever translated the songs into English, should get another job, the translation into English is horrible.
P.S.2 Will someone tell team Elissa to unblock us form Hot Arabic Music twitter? 

LEAKED: Elissa 2012 Album حصريا البوم اليسا - اسعد واحدة

Update: This blog will not publicize links for illegal downloads. The entire Album is online now, but it will be released officially withing 48 hours.  

Elissa is ready to tell all her rivals in the pop/romance business that they got nothing on her. Too bad her album just got leaded to the internet, a week before its official release date. Rotana needs to ask who is behind this leak and put them in jail. This leak will cause millions of dollars in lost revenue.

Elissa's album is one of those things that last much, much longer and, though they are well-suited for a holiday that celebrates romance, can be enjoyed anytime of the year without chipped teeth, food poisoning or speculations by friends and family over your mental and emotional health. Love might not be easy, but it is simple. The album does features two cover songs one from Salwa Qatrib, and another form Warda, both are late but their music lives on. So that leaves us with 12 fresh and original tracks. 

This album is most closely associated with the ephemera of early romances, the jokes, the awkwardly endearing conversations, the failed homemade meals and movies and concerts largely spent judging the timing or appropriateness of holding hands. Rather, Feels articulates them; perfectly, actually. Whether it’s the giddiness and gushing positivity of early love in tracks like “Fi Ouyounak” and “Moutafa2La,” or the slow moments of perfect intimacy that require neither conversation nor event in “Albi Hasis Fik ” and “Rohtelo ,” 


Thus team Elissa manages to capture and channel the energy and sentiment of these moments without abstraction and re-present them in aural technicolor. The title of this album might infuriate many who have found love to be anything but simple, yet, nevertheless, Elissa manages to articulate oh, so perfectly how the sentiments of a healthy romance can, and tend to be, projected onto everyone and everything as well. Romance, as typified by Valentine’s Day’s presents and chats that can make everything seem colorful and beautiful despite the gray skies, blackened snow, leafless trees and browned lawns of wintertime.


Not all of the tracks are idyllic; in fact, some tracks, like “Kerehtak Ana ,” address romantic misunderstanding, detachment and forgiveness with an earnestness seldom seen in this century. Yet, points where the album dips in tone and subject are balanced out by the places where it ascends, even if those places have a vulnerable innocence to them. All in all, what makes As'ad Wa'hda succeed so perfectly as a romance album is what it communicates so thoroughly: Romance isn't simply about the sweet, or the bittersweet; rather, it is about sweetness despite bitterness and finding a way to balance fantasy with disappointment. That’s a heavy romantic message to be certain, but one that rings true like a wedding bell.


Ultimately few albums capture the pace and air of a waxing romance quite like Elissa does again in her 2012 seventh release As'ad Wa'hda. From the first track, “ Fi Ouyounak,” to the last track “ Lola El Malama,” Elissa manages to span the spectrum of romance, from the ethereal sun-dazed heights that exist outside time to the moments of want and wait that creep slower than a minute-hand in idle revolution.


01.Fi Ouyounak
02.As3Ad Wa7Da
03.Moutafa2La
04.Faker
05.Te3Ebt Minnak
06.Law Aoullak
07.Kerehtak Ana
08.Rohtelo
09.Eghmerni
10.Haylif Wiylif
11.Alouli El EiD
12. Albi Hasis Fik
13.Sa3At
14.Lola El Malama

Elissa 2012 Samples


Elissa 1st Album Hit - As3ad Wahda / إليسا - أغنية أسعد واحدة

Mohamed Kamal Turns His Back البوم محمد كمال - وحشت قلبى

He did not exactly turn his back on music, but in his album cover he is doing just that. Check out Egypt's cool kid of pop. The vocals leave something to be desired as the singer seems to be hiding behind a wholesale of computer affects. This is a good pop album, but there is little originality in it. Mohamed sounds like a watered down version of Mohamed Foad.

Offering a number of songs with different styles and energy reaches out to more people, but it fails to cement in a certain demographic to make them loyal fans. Kamal is a local singer with a fellowship in Egypt and beyond. What he lacks is hard to make up for, good looks are important. In the meantime, there you will find something for you, give this record a spin.

01 - Ya Maa Ya Maa 02 - Wahasht 2albi 03 - Mabyetneseesh 03 - Shoft El Donia 04 - Kalam Ser 05 - El Lahza Deya 06 - Betsadaa Nafsak 07 - Bahebo Fi Kalamo 08 - Ashan Gaban 09 - Albi Beyewlaa 10 - Abl El Kalam

اغنية محمد كمال - وحشت قلبى | 2012

Haifa MJK MP3 Review And CD Cover

By Blog Friend Stephanie K

After quite a successful marketing barrage by Rotana on everything from traditional social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter to YouTube, Haifa’s album MJK is now enjoying the top spot on the iTunes world charts and it has only been available for half a day so far. Sometimes things like this, especially in the pop genre, can be overhyped. I can honestly say that this album fully deserves to be numero uno. Not to mention, the album color showing that Haifa does indeed age like a fine wine.

Ezzay Ansak (Mat2olish) is a strong start and really sets the tone for the rest of this album. I’m thinking dance party/some fierce workout music. Immediately noticeable is the production value. The second song, the title track, continues with a similar, but different enough club type beat while bringing the tempo down a bit. Bayza brings it down even more but carries a catchy baseline. It is a breath of fresh air to hear electric guitar featured so much in this way in Arabic music, but without being heavy like a rock song.

My personal favorite is Sama’ani, (((Make Me Hear-right??). A song like this has the potential to be successful on American charts as well, with a pulsing crescendo of a club beat reminiscent of the ever-popular Rihanna. Kobba is the most successful individual track on the album at the moment as far as sales along with being one of the most chill on the entire album.

As a whole, it is definitely a break away from more traditional Arab instrumentation even in the pop world, being mostly mixed with Euro-style beats. Those listeners out there who remain pure to those things probably aren’t Haifa fans anyway. But some of the final tracks (like Baddi Chouf B’ainak Hob) do have a touch of violin and the final track is a kind of throwback to more familiar Haifa songs. Overall, it is a great album with no filler tracks, made really well with a broad range of appeal. Album of the summer, for sure. If you haven’t listened to it yet, you’re missing out!

Mohamed Foad, The Singles Album 2012

Mohamed Foad has been reported to have weight management issues. He is considering medical procedure to treat that. But none of his fans care becasue they love the guy and can care less for his image. Foad's weight has been out of control lately and it has been causing him some health concerns and affecting his image and work.

We have no idea when the next album will be released, but as for right now his fans have put together an album that features all his singles from his movies and on the radio. Most of these songs are well known, but they were not released on an album by themselves before now.

Never mind the flap over his stands during the revolution in Egypt, that's all water under the bridge now. Please find couple of songs Mohammed Foad released in honor of the victims of the Mubarak regime and his gangs.

Ahmed Magdy, The Nearby Album البوم احمد مجدى - مكان قريب

Egyptian pop has been dead for some time, Lebanese pop outsmarted it ages ago. But since Egypt of 2012 is not the one that around in 2010, there's hope. This hopes comes from the many voices that now can enter the business and give the Lebanese pop a good run for their money.

Here when we met Ahmed Magdy. Releasing his debut album titled Makan Qareeb--a nearby place. He has pop written all over him and we like it. this is a guy who can sing, and in this age that means, he does not turn you off. This is an album with mixed feelings like how women would describe men. They can go form nice to crazy in an instant.

Enjoy the 11 tracks of fine Egyptian pop from a nobody who might as well be the next star. The music video seems to rotate in the kind of style that Tamer Hosny has made millions form me--touchy softy, fluffy romance. I like the clip, it was not made on the cheap. Anytime, I see snow in an Arabic music video, I am sold.


01 - Wehiat Rabena
02 - Hases Beki
03 - Genan Be Genan
04 - Hikaya Gamela
05 - Makan Orayeb
06 - Ben El Banat
07 - Hawelt Ansak
08 - Ma2drsh A3iesh
09 - Wa2t ElAsaaf
10 - Tesmhli Ahibak
11 - Mab2tsh Ba2i

Ahmed Magdy - Hases Biky / أحمد مجدي - حاسس بيكي

Khalid Selim البوم خالد سليم - ماانساك ابداً 2012

Oh Khalid! Egyptian pop singer actor and body builder Khalid Selim just released the album that he has been wanting to make for ages. A variety album where he reveals his true color and his true vocals with those very long songs.

Not only that, but he has also a number of song sin the Gulf dialect he knows so well since he grew up there. This the album Khalid did not make to get women, he has already been hitched so now you know he does not care for one. Two, the music is the show and not the beat and cool factor. This is so liberating.

There's also a song in the album that I have loved since 2008, Khalid does a killer cover of it, making it much more famous than its original artist ever could. I am betting that ever listner out there will mange to find at least 3 decent songs in this album--most will fine more, but I wasn't sold on many of the lyrics.

01.A7la El Nsaa2
02.Haza El Mohem
03.Far5 El 7amam
04.Equraby
05.En Ro7t
06.3'any
07.Meraytek
08.Marat El Ayam
09.Baly Mohtam
10.Enty Zmaany
11.Ma Ansak Abadan
12.El Donia Wardy

Medhat Saleh Deliver His Cliche 2012 Album

When you have as many hits as Medhat Saleh, you can afford to make a weak album like this album of his. When you have the love and loyalty of millions of fans over the years, you might not have to worry about a fluke album.

البوم مدحت صالح - يديك ويدينا
01 - Ydina W Yedek, pop songs like they like them in Egypt, little freshness.
02 - Zay EL3ada, slow song about being stuck in routine, same old things over and over again
03 - Wa7eshny Beshakl, upbeat music to dance to, but where have all the fine lyrics gone?
04 - Kol 7aga, a song for grown ups with time to savor a classy note. Good, clean production
05 - Magnona Bia, the song that was leaked
06 - We7yak Alby, a dark song about a guy who has been wronged! Very old cliche lyrics.
07 - EL3en Wa5dany, ok, the music is exciting, but rarely do I say this is cool
08 - Mab2etsh 3ayesh, the closest thing to a new song that might be too little too late
09 - Hia Wa7da, Yet dark song about a man trapped by the past but refuses to hate his foe
10 - Howa Fe Keda, you will like this song, it plays like a keroke version of itself. Tired music
11 - Lesa Ya dob, this is a duet everybody! The album's gem. Is the voice of Natasha
12 - 7eleft Be Raby, I like this song, it feels original and the production combined with the flow make is a special treat for the ear.

Tamer Al Turki 2012 Album

He is no household name, but he is signed with the biggest player in Arabic music and the most experienced company in the Gulf music--Rotana. The name is Tamer Al Turki and his album goes without a name. But for the sensitive guy Tamer is, this is no brainier.

Get ready for some romance and passion that can be enjoyed equally by all members of your family. He is the dreamy voice that loves to the last breath. Tamer's youth means he has plenty of time to figure his brand and perfect his style

01 - A3az ElNas
02 - Anady
03 - Al7atab
04 - Allah Aqwa
05 - Tza3elna Tradena
06 - Khodny Men 3oyounak
07 - Sam3an Wa Ta3a
08 - Gharam Thany
09 - Hazab
10 - La Tesebna Bel 3ien
11 - La Habiby
12 - Ya 7anan EL 3omr

تامر التركي-مزيون

Download Diana Haddad 2012 Album, Her Best Comeback!!

Why does not Diana sing in Lebanese? One, there's no money in it anymore. Two, she lives in Dubai and grew up in Kuwait, so the Gulf is her home.


01.Belra7ah 3ali, she is still sweet
02.Bent Asool, and Diana is back to her Lebanese muse, the party is ON.
03.Eah Ra2yak, Diana sends Egypt some Love! This is a delightful song that will bring Egypt back to camp Diana
04.Ent M3y, club mix for you kids who love energy drinks and night parties. Diana sounds sweet and nostalgic
05.Esm3 Klamhum, the title sounds like a beloved Diana classic, it's cloning by any other name. Yet, I am intrigued.
06.Keed Elnsa, let the games begin and cat fights will go on.
07.Qalet Diana, we have heard this single before and it was a fine song
08.Rej3 Elshita Mawal the Arabic blues about being alone
09.Rj3 Elshita, this is a song for the cold winter
10.Toob Elfara7
11.Wedi A7ki, the Gulf and other Arabs will savor this song that reminds us that we all tell the same stories.
12.Yahadh Qalbi, love this song and the lyrics, the beat is OK
13.Yawaqat
14.Yshad Allah, this is the true hit song of the album. Diana is back with fine lyrcis and an upbeat beat. Long live Lebanon. ديانا حداد يشهد الله 2012 Diana haddad Yechadallah

Writing On The Wall 2012 Album

2011 is no ordinary year, and this is an album to go well with this year. an Experimental album with many young voices that addresses a number of their worries. Topics such as unemployment, loss of hope and faith. Love and dignity are themes all around this album.

I like the concept songs about the reluctant young man who has lived all his live in darkness and now he is afraid of the light--think democrats Egypt after Mubarak rule of 30 years. At times, the albums gets philosophical, but all relevant and all is right for the audience the album is targeting, the young ones.

01 - Hamaki - Shakhbata.3al.7eet
02 - Ramy Gamal - Ana.Ma3zour
03 - Khaled Ezz - Ghazl.ELBanat
04 - Nariman - Maba2ash.Fe.7aga
05 - Ramy Gamal - ALWasia
06 - Khaled Ezz -7eta.Meny
07 - Tamer Ali - Ma7alak.Ser
08 - Khaled Ezz - Resala.Men.Metgharab
09 - Ramy Gamal - Bahebak.Be.Shakl.Mo5talef
10 - Khaled Ezz - Ya3ny.Eah.Kelmy.Ba7ebek

Anwar El Amir 2011 عمري اللي مرق انور الامير

Here's another Lebanese B list singer Anwar Al Amir started his career in singing and now have 5 amazing singles last hit " el rijal " now exclusive. Just released his debut album after all those singles.

These songs are made for the helpless romantic, and the happy dude who knows the girl wants him. Talented? Sure he is. 13 tracks where few songs compete on top spots in radio stations. Anwar is not gunning for an A list, but he likes to make good music, and he would love for you to hear it.

01 - 3omry Elly Mara2
02 - Eshta2telo
03 - Shoftak Be 3eny
05 - Kefo
06 - Yally Baimed Edo
07 - 7abib 3eny
08 - Yalla Noum
09 - Be 2albak 5abiny
10 - Betro7
11 - Mabghar
12 - Wa7shany 3enek
13 - 7asadony

عمري اللي مرق انور الامير