Karim Mohsen, The Egyptian Pop Kingmaker

Funny how life works, Kareim Mohsen had a boy crush on then hot record artist Tamer Hosny, he  chased him down and hoped to work with him one day. Tamer gave Karim a shot and listed to his amazing melodies. Tamer would become one of closest friends in the business. Tamer would work with Kareim Mohsen and get his best and finest melodies. Karim would even appear in a number of films for Tamer Hosny.

Karim becomes one of Tamer Hosny's entourage member. Karim branches out and gives some of his melodies to other names in the pop business. Karim would go on and make his own album, months before Egypt starts a historic revolt. Tamer Hosny's stocks drop, and he is no longer the mega star he once was.

Karim Mohsen would keep quiet and tried to push his own record, he does many concerts in universities and malls around Egypt, and he would press on as a composer for the young voices striving for something fresh and dancey.

His first hit came in 2006, after the release of his hit single Yalla Maa El Salama with singer Shady. But Karim wanted something more so he began by composing many hit songs for various Arab singers such as: Waeid Aalia for the Egyptian singer Zizi Adel, He also composed Kan Feen Min Bardy for Khaled Selim. Karim became more prominent as a singer, actor and composer after his collaboration with singer Tamer Hosny. In 2008, Karim worked with Tamer on his "Haeesh Hayati Album". Karim composed four songs: Kol Ely Fat, Taaba Kol El Nass, Haeesh Hayati and Beyhsedoni Aaleek. He also composed the English song "Come back to me".

Karim Mohsen - Ehlawet El Donia / كريم محسن - احلوت الدنيا

In The Aftermath Of Muslim-Copts Clashes Comes A Unity Song # Egypt

Songs are not enough to protect Christians in Egypt as sectarian violence shows its ugly face again in Egypt. It is not the first time and will not be the last unless the president and government take serious measures to prevent it


The last few days have witnessed clashes and sectarian violence between Christians and Muslims. These clashes have killed eight people, most of them Christians, and scores have been injured. Birdshot, petrol bombs and stones were used in these incidents. The two incidents in Khosous, Qalioubiya, north of Cairo, and the subsequent clashes at the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, highlight the plight of Copts in Egypt after the fall of the Mubarak regime.

It should be noted that Copts suffered discrimination during the Mubarak era as well. No one is happy about this, I am not sure who is waging those clashes and massacres--they are a minority that knows how to make a small situation much bigger. It's a sad day, but Egypt son of the South Aly Hussain has a new and short song about the situation calling for unity under the Egyptian banner--we are one people and the Nile belongs to both of us.

I wish those things do not happen and wish people weren't tribal and prone to emotional outbursts. But it takes time, what it should not take is many lives.



Aly Hussain Nheb Baad نحب بعض على حسين

Listen: The UAE Golden Boy New Single فايز السعيد - انت مين 2013

Fayez Al Said had two kind of songs, the one where he is cool and fun--we like. And the other one where he wants to be all serious, I have mixed feelings about it. What I do not have mixed feelings about is his true talent to make some of the finest and most original melodies.

He makes so many of them, and he does it so well. As a singer who just released an album few months ago, he has kept a busy schedule  he is also talking about a TV drama. But music from the Gulf does not tend to travel well, so we do not read many interviews with celebrities from there. Naturally, because they tend to be very private folk.

Fayez has a mega studio in Dubai where is has been turned into a cultural saloon. He has new single with a catchy title, "Who Might You Be?" He pleads with his loved one to let him in, because as clever as Fayz is, he cannot figure him love interest out. Not sure what the message here is, but I am certain the song will be airing in radios around Dubai and the Gulf for days to come.

فايز السعيد - انت مين 2013


فايز السعيد انت مين

Video: Chafik Nibou Is The Most Bizarre Audition On Arab Idol 2

He is Moroccan and he thinks he can sing. He did a number in Arabic and another song in Spanish--according to the judges he has better luck in Spanish. But this is nothing, the cast of Arab Idol were not ready for this guy. Chafik Nibou  made a number of bizarre  claims that are if true are shocking. See when he walked into the Arab Idol on camera audition, he was really pissed off, you see it in his eyes.

1. You guys are not important, I can make it on my own
2. I produced my own stuff in Egypt and moved to Lebanon for more work
3. Nasr Mahrous used to work for me
4. Hassna Abu El Soud wrote me a song, but then changed his mind. 
5. Sherine, the Egyptian diva used to be a backup singer in my band.

Chafik Nibou is a very confident man, and it was so fresh and so funny to see the judges try to handle that. I do not think he is all that great, he does have something in his Spanish singing--he says he is from Northern Morocco. When he walked away from the show, he spilled the beans, mockery is all I got. People drinking?  They made fun of my clothes...etc.

This is so funny, and I respect Chafik Nibou for holding his ground and bragging about his past. boy does he hate Sherine? He seems to have made another enemy, Ahlam. He also might be upset for not being treated well. He hates Arab Idol--why did he take part of it? He is talking about Beirut, and the executives are mean and rude to the participants.  I could see that and I agree with him for the lack of class.

 Arab Idol - تجارب الاداء - شفيق نيبو

شفيق نيبو يكشف المستور و يفضح ارب ايدول Arab Idol

My Choice For The Best Female Entertainer Is Houda Saad - Bik N3ich 2013 هدى سعد - بيك نعيش

Housa Saad is a world-class and well rounded entertainer. The songstress-cum composer-cum lyricist is a credit to her people in Morocco. She is truly one force not to be reckoned with. She has so much music training under her belt, but most of all her feel for what's fresh and good is unmatched  Most Arab pop divas pay other dudes to write and compose music for them.

Not Houda, she has all the skills to go it alone. And you know what, sometimes this is risky, but Houda is always dazzling and never repeats herself. She is an innovator and knows how to make them hits. The size of her gift keeps on growing. I love how much energy her songs have, but the lyrics are very poetic and meaningful at the same time.

I only say this because I am enjoying the one single from her "Bik N3ich"  It's a great mix song, perfect for dancing. Another thing about Houda, two years ago, she said she will try to take the Moroccan song into a new territory. And she has done just that. With her touches, the song from Morocco is something special unlike no other. The new track is so crisp and so rich with thrill of a hit song that you have the privilege to hear fro the first time.

Some artists have good voice, others have good showmanship! Houda has those naturally. Yet she ups the bar and has perfected her writing skills and her music composing talent. I wish she gets a chance to own the prime time for a little bit--she has a lot to share. I know she gets little help in Morocco, but she has decided to stay and fight.

Keep them coming, I love your new single and have always considered you one hell of an entertainer. It's about time Moroccan music had its very own proud mascot who inspires hope and shows strength. Houda might just take the Moroccan song beyond the borders of the Arab World. Lebanese song has Najwa Karam, the Egyptian song has Amr Diab, and now the Moroccan song has the very skillful and never dull Houda Saad


 Houda Saad - Bik N3ich 2013 هدى سعد - بيك نعيش

WATCH: Awakening Talent Contest Wants You!

If you think you are a good moral person, and someone who likes to listen to music promoting spirituality an positive outlook, maybe you have another talent that can offer something fresh. I come to admire the work they do, the level of professional and tech savvy the company has and most of all their lineup of sensational voices and rock stars.

This is way the London based music label Awakening has launched launched Awakening Talent Contest where grand prize is signing contract with Awakening. Find the Press release here

Launch video is here by the Judging Committee members (including Hamza Namira & Maher Zain):
This is a high quality production company that makes money but also promotes positive message. Who knows, where your talent and skill will take you?

While the Awakening Records label makes music geared toward Muslims, their contest is open to anyone who has talent, regardless of faith, gender, age or race. I know there are so many talented buried out there, it's time to give them a hand and if they are good, I am certain they will get a call. There are so many Islamic stories, and teachings that need to be told and music is the right universal tool to communicate what Muslims hold as valuable with the masses. 

Give it a try and share your talent, maybe this contest will unlock your potential and unleash your creative juices. Keep on mind, this is not always about being cool, but rather about doing well by being good.  

Awakening Talent Contest - Launch Video by the Judging Committee | #Awakening

WATCH: Zayne - Be Weird In Be Strong / زين - كن قوى

Zayne is a guy who has some dance moves, his moves are even pretty amazing outside of his cosmos of fans. He is so smooth and has a nice movement and flow. He seems very slick and quick, so he has won that recognition. His style is vibrant, unique sound and represents one of a kind dancing style.It's his singing or choice of songs that I do not connect to.

Now, his dance moves are worthy of the likes of Justin Temberlake. It's his singing skills that has a room for growth. I am not taking issue with the music video--even though it feels inaccessible to me, but those are strange times and one gets older not younger. Weird sells and young people like weird--no no further than Lady Gaga.

The message of his songs may apply to troubled places all across the Arab world--Syria could use his message of "be strong" and so can Egypt--where Zayne is deeply connected. It's a great credit for him to have written the song. It makes him the first British singer with an Egyptian background to release an English song in the Middle East.

I think it's hard to market talents like the artists here, the Arab world is just trying to figure it out thanks to many TV shows where similar talents have met the mainstream. Zayne, you are a cool catch, now is the time to do something that will set you apart. There's an amazing way to incorporate Arabic beats into Western ones, you have gone to great length to do that....now comes the need to figure how to sell it.


Zayne - Be Strong / زين - كن قوى

Download: Carole Samaha New Hit Album البوم كارول سماحة - احساس

If there is one pop star in the Arab world that takes her albums seriously, I would chose Lebanese diva Carole Samaha. There are many others who are serious about making music, but very few of them invest in their music, most of them find someone else to pay for their songs. Carole goes her own path, hires the best names and tells them to be serious.

She gives her finest performances in the new album, with 13 tracks that come in different styles. She has written at least song songs in the album herself. She has traveled far and close to ensure her album is all her. She got Rotana to distribute her album--they really worked hard to ear her trust.

I have so far heard three songs, and boy are we in for a treat! This is one super ride, like a curated tour in world music with special focus on Arabic styles from the past. Salim Assaf worked on it, and so has Marwan Khoury and the golden touches of music producer Michael Fadel do show. Go to iTunes, and get yourself a copy--when made available. It should release on the 13th of this month 13 after 2013 and 13 tracks. She is unafraid of bad luck.

Smooth and bold is this album.


01 - Ehssas
02 - El Afrah
03 - Hakhounak
04 - Inta Tofl Kbir
05 - Ohdonni
06 - Ana Geet
07 - Wahshani Belady
08 - Yaoumayn Shahrayn
09 - Mosh Maakoul
10 - Mosh Tayaak
11 - Khedni Maak
12 - Wou Taawadet
13 - Ma Bnethammelsh Baad

Carole Samaha - Khallik Behalak / كارول سماحة - خليك بحالك

The United Egyptian People's Song حميد الشاعري وعلاء عبد الخالق ومصطفى شوقي -انا مصر

The trip of Hamid El Shari, Moustafa Shawki, and Ala Abed El Khalik stole this month of March with the release of their new song, about the united people. They celebrate everything that brings them together and not worry about the things that pull them apart.

A sweet vocal treat from three guys whose voices we have grown enjoying. Hamid is the man behind this song, but the three performers rally around, we all worship differently, but the homeland is all ours. I wish the politicians would listen to this song and apply it in their work.

The music video makes it out and we get to see the best places and best things about Egypt, the song itself reminds us why this place matters. A serious song from three patriots comes in the right time.

حميد الشاعري وعلاء عبد الخالق ومصطفى شوقي -انا مصر

Listen: Mothers Day Newest Song--Send Her This Song

Lebanon's heartthrob and pop star Saad Ramadan is out there romancing young ladies, but this time he slowed down and performed a song for his own mother, praying to God to keep her safe and sound. The dude really loves his mom, so he brought her along for the duet.

"This Life Is A Mother" is the title of this newly released song. It's a light song with some serious Arabic music, and they duo make it special--his mom really can sing. But Saad took the time to release this song just in time for Mother's Time. We Arabs mark this day on March 21 of each year. This is the first time a mother and a song actually sing together.

It's a cute song and the team of mother and son make it special  there are plenty of good mother day songs, this one is very lively and has a big heart, the guy is next to his mom and giving his best performance this year. Good choice for Saad, the ladies appreciate a man who appreciates on of their own.

The song has been written by Salim Assaf, Lebanon's most sensual song lyricists.

Saad Ramadan - El Denyi Em سعد رمضان - الدني ام

With "Al-Mohareb", Mc Dahab Delivers The Most Accurate Warrior Song

If war games ever needed a theme, song then those game designers have finally found the just the perfect song  for their game. Egypt's most prolific rapper delivered a very personal song, he has told me that he won't record the song until he feels inspired to channel to complex emotions the song is all about. The song starts in a romantic set up and happy music, till the thunder strikes.

Well, that time has finally come and Mc Dahab recorded this epic war song about a guy who has fought but fighting is not in his nature. A song about a warrior who fought for God and country, yet finds the safest place when he is close to his mother and she talks to him about standing for what's right. She asks him not to go forward with his plans, but he must go...and not even a letter form his sweetheart would slow him down. The homeland came knocking and he would answer to call of duty.

Mc Dahab describes the battle so beautifully like I am watching an ward winning war movie, he buries other warriors like he is on cruise control. Then comes the news to his family, your son was killed fighting for his country, this is an honorable death, they said. They brought back the coffin, and the flag, there were no dry eye in the house.

I know the song is a little dark, but those are very dark times for many Arabs and the rapper has captured such mood with his creative and fresh take on war, honor and love. I was moved and inspired as I listened to this song for the third time. The artist is a naturals lover, but he cannot say not to what will be the end of him, his poetic lyrics make sense of the things we say and the things we do not say in such circumstances. 

Mc Dahab | " Al - Mohareb " - " ام سى دهب | " المحارب

Pop Star Mohamed Daqdouq And Syrian Nostalgia

Mohamed Daqdouq wrote and composed a song, a great song with some passionate plea for change, the quiet change. It's a very good song, but I am having a hard time understanding the message from this new single by the young Syrian musicians.

I have a feeling that the song is about Syria without being about Syria. Daqdouq declares his love for country and missing the homeland, he also blames all his country's trouble all an unnamed third party. This is the creativity of this track, it does not take sides, but rather tell a very personable story. The story of someone who had had enough and wants a way out.

The song can be more other regions too, Jordan, Libya, Palestine and Iraq. A song about homecoming and being reunited with one's mother. The timing of the song can also be seen for Palestine, as Gaza is being pounded in various Israeli war machines.

Whatever the message is, the song is very touching and I have not heard this kind of heartfelt songs that reside in the heart in a love time. The song is divided into two parts, the original part and the cover portion. Daqdouq delivers his message and then pays homage to Dalida's song about homesickness.

وبعدين - حلوة يابلدي - محمد دقدوق 2012 - 2013

Raed Meqdad: Rich And Mediocre Or Resepcted And Poo

He is Palestinian and he can sing beautifully. And his name is Raed Meqdad. A Palestinian by the way of London. Raed won the title for a singing competition in London back in 1998, then he went on to study music and he knows how to play the lute. A singer by career, and a musician by training is the way to stand out.

He has a pleasant voice that blends some many well-known voices--think Marwan Khoury, Saber El Robaei Abdel Fattah Greiny and Baha Sultna rolled into one person. He made his debut in 2007 with a music video for a song he filmed and directed in Beirut. I think this is a good comfort zone, the album might have landed unnoticed, it doe snot mean that Raed does not have a game. I see a bright future for the young capable star.

Raed followed it up with another single. Until this year when he released his new album with the help of a number of seasoned composers and lyricists including Khalid Nabil and Mostafa Mahfouz.

While there are many romantic songs on the album that I have come to enjoy, I like the pop and dance ones too like "Beidary Ghramou" Raed does have to define his brand, doing different songs helps identify the star, but being all over the map does not help retain a highly distracted audience. He can do pop and he can also do Tarab songs primed for concerts. So he can be cool and hip with average songs, or he can be legendary respected and not rich.    


01. Saaban Alaya
02. Nefsy Arga' Laha
03. Beidary Ghramou
04. Tmaneit Abqa Leek
05. Aktar Men Habib
07. Ana Weyak
08. Kol Hagah

رائد اكتر من حبيبي

Listen: New Nancy Ajram Single - Ya Ghali / نانسي عجرم - يا غالي

Do not boys know better? Do not break Nancy Ajram heart! Because if you do, we all have to cry as we listen to the heartbreaking tear jerking song that she will release reminding us of how wonderful she is and how bad males can be

This is a very good single from Arabia's number one hit-maker, Nancy Ajram knows good songs and she has the energy to channel her inner feelings and place them all on each songs she chooses to record. She might be busy talking about the Arab Idol gig she got as a judge, but she seems to be keeping fans of her music also excited.

She is also talking about a duet with Ragheb Alama--it has been recorded. I find "Ya Ghali" is a delighful song by Nancy, unlike her better known songs this one is about the emotional experiences of someone who has hit rock bottom in the relationship. Even though her lover is cruel, she still have not exactly giving up on him.

اغنية نانسي عجرم - يا غالي 2013 | النسخة الاصلية


Nancy Ajram - Ya Ghali / نانسي عجرم - يا غالي

Alif Ensemble Spices Up Arabic Music

Good bands start out by being the fruit of the labor of many friends who think they are good enough to entertain. Hence, comes Alef Ensemble, a band that emerged from a broad spectrum of talent from all around the Arab world. The namesake draws inspiration from the Arabic Alphabet and team up talents from from Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt and Iraq.


Oud-centered music by Khyam Allami, in partnership with two of the most resourceful and independent Arabic musicians of today, Palestinian composer and vocalist Tamer Abu Ghazaleh and Egyptian electronica musician Maurice Louca, the Alif Ensemble is a pan-Arabic collaboration. Many are the bands that take credit for brining varying musical styles. But in the core of Alif Ensemble one finds both traditional and contemporary Arabic music disciplines, including percussionist Khaled Yassine (Lebanon) and bassist Khaled Omran (Syria).

Their strong suits include contemporary Arabic poetry by writers including the late Iraqi-Assyrian poet Sargon Boulus (the first time his words have been set to music in Arabic) and late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish. Young people appreciate poetry, but they love it if music accompanied it.

Their efforts have already caught the eyes of the global press, the UK's The Wire magazine witnessed their first ever performance and came to described the Alif Ensemble as: "a vehicle for original composition, attuned to the traditions of Arabic music, but applying a rock dynamic to their delivery."

Something that allowed the band to perform in the  summer 2012 at many UK based music festivals. The Wire went on, “The dominant Alif character is one of a collective sound, each member working at the service of the compositions, rarely stepping forward to solo, and usually sounding equally balanced,"

Few things can motivate musicians like good press, but a great audience always helps. This is a band that offers two different things, the Western listener can appreciate the dealing musical instruments and Arabic twists. The Arab listener will enjoy the poetry and the the throwback music


Alif Ensemble - Intadhirha (Wait for Her) Live / فرقة الألف - إنتظرها

اغنية محمد حسن - ده يرضى مين | Egypt Captain Mohamed Hassan - Da Yrdi Meen

Here's a heart breaking song from the youngest gun in Egyptian pop, singer Mohamed Hassan, he is back with a lot of tears, and he sounds to have no dry eye, shedding tear on the Egyptians who are killed every day. And the ones who walk in a funeral only to go home dead.

Speaking of somber songs, Hassan nailed this one on the head, the music and the melody almost make you cry even before you hear those tear soaked song of this Egyptian artist. This song is not about rage, and revenge, but rather about the rights of people and the obligations of the government.

Stop with the blame game and mourn the dead, do not go and be dead yourself--for once it's unclear who is killing whom.

اغنية محمد حسن - ده يرضى مين | Mohamed Hassan - Da Yrdi Meen

DOWNLOAD: Ahlam 2013 Album ألبوم أحلام " موعدك

The Arab world might think of Ahlam is a loon (majnoona) and I would not care, because I know deep down she is a very proud entertainer who hates to be fake around all those fake people who talk shit on her back. She is a well off lady who has been in the business for two decades or even more, so she is working for fun not the cash.

Even Rotana caved in to her demands when they wanted to go cheap, they called them out on it in public and then when the top boss was unkind to her back, she called on the owner's wife who stood on her side and told the company to do whatever Ahlam want.

And now, we are staring her album in the eye, and know that this lady still has the energy for the music business. While, no doubt she is a colorful soul, and she has no problem telling people how she feels as we saw she does on Arab Idol panel. I am really fed up with non Khaliji singers doing Khaliji songs--it's hard to fake it. Ahlam is a native to that region and some credit her with making such songs popular throughout Arabia. It's about time she releases something fresh and real.

The little I have seen of the album tells me a great deal about the voice quality of Ahlam, she is a rock star and she has a flexible and smooth voice. Think of is the Asalah of her region. There's a lot more dance and romance from the women vantage of point delivered to perfection by Ahlam and her team

01 - Ghalat Eayounak We Qallbek
02 - Yethayaa Lah
03 - El Qalleb Beatak
04 - Moweadak
05 - Towba
06 - Tool Ma Qallbek (Abghak Haie)
07 - El Hezen Heznny
08 - Barawedah Qallbek
09 - Wesh Feek
10 - Bagheethak
11 - Estere Ya Sattar
12 - Habyeb Akher Zeman
13 - Ana Heby Rekadah
14 - Ya Saherny
15 - Allah Allah Yagacy

دعاية ألبوم أحلام " موعدك " - 2013 - Ahlam


EXCLUSIVE Ahlam - Ana hobi rikadah / أحلام - أنا حبي ركاده

LISTEN: Lebanese Melissa Steamy Single "Nanana"

In a world with one half talented Korean pop star can become a global sensation, why not have a Lebanese pop songstress branch out to English pop. Melissa has always wanted the global fame, she made duets with Dr. Alban and then with Akon.

Her most recent attempt at appealing to mass marked outside Arabia is a new single written by Jenny B.  This is the first full song from Melissa where she sings in English, the song will also be turned into a music video under the supervision of French Director Fabien Dufils. The DOP will be under the helms of Johanne Debas (the creative force behind fashion ads for L’Oreal Paris، Maybelline، Dove)

The fashion will be designer by hot French designer Louis Azzaro, as for the song it has an unconventional lable, Microsoft Xbox. The production is that for John Saliba.

I think this is your dance pop song that are very hip nowadays, I think such songs have an appeal that goes beyond language and culture. Hope, other Lebanese pop stars try to make similar songs their own instead of copying Melissa's experiment 

Melissa - nanana




Don’t look for my heart Music is my love

Looking up tonigt  DJ make it louder

Do not move your hips  Only move your lips

Baby take my breath away

Nananananananananana He Nananananananananana Ha

Show me what you got   Do it now or never

Daddy play it right   We can Be together

Fix up the floor

Baby give me more

Baby take my breath away

Ziad Maher: The Fresh Face of Lebanese Pop Stands Up

Ziad Maher dubs himself as an original artist, that he strives original ideas in his music. He wears sunglasses in the dark kind of original. He studied music and instruments professionally even thought he comes from a family with an established business in cloth and textile. He is an opinionated singer with an admiration of classical Arabic music and European line of thinking.

So it's natural for him to have an MBA. He has released two albums out and about 18 songs ready for release that he has produced. He is happy not to sing in concerts of restaurants, this is his plan all along. Read more in depth interview with him here. He seems to have been distracted with too many things, but this time he is ready to concentrate of his music and I cheer him on. He will never give up his business, he seems to like being busy and industrious.

he is taking drugs, standing aimlessly by walls, he commits suicide to be near the one he loves. Dark is the word that comes to mind. He found her in the afterlife waiting for him. Then comes the surprise, she pushes him away back to the land of living--he survives his attempted suicide. The clip ends with a cliche  philosophical message, death is not the end it's the beginning.   

I think Ziad is a talented voice who can own the stage and do different music that we have not seen in a really long time. His influence by the Egyptian music school is clear. He does have a plan where he wants to earn fans before signing with a production company. I think having a side career is a plus for any artists, it liberates them from being controlled by production companies.

Again, well done on the clip idea, it's something we have not seen done before, so original he is. I am ready to hear Ziad do a happy song for us and see we can laugh with him--we already know he can make us cry.

Ziad Maher - Enta Kel Shi - زياد ماهر - انت كل شي

Listen: اغنية يارا - ياليل | Yara - Ya Leil Assala - Talabtak / اصاله - طلبتك

The listener in the Gulf have to be among the most pampered listeners out there, they get catered to by just everyone in the singing business. They are so generous with those who chose to sing the local songs. Two ladies who are no strangers to the Gulf song, just released two singles in the local Khaliji dialect.

As for the Yara song, it lacks the heart and energy  but I know this is how some like it, a sober song with a strong vocal showing, no drama and no shouting. Yara has been working extra time lately with her Christmas album, her TV appearances, dozens of concerts and weddings she has hit the big leagues and she is not turning back.

Assala, you cannot really ask for more, she is a screamer and it shows anytime she sings, her mighty voice is well known and in this song is well used. Assala is a big ticket, she has been doing great while keeping a watchful eye over her beloved country. She is a diva who packs so much passion and energy. She has not given up and has only gotten better with time.

Those are poetic songs, so the lyrics are often the strong suite, the music might be boring or dated, but when you have a strong voice and sweet lyrics like those we hear here, we are hale way to heaven.

I think the Gulf song will continue to dominate the scene  and by the end of 2013, all our beloved entertainers would be speaking that dialect and we will not find one good song made in other dialects. That's fine, we are all the same people.

Assala - Talabtak / اصاله - طلبتك


اغنية يارا - ياليل | Yara - Ya Leil