Lebanese superstar Elissa is preparing to release her new album, marking her return to the music scene following her latest album, “Ana Sekketen.”
The upcoming project is expected to offer a diverse musical experience, with songs performed in Egyptian, Lebanese and Gulf Arabic dialects, alongside a wide range of collaborations with prominent names in the Arab music industry.
Elissa Reunites With Mohamed Refai After 19 Years
One of the highlights of Elissa’s new album is her latest collaboration with songwriter Mohamed Refai, who also composes the song, while composer and arranger Ahmed Ibrahim handles the musical arrangement.
The collaboration comes nearly 19 years after Elissa and Refai first worked together on her well-known song “Ana Besta’ghar Alyh,” which was released in December 2007.
The reunion marks a notable return to a creative partnership that previously produced a memorable song in Elissa’s career.
Elissa and Marwan Khoury Collaborate on Three Songs
The new album also features three collaborations between Elissa and Lebanese artist Marwan Khoury.
The songs include “Baddi Yak” and “Ma Tla’ina,” in addition to “Yeblik El Hobb,” a Lebanese song written by Ali El Mawla.
Their renewed collaboration adds another familiar artistic partnership to the album, particularly given their previous work together in the Arab music scene.
Collaborations With Tamer Ashour and Aziz El Shafee
Elissa also presents the song “Ewعدني,” composed by Tamer Ashour and written by Nader Abdullah, bringing together three prominent names in contemporary Arabic music.
She also collaborates with composer Aziz El Shafee on a song written by Mazen Daher, while another track features lyrics by Amir Teima.
New Songs With Waleed Saad and Mohamed Yehia
The album includes “Ehtemal Roab,” composed by Waleed Saad, as well as another distinctive track written by Shady Nour and composed by Mohamed Yehia.
Elissa will also perform a song written by Ahmed El Malaky and composed by the late Mohamed Rahim, adding another notable musical collaboration to the project.
Elissa’s Legal Dispute Over Her Artistic Rights
Alongside preparations for her new album, Elissa has also recently been involved in a legal dispute concerning her artistic rights and the digital distribution of her songs.
Lebanese media reports said that a ruling issued by Dubai’s Court of Cassation represented a new legal victory for Elissa in her dispute with WATARY over her artistic rights and the digital distribution of her music.
Elissa welcomed the ruling and described it as an important development concerning her career, artistic identity and rights.
She also emphasized that the use of an artist’s work or digital presence should take place within the framework of the law and the agreements signed between the parties.
What to Expect From Elissa’s New Album
Elissa’s upcoming album combines different Arabic dialects with a broad lineup of songwriters, composers and arrangers.
The project also brings together established artistic partnerships and new collaborations, creating a diverse collection of songs across Egyptian, Lebanese and Gulf styles.
When will Elissa release her new album?
Elissa is preparing to release her new album following her latest project, “Ana Sekketen.”
Which dialects are featured in the album?
The album includes songs in Egyptian, Lebanese and Gulf Arabic dialects.
Who is Elissa collaborating with on the album?
The album features collaborations with Marwan Khoury, Mohamed Refai, Tamer Ashour, Aziz El Shafee, Waleed Saad, Mohamed Yehia and other prominent music makers.
What is Elissa’s new collaboration with Mohamed Refai?
Elissa is working with Mohamed Refai on a new song, nearly 19 years after their first collaboration on “Ana Besta’ghar Alyh.”
Does the album include songs with Marwan Khoury?
Yes. The album includes three songs featuring Marwan Khoury, including “Baddi Yak,” “Ma Tla’ina” and “Yeblik El Hobb.”
