Egyptian songwriter Tamer Hussein has opened up about his professional relationship with superstar Amr Diab, revealing personal stories and behind-the-scenes moments from one of the most successful songwriting collaborations in recent years.
Speaking about his journey with the legendary singer, Hussein explained that Amr Diab represented a major turning point in his artistic career, especially because he trusted him during a challenging stage and gave him a major opportunity to prove his talent.
Hussein emphasized that working with Amr Diab is a huge responsibility because the artist is always searching for innovation and new ideas that connect with different generations.
He described Diab as an open-minded artist who listens to opinions and welcomes creative discussions, which helped create many successful songs throughout their collaboration. 🎶
The songwriter revealed that Amr Diab’s confidence in him changed his career path, but it also brought challenges and criticism from some people.
He said that some felt he was taking opportunities away from others, explaining that success often creates different reactions, but his focus remained on creativity and delivering quality work.
Their partnership has resulted in more than 76 songs, making it one of the notable collaborations in modern Arabic music.
Hussein also revealed that several unreleased songs still exist, including around 13 tracks that have not yet been presented to the audience.
One of the emotional stories he shared was related to the song “Makanak Fi Albi” from the 2020 album “Sahran.” He explained that the lyrics were inspired by his feelings after losing his father, making the song deeply personal.
He added that he was surprised when Amr Diab decided to include the song in the album, especially because he did not expect it to be selected. The song later touched many listeners because of its emotional message.
The collaboration between Tamer Hussein and Amr Diab continues to attract attention, with fans waiting for future projects that combine Hussein’s lyrics with Diab’s iconic voice. 🤍
