Akher Gharam
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Akher Gharam is the debut album by the Lebanese singer, Amal Hijazi
. It spawned the number one hit singles "Habibi Oud
", "Ghanniet
" and "Akher Gharam
. The album was released in mid 2001 and produced by Dilara Master Production and distributed internationally by Music Master. The album's title track was generally considered Hijazi's signature song
until it was replaced by the international single "Zaman
" in 2002. The album also spent six months at the Top Twenty Charts and became the highest selling debut album ever released by an Arabic artist. The song "Akher Gharam" in addition became a #1 Lebanese hit. In addition, Hijazi's previous single "Rayyah Balak
" was included in the album due to popular demand from fans.
" Dilara Productions gave Hijazi the green light to record this full-length album. After the success of the lead single, "Akher Gharam", the album quickly gained a number one position on charts in various countries and becoming one of the highest selling albums of the 2000s Lebanon. Hijazi's success made her sign a contract for a duo with the raï
superstar Faudel
.
" was the album's lead single. Its release had a major impact on Hijazi's career, and significantly increased sales of the album. It peaked at number one in countries like Lebanon, Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan. In addition, it enjoyed significant success in the Persian Gulf region and was especially popular in the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar.
"Ghanniet
", another single also enjoyed similar success thanks to its massive radio airplay and video broadcast on almost all major music channels in the Middle East.
After the songs "Akher Gharam" and "Ghanniet" had their runs globally, Hijazi decided decided to release a ballad from her album, "Habibi Oud
" which also became a prominent single for Hijazi.
Amal Hijazi
Amal Hijazi is a Lebanese singer, model and pop icon. She is currently one of the most active Lebanese singers and has given a number of concerts throughout the world and has made countless TV appearances. After her lengthy career as a fashion model, Hijazi released her debut album, Akher Gharam...
. It spawned the number one hit singles "Habibi Oud
Habibi Oud
"Habibi Oud" "'" is an Amal Hijazi single from her debut album Akher Gharam.The ballad, expressing loyalty in a relationship, was a success in Lebanon and it debuted at number one in the country, making it Hijazi's third consecutive number one single there, after "Akher Gharam" and "Rayyah Balak"...
", "Ghanniet
Ghanniet
"Ghanniet" "'" is a single by Amal Hijazi from her debut album Akher Gharam. Although it failed to reach the same status as the album's other singles like "Akher Gharam", "Habibi Oud" and "Rayyah Balak" the song was considered a moderate success, particularly in Lebanon and Egypt.The song features...
" and "Akher Gharam
Akher Gharam (song)
"Akher Gharam" "'" is the debut single from Lebanese singer Amal Hijazi, released from her debut album Akher Gharam released in 2001, which became her signature song during the early 2000's. The song was a major release of 2001 and a bought a major career countdown for Hijazi and increased the...
. The album was released in mid 2001 and produced by Dilara Master Production and distributed internationally by Music Master. The album's title track was generally considered Hijazi's signature song
Signature song
A signature song is the one song that a popular and well-established singer or band is most closely identified with or best known for, even if they have had success with a variety of songs...
until it was replaced by the international single "Zaman
Zaman (song)
"Zaman" "'" is the lead single from Amal Hijazi's 2002 album Zaman, widely considered as her signature song. The single up till that time was considered to be Hijazi's best known and most popular song, and went on number one in a number of countries like Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Algeria and...
" in 2002. The album also spent six months at the Top Twenty Charts and became the highest selling debut album ever released by an Arabic artist. The song "Akher Gharam" in addition became a #1 Lebanese hit. In addition, Hijazi's previous single "Rayyah Balak
Rayyah Balak
"Rayyah Balak" "" is a song recorded by the Lebanese star Amal Hijazi in 2000 and released as a single in 2001. The song was a considerable success in its native Lebanon and also managed to reach on the number one spot on a number of countries like Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Morocco....
" was included in the album due to popular demand from fans.
Album history
After achieving success on the Arabian charts with her single and video clip of "Rayyah BalakRayyah Balak
"Rayyah Balak" "" is a song recorded by the Lebanese star Amal Hijazi in 2000 and released as a single in 2001. The song was a considerable success in its native Lebanon and also managed to reach on the number one spot on a number of countries like Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Morocco....
" Dilara Productions gave Hijazi the green light to record this full-length album. After the success of the lead single, "Akher Gharam", the album quickly gained a number one position on charts in various countries and becoming one of the highest selling albums of the 2000s Lebanon. Hijazi's success made her sign a contract for a duo with the raï
Raï
Raï is a form of folk music that originated in Oran, Algeria from Bedouin shepherds, mixed with Spanish, French, African and Arabic musical forms, which dates back to the 1930s....
superstar Faudel
Faudel
Faudel , born Faudel Belloua on June 6, 1978 in Mantes-la-Jolie, is a French singer of Algerian descent.-Early years:...
.
Singles
"Akher GharamAkher Gharam (song)
"Akher Gharam" "'" is the debut single from Lebanese singer Amal Hijazi, released from her debut album Akher Gharam released in 2001, which became her signature song during the early 2000's. The song was a major release of 2001 and a bought a major career countdown for Hijazi and increased the...
" was the album's lead single. Its release had a major impact on Hijazi's career, and significantly increased sales of the album. It peaked at number one in countries like Lebanon, Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan. In addition, it enjoyed significant success in the Persian Gulf region and was especially popular in the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar.
"Ghanniet
Ghanniet
"Ghanniet" "'" is a single by Amal Hijazi from her debut album Akher Gharam. Although it failed to reach the same status as the album's other singles like "Akher Gharam", "Habibi Oud" and "Rayyah Balak" the song was considered a moderate success, particularly in Lebanon and Egypt.The song features...
", another single also enjoyed similar success thanks to its massive radio airplay and video broadcast on almost all major music channels in the Middle East.
After the songs "Akher Gharam" and "Ghanniet" had their runs globally, Hijazi decided decided to release a ballad from her album, "Habibi Oud
Habibi Oud
"Habibi Oud" "'" is an Amal Hijazi single from her debut album Akher Gharam.The ballad, expressing loyalty in a relationship, was a success in Lebanon and it debuted at number one in the country, making it Hijazi's third consecutive number one single there, after "Akher Gharam" and "Rayyah Balak"...
" which also became a prominent single for Hijazi.
Track listing
- "Rayyah BalakRayyah Balak"Rayyah Balak" "" is a song recorded by the Lebanese star Amal Hijazi in 2000 and released as a single in 2001. The song was a considerable success in its native Lebanon and also managed to reach on the number one spot on a number of countries like Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Morocco....
" ( "Put Your Mind at Ease") – 3:25 - "Wainak" ( "Where are you?") – 4:33
- "Habibi OudHabibi Oud"Habibi Oud" "'" is an Amal Hijazi single from her debut album Akher Gharam.The ballad, expressing loyalty in a relationship, was a success in Lebanon and it debuted at number one in the country, making it Hijazi's third consecutive number one single there, after "Akher Gharam" and "Rayyah Balak"...
" ( "Return my darling") – 4:02 - "Keef Ma Badak" – ( "How did this happen") 3:37
- "Ala el Mose'a" ( "On the music") – 4:48
- "Ashqr" ( "Small") – 4:02
- "Zalem" ( "Unfair") – 4:32
- "Maghroom" ( "I'm in love") – 3.45
- "Nefsak" ( "Yourself") – 5:47
- "GhannietGhanniet"Ghanniet" "'" is a single by Amal Hijazi from her debut album Akher Gharam. Although it failed to reach the same status as the album's other singles like "Akher Gharam", "Habibi Oud" and "Rayyah Balak" the song was considered a moderate success, particularly in Lebanon and Egypt.The song features...
" ( "I sang") – 4:46 - "Akher GharamAkher Gharam (song)"Akher Gharam" "'" is the debut single from Lebanese singer Amal Hijazi, released from her debut album Akher Gharam released in 2001, which became her signature song during the early 2000's. The song was a major release of 2001 and a bought a major career countdown for Hijazi and increased the...
" ( "Last Love") – 5:06
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Egypt Egypt Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world... Virgin Megastores |
61 |
| UAE Virgin Megastores | 24 |
| Lebanon Lebanon Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among... Virgin Megastores |
9 |
| Qatar Qatar Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its... Virgin Megastores |
24 |
| Jeddah Jeddah Jeddah, Jiddah, Jidda, or Jedda is a city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. It is the largest city in Makkah Province, the largest sea port on the Red Sea, and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city, Riyadh. The... Virgin Megastores |
24 |
| Jordan Jordan Jordan , officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya) is a kingdom on the East Bank of the River Jordan. The country borders Saudi Arabia to the east and south-east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and the West Bank and Israel to the west, sharing... Virgin Megastores |
15 |
| Bahrain Bahrain ' , officially the Kingdom of Bahrain , is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.Bahrain is... Virgin Megastores |
47 |
| Riyadh Riyadh Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to 5,254,560 people, and the urban center of a... Virgin Megastores |
22 |
| Algeria Algeria Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab... Virgin Megastores |
24 |
| Tunisia Tunisia Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area... Virgin Megastores |
19 |
| Morocco Morocco Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara... Virgin Megastores |
23 |
| Heart Seekers Albums Top 20 | 15 |
| HitMarker | 13 |
| All Arab Albums Top 50 | 47 |