Bedawwar A Albi
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Bedawwar A Albi is the third studio album by the Lebanese singer Amal Hijazi
released in 2004. It was her first album under the label Rotana
. Produced by Stallions Records with a sponsorship deal with Pepsi
and Future Television
, the album saw a huge drop in sales compared to her previous album Zaman
but it was also because of lack of promotion in countries like Lebanon
, Egypt
, UAE, and Jordan
. Despite everything that happened, Bedawwar A Albi managed to become one of the highest selling albums of 2004 in Lebanon despite of the hot competition from the albums of other singers like Elissa
and Nancy Ajram
. In addition, the album released two number one hit singles "Bedawwar A Albi
" and "Mistanie Eiy
" .
. In addition, there were rumors about Hijazi producing her own album under the sponsorship of Pepsi
. In an interview later, prior to the release of Bedawwar A Albi Hijazi candidly stated that he had left Dilara Master Production and was now signed to the label Rotana
. Hijazi also conformed that her upcoming album be produced by Stallions Records under a full sponsorship of international names like Pepsi
and Future Television
.
Hijazi once again teamed up with the Turkish composer and singer Bendeniz
for the production of the albums main song Bedawwar A Albi
. In addition, Hijazi collaborated with the song-writer Elias Naser and the arranger Jean Marie Riachi. Late in February 2004, Hijazi was almost done recording her third, much awaited studio album.
, "Bedawwar A Albi" managed to become a number one best-selling album all around the Middle East.
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...
released in 2004. It was her first album under the label Rotana
Rotana Records
Rotana Records is the Arab World's largest record label. It is owned by the Rotana Group, established by the Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, who sometimes personally signs artists to the label. Rotana Records is part of a huge media empire that includes a film production company, a magazine in...
. Produced by Stallions Records with a sponsorship deal with Pepsi
Pepsi
Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo...
and Future Television
Future Television
Future Television a television station broadcasting from Lebanon. It was founded in 1993 by Rafik Hariri, a former Prime Minister of Lebanon. Future TV is also available via satellite in Europe, the United States, Canada, and Australia. Politically, the channel supports the views of the Future...
, the album saw a huge drop in sales compared to her previous album Zaman
Zaman (album)
Zaman is the second album of the celebrated Lebanese singer, Amal Hijazi. Ranging from fast-beat, pop songs like "Comme çi, Comme ça", "Einak" and "Romansyia" to classical love-ballads like its title track "Zaman" and "Oulhali" this album is considered to be one of the most popular and...
but it was also because of lack of promotion in countries like 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...
, 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...
, UAE, and 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...
. Despite everything that happened, Bedawwar A Albi managed to become one of the highest selling albums of 2004 in Lebanon despite of the hot competition from the albums of other singers like Elissa
Elissa
Elissa could refer to:*Dido in Greek and Roman mythology.*Elissa , Lebanese singer .*Elissa .*Elissa , a historic sailing ship anchored in Galveston Bay....
and Nancy Ajram
Nancy Ajram
Nancy Nabil Ajram is a multi-platinum Lebanese singer and Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. With the support of her father, Nancy began performing as a child and released her first studio album by the age of 15...
. In addition, the album released two number one hit singles "Bedawwar A Albi
Bedawwar a Albi (song)
"Bedawwar a Albi" is a single by Amal Hijazi by the album of the same name. The video for the song was one of the most popular videos of 2004 and the song itself was considered a hit.- Video :...
" and "Mistanie Eiy
Mistanie Eiy (song)
"Mistanie Eiy" is a single from the album Bedawwar A Albi by Amal Hijazi. The song is a hit and is also one of her most marketed songs. It is one of Hijazi's most popular fast-beat songs along with Romanciya....
" .
Production
In early 2004, rumors began to circulate that Hijazi had in fact left her previous production company Dilara Master Production and cancelled her sponsorship deals with Music Master and PanasonicPanasonic
Panasonic is an international brand name for Japanese electric products manufacturer Panasonic Corporation, which was formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd...
. In addition, there were rumors about Hijazi producing her own album under the sponsorship of Pepsi
Pepsi
Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo...
. In an interview later, prior to the release of Bedawwar A Albi Hijazi candidly stated that he had left Dilara Master Production and was now signed to the label Rotana
Rotana Records
Rotana Records is the Arab World's largest record label. It is owned by the Rotana Group, established by the Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, who sometimes personally signs artists to the label. Rotana Records is part of a huge media empire that includes a film production company, a magazine in...
. Hijazi also conformed that her upcoming album be produced by Stallions Records under a full sponsorship of international names like Pepsi
Pepsi
Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo...
and Future Television
Future Entertainment
Future Entertainment is a Melbourne based, Australian electronic music youth focused entertainment company created by dance-music event organiser Mark James in 1993. Its objective was to present annual music festivals at Australian venues and landmarks...
.
Hijazi once again teamed up with the Turkish composer and singer Bendeniz
Bendeniz
Bendeniz is a Turkish pop musician, well known in Turkey.-Discography:* Bendeniz, 1993* Bendeniz II, 1995* Bendeniz III, 1996* Bendeniz'den, 1998* Kurtulamıyorum, 1999...
for the production of the albums main song Bedawwar A Albi
Bedawwar a Albi (song)
"Bedawwar a Albi" is a single by Amal Hijazi by the album of the same name. The video for the song was one of the most popular videos of 2004 and the song itself was considered a hit.- Video :...
. In addition, Hijazi collaborated with the song-writer Elias Naser and the arranger Jean Marie Riachi. Late in February 2004, Hijazi was almost done recording her third, much awaited studio album.
Chart performance
Upon its initial release, Bedawwar A Albi received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Songs like "Bedawwar A Albi", "Omri w Sneene", "Alaa Keiffak" and "Keef" became one of Hijazi's greatest ballads and reached high demand from fans in her concerts. In addition, "Mistanie Eiy" was a huge radio hit, while other songs like "Esaal Aliyya" and "Ma Habitsh Gheral" were minor disco hits. Despite of the poor marketing and advertisement by RotanaRotana Records
Rotana Records is the Arab World's largest record label. It is owned by the Rotana Group, established by the Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, who sometimes personally signs artists to the label. Rotana Records is part of a huge media empire that includes a film production company, a magazine in...
, "Bedawwar A Albi" managed to become a number one best-selling album all around the Middle East.
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 |
10 |
| UAE Virgin Megastores | 6 |
| 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 |
1 |
| 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 |
7 |
| 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 |
12 |
| 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 |
6 |
| 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 |
4 |
| 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 |
6 |
| 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 |
3 |
| 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 |
11 |
| 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 |
15 |
| Rotana Rotana Records Rotana Records is the Arab World's largest record label. It is owned by the Rotana Group, established by the Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, who sometimes personally signs artists to the label. Rotana Records is part of a huge media empire that includes a film production company, a magazine in... Albums Top 100 |
2 |
| Heart Seekers Albums Top 20 | 1 |
| HitMarker | 1 |
| Nojoom Top10 Albums | 3 |
| All Arab Albums Top 50 | 1 |
Track listing
- "Mestanie Eiy" ( "What are you waiting for")
- "Aah Ya Habibi" ( "Oh my darling!")
- "Bedawwar A Albi" ( "Searching for My Heart")
- "Aah Ya Nari" ( "Oh the fire within me")
- "Ala Keaifak" ( "What is your news")
- "Isaal Aliee"
- "Omrei Wa Snieni" ( "My life and years")
- "Ma Habitsh Ghairak" ( "I will not love anyone but you")
- "Keaf" ( "How")
- "Chou Ally Sar" ( "What are you up to")