Melissa born 9 February, 1982 as Myriam Shehab, is a Lebanese

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...

 singer discovered by music producer Jean Saliba, who is also known for his collaboration in Elissa's career

Elissa (singer)

Elissar Zakaria Khoury simply known as Elissa is a Lebanese singer. She is known for her collaborations with well-known Arab and international artists, notably Ragheb Alama, Cheb Mami, Fadl Shaker, Chris DeBurgh and Gerard Ferrer.Born to a Lebanese father and a Syrian mother , her debut was in...

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Musical career

When she released her first album, "Baddi Mennak", she was signed with Alam El Phan

Alam El Phan

Alam el Phan is an Egyptian record label based in Cairo that supervises, manages, and produces Arabic music records and movies.-History:...

, an Egyptian

Egypt

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 record label

Record label

In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...

 perhaps known for also being the record label of Samira Said

Samira Said

Samira Said is an Egyptian-Moroccan singer.-Early career:Samira Said was born and raised in Rabat. She began singing at the age of 9 and she was discovered on a music program on Royal Moroccan TV, "Mawaheb," alongside another popular singer, Aziza Jalal, when she was 17. She was quickly...

 and Haifa Wehbe

Haifa Wehbe

Haifa Wehbe born in Mahrouna, Lebanon on March 10, 1976 is a Lebanese model, actress, and singer born to a Lebanese father and Egyptian mother who rose to fame in the Arab world as runner up for Miss Lebanon and later through the release of her debut album Houwa El-Zaman in 2002...

. Her second album, "Mfakar Halak Min", was released via her current label Rotana Records

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...

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Internationally she might be known for her collaborations with Akon

Akon

Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...

, with whom she collaborated once on the song "Yalli Naseeni", and Dr. Alban

Dr. Alban

Alban Uzoma Nwapa , known by his stage name Dr. Alban, is a Nigerian, Sweden-based musician and producer with his own record label dr-records. His music can best be described as a Eurodance/hip-hop reggae with a dancehall style. He is most famous for his worldwide 1992 hit "It's My...

, with whom she collaborated twice; in 2008 on the song "Habibi (Somebody Call My Name)" (part of her second album), and in 2010 with the song "Tell Me Wath U Want (Gharamak)".

Albums

Year of release	Title (translation)	Arabic title	Label	Reference
2006	"Baddi Mennak" (I Want You)	بدي منك	Alam El Phan
2008	"Mfaker Halak Min" (Who Do You Think You Are)	مفكر حالك مين	Rotana Records

Non-album singles

Year of release	Title (translation)	Arabic title	Label	Reference
2009	"Halafnalak" (I Sworn You)	حلفنالك	Dilara Master Production
2009	"Yalli Naseeni" (You Who Forgot Me) (Akon & Melissa)	يالي نسيني	Dilara Master Production
2010	"Tell Me What You Want (Gharamak)" (ft. Dr. Alban) (Tell Me What You Want (Your Love))	غرامك	Dilara Master Production
2011	"Garahtak" (I Hurt You)	جرحتك	Dilara Master Production