Zaman (album)
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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 biggest-selling albums Arabic albums ever. The title track, "Zaman", became a blockbuster hit and the music video was broadcast all over the Arab Satellite Channels. Even today, "Zaman" is considered one of the greatest Arabic hits ever and is perhaps Hijazi's best known song. Many fans consider this particular album that rose Hijazi to her fame.
, gathering fans and admirers throughout all Arab countries. Critics and fans were all thrilled alike. Hijazi conquered the music market and sales of the album exceeded expectations. Zaman is also one of the biggest selling Arabic albums ever.
Soon, after the album's release, it saw saw Hijazi launch a major world tour. Her huge popularity caused her to land an endorsement deal with the Panasonic
company. Hijazi starred in commercials in which she was seen promoting Panasonic products. They also included her hit singles off this blockbuster-hit album.
star Faudel
. The song was played heavily on the radio and the music video was broadcast all over the Arab Satellite Channels. It is considered to be the video that made Hijazi the popular pop-star she is today.
Zaman also had another single "Romansyia" was also a big hit for Hijazi and was popular especially among teenage girls. In total, Zaman released four hit singles that remained on the top charts for weeks.
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...
. 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 biggest-selling albums Arabic albums ever. The title track, "Zaman", became a blockbuster hit and the music video was broadcast all over the Arab Satellite Channels. Even today, "Zaman" is considered one of the greatest Arabic hits ever and is perhaps Hijazi's best known song. Many fans consider this particular album that rose Hijazi to her fame.
Release
The anticipated release of Zaman caused the unprecedented popularity of Amal Hijazi to be reached all over the Middle EastMiddle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
, gathering fans and admirers throughout all Arab countries. Critics and fans were all thrilled alike. Hijazi conquered the music market and sales of the album exceeded expectations. Zaman is also one of the biggest selling Arabic albums ever.
Soon, after the album's release, it saw saw Hijazi launch a major world tour. Her huge popularity caused her to land an endorsement deal with the Panasonic
Panasonic
Panasonic is an international brand name for Japanese electric products manufacturer Panasonic Corporation, which was formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd...
company. Hijazi starred in commercials in which she was seen promoting Panasonic products. They also included her hit singles off this blockbuster-hit album.
Singles
"Einak" ("Your Eyes") released was the album's lead single which a great duet with the RaïRaï
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....
star Faudel
Faudel
Faudel , born Faudel Belloua on June 6, 1978 in Mantes-la-Jolie, is a French singer of Algerian descent.-Early years:...
. The song was played heavily on the radio and the music video was broadcast all over the Arab Satellite Channels. It is considered to be the video that made Hijazi the popular pop-star she is today.
Zaman also had another single "Romansyia" was also a big hit for Hijazi and was popular especially among teenage girls. In total, Zaman released four hit singles that remained on the top charts for weeks.
Track listing
- "Ideely" ( "Pray for me")
- "Zaman" ( "Long time ago")
- "Einak Einak" ( "Your Eyes")
- "Weely Wah"
- "Ya Allah" ( "O God")
- "Zein Al-Rouh"
- "Romansyia" ( "Romance")
- "Al-Hawa"
- "Oulhali" ( "Say it to me")
- "Albi Dhowa"
- "Comme ci, Comme ça" ("Like This, Like That")
- "Mali Meel"
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| 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 |
3 |
| UAE Virgin Megastores | 4 |
| 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 |
6 |
| 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 |
2 |
| 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 |
11 |
| 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 |
21 |
| 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 |
7 |
| 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 |
11 |
| 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 |
14 |
| 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 |
12 |
| 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 |
15 |
| Heart Seekers Albums Top 20 | 3 |
| HitMarker | 1 |
| Nojoom Top10 Albums | 5 |
| All Arab Albums Top 50 | 1 |