Ahla Dounya أحلى دنيا | ||||
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Released | 6 May 2004 | |||
Recorded | April 2003 – January 2004 | |||
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Length | 59:42 | |||
Label | Rotana Music Group | |||
Producer | Jean-Marie Riachi | |||
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Ahla Dounya (Arabic: أحلى دنيا) (English: The Most Beautiful World) is the fourth studio album by Lebanese singer Elissa, released by Rotana on 6 May 2004.[1] The album includes 13 tracks; all of which were produced by Jean-Marie Riachi. The songs "Koul Youm Fee Oumri", "Irjaa Lilshowk" and "Hobak Wajaa (Inta Lameen") were released as singles and received music videos. Ahla Dounya was Elissa's first album to be released by Rotana and was a wide commercial success in the Arab world; achieving sales of more than 3.4 million copies in 2004 and topping the charts in Arab countries for several months.[2][3] The album was praised by critics for its wide range of musical genres, production and the romantic songwriting; the latter of which aided Elissa gain her nickname as the "Queen of Emotions."[4][5]
As a result of its success, the album won many accolades. Elissa won the 2005 World Music Award for Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist at a ceremony in Los Angeles,[6] becoming the first Lebanese artist to receive the award.[7] Additionally, Elissa received two Murex d'Or awards for Best Female Singer and Best Music Video for "Hobak Wajaa (Inta Lameen)".[8] Additionally, it is known to be the first Arabic album to be produced and released in Super Audio sound technology.[1][9]
In 2002, Elissa's third studio album Ayshalak was released by Dilara and Music Master to substantial commercial success and was considered by many to be her breakthrough. The album topped Arab music charts for numerous months and its titular song, as well as "Ajmal Ihsaas" were released as singles. That same year, Elissa performed at the STARS charity dinner held in Dubai; with Queen Rania of Jordan and former United States President Bill Clinton in attendance.[10] She additionally collaborated with Irish singer Chris de Burgh in a duet titled "Lebanese Night." A music video directed by Salim el Turk was shot in Lebanon and Sweden and premiered on television in December.[11]
Shortly after the release of Ayshalak, Elissa entered negotiations with Saudi Arabian entertainment group Rotana, later signing a 3-album contract with the label in 2003 during the recording of the album.[12][13]
All tracks produced by Jean-Marie Riachi.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Irjaa Lilshowk" (Return to Love) | Saffouh Shaghaleh | Nuhad Najjar | 5:15 |
2. | "Ahla Dounya" (The Most Beautiful World) | Mohammad Al Rifai | Mohammad Al Rifai | 4:17 |
3. | "Koul Youm Fee Oumri" (Every Day of My Life) | Mohammad Al Rifai | Walid Sharaky | 5:22 |
4. | "Khalini Aiish" (Let Me Live) | Sameh al-Agami | Sherif Tag | 4:47 |
5. | "Bein Il Ein" (Between My Eyes) | Nabil Abou Abdou | Metin Özülkü | 4:15 |
6. | "Hobak Wajaa (Inta Lameen)" (Your Love Is Pain [Who Do You Belong To?]) | Nizar Francis | Samir Sfeir | 4:47 |
7. | "Kad Ma Bishtaklak" (I Miss You So) | Mohammad Al Rifai | Hossam Habib | 3:48 |
8. | "Kan Nafsee Aaraf" (I Wish I Knew) | Mohammad Al Rifai | Mohammad Al Rifai | 5:02 |
9. | "Zekra" (Memory) | Jiscar Lahoud | Elie Nakhle Habib | 5:03 |
10. | "Irham Albi" (Have Mercy on My Heart) | Mohammad Al Rifai | Rashida al-Hares | 4:06 |
11. | "Gouwaya Leik" (Inside Me) | Mohammad Al Rifai | Mohammad Al Rifai | 4:34 |
12. | "Karibli" (Come Close to Me) | Nabil Abou Abdou | Jean-Marie Riachi | 3:48 |
13. | "Law Nirjaa Sawa" (If We're Together Again) | Mounir Bou Assaf | Nuhad Najjar | 4:37 |
Total length: | 59:42 |
Notes
Adapted from the album liner notes.[14]
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