Albums Revive after a Period of Stagnation in Egypt

A New Era of Music Releases

After a period of stagnation, singing albums witnessed a remarkable revival in Egypt during the current summer season. Many singers who were content with releasing single songs at intermittent intervals have returned to releasing albums once again.

Recent Album Releases

Among the most recent albums released is “In Brief” by Medhat Saleh, which includes 11 new songs.

Angham also returned to releasing albums after a 5-year absence with her album “Tegy Nassib”, which included 12 new songs that she released all at once. She was keen to follow the audience’s reactions through her accounts on social media platforms by re-posting the audience’s posts about the album.

Tunisian artist Latifa also released her album “Mafish Forbidden” after years of absence from releasing albums. The album included 9 new songs, while the album’s songs were filmed as video clips with the announcement of the release of the new album.

Music Critic’s Perspective

Music critic Mustafa Hamdi describes the release of the new albums as “a return to the right path,” stressing that “the idea of ​​limiting oneself to single songs for a period of time has proven to be a failure for several reasons, including that they do not express the singer’s integrated musical project, in addition to the difficulty of satisfying all tastes of the audience with a song that carries one theme in terms of lyrics, melody, and arrangement.” He believes that the momentum that accompanies new albums continues for a period after their release, unlike singles that do not last long.

Reasons for the Revival

There are reasons that have prompted the return of music albums once again, according to Dr. Ashraf Abdel Rahman, a professor of music at the Academy of Arts. He believes that the revival in concerts, the multiplicity of artistic festivals in the Arab world, and the concerts held between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, have forced stars not to repeat the same songs in concerts, and thus they have become required to present new songs on an ongoing basis.

Impact on the Music Industry

The revival of concerts and the multiplicity of artistic festivals in the Arab world have forced stars not to repeat their songs and to present new works. Mustafa Hamdi points out that “the most important thing is the ability to diversify in presenting songs.” He also believes that the market today is more open than ever before in terms of releasing new songs, with singers enthusiastic about presenting diverse songs that satisfy different tastes.

Conclusion

The revival of music albums in Egypt marks a new era of music releases, with singers returning to releasing full-length albums. This trend is expected to continue, with artists eager to present new and diverse music to their fans.

FAQs

Q: Why did singers stop releasing albums?
A: Singers stopped releasing albums due to a period of stagnation in the music industry, with many artists focusing on releasing single songs instead.

Q: Why has the trend of releasing albums revived?
A: The revival of the trend of releasing albums is due to the revival of concerts and the multiplicity of artistic festivals in the Arab world, which has forced stars to present new songs on an ongoing basis.

Q: What is the impact of the revival on the music industry?
A: The revival of music albums in Egypt is expected to have a positive impact on the music industry, with artists eager to present new and diverse music to their fans.