10 songs that all Egyptians born in the 90s love

The music scene in Egypt in the 2000s was vibrant and full of rhythms and melodies that appealed to an entire generation.

The first decade of the 21st century was a time of change for Egyptian music – a time when cultural change, digital music and changing musical tastes reshaped Egypt’s music scene.

For those born in the 90s, these Egyptian songs are not just melodies, but nostalgic hymns that evoke memories of youthful exuberance and carefree days. They are the soundtrack to countless irreplaceable moments.

Featuring the soulful vocals of Sherine and the beats of Tamer Hosny that Egyptians used to dance to, these 10 iconic songs hold a special place in the hearts of Egyptians who grew up in the 2000s. They defined an era and remain timeless classics to this day.

Tamally Maak (Always with you, 2000) by Amr Diab

This song was the epitome of romance in the 2000s. The video clip alone started a trend where men had goatees and wore two-tone sweaters. It was played everywhere, in cars, cafes and at weddings. Tamally Maak is a core memory for many people, starting with six-year-olds.

Bos Ba’a (Look, 2003) by Sherine

ِOne year before this hit, Sherine had her song “ Ah yes, Leil (Oh Night, 2002). In her second album Garh Tany (Another Heartbreak, 2003), her song, BosBa2a, was an instant hit. It reminds every 90s kid of their childhood when they would hear the song on car rides with their families or at their local sports club.

Wahda, Wahda (Slow Down, 2006) by Mohamed Hamaki

Released on his second album, Khels El Kalam (No More Talking, 2006), this song is one of his most listened to songs on Spotify. It debuted in the film, Ga’alatny Mogreman(She Made Me a Criminal, 2006), starring Ahmed Helmi and Ghada Adel. The song, along with the film, garnered so much attention and became a must-dance song.

Homma Malhom Bina Ya Leil (It’s None of Their Business, 2008) by Haytham Saeid

Saeid became famous with this song. The singer took part in the singing program.SuperStar‘ in 2004, and when he released this hit in 2007, it became a popular song. In the video clip of the song, Haytham sang for a model wearing a hijab while they stood on the Qasr El Nil Bridge. The simplicity of the setting and the model dressed like most Egyptians her age at the time made the song relatable and endearing.

Kol Mara (Everytime, 2006) by Tamer Hosny

Another song that you just have to dance to is Kol Mara. It was released in Hosny’s second album, Enaya Bethebak (My Eyes Love You, 2006) and sung in Hosny’s ​​film, Sayed El Atefy (Sayed The Romantic, 2006) In the film, the song caused people to gather and dance, much like what happens in real life whenever this song is played.

Tehleflhy Asada’ (Swear it to me and I will believe it, 2005) by WAMA

WAMA, the Egyptian boy band, quickly gained popularity. This track was released on the four-member boy band’s second album, Ya Ghaly Alaya (My Precious, 2005). Along with many other titles, the band is generally associated with the good old days in the minds of people who grew up in the 2000s.

Monaya (I Wish, 2002) by Moustafa Amar

This song revolutionized video production and caught the attention of many people with its catchy melody and beautifully crafted video in which events play out backwards. Monaya is also the name of the album on which the song was released.

Yes, Aly (Aly, 2004) by Riko and Ahmed Helmy

Sung by Riko, a popular singer in the 2000s with numerous hits, and Ahmed Helmy, a successful actor whose films have many fans and lovers, this track became a national sensation. Everyone danced and sang along while listening to this song. It was popular in the wedding scene of the 2000s and was a must-listen.

Loan Beydary Keda (Why does he keep secrets, 2004) by Ruby

This song quickly became famous among Egyptians as it featured a controversial video clip of Ruby riding an exercise bike in a white tracksuit. Yet to this day, every time this song is played, Egyptians sing, maybe dance a little, and descriptively refer to it as “the bicycle song”.

Hob Eh (What a Love, 2002) by Mohamed Saad

Sung in one of the most popular films of the 2000s, El-Lembi (The Lembi, 2002) by Mohamed Saad, an actor and occasional singer, this song got people dancing. It was a trademark of shaabi music, or local folk songs, with Egyptian drums, accordion, and every character in the film dancing wildly.