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Hossam Habib حسام حبيب | |
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Birth name | Hossam Ed-Deen Hussein Kamil Habib حسام الدين حسين كامل حبيب |
Born | Menoufia, Egypt | May 31, 1980
Origin | Menoufia, Egypt |
Genres | Egyptian pop music |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 2004–2016, 2024–present |
Labels | Melody Music, Nogoum Records |
Spouse(s) |
Hossam Habib ( Arabic: حسام حبيب; born May 31, 1980) [1] is an Egyptian singer and composer.
Habib initially worked as a composer; he composed Elissa's song "Ayshalak" ( Arabic: عايشالك). [2] After Habib's friends and family encouraged him to sing professionally, he recorded his first single "Men Yomak" ( Egyptian Arabic: من يومك). He went on to record four albums from 2004 to 2016, winning multiple awards.
After the Arab Spring, Habib released a song called "Aala Sot" ( Arabic: أعلى صوت) to commemorate the Tunisian revolution and Egyptian Revolution.[ citation needed]
From 2016-2023, Habib was on hiatus from the music industry. He returned in 2024 with the song "Kadaba". [3] [4] [5]
Habib has a younger sister, Ranya, and a younger brother, Bassel.[ citation needed]
In 2016, Habib recorded a song, "Kol Maghanni", with Sherine Abdel-Wahab for his album Faraa' Keteer. The duet sparked rumors about the two singers being in a romantic relationship. [5] Two years later, Habib married Abdel-Wahab in Cairo on April 7, 2018. [6] [2] This was the second marriage for both Habib [7] and Abdel-Wahab. [1]
Their relationship has faced a lot of turmoil. In 2021, the couple divorced. [8] In May 2022, Habib was arrested for allegedly threatening Abdel-Wahab. [9] A few months later, Abdel-Wahab accused Habib of abuse and of involving her in a scam. [10] [11] [12] [13] In response, Habib accused Abdel-Wahab of "blackmail" and sued her for defamation. [14] [15] Later that year, they remarried, only to divorce again in 2023. [16] [17]
In 2024, Habib spoke about his struggles with religion and depression in a TV interview. [18]
Collaborations with other singers:
Award | Awarded by |
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Gold Award for the Best Arab Young Man Singer in 2008[ citation needed] | Murex d'Or |
Best Arabic song[ citation needed] | Murex d'Or |
Best Album (2008) [23] | Middle East Music Awards |
Best Album award (2008) [24] | Dear Guest |
Talent Award (2014) [25] | Middle East Music Awards |
Best single for “Kol Maghanni” (2016) [26] | Dear Guest |
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Hossam Habib حسام حبيب | |
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Birth name | Hossam Ed-Deen Hussein Kamil Habib حسام الدين حسين كامل حبيب |
Born | Menoufia, Egypt | May 31, 1980
Origin | Menoufia, Egypt |
Genres | Egyptian pop music |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 2004–2016, 2024–present |
Labels | Melody Music, Nogoum Records |
Spouse(s) |
Hossam Habib ( Arabic: حسام حبيب; born May 31, 1980) [1] is an Egyptian singer and composer.
Habib initially worked as a composer; he composed Elissa's song "Ayshalak" ( Arabic: عايشالك). [2] After Habib's friends and family encouraged him to sing professionally, he recorded his first single "Men Yomak" ( Egyptian Arabic: من يومك). He went on to record four albums from 2004 to 2016, winning multiple awards.
After the Arab Spring, Habib released a song called "Aala Sot" ( Arabic: أعلى صوت) to commemorate the Tunisian revolution and Egyptian Revolution.[ citation needed]
From 2016-2023, Habib was on hiatus from the music industry. He returned in 2024 with the song "Kadaba". [3] [4] [5]
Habib has a younger sister, Ranya, and a younger brother, Bassel.[ citation needed]
In 2016, Habib recorded a song, "Kol Maghanni", with Sherine Abdel-Wahab for his album Faraa' Keteer. The duet sparked rumors about the two singers being in a romantic relationship. [5] Two years later, Habib married Abdel-Wahab in Cairo on April 7, 2018. [6] [2] This was the second marriage for both Habib [7] and Abdel-Wahab. [1]
Their relationship has faced a lot of turmoil. In 2021, the couple divorced. [8] In May 2022, Habib was arrested for allegedly threatening Abdel-Wahab. [9] A few months later, Abdel-Wahab accused Habib of abuse and of involving her in a scam. [10] [11] [12] [13] In response, Habib accused Abdel-Wahab of "blackmail" and sued her for defamation. [14] [15] Later that year, they remarried, only to divorce again in 2023. [16] [17]
In 2024, Habib spoke about his struggles with religion and depression in a TV interview. [18]
Collaborations with other singers:
Award | Awarded by |
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Gold Award for the Best Arab Young Man Singer in 2008[ citation needed] | Murex d'Or |
Best Arabic song[ citation needed] | Murex d'Or |
Best Album (2008) [23] | Middle East Music Awards |
Best Album award (2008) [24] | Dear Guest |
Talent Award (2014) [25] | Middle East Music Awards |
Best single for “Kol Maghanni” (2016) [26] | Dear Guest |