Beirut, Lebanon – Lebanese artist Dominique Hourani released her latest song, “Abu Basla,” in collaboration with Palestinian artist Mira Shatat, across various digital platforms. The song garnered widespread attention from the public immediately upon its release due to its popular style and lighthearted lyrics that resonate with the Arab street.
Song team
The song’s lyrics were written by Mira Shtat, while the melody was composed by both Sig Talia and Mira Shtat. The musical arrangement was handled by Sig Talia and Hossam El Gilani, and the mixing and mastering were done by Ahmed Abu Jad.
Popular words with a comedic touch
Abu Basla’s song was distinguished by its satirical, popular atmosphere, combining comedy and social reality through lyrics that reflected the details of daily life and suffering in a light and cheerful way.
Some of the song’s most prominent lines include: “Hey driver, step on it, may God send you a bride!” “Hey driver, press the gas, it’s a global phenomenon, 99th!” The song also included many proverbs and popular sayings that quickly spread among the public on social media, such as: “From scarcity we create strength” “From pain we forge a path” “We are a nation of giants!”
Widespread reaction after the launch
The song garnered significant attention on social media, particularly due to its fast tempo and cheerful, folk style, as well as the unique performance that brought together Dominique Hourani and Mira Shatat in their first musical collaboration.
