Hossam Habib
Quick Facts
Biography
Hossam Habib (Egyptian Arabic: حسام حبيب) is an Egyptian singer. He was born on May 31, 1980 in Cairo, Egypt.
Personal life
Habib has one sister (Ranya) and one brother (Bassel) whom are both younger than him. He grew up with passion for singing and football. Hossam loved to sing and compose but he never attempted to make singing his career. His family and friends convinced him to give it a try and he signed with a production company where he did his first single 'Men Yomak' (Egyptian Arabic: من يومك). Habib launched his first album with another production company called FAME and his second one with Melody. After the Egyptian Revolution, He made a new song presenting it to the Egyptian revolutionary people called 'Aala Sot'.
Career
Earlier life
Hossam worked as a composer. He composed Elissa's song "Ayshalak" (Arabic: عايشالك).
Singer
Hossam then started singing on releasing his first album Lessa.
Recently
After the Arab Spring, Hossam released a new song called 'Aala Sot' (Arabic: أعلى صوت) singing in the memory of the Tunisian revolution and Egyptian Revolution, he presented it to the Egyptian and Arab people.
Discography
Albums
Fara2 Ketir -(2016)
- Lessa ("Still") – 2004
- Agmal Quesset Hob ("The Most Beautiful Love Story") – 2006
- Gowa El Alb ("In the Heart") – 2008
Other songs
Hossam also sang some songs with many other singers as:
- "Law Konna Benhebbaha" (Arabic: لو كنا بنحبها).
- "Ahsan Nass" (Arabic: أحسن ناس).
Awards
Award | Awarded by |
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Gold Award for the Best Arab Young Man Singer in 2008 | Murex d'Or |
Best Arabic song | Murex d'Or |
Best Album in 2008 | Middle East Music Award 2008 |
Best Album award | Dear Guest |