Ahl Al Esheg


Ahl Al Esheg is the second studio album by Lebanese pop singer-songwriter Diana Haddad, released by Stallions Records on February 10, 1997. Ahl Al Esheg is Haddad's third best-selling studio album behind Ammanih and Saken, which were certified platinum by Stallions Records.

Background and recording

Haddad and her husband, Khaliji director Suhail Al-Abdul, wrote the songs for the album The track "Anida", written and produced by Emad Shams Al Din, was released as the album's first promotional only single. "Anida" was originally intended to be on Saken. The single "Ammanih", which was on Ahl Al Esheg, was later released as the lead single of her third album, Ammanih.

Promotion

The album played on Arabic TV channels such as the Middle East Broadcasting Center, Arab Radio and Television Network, and the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation.
Dubai had billboards of Haddad, paid for by her record label, to promote the album. The album was released in several editions and was supported by several appearances at festivals across the Arab world.

Critical reception

Accolades

Emirates FM awarded her best female artist and best album. In late 1997, Haddad received a nomination for the best Arabic female artist in the magazine Al Ryada Wal Shabab.

Track listing

  1. "Bizal Minak" – 5:10 Lebanese Arabic
  2. "Wilfi Gafani" – 5:54
  3. "Tafh El Keil" – 5:23
  4. "Ya Samieen El Sout" – 5:16
  5. "Anida" – 5:15
  6. "Ahl El Ishq" – 6:39 'Bedouin Arabic'''''

    Credits and personnel

Production

  • Diana Haddad: vocals
  • Salim Salama: acoustic guitar
  • Emad Shams Al Din: conductor
  • Ehsan Al Monther: violin
  • George Mardosian: percussion
  • Safoh Shegala: cello
  • Rojih Khori: violin
  • Ellie Bitar: violin
  • Salim Salama: drums, keyboard, piano
  • Salim Salama: piano
  • Ali Safa: violin
  • Walid Baghdai: keyboard
  • Joe Barojian: keyboard
  • George Mardosian: guitar, keyboard, piano
  • George Mardosian: guitar
  • Suhail Al Abdoul: production

    Charts

The album was on the Top 20 Charts and was certified Multiplatinum in the Arab World, including United Arab Emirates and Lebanon.

Formats

These are the formats of major album releases of Ahl Al Esheg.
Release formatCountryLabel
Lebanese Compact Cassette albumLebanonStallions Records
Lebanese Compact Disc albumLebanonEMI Music Group
Emirates Compact Cassette albumUnited Arab EmiratesStallions Records
Emirates Compact Disc albumUnited Arab EmiratesEMI Music Group
Egyptian Compact Cassette albumEgyptAlam Al Phan
Egyptian Compact Disc albumEgyptAlam Al Phan