There are at least two artists named Hakim.

The first, and by far th… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists named Hakim.

The first, and by far the more famous, Hakim was born in Maghagha, a small town in Al Minya, Egypt, in 1962. Hakim grew up with the sound of working-class tradition of Sha'bi; the root of southern Egyptian. He became influenced by the great Sha'bi singer Ahmed Adaweyah, Hakim began practicing Mawals, the vocal improvisations which begin a traditional Sha'bi song.

His break came when he met producer Hamid El-Shaeri, and signed a deal with Sonar Ltd./Slam Records. With El-Shaeri at the board, Hakim entered the studio to make his first album, “Nazra” (1991).

The album was among the top of the charts, and the first pressing of the disc sold out within the first two months. Hakim took the unprecedented step of personally going to DJs and giving them copies of his tape, and his voice boomed from radios and shops all over Cairo.

After the release of his second album “Nar” (1994), Hakim was picked to represent Egypt at the Festival des Allumees in Nantes, France. Two years later a nomination for the Kora Award in the category of Best North African Singer confirmed his regal status (he won the award in 2000).

Hakim sold more than six million records locally and the first of the young Egyptian singers to make any kind of breakthrough internationally.

The second is a rapper hailing from New Orleans, best known as the young brother of former Cash Money rapper B.G., Hakim appeared prominently on his brother's Livin' Legend LP in 2003. Following this, he prepared to release his own LP, but ultimately vanished from the scene. Nonetheless, his EP, Street Poetry, did see release exclusively as a promo.

Despite this limited release, the record has gained some notoriety in underground rap circles, becoming a prized collector's item, and Hakim's unique voice is not to be ignored. His sudden appearance and equally swift disappearance have remained somewhat of a mystery, with conflicting stories of jail sentences and a lack of interest in rap surfacing. It only adds to the mystique of his sole, hard to find record.

Eda Baa
Hakim Lyrics

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eh eda ba2a, eda ba2da2 . eda ba2a
eda2da2 eda ba2a ...
ma32oula fil gamal kida
wahalewa b chakli da .
aya nariyanari madari nari madari
howa bil hobi da
sana bassi law achoyf 5ayelou
ye5tafnise7ro w dalalo

da tawil oussayer
kibir soyghayer
yedoub f hosnou w gamalou
wnchoftou lawaroh

walagui weda moch beidi w mezegui
mahou 8asba 3anni 5ad 3a9li meni ken melu b cho2 w malou madari howa

Overall Meaning

The song "Eda Baa" by Hakim is a lively and upbeat tune that talks about the different stages of love. The song starts by repeating the phrase "eda ba2a, eda ba2da2, eda ba2a" which means "this way, that way, this way" in Arabic. This phrase represents the uncertainties and confusion that can arise in a relationship. The singer then mentions someone who is very beautiful and charming, but also very difficult to deal with.

The chorus talks about the emotions that come with falling in love, calling it a fire that burns within the heart. The song then goes on to describe the different aspects of love, including fear, excitement, and uncertainty. The lyrics also touch on themes of deception, betrayal, and jealousy in relationships, showing the complicated nature of love.

Overall, "Eda Baa" is a fun and catchy song that explores the different facets of love, from the intense emotions it creates to the difficulties and challenges that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

eh eda ba2a, eda ba2da2 . eda ba2a
Stop doing this, do something else, just stop repeating the same thing over and over again

eda2da2 eda ba2a ...
Doing the same thing repeatedly, with a slight variation each time

ma32oula fil gamal kida
There's something special about that camel

wahalewa b chakli da .
He's so in love, he's going crazy

aya nariyanari madari nari madari
Silly words expressing joy and excitement

howa bil hobi da
He's in love

sana bassi law achoyf 5ayelou
Maybe he'll calm down if he sees her

ye5tafnise7ro w dalalo
He's confused and lost

da tawil oussayer
This is a long journey

kibir soyghayer
Pride can change a person

yedoub f hosnou w gamalou
He's showing off his beauty and charm

wnchoftou lawaroh
I saw his looks

walagui weda moch beidi w mezegui
He's more than what meets the eye

mahou 8asba 3anni 5ad 3a9li meni ken melu b cho2 w malou madari howa
It's not fair for him to judge me based on who I used to be and what I used to have, he doesn't know me now

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