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.
La Muchacha Turca
Hakim Lyrics
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ella me controla "ven a aqui, ven a mi"
todo su cuerpo deci si
quiere hacerme sufrir, y parese feliz, juega con los dem
La Muchacha Turca, translated as ‘The Turkish Girl’ in English, is a song by Egyptian singer Hakim. The lyrics describe the singer’s fascination and desire for a Turkish girl, who he describes as rubbery and like Madonna. He is completely under her control, as she beckons him towards her and her body seems to be saying yes to him, even though she wants to make him suffer and seems to be enjoying playing games with him.
Through these lyrics, there is a clear sense of the power dynamic at play, with the singer being completely enamored and powerless in the face of the Turkish girl’s seduction. The metaphor of her being like Madonna hints at her position as an object of worship or desire. She is seen as an exotic figure, both alluring and dangerous, like a snake that can be both enticing and deadly at the same time. There is also a sense of playfulness in her actions, as she toys with the singer’s emotions.
Overall, ‘La Muchacha Turca’ is a song that explores themes of love and desire, power dynamics, and the allure of the exotic. It is a testament to Hakim’s ability to create image-laden songs that capture the listener’s imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
Ella es de goma, es como madona, impresionante y la mejor
She's flexible, like Madonna, impressive, and the best
ella me controla "ven a aqui, ven a mi"
She controls me, saying 'Come here, come to me'
todo su cuerpo deci si
Her entire body says 'yes'
quiere hacerme sufrir, y parese feliz, juega con los dem
She wants to make me suffer, and seems happy, playing with others
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DIVINO a ESCUCHARLO 🏆 2022❤️👈
LA VIDA, ES UN PLACER
LA VEJEZ, ES UN PRIVILEGIO
LA SABIDURIA, SE APRENDE
EL EXITO, SE LUCHA
LA HUMILDAD, SE NACE
EL AMOR, SE SIENTE
EL RESPECTO, SE GANA
EL ODIO, TE ENFERMA
EL DESEO, TE FORTALECE
EL CASTIGO, TE HUMILLA
LA ALEGRIA, TE REJUVENECE
LA FELICIDAD, TE AMAS
LAS BENDICIONES, TE PROTEGEN
LA GRATITUD, SON BENDICIONES
@mariajoserodriguez8932
Yo también en 2023 disfrutando de esta maravilla de canción!!👏👏❤️
@zorronglonperico8824
Hakim, eres un pedazo de artista. Gracias por este tema que tan buenos momentos me ha hecho pasar. Irrepetible!!
@RealReviewMX
Amo a Tarkan y nunca había escuchado esta versión.. Pues muy bien!!
@joshmptlc2721
Es que es original de Tatiana. Hakim hizo la versión española
@aryramirez9497
Hijole a mi si me gusta más la original. Se me hace muy chafa y nada que ver esta versión 😢
@user-nj4fw8do4i
Si todas las canciones turcas bonitas debe cantarlo en español
@paulaperaltabarcia9594
Increíble temon en 2024. Hakim grande
@julito7777
Soy andaluz y siempre me ha llamado la atención este ritmo❤
@gustavovelasquez1665
No hay mucha diferencia con el flamenco
@tunyporfirio3873
Me encanta esta música canta bien español 😍😍saludos desde México.