Lebanese singer Elissa, born Elissar Zakaria Khoury on October 27, 1971, in Deir el Ahmar, Lebanon, rose to fame in the late 1990s. Her debut album, Baddy Doub, released in 1999, featured the hit single of the same name. Elissa's subsequent albums, including W'akherta Ma'ak (2000) and A'ayshalak (2002), solidified her position as a prominent figure in Arabic pop music. She gained further recognition with her fourth album, Ahla Dounya (2004), released under the Rotana label.
Elissa's success continued with accolades such as winning the World Music Award for Best-Selling Middle Eastern Artist in 2005 and 2006. Known for her elaborate music videos and commercial sponsorships, she maintained her popularity with albums like Bastanak (2006) and Ayami Beek (2007).
