Zaman (album)

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Zaman زمان

Studio album by Amal Hijazi
Released	2003
Genre	Arabic Pop
Akher Gharam	Zaman (2003)	Bedawwar A Albi (2004)

Zaman (Arabic: زمان‎, English: The Past) is the second album of the celebrated Lebanese singer, Amal Hijazi. The title track, became a blockbuster hit and the music video was broadcasted all over the Arab Satellite Channels. Even today, Zaman is considered one of the greatest Arabic hits ever and is perhaps Hijazi's best known song. Many fans consider this particular album that rose Hijazi to her fame.

The anticipated release of Zaman caused the unprecedented popularity of Amal Hijazi to be reached all over the Middle East, gathering fans and admirers throughout all Arab countries. Critics and fans were all thrilled alike. Hijazi conquered the music market and sales of the album exceeded expectations. Zaman is also one of the biggest selling Arabic albums ever.

Einak ("Your Eyes") released was the album's lead single which a great duet with the Raï star Faudel. The song was played heavily on the radio and the music video was broadcasted all over the Arab Satellite Channels. It is considered to be the video that made Hijazi the popular pop-star she is today.

Soon, after the album's release, it saw saw Hijazi launch a major world tour. Her huge popularity caused her to land an endorsement deal with the Panasonic company. Hijazi starred in commercials in which she was seen promoting Panasonic products. They also included her hit singles off this blockbuster-hit album.

Zaman also had another single 'Romansyia' was also a big hit for Hijazi, continuing a nice streak of hit singles off of her album.