Egyptian artist Tamer Hosny has released a new duet titled "El Zawg El Aaly" ("High Taste"), marking his first collaboration with the King, Mohamed Mounir, on his official YouTube channel.

The song quickly gained widespread attention upon its announcement, with fans flooding it with compliments such as: "Here begins the summer season," "A masterpiece from the King and the Generation Star," and "Mounir’s incomparable and consistently creative voice."

This rare collaboration represents a significant artistic milestone for both stars. The lyrics were penned by poet Tamer Hosny, while the late composer Mohamed Rahim provided the melody, making it a distinctive musical tribute to one of Egypt’s iconic music figures.

A remarkable album

"El Zawg El Aaly" is part of the album "Lina Ma’ad" ("We Have a Date"), featuring 15 diverse tracks. The album showcases Tamer Hosny’s evolving style through collaborations with a distinguished group of poets and composers, including Tamer Hosny himself, Aziz Al-Shafie, and Madian. Several songs from the album, such as "El Onutha El Taghya" ("Overwhelming Femininity"), "Hobak Law Ghalta" ("If Your Love is a Mistake"), and "Lina Ma’ad," have been released as music videos. Tamer Hosny expressed his pride on Facebook, saying, "Working with the legend Mohamed Mounir is a great artistic honor for me. Love you, Mounir."