Syrian artist Hussein Al-Deek released the song “Rakwat Qahwa” on his official YouTube channel,
This marks the first track from his new musical project. The project includes a “mini-album” set to be released in stages over the coming period.
The song has a romantic and gently flirtatious tone. In it, Hussein Al-Deek evokes details of love and closeness with his beloved.
drawing on images inspired by everyday life, particularly the morning and the aroma of coffee.
“Rakwa Qahwa” quickly garnered significant attention from the public. It racked up hundreds of thousands of views within the first few hours of its release on YouTube.
“Rakwat Qahwa” Brings Together Hussein Al-Deek and Rami Shalhoub
For “Rakwat Qahwa” Hussein Al-Deek collaborated with poet and composer Rami Shalhoub,
who wrote the lyrics and composed the music, while Tim handled the musical arrangement.
The song features a calm melody that harmonizes with its emotional content,
Meanwhile, the lyrics focus on romantic flirtation. They express the extent of a man’s attachment to his beloved and the impact her presence has on the details of his day.
As for the visual aspect, the video was directed by Zainab Ismail. She chose to present the work as an animated “lyric video” rather than a traditional music video.
A Love Story Inside the Recording Studio
The video’s concept revolves around Hussein Al-Deek’s presence in the recording studio while working on the song
. Later, he invites his beloved to listen to it.
The atmosphere gradually shifts to romantic moments between the couple.
This shift coincides with the appearance of the song’s lyrics in animated form. As a result, the video has a simple feel that aligns with the song’s mood.
Hussein Al-Deek Prepares to Release a Mini-Album
Hussein Al-Deek’s song “Rakwat Qahwa” marks the beginning of
a new artistic project centered on the sequential release of individual tracks from a “mini-album.”
Through this strategy, Al-Deek gives each song its own space to resonate
and gain traction before revealing the rest of the project’s tracks, as his audience eagerly anticipates the upcoming musical surprises.
