The song “Silk Cheek” by Lebanese artist Rami Ayyash has witnessed a strong return to the forefront during the recent period.
After achieving a wide spread on social media platforms, this happened despite the passage of more than twenty years since its first launch.
The renewed success of the song prompted it to be reintroduced with a new version that combines the spirit of the original work
And modern musical touches that suit the current generation of listeners.
Rami Ayyash: The successful song is not limited by time
ET Rami Ayyash expressed his happiness with the song’s return to the circle of attention in a statement to.
He stressed that its continued success after these long years reflects the strength of the song. Moreover, its ability to reach different generations is evident.
He pointed out that artworks based on honesty and effort have a greater chance of continuity
He pointed out that many of his songs still maintain their presence among the public. This is true despite the passage of years since their release.
Why did Rami Ayyash reissue “Silk Cheek”?
The Lebanese artist explained that the re-launch of the song came as a result of the great demand for it during the past months
Especially from the youth group who did not live its first period
He added that the new version aims to introduce the new generation to the original song
While maintaining its musical identity that has contributed to its success since the beginning of the new millennium
The story of the song
The song’s beginnings date back to 1999, before it was officially released in 2000. Its lyrics were written by the poet Ahmed Sheta
The late Samir Sfeir supervised the presentation of it to Rami Ayyash, and Tarek Madkour handed over its musical distribution
Today, more than two decades after its release, “Silk Cheek” is returning to the public in a new look
Benefiting from the wave of nostalgia for classical songs and their growing spread across digital platforms
