Nourine AbouSeada & Ramez Naguib Team Up for 'Bassa Meny'
Jul 16, 2025
Cairo-based artists Nourine AbouSeada and Ramez Naguib team up on 'Bassa Meny', a vibrant new single made for the messy joy of summer. With house-influenced production, flirtatious lyrics, and a chorus that sticks, the track is pure feel-good energy from start to finish.
Nourine brings her signature tongue-in-cheek delivery, while Ramez shapes a slick, electronic-pop soundscape that's dancefloor-ready without being overstated. The song first sparked buzz during a live performance at Spotify's Wrapped event.
Director Marwan Imam captures the track's playful spirit in a music video that doubles as a behind-the-scenes hangout. Shot in a studio with Nourine's friends in the mix, it leans into the fun of being loud, light and fully yourself.
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