Sahbit Raey
2020 studio album by Elissa
Sahbit Raey (Arabic: صاحبة رأي) (English: A Woman's Opinion) is the twelfth studio album by Lebanese recording artist Elissa, released on 1 August 2020 by Rotana. Following her 2018 album Ila Kol Elli Bihebbouni, the album contains 18 tracks and was preceded by the release of three singles, including the titular single on 23 July 2020.
In the album's physical booklet, Elissa wrote that Sahbit Raey is to be her final album released by Saudi-based group Rotana, marking her departure from the label since signing in 2003. As a result, Rotana released a three-disc special box set CD featuring the album on the first disc, and twenty singles from her last eight albums split across the latter two.
Background
In 2018, Elissa had announced on social media that recording sessions for her twelfth studio album had begun. However, on 19 August 2019, she posted on Twitter announcing her retirement; calling the Arab music industry "similar to the mafias" and that her then-upcoming album would be her last. Many fans and peers of Elissa reacted by sending support and paying tribute to her, along with trending hashtags such as "We Are All Elissa" (#كلنااليسا) as well as her name. Throughout late-2019 and early-2020, Elissa teased fans with new music by posting pictures of her and producers in studio; announcing titles of songs such as "Ala Hess Hikayetna" and "Habbit Ehtimam".
Later, it was revealed that she had retracted her intention to retire and reportedly began negotiations with Rotana.
Release
On 11 April 2020, Elissa released the single "Hanghanni Kaman W Kaman" on digital streaming platforms.
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