Zeina's New Single 'Ya Hala' Is An Ode to Arab Women
Lebanese-Egyptian pop artist Zeina’s ‘Ya Hala’ is a vibrant, clap-heavy pop anthem honoring regional pride and Arab women.
Montreal-raised, Lebanese-Egyptian artist Zeina returns with ‘Ya Hala’, a high-energy single that bridges diasporic identity and regional pride through a modern Arabic pop lens. Serving as a dedicated homage to Arab women, the track delivers a bold, magnetic energy driven by vibrant sonics and cultural celebration.
Built on clap-heavy percussion, the arrangement layers traditional Middle Eastern rhythmic structures over polished, forward-moving pop production. Plucky chords, lush string swells, and a driving drumbeat define the track’s instrumental palette, creating a dynamic backdrop that anchors the song’s infectious momentum.
Zeina’s vocals take centre stage as she embarks on a swift, coast-to-coast tour across the region, dropping affectionate shout-outs to Morocco, Lebanon, Egypt and beyond. Continually addressing Arab women throughout the track, her cadenced verses and soaring, celebratory chorus channel an unshakable confidence, turning ‘Ya Hala’ into both a welcoming gesture and a defiant statement of female empowerment.
Listen to ‘Ya Hala’ here:
