These days making one video clip is enough to turn an anonymous artist into a star, especially when she's being seductive. The perfect example is Lebanese singer Nancy Agram's "Akhasmak

Ah" (Shall I Not Talk To You, Yes). Ironically, she claimed on a talk show that fans wanted her to be

more seductive. The video features Agram in a street café, dressed in a common Egyptian baladi

woman's outfit and acting vulgar. This might suggest that Agram wants to be categorized as an

Egyptian folk singer. Who knows, since other tracks like "Yai" (Oh), "Enta" (You) and "Ahla Gaw"

(The Best Atmosphere) were performed in a Lebanese dialect. She even throws in "Einan Tara"

(Eyes to See) - with its Gulfy dialect, substandard pop tune and terrible commercial arrangements -

for good measure. Judging by such variety, it seems the lady wants to appeal to listeners from all

over the Arab world. Luckily, she didn't follow in the footsteps of other artists by including a rai song.

Of course, pop and Latino were not forgone here, since they ensure commercial success.

Some of the featured songs are acceptable, but short-lived. The title track, however, is in a league

of its own. It sounds so odd, starting powerfully with a patriotic anthem style, a loud beat and a choir.

Then suddenly it gets soft, turning into a slow number about how wonderful it is to be in love. The

same sequence is repeated over and over throughout the song. All nine tracks are dedicated to different aspects of love.
I think she is real nice.