Despite its hurdles, 2020 came with some gems—in the realm of music, at least. Even with a global lockdown that shook our world two months in, the year didn’t disappoint when it came to keeping us entertained.
If anything, the extra downtime had our favourite artists all that more focused on their craft it seems. From the universally loved K-Pop stars BTS to our very own Mohamed Ramadan, these are the 20 tracks that defined 2020.
Bum Bum – Mohamed Ramadan
Say So – Doja Cat
Hanghani Kaman Wi Kaman – Elissa
Tap In – Saweetie
For the Night – Pop Smoke ft. Lil Baby and DaBaby
Dorak Gai – Wegz
Niya – Manal
Safe Salina – Tawsen
Pov – Ariana Grande
Albi Ya Albi – Nancy Ajram
Reda El Bahrawy – Moustafa Hagag
Therefore I Am – Billie Eilish
Amaken El Sahar – Amr Diab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dytRwbnEloI&ab_channel=AmrDiab
WAP – Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion
WALA – Abyusif
Savage – Megan Thee Stallion ft Beyoncé
The Box – Roddy Ricch
Dynamite – BTS
Nike – Issam
Hakim – Sohab Awanta
Main image: photography by Essadik Asli