All 14 tracks enter YouTube’s charts in Egypt, while the album gains international momentum, with “Ma Tlaenash” reaching the Top 20 in Sweden
BEIRUT, November 11, 2026: Less than five days after its release, Lebanese superstar Elissa’s 14th studio album, ELISSAR, has surpassed 15 million views on YouTube, marking a remarkable opening for one of the Arab world’s most influential voices.
The milestone coincides with a special spotlight from YouTube Music, which celebrated Elissa and her new album across its official social media platforms, while such a recognition represents a historic first for an Arab pop star, reflecting Elissa’s enduring influence and the growing international visibility of Arabic pop music.
In an Instagram post showcasing visuals from the album, YouTube Music invited listeners to discover the release, writing:
“a moment for these Elissa visuals please! listen to the new album on YouTube Music now.”
The recognition comes amid impressive chart activity across several countries, highlighting the enthusiastic response to Elissa’s latest musical offering.
The album’s international rollout also reflects the strong partnership between Elissa and Believe Artist Services, combining her independent artistic vision with Believe’s global expertise in artist development and music distribution.
Fourteen Songs, an International Audience
In Egypt, all 14 tracks from ELISSAR have entered YouTube’s charts, reflecting the strong reception of Elissa’s decision to release the entire album simultaneously.
The song “Ma Tlaenash” (ما تلاقيناش) leads the album’s YouTube performance, with more than 2 million views.
Beyond Egypt, the album continues to make its presence felt internationally:
· Saudi Arabia: Eight tracks charting on YouTube.
· United Arab Emirates: Five tracks charting on YouTube.
· Sweden: Two tracks appearing on YouTube’s charts, including “Ma Tlaenash,” which has reached the country’s Top 20.
The album is also attracting significant attention from listeners across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Lebanon, Sweden, Australia and the United Arab Emirates, illustrating the breadth of Elissa’s international audience.
The particularly strong response in Sweden and Australia underscores the ability of Arabic music to resonate with listeners far beyond its traditional audiences, further affirming Elissa’s enduring appeal across cultures and borders.
An Album Celebrated Across Major Music Platforms
YouTube Music’s spotlight adds to a series of prominent digital-platform initiatives surrounding the release of ELISSAR.
As part of its Anghami Elitecampaign, Anghami marked the album’s release with a major billboard takeover across Egypt, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates, bringing ELISSARinto the spotlight in some of the region’s most prominent locations.
Together, these initiatives highlight the enthusiastic reception of the album and the continuing influence of an artist whose career has spanned more than a quarter of a century.
Released on November 5, 2026,ELISSAR features 14 songs that reconnect with the melodic sensibility that helped define Elissa’s career while exploring love, heartbreak, resilience and personal growth through a more mature artistic perspective.
Produced independently under Elissa’s own label, E-Records, and released through her new partnership with Believe Artist Services, the album marks another chapter in the singer’s artistic independence and international reach.
YouTube Music’s official post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dfib8xVF6ma/
Listen to ELISSAR:
https://elissa.bfan.link/elissar