{"id":58496,"date":"2019-09-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/58496\/17-songs-that-remind-us-of-star-academy"},"modified":"2023-08-16T09:44:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T09:44:35","slug":"17-songs-that-remind-us-of-star-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/58496\/17-songs-that-remind-us-of-star-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Songs that Remind Us of Star Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"Ever since its debut in 2003, Star Academy has left its mark on pan-Arab viewers and remains to this day one of the most remembered shows from the early days of reality television.<br \/>  <br \/>  The talent show was among the very rare instances that brought the Arab World together [definitely more impactful than Middle East politics for that matter], ultimately becoming a staple of the region\u2019s pop culture.<br \/>  <br \/>  Now before I get too carried away in my socio-cultural analysis, join me in revisiting some of the songs that remind us of the program across its 11 seasons of existence [we don\u2019t need more, but we\u2019re still secretly hoping for a reunion of some sort].<br \/>  <br \/>  <b>1. La Bamba \u2013 \u0646\u062d\u0646\u0627 \u0644\u0645\u064a\u0646 \u0645\u0646\u063a\u0646\u0651\u064a [Season 1]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PO1-yd3SI7E\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  Every season had its own anthem, inspired from a popular tune and sung by candidates at the start of every prime. For Season 1, it was an upbeat remix of famous Mexican folk song La Bamba that you just can\u2019t not sing along to.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>2. Jayi l Hakika \u2013 \u062c\u0627\u064a\u064a \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0642\u064a\u0642\u0629 [Season 1]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wylgcjOXQK8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>    <br \/>  <br \/>  At the end of Season 1, the iconic top 8 made their own song titled Jayi l Hakika [The Truth is Coming], which became a commercial hit with the help of its camouflage-covered video clip.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>3. Je Suis Malade \u2013 Sofia &#038; Cynthia [Season 1]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wg2neUv7iMc\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  These two formed a special friendship that went on to become a trademark of Season 1 [remember when they fell during rehearsals and spent a few days at the hospital?] and their rendition of Je Suis Malade remains in our hearts.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>4. Fame \u2013 \u0639\u064a\u0634 [Season 2]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UBirGGD1ibU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  The quest for fame continued the next season with an adaptation of Irene Cara\u2019s famous 80s hit.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>5. Laissez Moi Danser \u2013 \u0645\u0634\u064a\u0646\u0627 [Season 3]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8D_FiXrm5DQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  Season 3 was one of the most memorable seasons of the show thanks to its characterful candidates, seen reaching for the stars here to the beats of Dalida\u2019s disco hit.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>6. Loulou \u2013 \u0644\u0648\u0644\u0648 [Season 3]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m7JzygCI63s\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  Season 3\u2019s Joseph, Fady, and Walid teamed up one day to make music and ended up with the most nonsensical song ever. The academy-made hit became a highlight of the season and was even performed in the finale by season winner Joseph Attieh.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>7. Zaman El Mousika \u2013 \u0632\u0645\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0648\u0633\u064a\u0641\u0649 [Season 3]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nZoKlOWSykg\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  The top 8 took us back in time with their collective song, featuring a mashup of various retro hits in a vintage setting.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>8. Holding out for a Hero \u2013 \u062c\u064a\u0646\u0627 [Season 4]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0huRDqIvRUw\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  Season 4 saw the show\u2019s first ever female winner and its opening anthem referenced yet another 80s movie soundtrack, this time using Bonnie Tyler\u2019s iconic Footloose single.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>9. Que Si, Que No \u2013 \u062c\u064a\u0644 \u0648\u0631\u0627 \u062c\u064a\u0644  [Season 5]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XO83KmZhK9E\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  Back to latin-pop territory with Season 5\u2019s festive opening song, based on Hot Banditoz\u2019 popular 2007 cover.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>10. What a Feeling \u2013 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064a\u0644\u0629 \u062c\u064a\u0646\u0627 [Season 6]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E6RNaPWNVR8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  After Fame in Season 2 and Footloose in Season 4, it was turn for Flashdance in Season 6, with the opening song lyrics being set to another one of Irene Cara\u2019s 80s chart-toppers.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>11. Sawa \u2013 \u0633\u0648\u0627 [Season 7]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0vHgp5qvY14\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  The only season where the academy\u2019s anthem wasn\u2019t based on a famous song [unless Shazam and my ears failed to find it].<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>12. Helem w Sar \u2013 \u062d\u0644\u0645 \u0648\u0635\u0627\u0631 [Season 7]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>      <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1yx3G3F4jkY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>    <br \/>  <br \/>  Commemorating seven years of the program, Season 7 brought back old candidates to sing a special song composed by Marwan Khoury for the occasion alongside the new participants and a cute chorus of children.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>13. Allez Ola Ol\u00e9 \u2013 \u064a\u0644\u0627 \u0642\u0648\u0645\u0648 \u0646\u063a\u0646\u064a [Season 8]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qOfB2TGl1c8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  France\u2019s 2010 entry to the Eurovision Song Contest made an appearance in the opening anthem of Season 8.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>14. On the Floor \u2013 \u0645\u0646 \u062c\u064a\u0644 \u0644\u062c\u064a\u0644 [Season 9]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>      <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1yx3G3F4jkY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>    <br \/>  <br \/>  The show needed some reviving for its 9th season, so they brought in JLo into the opening anthem to turn up the heat.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>15. Magic in the Air \u2013 \u0627\u0645\u0644\u0627 \u0642\u0644\u0628\u0643 \u0628\u0627\u0644\u062d\u064a\u0627\u0629 [Season 10]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BG6aUew7D4g\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  This Magic System song was arguably 2014\u2019s biggest hit, and it eventually made its way into the anthem of Season 10, marking a decade of Star Academy Arabia.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>16. Dance Again \u2013 \u0628\u062a\u0645\u0631\u0642 \u0633\u0646\u0629 \u0628\u062a\u0631\u062c\u0639 \u0633\u0646\u0629 [Season 11]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JZunQqlqr-s\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  JLo again, but this time with Pitbull. Anyway, this was the last recorded anthem of the academy in its final season to date.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>17. Opening Credits [Season 1-11]<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6hNnc13YlcU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  The most iconic TV credits of the early 2000s, revisited in different variations across consecutive seasons of the show [with the scariest one being the snippet played during the results at the end of each prime].<br \/>  <br \/>  Got more Star Academy musical memories? Jump on the nostalgia train by sharing your favorites in the comments!<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever since its debut in 2003, Star Academy has left its mark on pan-Arab viewers and remains to this day one of the most remembered shows from the early days of reality television.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":113,"featured_media":438811,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ai_generated_summary":"","_preview_accessed":0,"footnotes":""},"tags":[1932],"media-embed-type":[],"class_list":["post-58496","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-listomania","tag-star-academy"],"authorship":[68],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.7 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>17 Songs that Remind Us of Star 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