Tamer Ashour’s “Makrehtosh” is the seventh track on his album “Yaah,” a 12-song project from The Basement Records.
The record runs three minutes and 32 seconds, and listeners often jump in around the 1:40 mark, where the chorus builds. The title roughly means “I never hated him” or “I never hated her” in Egyptian Arabic, so the song works on feelings of loss and self-defence at once. Mohamed Aleem wrote the lyrics, and Mostafa El Assa composed the music. That pairing keeps the writing direct and the melody easy to follow.
The track sits in a strong middle stretch. “7obk Rezk” comes just before it, and “Allah Y7anen” and “Gom Sharafo” follow. The whole album lasts about 48 minutes, with songs like “Youm Ma Tensa,” “Mashyeen,” “Drama,” “Martahnash,” “Qasr B3eed,” and the title track “Yaah” filling out the set. So “Makrehtosh” is one chapter in a long, emotional story about love, pride, and goodbye.
Tamer Ashour has been writing and singing for years. He joined Rotana in 2008, and at the 2024 Billboard Arabia Music Awards he won twice for “Haygely Mawgow.” This year, he returned with the album “Merayt El Hob,” which includes “Wlad ElHalal.” Going back to “Makrehtosh” shows how steady his style has stayed. It stays smooth, sentimental, and built around a clear vocal line.
For anyone who loves Arabic pop ballads and wants to explore beyond the biggest singles, this album track is a good place to dig.
Dig back into “Makrehtosh” and tell us – have you ever said “I never hated you” and meant it?
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