In a stunning display of multicultural artistry, Dutch-Moroccan singer Inez has captured the hearts of millions with her viral mashup “Menak Wla Meni.” The video, which seamlessly blends Arabic, Dutch, and French lyrics, has amassed nearly 3 million views on YouTube in just two months, showcasing the rising star’s exceptional vocal talent.
A unique musical journey across languages
The captivating mashup features four distinctive songs:
- “Menak Wla Meni” by Moroccan artist Ibtissam Tiskat
- “Verleden Tijd” by Dutch artists Frenna and Lil Kleine
- “Bob Marley” by French singer Dadju
- “Let Go” by Moroccan superstar Saad Lamjarred
Professional production
The track’s polished sound comes from producer Melo J, who appears in the video performing guitar and piano accompaniment. His musical arrangement perfectly complements Inez’s powerful vocal delivery across multiple languages.
Lyrics Menak Wla Meni
The mashup demonstrates Inez’s linguistic versatility through its multilingual lyrics:
Arabic lyrics
Menak wela meni
Ma baqish hamemni
Sidi la te3adebni
Li bini we binek sala
La manjik matjini
Ghir sir we khaleeni
Bekit li 3ainy
Dert fi qalbi 7ala
Mellit 7obak sir
Mennek anaya jounimar
3amrek ma telqa qalb
Bhal qalbi sabar
Mellet 7obak sir
Mennek anaya jounimar
3amrek ma telqa qalb
Bhal qalbi sabar
Menak wla meni
Het is al lang verleden tijd
Dat ik nog werkte met m’n hart
Dat je heel de wereld voor mij was
Het zit nog veelste diep in mij
Ik liet je spelen met m’n hart
En nu gebruik ik ‘m nooit meer
Nooit meer, nooit meer
Habibti ntia, mon amour
Notre vie c’est pas leurs affaires
Si tu nous veux ensemble pour toujours
Méfions-nous, de l’œil des gens
Pour éloigner les vautours
C’est à nous d’être intelligents
Habibti ntia, mon amour
Notre vie c’est pas leurs affaires
Kenti fi 7ayati koll shee
Ghderti we nsiti koll shee
Kenti fi 7ayati koll shee
Ghderti we nsiti koll shee
We merba7ti walou, walou, walou
We nsiti koll shee, koll shee, koll shee
We merba7ti walou, walou, walou
We nsiti koll shee, koll shee, koll shee
Rising Star
This viral success marks Inez as an emerging talent in the cross-cultural music scene, bridging the gap between European and Arabic musical traditions. Her ability to authentically perform in multiple languages while maintaining emotional depth in each performance sets her apart in today’s global music landscape.
