Egyptian TV removes ban on Ruby

Published March 27th, 2007 - 04:26 GMT

Previously all of controversial Egyptian singer Ruby’s music videos were banned on the Egyptian local television channel due to the fact that the administration of the station felt they were inappropriate for the average viewer and that the singer’s clips contained provocative scenes.

 

It seems that the network has decided to change its policy regarding Ruby when she was held guest on one of its most popular programs “Al Bait Baitak” (The House is your Home). On the show, Ruby talked about her latest album “Misheet Wara Ihsasi” (I Followed my Feelings), which is scheduled for release in the upcoming few days.

 

The network also began promoting Ruby’s album and painting a positive picture of her in front of its viewers and gave people the opportunity to talk live to Ruby and interact with her through the program.

 

Ruby had appeared on the program in a very conservative look and began the show with a slow song titled “Mish Baandak” (I’m not defying you). The singer carefully chose the song in order to present something new to her viewers.

When asked about the different dance moves she makes in her music video, the singer revealed that she creates all the moves herself and does not imitate anyone.

 

The album "Misheet Wara Ihsasi" will hit stores after a year long absence. The album features eight songs in completely new oriental and western styles, demonstrating Ruby’s wide range of talent.


The highlight of the album is the song "Mish Hati'dar" (You Can't) written by Issam Abdullah and composed by Sharif Sabri, Ruby's business manager. Sabri composed three other songs from the album and directed the clip for the song "Misheet Wara Ihsasi.”


Sabri denied circulating rumors that Ruby filmed her recent music video "Misheet Wara Ihsasi" (I Followed my Feelings) in her undergarments.


Sabri said the rumors are ridiculous, asserting Ruby would not be filmed in such a manner. Once the clip is released it will prove Ruby was filmed in proper attire, he added.