Egyptian artist Hamza Namira made a big surprise by entering the race for the 2025 Grammy Awards with his new album “Personal Decision,” becoming the first Egyptian singer to officially participate in the world’s most prestigious music awards. Namira competes in the 68th Grammy edition for Best Global Music Album and Album of The Year, marking an exceptional leap for Egyptian and Arab music on the international stage. The album “Personal Decision” includes 13 songs, notably “Sun and Air,” “Your Absence Prolonged,” “Such Are the Days,” “My Dear,” and “Cairo,” and succeeded in pioneering an innovative marketing experience by releasing songs weekly, topping digital platform trends for four consecutive weeks. Hamza Namira’s entry into the Grammy race crowns a career spanning over 20 years, with the final nomination list expected to be announced next November ahead of the awards ceremony featuring hundreds of stars worldwide.