Egypt’s “Satalana” Goes Global, But Who Gets the Credit? (opens in new tab)

The beat dropped. Egyptians listened. And then they did a double-take. That familiar tune was not an old favorite. It was Pitbull’s new song ,released in June 2026, borrowing heavily from “Satalana,” the Egyptian hit that had taken over local feeds in 2023. Within hours of its release, social media feeds in Egypt were filled with comparisons, reactions, and one recurring question: did pitbull give credit to the Egyptian version? The original version of “Satalana” dates back to 2023, when it f...