The Y2K era was a whirlwind of iconic styles and unforgettable music, with international stars like Britney Spears and Usher defining the decade's soundscape. But what if we looked beyond the Western charts and spotlighted Egyptian artists who captured the same energy and flair? From Rania Kordy's bold presence to Shendo's vibrant style, we explore how Egyptian Y2K stars would fit into the roles of their Western counterparts. Join us as we reimagine these beloved artists in a parallel universe where the Egyptian music scene ruled the Western Y2K era.

1- Rania Kordy as Britney Spears

Rania Kordy was known for her role in Al Hasa Al Sab3a, which was trending throughout the 2000s with her song Shayef Nafsak. This music video has gained attention for its iconic choreography and bold styling. Filmed in an elevator as Rania made a grand entrance with bold heels and a suit, everything about the music video screamed Britney Spears!

2- Shendo as Usher

Famous for his song Abdelhady, Shendo added a flare of exotic character and style to the Egyptian Y2K. His signature style was neon colours and box braids, which made him stand out! In a parallel universe, we believe Abdelhady is another version of U Got It Bad and that Shendo may be just Usher's long-lost twin.

3- Wama as NSYNC

Are you truly an Egyptian millennial if you haven't jammed to Wama's Tehlefly Asda2 on a road trip? Wama came together to complete the Egyptian Y2K by bringing the concept of boy bands to the 2000s when everyone thought it was long gone. Creating this revival reminds us so much of NSYNC's vast success and how the two bands approached the era similarly from different parts of the world.

4- Samira Saeed as Beyonce

Taking over the screen with her red locks, stand-out vocals, and diva vibes, Samira Saeed is definitely the Beyonce of the beginning of the 2000s.

5- Ruby as Aaliyah

Rocking the 2000s with controversial music videos that everyone secretly loved is one thing Ruby and Aaliyah have in common. Sharing the same next-door bold girl vibe, Aaliyah and Ruby would have been the duet we needed the most.

6- Diana Haddad as Christina Aguilera

Bringing a laid-back vibe to the musical scene, Diana Haddad's music felt like a breezy city day. Diana was the Christina Aguilera of the Y2K era, sharing the same delightful tunes and energy.

7- Carol Samaha as Keyshia Cole

Known for her top-notch music videos and dance choreography, Carol Samaha brought more than just pleasing tunes to the Egyptian 2000s. With well-rounded music experiences, Carol Samaha is definitely the Keyshia Cole of the Y2K era.

8- Diab as Pitbull

Going viral from the very first track, Diab was another highlight in the Egyptian 2000s. His track, 3aw, has taken over Egyptian weddings and happy occasions up until today. Diab is definitely Mr WorldWide of the era!

9- Elissa as Ciara

Mastering all genres, Elissa's career started with a range of songs that left no emotion behind. Between romantic songs, gut-wrenching masterpieces, and upbeat tunes, Elissa mastered it all in style, just like Ciara!