Hayek started her career year 1999 as a solo artist, after being discovered by composer George Mardorzian.
Her debut album, Sehir Al Gharam was released in 2003 on the record label Music Master International, and included the single by the same name which was backed by Egyptian music channel Melody TV.
Hayek's commercial breakthrough came when she signed a contract with the Saudi Arabian record label Rotana.
Hayek has admitted that some Rotana artists, such as singer Elissa, get more attention from the record company executives than the rest.
[2] She was also very disappointed with the promotional efforts made for Ta'ala Albi, and the low sales figures – compared to Katabtillak – in both Egypt and the Persian Gulf region.