The Young Muslims Talent Search has received support from all corners of the Muslim performing arts community. Below is a list of a few artists/groups who were actively involved in helping us judge the entries and/or perform at the local heats and national finale.
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These three young African-American men who were raised as Muslims in America have emerged as one of the leading Islamic Nasheed groups and have inspired an international fan base. Drawing their own inspiration from the message of Islam, Native Deen’s music calls listeners to keep the faith, to live better lives, and to NOT succumb to the pressures and temptations of modern society. Since the group's formation in 2000, has inspired millions of Muslims and non-Muslims of all ages and ethnicities from around the world. Native Deen has toured more than 60 cities in America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, promoting Islam.
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New era. New message. New sound. In less than a year since releasing their first full length album Francis and Ku aka The Sound of Reason are quickly building up a worldwide movement with their harsh and opinionated brand of fusion music. From working with top international artists to being featured as MTV’s artist of the month, The Sound of Reason are independently gaining the attention of fans across the world with one goal in mind… change the direction of the mainstream. By setting their own trends The Sound of Reason have gone from their basement studio in Montreal to top 10 on international radio all in under a year. They refuse to follow the dulled down industry standards of songs about money, white tees and bling. Instead they tackle tough issues such as faith, politics and the state of the world in general. They are The Sound of Reason, a name which reflects a meaning in music at a time where musical reason is nowhere to be heard.
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Lowkey is a Poet, Playwright, Political Activist and award winning Hip Hop Artist who has received airplay on numerous major radio stations including BBC Radio 1, Capital FM, Kiss FM, Choice FM and BBC 1Xtra and toured internationally performing to crowds everywhere from Glastonbury and Trafalgar Square to Germany and Amsterdam.
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Prince Abdi is the only Somali comic working in the UK. He is a relative newcomer who has the material and confidence of that of full time comic. He has a lovely style in his delivery – pacy, upbeat and infectious – that makes the audience warm to him. Set pieces such as his Bollywood and Nollywood reconstruction capitalise on that energy well.
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Fursan is a group of individuals who practice the art of spoken word, singing, djembe playing, theatre acting, workshop facilitating in schools and community centres and more. Fursan is made up of three individuals, Abdula Khir (Aybezee), Farid Hamrat and Abdullah Shariff (Double).
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Music Winner of the 2008 Talent Search, Rahim is a twenty one-year-old vocalist based in the northwest of England. Unlike many singers, Rahim only began taking singing seriously at the age of seventeen after writing a range of poems regarding topics affecting his life and society. Rahim has performed at various prestigious events not only in the UK but in mainland Europe, alongside renowned artists such as The Sound of Reason, Akil and Dawud Wharsnsby.
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Sabiha was the Poetry Winner of the 2008 Talent Search. Based in Bradford, Sabiha is a politicaland environmental activist, youth mentor, journalist, drummer and martial artist. Some of the work Sabiha is involved in includes leading Bradford's Political and Environmental Action Youth Coalition, she is also the President of the University of Bradford Unite 4 Palestine society and started the Justice for Uighurs campaign. Sabiha's poetic style is an open mash up similar to the spoken word style.
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Mecca2Medina have been going for about 10 years now. Mecca2Medina was formed by Rakin he was given this advice by his Sheikh. Before that Rakin was part of UK group called Cash Crew they were one of the most sucessful groups in the UK scene. He left this group to focus more on his Islamic studies this is when Sheikh Abu Bakr stated that he should form a group. Soul Brothers Ishmael & Rakin were the first members of the group.The Music created by the group is conscious Hip Hop the aim is to bring back Hip hop to the days of crews like Roots, Common, Nas, Zion I, PE and X-Clan.
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Pearls of Islam have been around for four years now. Their use of traditional instruments such as the dumbek and the djmebe, accompanied with either rap, poetry or nasheeds, allows them to be creative in creating a unique sound of conscious music, suitable for all, whether Muslims or non- Muslim.
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From being a vocalist for Yusuf Islam and Zain Bhikha, Khaleel released his debut solo album 'Heaven', in 2003. Since then he has toured France with world renowned nasheed group 'Raihan' and has toured the USA with 'Shaam', performed in Sweden, Germany, Malaysia, Canada, Holland, Brussels, France and America. His second album 'Dhikr of Life' was produced by Raihan and was released in 2005. Khaleel's is the Official UK Ambassador for Islamic Relief and was nominated at the Muslim News Awards for Excellence in Arts this year.
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Dreadlockalien is a working poet based in the midlands U.K. Rising from the soundclash toasting days of carnival blues and speakers too big to carry. Regularly appearing internationally as a conference keynote speaker, poet, and workshop facillitator.
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He tells his story in a unique poetic style, which will leave you inspired and amazed. Belal is not only a spoken word poet, but a successful British actor lead roles include, ITV drama 'The Bill' BBC Film 'Storm Damage' ITV drama ''Holby Blue'' & ''The Fixer'' and will also be seen in new series of 'Law & Order UK' ITV.
Visit Muslim Belal's MySpace Page |
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