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NewsMeem At ISNA 2006 After last year's resounding success at the 42nd annual ISNA conference, Meem Music is ready to do it again. Last year we rocked the house with live performances from 786, SHAAM, Aa'shiq-al-Rasul, Khaleel Muhammmad, and Ahmad Abd Raffur. Everyone had a blast, and we look foward to doing it agian this year. For this year's conference, Meem has teamed up with 1Islam Productions at the 43rd Annual ISNA convention. This year we have some exciting new products, special discounts, new children's products, and more. Be sure to stop by and visit Meem Music & Audio and 1Islam Productions this year at booth numbers, 1416, 1418, 1517, and 1519.
New Artist Profile: Kismet Two brothers, one dream. Its that simple. The dream to impact the world with their deep lyrics and emotion filled voices. Brought together by fate and destined to do what they love, they couldn’t have a better name to express themselves than kismet. A word derived from the Arabic term ‘qisma’. The ‘t’ was added by the Persians (Qismat) and then from Turkish it came to English.
The Funniest Muslim Comedy Show - Now Out on DVD For the first time ever, Meem Music & Audio has released the Allah Made Me Funny: Official Muslim Comedy Tour DVD in PAL format. Now, all the fans of Azeem, Azhar Usman, and Preacher Moss can now view them no matter where they are in the world. Available as a Region 1 DVD in North America, and Region 2 DVD in UK, Europe, and the Rest of the World, friends and family can enjoy laughing together at the jokes of these great comedians. Not convinced, just take a look at the preview below for yourself and you be the judge.
Seven 8 Six on MtV Desi Following hard on the heels of being selected as track of the week by BBC Asian Network, ‘Du’a’ by Seven 8 Six has now been selected as video of the week by MTV Desi. Well done guys! Be sure to check out the video for yourself by clicking here and then head straight to our online store and pick up a copy of their debut album ‘786’ or their latest smash hit album ‘Straight Path’.
Celebrate Muhammad (SAW) Meem Music & Audio is proud to present an amazing compilation of nasheeds aimed at instilling love for the beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in the hearts and minds of Muslims all around the world.
January 17, 2006 2005 was a busy year for us here at Meem Music & Audio, and 2006 is sure to bring even more live shows, groundbreaking albums, and even a few surprises for fans of our artists. We would like to extend our gratitude to all those who have shown their support to Meem and our artist's in 2005. This year Meem Music & Audio completed the most successful nasheed tour ever to take place in the UK, released several groundbreaking albums from the likes of Seven 8 Six, Aa'shiq-al-Rasul, Iman, and Khaleel Muhammad, as well as release the first round of nasheed videos from our most popular artists. The following is just some of the happenings that took place on the Meem Music Calendar in 2005:
2006 promises to be a an exciting year for nasheed fans everywhere. Look out for more music videos, new albums, and more live shows from Meem Music & Audio and our artist's.
November 17, 2005 This year's Celebrate Eid tour is being touted as a resounding success by all who attended the shows. Taking place in six cities across the United Kingdom (Bradford, Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London & Birmingham), the Celebrate Eid shows left an impression on the minds of attendees that they are not soon to forget.
Performing at Celebrate Eid 2005 were Khaleel Muhammad, Aa'shiq-al-Rasul, Seven 8 Six, and Raihan. Joining them were the comedic talents of the Allah Made Me Funny tour, Azhar Usman and Preacher Moss. In addition, this year we were joined by Imam Johari Abdul-Malik, who inspired crowds with his motivational speeches.
This year was a groundbreaking year in the nasheed industry. Not only did Aa'shiq-al-Rasul, Khaleel Muhammad, and Seven 8 Six release three of the best nasheed albums of the year, but this year was full of firsts. This year's Celebrate Eid tour marks the first time that such a huge lineup of artists has been organized together in a tour anywhere in the world. In addition, not only was this year's Celebrate Eid tour full of talented performers, but it is also currently the largest nasheed tour to ever take place in the West.
November 01, 2005 This years Ramadan Competition has finally come to a close. With many entries, only one winner could be chosen. Congratulations to Usma Mir Qayyum who will be receiving the grand prize package of one copy of every Meem product. In addition to the grand prize winner, six runners up were chosen. All winners are listed below along with their city of residence. Grand Prize Winner (Will be receiving one copy of all Meem products) Runners Up (Will be recieving one copy of 'The Calling' CD, a compilation album featuring all Meem artists)
October 28, 2005 Fans around the world have been sending in their responses to the newest album by nasheed sensations Seven 8 Six. The moment the reviews began to pour in, the overwhelming amount of support and love for Seven 8 Six and the sounds resonating from their their newest release, Straight Path, were quite apparent. One 786 fan in particular from Oklahoma, a 22 year old grade school teacher, had this to say... "As the others have said, the straight path album is simply wonderful. This album is a great piece of American Muslim culture. I think it is safe to say that by now, if you haven't heard of 786 then you are living in a box in closet of a house in the middle of a deserted island (that's actually what I tell my students about Allah---He knows what you are doing even if you are in a box...).
October 27, 2005 Meem Music and MAB Youth present for the second year in a row, the Celebrate Eid tour. Six shows, spanning six cities across the UK that are sure to leave memories for years to come. Featuring artists Raihan, Seven 8 Six, Aa'shiq-al-Rasul, and Khaleel Muhammad, these show will leave your ears impressed with the sounds of these world renowned musicians. Each show will also feature the comedy of the Allah Made Me Funny Tour, and inspirational talks from Imam Johari Abdul Malik. Head over to celebrateeid.com for more information on how to purchase your tickets today.
October 26, 2005 Meem Music's Ramadan sale will be ending soon. Be sure to head over to the Meem Music Online Store today to continue to recieve special Ramadan savings on titles from all your favorite nasheed artists. Remember that nasheed cds make great Eid gifts for friends, family, and people of all ages. So buy one for yourself, and one for a friend or family member. Also, don't forget to pick up the new albums from favorites Seven 8 Six, Aa'shiq-al-Rasul, Iman, and Khaleel Muhammad.
October 10, 2005 World renowned nasheed group Seven 8 Six has nationally released their first critically acclaimed music video. The video for the song 'Dua' features a guest appearance from California rap group Aman who collaborated on the track with Seven 8 Six. Click on the link below to view the video, and look out for this video to be airing on television stations in the UK and USA in the near future.
October 05, 2005 Win a copy of ALL our titles in our amazing competition - 22 titles worth over £250 / $350 3 Runners-Up will receive a copy of 'The Calling' compilation album To enter, all you have to do is send an email with the words 'Meem Competition' in the subject to: competition@meemmusic.com. Then, reply to the email you receive with your details. It's that simple!
September
01, 2005 It's that time of the year again! The ISNA National Convention is in Chicago this Labor Day weekend and the Meem team will be there in force. Flying over from the UK will be SHAAM, Khaleel Muhammad and Aa'shiq-al-Rasul. They'll be joined from the US by 786 and Ahmad Abd Raffur. Over 30,000 people are expected to attend. Come over to the Meem booth in the bazaar (#1622, 1723, 1624, 1725, 1626 & 1727) and meet the guys in person. You could get copies of your albums signed by the guys; watch the new videos by 786 and Khaleel, as well as Shaheed Alkawn (all being premiered at the ISNA Film Festival); see them perform live; or just come over for a cup of English tea (the kind that's hot and with milk) and some cookies! Be sure to also check out the amazing new 786 and Aa'shiq-al-Rasul albums and pre-order them at the booth (or just visit our online store!) And in case you Canadians felt neglected, have no fear as you can come and see SHAAM, Aa'shiq-al-Rasul and 786 (who are back after their resounding show at Muslimfest in August) perform live in concert at the Toronto Center for the Arts on Saturday, Sep. 10. Check out www.ihyafoundation.org for more details. 786 will also be performing live at MPAC's The Concert on Friday and Naseeb'com's Meetup 2005 during the Labor Day weekend. * * * Click Here to View Pictures From This Year's ISNA Convention * * *
August
30, 2005 Nasheed artists 786 and Khaleel Muhammad have agreed to become Ambassadors for the worldwide charity Islamic Relief. As Ambassadors they will seek to promote Islamic Relief's worthwhile work in various parts of the world and look to visit such places in the hope of highlighting the important work the charity does. They have also agreed to donate a percentage of their royalties from their new albums 'Straight Path' and 'Dhikr of Life'. Earlier this year, 786 donated $10,000 to Islamic Relief USA for their tsunami appeal. For more information about Islamic Relief or to donate online please visit: www.islamic-relief.com
June
01, 2005 IMAN, Meem's newest group, will be featured on this year's Nasheeds 4 the Youth tour in the United Kingdom. This tour is being sponsored by Islamic Relief UK. Below is the schedule for the tour:
Click here to find out more about Iman Click here to find out more about Islamic Relief UK
June
27, 2005 Four new albums will be released this summer on the Meem Music label. Among them are new realeases by 786 and Khaleel Muhammad. The following is the tentative release schedule for UK and the rest of the world: Summer 2005 :
June
01, 2005 786 will be performing at this years Muslim Fest held in Mississauga, Canada. Performing alongside 786 will be Native Deen, Dawud Wharnsby, Zain Bhikha, and Irfan Makki. Also featured at the event will be the Allah Made Me Funny Tour. Come out and support 786 and get a preview of new tracks from their forthcoming album. Click Here to Find Out More About Muslim Fest
April
12, 2005 Nearly 9,000 people turned up from all over mainland Europe to converge on Genk, Belgium last Saturday 9/4/05 to watch IGMG Youth's annual event where the headline act was our very own SHAAM. Excellent artists from France, Sweden, Germany, England and Iran graced the show which was billed as a celebration of Muslim youth in Europe. With Mahmoud in Dubai, SHAAM performed as a fivesome having drafted in Nasir for backing vocals and Shahid to play the duff. Their 35 minute performance was met with rapturous applause and takbirs throughout as the predominantly Turkish origin crowd displayed their appreciation of nasheeds like ‘Mercy Like The Rain’ and ‘SallAllahu a’la Muhammad’. Alongside such contemporary tracks the group also sang traditional Arabic Mawlid material to mark the fact that the month of Rabi al-Awwal had begun. The group took time to sign autographs and have their photos taken by fans before flying back to the UK. Yasin from the group described the event as 'both a beautiful and humbling experience,' while Imran commented: 'It's hard to believe that in less than 2 weeks we've performed to audiences in excess of 15,000 in total and at some very prestigious venues in Europe.' The IGMG event surprisingly beat the audience figures at UOIF's Le Bourget in Paris, France where Khaleel performed in front of over 8,000 people - mind you their total attendance for the 4-day event (of which the concerts were only a small part) was estimated to have been close to 130,000!
April
08, 2005 Not only are 786 a great bunch of guys who enjoy singing nasheeds but they are also extremely generous and kind hearted. We've just received word that they are donating $10,000 to Islamic Relief. Those of you who have their album will remember their visionary words in the CD booklet which spoke of donating to charitable causes. Well, here's the official press release: DETROIT-BASED MUSLIM MUSIC GROUP, 786, DONATES $10,000 TO ISLAMIC RELIEF USA FOR VICTIMS OF THE TSUNAMIS BURBANK, California (April 8, 2005) - Detroit-based Muslim music group, 786, announced today that it will donate $10,000 to Islamic Relief USA to assist in its tsunami relief efforts in Southeast Asia. The tragic earthquake and tsunami that hit the region on December 26, 2004 has left over 220,000 people dead, many others homeless, and destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes. Islamic Relief USA has been assisting the survivors and displaced populations in the three worst affected countries - Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and India. The $10,000 donation from 786 comes from its worldwide performance and album earnings since the release of their self-titled album "786" through Meem Music in June 2004. In making the donation, the band – Shahaab Quraishi, Omar Razzacki, Zafar Razzacki, Muhammad Saadullah and Muhammad Saeedullah - will be realizing one of its founding goals. Since its inception in 2002, 786 has been working to raise money to benefit those who are less fortunate and in need of help. According to 786 co-founder and member Omar Razzacki, the band’s efforts will not be stopping here: "We will continue to work to forge alliances with charitable organizations and other institutions helping the needy throughout the world. It's not just charity to us; it's our responsibility." Working with such groups as 786, Islamic Relief USA has received record donations during the tsunami crisis. Over $12 million in cash and in in-kind donations has been collected by Islamic Relief USA for victims of the tsunamis. Islamic Relief Worldwide is building lasting infrastructure in the tsunami affected areas, including rebuilding homes and setting up education and healthcare infrastructure for the victims. Our reconstruction and development projects are scheduled to operate at least until 2007. - END - Well done guys, and may Allah SWT reward your charitable giving.
April
08, 2005 Wow! Were you there at Royal Albert Hall, Symphony Hall or St. George's Hall? Did you see 786 in their black kurtas and jeans with Palestinian scarves wrapped around their necks (new fashion trend or what?) singing 'Palestine' and the classic Sabri bros. qawwali 'Tajdare Haram'? How about SHAAM in their pure white thobes? Then there was 786 Act 2 along with wardrobe change: Kurtas replaced by shirt, jacket and tie as they gave thousands a great live version of 'Du'a' complete with circus intro (those who were there know what that was ;)) followed up by the crowd favourite 'Nasheed Medley'. Birmingham even got a rendition of 'Dosti' from their forthcoming album due out in the Autumn. SHAAM were serene to 786's energetic; each complementing the other well and giving us the traditional genre of nasheeds side-by-side with the contemporary. Both groups displayed their mastery of English, Urdu and Arabic nasheeds. Classics such as 'Mercy Like The Rain' were there along with 'Jashne Aamede Rasool' together with a special acappella version of their hit song 'Our Children, Our Future' - an appropriate reminder that these concerts served also to remind us of the plight of orphans around the world. In all over £250,000 (nearly $500,000) was raised by Islamic Relief. The Evening of Inspiration concerts were organised by Islamic Relief UK and also featured other great acts including Dawud Wharnsby and the Fletcher Valve Drummers; Mesud Kurtis; Imad Rami; Napoleon; Abid Baig together with comedy from the irrepressible Azhar Usman. Click here for Artists & Events photos
April
07, 2005 The Islamic month of Rabi Al-Awwal commemorates the Hijrah ("migration") of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Makkah to Medina, and marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar in history (622 A.D.). The 12th of this month also marks the birthday of our beloved Prophet (may God's blessings be upon him). To mark this there are Mawlid events being held around the country... Aa'shiq-al-Rasul will be performing in London (Logan Hall), Manchester (Sheridan Suite) and Birmingham (Rex Centre) as part of the 'Muhabbah - in praise of the beloved' tour (29 Apr - 1 May) alongside Malaysian nasheed group Rabbani and others. For tickets and further info visit: www.nasheedworld.biz
March
21, 2005 Khaleel Muhammad will feature alongside nasheed super group Raihan at this year's annual Bourget event in Paris, France. This is Europe's larget annual event that attracts over 70,000 people over its 4 day duration. Khaleel will insha'Allah perform on both Friday 25th March and Saturday the 26th. This will be his second visit to France and follows hard on the heels of his 8-city French tour in December last year which was very warmly received and led directly to this invitation to perform at the country's most prestigious event. To book tickets or for further information visit www.rencontre-uoif.net Be sure to also check out Khaleel's website for updates about his French tour together with details about his performances in Sweden and Germany and much, much more besides.
March
20, 2005 SHAAM will provide the nasheed entertainment for Ustadh Amr Khaled's first weekend retreat in the UK. The event, organised by his Right Start Foundation, is to be held over the Easter weekend at Markfield Conference Centre in Leicester and SHAAM shall insha'Allah perform there on the evening of Saturday 26th March. With the resounding success of their 'Mawlid At Abbey Road' album and the accompanying video broadcast on Islam Channel, SHAAM are excited at being invited to perform tracks from the album at this important event. To book tickets or for further information visit www.rightstart.org.uk Another one for the diary: SHAAM are also the headline act at this year's IGMG Youth Annual Event being held in Genk, Belgium. With over 5,000 people expected from Germany and surrounding countries, SHAAM will feature alongside artists from different parts of the world.
March
19, 2005 786 will be the sole nasheed performers at this year's Sverige Unga Muslimers Annual Conference in Stockholm, Sweden. The group will insha'Allah be flying in for the day on Saturday 26th March in between their performances in St. George's Concert Hall, Bradford and Royal Albert Hall, London. This will be their first performance in the country and they're expected on stage at around 5pm. To book tickets or for further information visit www.ungamuslimer.nu
February
18, 2005 SHAAM and 786 will feature alongside other artists at the 2nd Evening of Inspiration concerts in aid of Islamic Relief. They will insha'Allah perform at:
To book tickets or for further information call 020 8531 6752 or visit www.eveningofinspiration.com
February
17, 2005 Muslim hip-hop pioneers Mecca2Medina
will be showcasing their talents and previewing their upcoming album ‘Proud
to be a Muslim’ alongside a host of nasheed and rap acts from both
sides of the Atlantic in an event organised to mark the 40th anniversary
of Malcolm X's death. Entitled, "A Tribute to our brother Malcolm
X AKA Malik El Hajj Shabazz", t he event will also feature a talk
by Mecca2Medina’s very own Rakin.
February
15, 2005
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