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Hussain produced many underground singles, and in 2003, he released a [[fusion]] album entitled ''Emotions'' on the Muzic Asia record label, the album was a blend of Eastern and Western musical influences and broke through to the mainstream music scene. Later that year, Hussain's elder sister, Shazia Hussain, died at age of 28 while participating in a sporting event in [[Middlesbrough]].<ref name="asianchic">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianchic.co.uk/ahmad-hussain/|title=Ahmad Hussain|work= |edition=62|location= |publisher=''Asian Chic''|date=6 August 2014|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref> This was a turning point in Hussain's life and prompted him to question his own life and he began searching for answers.<ref name="icnaconvention"/> He left the mainstream music scene and found this genre of spiritual music.<ref name="asianchic"/> |
Hussain produced many underground singles, and in 2003, he released a [[fusion]] album entitled ''Emotions'' on the Muzic Asia record label, the album was a blend of Eastern and Western musical influences and broke through to the mainstream music scene. Later that year, Hussain's elder sister, Shazia Hussain, died at age of 28 while participating in a sporting event in [[Middlesbrough]].<ref name="asianchic">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianchic.co.uk/ahmad-hussain/|title=Ahmad Hussain|work= |edition=62|location= |publisher=''Asian Chic''|date=6 August 2014|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref> This was a turning point in Hussain's life and prompted him to question his own life and he began searching for answers.<ref name="icnaconvention"/> He left the mainstream music scene and found this genre of spiritual music.<ref name="asianchic"/> |
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In 2004, Hussain began work to set up a chain of Islamic outlets to propagate Islam, he also set up [[Iqra Promotions|IQRA Promotions]] in December 2005. In 2006, he produced [[Kamal Uddin]]'s album ''[[Illallah]]''. |
In 2004, Hussain began work to set up a chain of Islamic outlets to propagate Islam, he also set up [[Iqra Promotions|IQRA Promotions]] in December 2005. In 2006, he produced [[Kamal Uddin]]'s album ''[[Illallah]]''. In 2008, he produced and featured on [[Wajid Akhtar]]'s album ''[[Show Me the Way (album)|Show Me the Way]]''.<ref name="islamiclyrics">{{cite web |url=http://www.islamiclyrics.net/ahmad-hussain/|title=Ahmad Hussain|publisher=Islamic Lyrics|accessdate=1 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="bmhceidfestival">{{cite web |url=http://www.bmhceidfestival.com/nasheed_artists.php#panel1-2|title=Abdullah Rolle, Ahmad Hussain & Labbayk will all be performing at the Eid Festival 2011|publisher=BMHC Eid Festival|date= |accessdate=1 December 2014}}</ref> |
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In 2009, Hussain his debut single "Aye Khuda"<ref name="islamiclyricsayekhuda">{{cite web |url=http://www.islamiclyrics.net/ahmad-hussain/aye-khuda/|title=Aie Khuda Lyrics|publisher=Islamic Lyrics|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref> was released which was number one on Noor TV's top ten charts five weeks consecutively. In July 2010, his debut album ''[[I Turn to You (Ahmad Hussain album)|I Turn to You]]'' was released, which features songs in [[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[Urdu]] and [[English language|English]], along with his first music video "Children of the World".<ref name="islamiclyrics"/><ref name="bmhceidfestival"/> In 2013, two singles and videos were released entitled "Ya Taiba" and "My Beloved",<ref name="icnaconvention"/> which is a tribute for his mother who was diagnosed with cancer, notably the video was shot in the Cheshire home of [[Gary Barlow]].<ref name="asianchic"/> In June 2014, he released his second album entitled ''[[My Beloved (album)|My Beloved]]''.<ref name="burngreavemessenger"/> |
In 2009, Hussain his debut single "Aye Khuda"<ref name="islamiclyricsayekhuda">{{cite web |url=http://www.islamiclyrics.net/ahmad-hussain/aye-khuda/|title=Aie Khuda Lyrics|publisher=Islamic Lyrics|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref> was released which was number one on Noor TV's top ten charts five weeks consecutively. In July 2010, his debut album ''[[I Turn to You (Ahmad Hussain album)|I Turn to You]]'' was released, which features songs in [[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[Urdu]] and [[English language|English]], along with his first music video "Children of the World".<ref name="islamiclyrics"/><ref name="bmhceidfestival"/> In 2013, two singles and videos were released entitled "Ya Taiba" and "My Beloved",<ref name="icnaconvention"/> which is a tribute for his mother who was diagnosed with cancer, notably the video was shot in the Cheshire home of [[Gary Barlow]].<ref name="asianchic"/> In June 2014, he released his second album entitled ''[[My Beloved (album)|My Beloved]]''.<ref name="burngreavemessenger"/> |
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Ahmad Hussain احمد حسین | |
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| Born | 9 November 1981 Fir Vale, Burngreave, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Origin | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Genres | Islamic, a cappella, Nasheed, hamd, na'at |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, executive, producer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Muzic Asia, IQRA Promotions |
| Website | www |
Ahmad Hussain (Urdu: احمد حسین; born 9 November 1981) is an English singer-songwriter, executive, producer of Kashmiri-Pakistani descent. He is the founder and Managing Director of IQRA Promotions.
Early life
Hussain was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.[1] At an early age, Hussain started to explore his interest in music and performance.[2] As a child, he showed an interest in instruments, he had his own keyboard at the age of five and at school he was always keen to sing. He first visited a studio at the age of ten, when his elder brother, Abid Fazal, founded and managed Sheffield's first Asian community RSL.[3]
Recording career
Hussain produced many underground singles, and in 2003, he released a fusion album entitled Emotions on the Muzic Asia record label, the album was a blend of Eastern and Western musical influences and broke through to the mainstream music scene. Later that year, Hussain's elder sister, Shazia Hussain, died at age of 28 while participating in a sporting event in Middlesbrough.[3] This was a turning point in Hussain's life and prompted him to question his own life and he began searching for answers.[2] He left the mainstream music scene and found this genre of spiritual music.[3]
In 2004, Hussain began work to set up a chain of Islamic outlets to propagate Islam, he also set up IQRA Promotions in December 2005. In 2006, he produced Kamal Uddin's album Illallah. In 2008, he produced and featured on Wajid Akhtar's album Show Me the Way.[4][5]
In 2009, Hussain his debut single "Aye Khuda"[6] was released which was number one on Noor TV's top ten charts five weeks consecutively. In July 2010, his debut album I Turn to You was released, which features songs in Arabic, Urdu and English, along with his first music video "Children of the World".[4][5] In 2013, two singles and videos were released entitled "Ya Taiba" and "My Beloved",[2] which is a tribute for his mother who was diagnosed with cancer, notably the video was shot in the Cheshire home of Gary Barlow.[3] In June 2014, he released his second album entitled My Beloved.[1]
Hussain is also one of the three judges on Ummah Channel's show Ummah Talent.[4][5]
Performances, tours and media appearances
Hussain has travelled to countries around the world and performed in Turkey, South Africa, the U.S, Morocco, Dubai, Netherlands and Pakistan. He has performed alongside artists including Maher Zain, Outlandish and speakers such as Attallah Shabazz (the daughter of Malcolm X).[2][7]
In April 2012, Hussain performed at the Evening of Inspiration event organised by Islamic Relief.[8]
In July 2013, he was interviewed by Raees Khan in the Desi Nation studio on BBC Radio Lancashire.[9] In October of the same year, he performed at the Global Peace and Unity Event in the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London organised by Islam Channel.[10]
In May 2014, he performed at the Islamic Circle of North America convention.[2] In November of the same year, he performed at the Sounds of Light event organised by Human Appeal International, which raised £520,000 for Gaza.[11]
Awards and nominations
In 2013, Hussain was nominated for Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the first Minority Business Awards.[12]
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2010 | I Turn to You | IQRA Promotions |
| 2014 | My Beloved |
Videography
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2009 | "Aye Khuda" |
| 2010 | "Children of the World" |
| 2011 | "I Turn to You" |
| 2013 | "Ya Taiba" |
| "My Beloved" | |
| 2014 | "Muhammad (PBUH)" |
| "Palestine" |
See also
References
- ^ a b Khan, Aaliyah (August 2014). "Inspirational Nasheed singer launches new album" (113 ed.). Sheffield: Burngreave Messenger. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c d e "Ahmad Hussain (Nasheed Artist)". ICNA Convention. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Ahmad Hussain" (62 ed.). Asian Chic. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c "Ahmad Hussain". Islamic Lyrics. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ^ a b c "Abdullah Rolle, Ahmad Hussain & Labbayk will all be performing at the Eid Festival 2011". BMHC Eid Festival. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ^ "Aie Khuda Lyrics". Islamic Lyrics. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ "Special Highlights - Souk 2012". Souk. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ^ "Islamic Relief holds "Evening of Inspiration"". The Asians. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Musician Ahmad Hussain". BBC Radio Lancashire. 30 July 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ "Ahmad Hussain". Global Peace and Unity. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ Faridi, Hasan (4 November 2014). "Bradford raises £520,000 in Sounds Of Light fundraiser". West Yorkshire: The Yorkshire Standard. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Shields, Mike (23 May 2013). "Sheffield to host first Minority Business Awards". Business Link Magazine. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
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