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{{short description|American hip hop group}}

{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Native Deen
| name = Native Deen
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| alias =
| alias =
| origin = [[Washington, DC]]
| origin = [[Washington, DC]]
| genre = [[hip hop|Rap]], [[R&B]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[Islamic music|Islamic]], [[nasheed]]
| years_active =
| years_active =
| label = [[The Native Deen Group, LLC]]
| label = The Native Deen Group, LLC
| associated_acts =
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|http://www.nativedeen.com}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.nativedeen.com}}
| current_members = Joshua Salaam<br/>Naeem Muhammad<br/>Abdul-Malik Ahmad
| current_members = Joshua Salaam<br/>Naeem Muhammad<br/>Abdul-Malik Ahmad
| past_members =
| past_members =
| notable_instruments =
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'''Native Deen''' is an [[Islamic]] [[Musical ensemble|musical group]] from the [[Washington, D.C.]] [[Washington Metropolitan Area|area]]. Native Deen's music combines a [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]] style with [[Lyrics|lyrical]] themes grounded in [[Islam]]. They have three albums: ''[[Deen You Know]]'', ''Not Afraid To Stand Alone'' and ''The Remedy''.
'''Native Deen''' is an [[Islam]]ic [[Musical ensemble|musical group]] from the [[Washington Metropolitan Area|Washington, D.C. area]]. Native Deen's music combines [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] and [[contemporary R&B|R&B]] styles with [[Lyrics|lyrical]] themes grounded in Islam. They have three albums: ''[[Deen You Know]]'', ''[[Not Afraid To Stand Alone]]'' and ''[[The Remedy (Native Deen album)]]''.

The group uses [[percussion]] instruments and synthetic sounds. They do not use wind or string instruments.


==The band and its music==
==The band and its music==
"Deen" in [[Arabic]] means "religion" or "way of life." Native Deen comprises Joshua Salaam, Naeem Muhammad, and Abdul-Malik Ahmad, young Muslim men who were born and raised in the District of Columbia. Their music seeks to inspire young people to keep their Islamic faith and the pressures and temptations of daily life.<ref name=rap>[http://infousa.state.gov/education/overview/muslimlife/rap.htm ''Native Deen's Muslim Rap'', by Phyllis McIntosh, at usinfo.state.gov]</ref> Group members identify themselves as Muslim, and wear traditional Islamic dress such as [[kufi]]s and [[shalwar kameez]]. They say there is more than one way to identify as a Muslim, both by etiquette and dress.<ref name=rap /> Their music typifies the subgenre "positive hip-hop".<ref>[http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060203/news_1c03berklee.html ''Music college joins effort to influence rap'', by Adrienne P. Samuels, [[The Boston Globe]], 2/3/06]</ref>
"Deen" in [[Arabic]] means "religion" or "way of life." Native Deen comprises Joshua Salaam, Naeem Muhammad, and Abdul-Malik Ahmad, young Muslim men who were born and raised in the District of Columbia. Their music seeks to inspire young people to keep their Islamic faith amidst the pressures and temptations of daily life.<ref name=rap>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100328045003/http://infousa.state.gov/education/overview/muslimlife/rap.htm ''Native Deen's Muslim Rap'', by Phyllis McIntosh, at usinfo.state.gov]</ref> Group members identify themselves as Muslim, and wear traditional Islamic dress such as [[kufi]]s and [[shalwar kameez]]. They say there is more than one way to identify as a Muslim, both by etiquette and dress.<ref name=rap /> Their music typifies the subgenre "positive hip-hop".<ref>[http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060203/news_1c03berklee.html ''Music college joins effort to influence rap'']{{dead link|date=January 2018}}, by Adrienne P. Samuels, [[The Boston Globe]], 2/3/06</ref>


==Charitable work and activism==
==Charitable work and activism==
At the third annual [[Islamic Relief USA|Islamic Relief]] "Evening of Inspiration", in [[Costa Mesa]], [[California]], Muhammad narrated a powerful slideshow, projecting images of needy, hungry children from around the world to illustrate why Islam demands that Muslims give to the less fortunate. He said that Islamic Relief "helps the most vulnerable people from all walks of life. People don't understand how much a dollar can do. That's why this event is more than just a concert – it's a call to action."<ref>[http://www.infocusnews.net/content/view/24235/602/ ''Evening inspires hope through music diversity'', by Shahla Khan, Southern California InFocus, August 2008]</ref>
At the third annual [[Islamic Relief USA|Islamic Relief]] "Evening of Inspiration", in [[Costa Mesa]], [[California]], Muhammad narrated a powerful slideshow, projecting images of needy, hungry children from around the world to illustrate why Islam demands that Muslims give to the less fortunate. He said that Islamic Relief "helps the most vulnerable people from all walks of life. People don't understand how much a dollar can do. That's why this event is more than just a concert – it's a call to action."<ref>[http://www.infocusnews.net/content/view/24235/602/ ''Evening inspires hope through music diversity'', by Shahla Khan, Southern California InFocus, August 2008] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080810225934/http://www.infocusnews.net/content/view/24235/602/ |date=2008-08-10 }}</ref>


==Performances==
==Performances==

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Native Deen performs at Islamic conferences, fundraisers, and holiday gatherings (often during [[Ramadan]] and [[Eid-ul-Adha]]). The group is relatively well-known among Muslim youth in [[North America]], and has toured internationally.<ref name=rap/>
Native Deen performs at Islamic conferences, fundraisers, and holiday gatherings (often during [[Ramadan]] and [[Eid-ul-Adha]]). The group is relatively well-known among Muslim youth in [[North America]], and has toured internationally.<ref name=rap/>


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==Origins and development==
==Origins and development==

{{Ref improve section|date=January 2010}}
Native Deen's members met through Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA). Each appeared on MYNA RAPS, an album produced to spotlight the work of aspiring Muslim [[songwriters]] and recording artists. Salaam, Ahmad, and Muhammad, who were performing as solo acts, joined together to form Native Deen.<ref name=rap/>
Native Deen's members met through Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA). Each appeared on MYNA RAPS, an album produced to spotlight the work of aspiring Muslim [[songwriters]] and recording artists. Salaam, Ahmad, and Muhammad, who were performing as solo acts, joined together to form Native Deen.<ref name=rap/>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.nativedeen.com}}
*{{Official website|http://www.nativedeen.com}}

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Native Deen
Performing at a school in Ramallah, 2007
Performing at a school in Ramallah, 2007
Background information
OriginWashington, DC
GenresHip hop, R&B, Islamic, nasheed
LabelsThe Native Deen Group, LLC
MembersJoshua Salaam
Naeem Muhammad
Abdul-Malik Ahmad
Websitewww.nativedeen.com

Native Deen is an Islamic musical group from the Washington, D.C. area. Native Deen's music combines hip hop and R&B styles with lyrical themes grounded in Islam. They have three albums: Deen You Know, Not Afraid To Stand Alone and The Remedy (Native Deen album).

The band and its music

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"Deen" in Arabic means "religion" or "way of life." Native Deen comprises Joshua Salaam, Naeem Muhammad, and Abdul-Malik Ahmad, young Muslim men who were born and raised in the District of Columbia. Their music seeks to inspire young people to keep their Islamic faith amidst the pressures and temptations of daily life.[1] Group members identify themselves as Muslim, and wear traditional Islamic dress such as kufis and shalwar kameez. They say there is more than one way to identify as a Muslim, both by etiquette and dress.[1] Their music typifies the subgenre "positive hip-hop".[2]

Charitable work and activism

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At the third annual Islamic Relief "Evening of Inspiration", in Costa Mesa, California, Muhammad narrated a powerful slideshow, projecting images of needy, hungry children from around the world to illustrate why Islam demands that Muslims give to the less fortunate. He said that Islamic Relief "helps the most vulnerable people from all walks of life. People don't understand how much a dollar can do. That's why this event is more than just a concert – it's a call to action."[3]

Performances

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Native Deen performs at Islamic conferences, fundraisers, and holiday gatherings (often during Ramadan and Eid-ul-Adha). The group is relatively well-known among Muslim youth in North America, and has toured internationally.[1]

Native Deen's music typically features drums, synthesized instruments, and vocals. Due to the belief of the majority of the Islamic scholars on the matter, wind, string, and metal instruments are never used.[1]

Origins and development

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Native Deen's members met through Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA). Each appeared on MYNA RAPS, an album produced to spotlight the work of aspiring Muslim songwriters and recording artists. Salaam, Ahmad, and Muhammad, who were performing as solo acts, joined together to form Native Deen.[1]

Discography

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Year Title Label
2005 Deen You Know Jamal Records
2007 Not Afraid to Stand Alone
2011 The Remedy

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Native Deen's Muslim Rap, by Phyllis McIntosh, at usinfo.state.gov
  2. ^ Music college joins effort to influence rap[dead link‍], by Adrienne P. Samuels, The Boston Globe, 2/3/06
  3. ^ Evening inspires hope through music diversity, by Shahla Khan, Southern California InFocus, August 2008 Archived 2008-08-10 at the Wayback Machine
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