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| caption = Performing at a school in [[Ramallah]], 2007 |
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| label = [[The Native Deen Group, LLC]] |
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| current_members = Joshua Salaam<br>Naeem Muhammad<br>Abdul-Malik Ahmad |
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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 [[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. |
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==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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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.<ref name=rap |
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.<ref name=rap/> |
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==Origins and development== |
==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.<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/> |
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==Discography== |
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| rowspan="1"| 2005 |
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| ''[[Deen You Know]]'' |
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| rowspan="3"| Jamal Records |
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| rowspan="1"| 2007 |
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| ''[[Not Afraid to Stand Alone]]'' |
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| rowspan="1"| 2011 |
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| ''[[The Remedy (Native Deen album)|The Remedy]]'' |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.nasheedbay.com/album/20/native-deen/the-deen-you-know Native Deen - The Deen You Know] Native Deen's first album. |
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*[http://www.islamiclyrics.net/native-deen/ Native Deen] on IslamicLyrics.net |
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* [http://www.islamiclyrics.net/native-deen/ Native Deen on IslamicLyrics.net] |
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[[Category:American Muslims]] |
[[Category:American Muslims]] |
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[[Category:Performers of Islamic music]] |
[[Category:Performers of Islamic music]] |
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[[Category:American rhythm and blues musical groups]] |
[[Category:American rhythm and blues musical groups]] |
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[[Category:American hip hop groups]] |
[[Category:American hip hop groups]] |
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Revision as of 09:13, 1 January 2014
Native Deen | |
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 Performing at a school in Ramallah, 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Washington, DC |
| Genres | Rap, R&B |
| Labels | The Native Deen Group, LLC |
| Members | Joshua Salaam Naeem Muhammad Abdul-Malik Ahmad |
| Website | www |
Native Deen is an Islamic musical group from the Washington, D.C. area. Native Deen's music combines a hip-hop style with lyrical themes grounded in Islam. They have three albums: Deen You Know, Not Afraid To Stand Alone and The Remedy.
The group uses percussion instruments and synthetic sounds. They do not use wind or string instruments.
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.[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
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
 | This section needs additional citations for verification. (January 2010) |
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
| This section needs additional citations for verification. (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.[1]
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2005 | Deen You Know | Jamal Records |
| 2007 | Not Afraid to Stand Alone | |
| 2011 | The Remedy |
References
External links
- Official website
- Native Deen on IslamicLyrics.net