Hamza Robertson
Hamza Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Tom Robertson |
| Born | January 1982 (age 42) Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England |
| Origin | Oldham, Greater Manchester England |
| Genres | Islamic, Nasheed, Rock |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboard, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Awakening Records, Andante Records |
| Website | www |
Hamza Robertson (born Tom Robertson; January 1982) is an English singer who is signed to and managed by Andante Records.
Background and education
Born Tom Robertson in Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England,[1] he was raised in a Christian family environment.[2] From an early age, he involved himself in music and the performing arts. He was a part of the local theatre workshop, where he wrote music and acted in plays. He took part in bands beyond college, playing instruments and writing music.[3]
He played the keyboard and performed vocals and in several bands, later becoming lead singer, keyboard player and guitarist in a band he formed with his friends. He studied Performing Arts and Popular Music for three years[4] until the age of 20.[5]
Career
In 2003, at the age of 21, Robertson converted to Islam[6] and adopted the name Hamza.[5] However, his musical influences remained very similar to what they were before he became a Muslim.[7]
In November 2006, he performed at the Global Peace and Unity Event in ExCeL Exhibition Centre organised by Islam Channel.[8] In April 2007, he performed at the Islamic Relief Evening of Inspiration event[9] at the Royal Albert Hall organised by Islamic Relief.[10]
In July 2007,[11][12] Robertson released his first album "Something About Life,"[13] under Awakening Records.[14]
Personal life
Robertson is still based in his hometown of Chadderton with his wife and two sons.[6]
Discography
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
Something About Life (2007)
Track list
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Our Creation" | 04:09 |
| 2. | "Your Beauty" | 03:21 |
| 3. | "Show Me" | 05:18 |
| 4. | "He Is One" | 03:03 |
| 5. | "Morning Prayer" | 03:48 |
| 6. | "My Hero" | 03:11 |
| 7. | "Everyday" | 03:26 |
| 8. | "The Mountain" | 04:20 |
| 9. | "O Allah" | 03:20 |
| Total length: | 34:56 | |
See also
References
- ^ "Hamza Robertson". Islamic Lyrics. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "Biography Of Hamza Robertson". iMuslimz Network. =. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ "Hamza Robertson". Nasheed Bay. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "Nasheed: Hamza Robertson". MuslimHipHop.com. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ a b "Pop stars of Muslim world continuing rise up charts". Hürriyet Daily News. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "Hamza Robertson". : : Awakening Entertainment : :. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ "Hamza Robertson". : : Awakening Records : :. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ "The Global Peace and Unity Event 2006". Ethnic Now. 22 November 2006. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "Evening of Inspiration 2007 Flyer". Islamic Relief. 26 February 2007. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "News Concert Schedule 2006-07". : : Awakening Entertainment: :. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ "Something About Life – Hamza Robertson". Last.FM. 3 July 2007. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "Something About Life by Hamza Robertson". iTunes. 11 July 2007. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "Hamza Robertson". The Nasheed Shop. Retrieved 9 September 201q.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Text "date-11 July 2007" ignored (help) - ^ "Hamza Robertson". : : Copyright Awakening 2009 : :. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
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External links
- : : Hamza Robertson : : Copyright Awakening 2009 : :
- : : Awakening Entertainment : : Copyright Awakening 2009 : :
- : : Awakening Records : : Copyright Awakening 2008 : :
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