Mohammed / twitter.com/mohammedyahyamc: General Info
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1/9/2007
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life... every bit of knowledge that i've been able to accumulate throughout the years that i have existed in this physical realm by the will of God.
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"There are a few words that can truly describe Mohammed Yahya's music but the first thing that comes to mind is Malcolm X meets Bob Marley "
- Rawinkorpz.com
Mohammed Yahya is a Mozambican born Rapper/ Spoken Word Artist who was forced to flee his country of birth during the civil war. Having moved to Portugal, the young Mohammed Yahya began to show an interest in music, partly due to his father’s influence as a singer.
Being surrounded by poverty, he used music and poetry to channel his thoughts, energy and emotion in a positive manner. Early influences were from African music such as Marabenta, Semba, Kizomba, Funana and Zouk.
Later, having moved to London, Mohammed Yahya become involved in various Hip Hop groups such as Blind Alphabetz who were often compared to Public Enemy and supported acts such as: Guru, Dead Prez and Saigon.
In late 2007 Mohammed Yahya released his first album “Luvolution” alongside Iron Braydz, featuring some of the most respected artists in UK, and U.S. In early 2008 Blind Alphabetz spilt up and Mohammed Yahya decided to pursue his solo career as well as involve himself in artistic activism.
He is one of the founders of Rebel Muzik Arts foundation, who put out a compilation CD in 2004, and a monthly Hip Hop, spoken word poetry night in London.
Mohammed Yahya is highly involved in interfaith work and alongside Daniel Silverstein started the 1st ever Muslim/Jewish Hip Hop collective in U.K.
He is also the president of Speech for Peace, an Organization that aims to create a positive movement that will inspire all communities to work together towards constructive engagement between one another exemplifying understanding and compassion in the work for social justice and human dignity beyond the barriers of religion, ethnicity and nationality.
Mohammed Yahya impressively delivers soulful street poetry with hair raising honesty in both Portuguese and English allowing him to reach a wide audience across the world.
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WHAT IT IZ Mohammed @ United by Faith 21st Oct. JUST KOMIN THRU TO SHOW LOVE TO U N UR PAGE ITZ FRIDAY TIME TO UNWIND N HAVE A GOOD TIME STAY OUTTA TROUBLE LOL HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Hello Mohammed @ United by Faith 21st Oct., Whenever I listen to your music. I feel like singing too. But your talent is unmatched. How much time you spend to rehearse per day Mohammed @ United by Faith 21st Oct.? Love ya. Yodi PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
Keep going strong and with good freinds can never go wrong Humanity was in the pit of darkness Then by the mercy of the ONE A final Messenger was sent To deliver the guidance sought Bringing the light back to life With the words of divine to shine Luv Peace
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