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Zaki
Soul / Hip Hop / Electroacoustic

" I love you "

T.O./Cape Town/Vancity,
Canada

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Zaki: General Info
Member Since9/19/2005
Band Websitezakiibrahim.com / districtsixmusic.com
Band MembersThe world
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Record LabelIQRA MUSIC / DISTRICTSIX MUSIC / RED INK
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 4 2008 10:00P
Montreal Jazz Festivel - Bell Groove Stage Montreal
Jul 11 2008 8:00P
Turntables on the Hudson w King Britt Queens, New York
Jul 12 2008 12:00P
Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival Brooklyn, New York
Jul 17 2008 8:00P
The Media Club w Kinnie Starr Vancouver
Jul 18 2008 8:00P
Surrey Fusion Festival Surrey
Jul 20 2008 8:00P
Starbelly Jam Music Festival Crawford Bay
Jul 25 2008 8:00P
Salt Lounge London
Jul 31 2008 8:00P
CME Trust Fundraiser with Tumi & DJ Loqenz @ Babylon Ottawa
Aug 9 2008 8:00P
Rock the Mill Cambridge
Aug 16 2008 8:00P
Harbourfront Centre Sirius Stage Toronto
Aug 19 2008 8:00P
iTunes Showcase San Francisco

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   About Zaki

Zaki Ibrahim’s music is captivating and vibrant. It’s thick with poetics and steeped in a delicious mixture of earnest emotion and social commentary. Zaki’s path continues to progress, layering new experiences on top of each other that uniquely influence her musical ventures, culminating in her most recent project, eclectica (episodes in purple).

Zaki’s road has been paved with creative encounters that have propelled her forward – from a childhood steeped in musical influences, to performing at Capetown’s historic Armchair Theatre, then touring Canada with South Africa’s Tumi and the Volume, the Roots and Bedouin Soundclash, to collaborating with famed DJ/Producer King Britt, to now.

With a full length album in the works, Zaki will continue to break new ground, challenge assumptions and step outside her comfort zone. Her philosophy of making connections based on a mutual admiration for expression, creativity and the power of words, directs Zaki’s path. Expect the unexpected as Zaki continues to grow as an artist.




Now Magazine Review
Rating: NNNN
By Benjamin Boles

Lumping her in with the rest of the neo-soul and conscious R&B movement does Zaki Ibrahim a disservice. The Toronto-based singer has a sound that incorpor­ates many more influences and ideas than the legions of Badu wannabes. On this EP, the beats are decidedly earthy and orga­nic while still embodying a certain futuristic soul vision. Ibrahim pulls rhythms from her African roots as well as deep house and broken beat, along with the R&B grooves she’ll need to break through stateside.

This is genuinely new soul music, and as such it may have a hard time fitting in on radio in North America until she blows up in Europe. There are also none of the 60s references needed to tie her into Winehouse-mania, but hopefully that juggernaut has hit its saturation point and listeners are ready for a retreat from retro and a return to the 21st century.

Okayplayer.com Review
By Allison Isaac

The thing about truth is, it exists whether you believe it or not - it doesn’t need your trust, it doesn’t ask for your confidence. So if I told you about a spirit gifted enough to warm the hearts of Toronto’s coolest residents and you didn’t buy it, it would be of little consequence. Truth requires no witness. It doesn’t make a difference if you’re the type to ridicule talk of transcending souls reincarnating in contemporary musicians. Zaki Ibrahim’s second EP, Eclectica (Episodes in Purple) , displays the mature taste and talent of someone who must have been here before. The clever lyricss wrapped around fresh beats makes it difficult to believe that this much talent was cultivated in only 20-some years.

Apparently not one for boxes, Ibrahim’s latest is exactly what you’d imagine – a well-rounded, unclassifiable, genre-defying mix of innovative music. Somehow, Ibrahim manages to move from organic to electronic seamlessly in only a handful of tracks. This is an artist daring enough to erase boundaries that never should have existed.

Ibrahim reveals her heart of an emcee on “You Choose” and the soul of a jazz musician throughout. Her textured voice sings in deep tones, resonating like an ancient mantra, soothing listeners with grounded optimism. “Love-Like” provokes images of a lounge cloudy with incense smoke and candles – like a coffee house but cooler, a hip hop show but smoother. And then there’s “Connected” and “Grow Again” revisited from the last EP. This is grown folks’ music for her generation.

If you stepped out on faith, you might discover what others already have; Eclectica could be your funky introduction of how nice Ibrahim is. But really, talent, like truth, couldn’t care less.


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   Zaki's Friend Space (Top 23)
Zaki has 6239 friends.
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 FAYSTEE aka L'Oqenz 


 Mz.Chawls 


 SKeEM'z 


 The Heat 


 Waleed Abdulhamid 


 be. (*LL) 


 SARAH SHAFEY 


 King Britt..FiveSixMedia 


 E*3*N*A* 


 Agent Holder 


 Zaidy 


 Tumi 


 Kamau 


 rayzak 


 Godessa 


 HERO 


 MASIA ONE 


 murr 


 chin 


 Jerome Blackwell 


 Hassaan Mackey 


 Shaheen Ariefdien 





Zaki's Friends Comments
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SARAH SHAFEY





Jul 5 2008 9:46 PM

Rat Tat Tat on That
King Britt..FiveSixMedia





Jul 4 2008 9:02 AM

See you next week !
AngeLIca, Dammit.





Jul 4 2008 8:58 AM

will you sign my cd tonight? LOVE!!!
Preach





Jul 3 2008 8:18 PM

hey thanx for the add, it was nice to meet you, keep me posted on whats going on with your music, cos' i think your a great performer. hope everythin's cool.
peace

Preach x
Ty





Jul 3 2008 6:52 PM

GREETINGS...!!
THE RIDAH G.O.D





Jul 3 2008 6:14 PM

THANK YOU FOR THE ADD ZAKI!! FEELIN YOUR MUSIC!! MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT QUEEN!! GOVERNOR
BREIS, New video!!





Jul 3 2008 5:16 PM

Was a pleasure to meet you. Loving ur work and smile.
Hope to see u soon
Dj Bemi





Jul 3 2008 12:06 PM

Hey Zaki.

Nice meeting you and watching you perform in London. Hope you got back safely.
My secrets out now!
Paul





Jul 1 2008 6:58 AM

hey zaki! got to send another one after such a long time. heard 'lost in you' again today and wanted to check up on your page. the new stuff sounds good. keep 'em coming

Peace Paul
laurie





Jul 1 2008 6:51 AM

GlitterArena.com is your #1 myspace resource


See you at the Harbourfront show, cheers
Thelonious Kryptonite





Jun 29 2008 11:38 AM

I loving YOU
I am the microphone astronaut





Jun 25 2008 10:20 PM

thx for the add. my friend on facebook sent me your song "Grow" and I became an instant fan. Please come to the Bay Area when you can. Would love to hear you live.
Habib





Jun 25 2008 1:11 PM

Picked up the new album last week after listing to your tracks on myspace over and over again. I have to say this is one of the greatest new sounds Ive heard in a while. Its fresh and original like nothing I have ever heard.Keep doing what youre doing its absolutely beautiful music.

Thank you for creating something great.
Michelle Mondesir aka Muze





Jun 24 2008 6:04 PM

Great Album! Thank you for writing it.
April





Jun 24 2008 11:32 AM

Wow...I can't even say how crazy impressed I am with your album! I am a dancer and sometimes I forget why I dance cuz the passion isn't always there...your album reminded me. So deeply impressed! I wish you all the success in the universe! Much Love.
waffles+falafels


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Jun 24 2008 8:17 AM

zaki we read about u in this mag proud of u girl

vancouver hollerrrrrr

xoxo
the waffles girls
Kg





Jun 23 2008 10:06 AM

Hey Zaki,
(...a week later) It was awesome meeting you last week! I saw a sneak peek of the video on ur page..your hair is SO COOL! Anyhoo, good luck with all your shows/tour dates etc.
Hope to see you soon!
Shannon





Jun 20 2008 4:34 PM

Thanks for the add! I have your CD in my stereo and have been listening to it day in and out!! Such great music! My dad was truely blown away in TO and is so humbled to be a part of this Let's Find A Way project! He says HI to you!
UNYTE | Ogbonna | DJ OMG





Jun 17 2008 11:11 PM

Hi Zaki,
Thanks for the Add I love your music! My favorite track is "Computer Girl" as I am really feeling it! Keep doing your thing and wishing u much success...
P.S. I would like to bring you to Seattle for a show too!
Holla,
OMG
mei





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Jun 14 2008 10:32 PM

Hi Zaki,

Sending my best wishes. Hope you're well, and having a great weekend.

Thanks for granting my "Friend Request". Your music's awesome.I'll try to make your set on Tuesday afternoon at HMV.

Have a great week.

Cheers, and best regards,

Doctor G
AKISSA LE CLIP !!!!! EN LIGNE





Jun 13 2008 1:18 PM

Le clip est la!!!!
Passe jetez un oeil et dis moi ce que t'en pense.
Akissa.
Latte D. Kyd





Jun 13 2008 6:34 AM

your album art is sooo COOL!
ORIGINAL & very eye catching
not to mention, i'm sure it's totally "you"
saw the disc at HMV the other day
all the best, looks like
you're on your way :-D
~Latte DK
Deejay Ra





Jun 7 2008 1:24 AM

Keep making that amazing music Zaki!
King Britt..FiveSixMedia





Jun 5 2008 10:38 AM

Money is on the money huh....hahahaha
respect !
Big Samir(Original Black M.C.)


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Jun 5 2008 9:08 AM

When are you coming to America? K'naan speaks very highly of you and i see why
DJ Marcelino Rivera


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Jun 4 2008 7:19 AM

I love your work!!! RESPECT!!!
Zaidy





Jun 4 2008 1:51 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZAHRA
Happy Birthday