Mecca 2 Medina

Mecca2Medina have been going for about 10 years now. Mecca2Medina was formed by Rakin he was given this advice by his Sheikh. Before that Rakin was part of UK group called Cash Crew they were one of the most sucessful groups in the UK scene. He left this group to focus more on his Islamic studies this is when Sheikh Abu Bakr stated that he should form a group that would be 100% focusing on the deen (Religion).

Soul Brothers Ishmael & Rakin were the first members of the group.The Music created by the group is conscious Hip Hop the aim is to bring back Hip hop to the days of crews like Roots, Common, Nas, Zion I, PE and X-Clan

All of the members converted to Islam and you can hear the influence of that in their lyrics. For the last few years the group has been busy performing in Universities, colleges and theatre halls around the UK and the world. M2M have also been promoted on all of the Major TV stations in the UK. USA, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Sudan, Europe etc

M2M produce both conscious hip hop and Nasheeds which is raps done over Africian style drums this has helped the group to reach a wider audience. They use both mediums to promote that Islam is a religion of peace and it's a way of life of life all mankind. They work with world peace activist organistions.

Last year they did a collaberation with Malaysian group Raihan. Earlier on this year they recorded a track with none other than Napoleon from 2Pac Shakur's groupOutlawz, They also worked with New York's finest DJ Spinna, Akir and many other performers from around the globe. These tracks will be coming out in the very near future.

M2M are firstly about spreading positive vibes in this increasingly dark world. they believe that every musician has a write to influence, guide and teach the next generation. As well as making and producing Music the boys are busy doing workshops with young people helping them to make the right moves in life.

They are also hard workers in the community for Love Music Hate Racism (lovemusichateracism.com) who work against the growing Islamophobia/racism in the society, Black Youth Drugsline (www.blackyouthdrugsline.co.uk) they work against the plaugues of drugs and gun crime. Peace not War www.peace-not-war.org who promotes world peace through artistic expression. They help to fundraise for the African Development Trust (www.africandt.org) who do have projects in Darfur, Somalia and Ethiopa. The have been commissioned by the Islam Channel to do some youth shows in a new show called 'Brother's in the Deen' that is due to be aired in May 2008

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