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KHALEEL MUHAMMAD

A man who provided backing vocals for Yusuf Islam and Zain Bhikha, Khaleel is far from just a nasheeds artist. He is an accomplished designer, voice-over artist, as well as prolific writer, producer and Workshop leader. His writing and production contributions include 'A Simple Guide to Prayer' and the audio story 'Salah ad-Din: Champion of the Crusades’ read by Gai Eaton and produced for Mountain of Light productions. He has provided voice over parts for documentaries and cartoons include numerous projects for Mountain of Light, cartoons ‘Habil and Qabil’ and 'The Wealth of Salah', documentaries: ‘Historic Lands of Qur’an’ and ‘Jerusalem: Promise of Heaven’.

In 2003 Khaleel offered his debut album HEAVEN which made him the first ‘Soul Brother’ of the nasheed Industry. Taking traditional sounds, themes and sentiments, Khaleel adds his own rich harmonies and contemporary style and blends them into well-crafted and memorable nasheeds.

Khaleel’s activities have taken him on several UK wide tours and performed in front of thousands in all over the world including France, Sweden, Germany, Amsterdam, Belgium, Holland, Canada the USA and South Africa.

Khaleel las also appeared in the award winning DVD '500 Years later' and 'Our Story, Our Voice'.

In 2005 Khaleel travelled to Malaysia to record his second album Dhikr of Life' with world renown Abu Bakr of nasheed group Raihan. Whilst there he also filmed 4 music videos.

In late 2008 Khaleel is scheduled to release the long awaited 'The Adventures of Hakim: 2 - Streetwise Champion' which features a host of celebrity voice-overs from Mecca2medina, Seven8six, Isha D. Maison, Yusuf Chambers and Brother Dash!!!!!

Khaleel has performed in front of 25,000 people at the GPU in 2007. He has been a nominee for the Muslim Awards of Excellence 2008.