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Name:
Ahmad
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Age:
35
Joined:
Jan 8, 2009
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About Me:
Ahmad later formed the hip-hop fusion band 4th Avenue Jones. 4AJ signed a recording deal with Interscope records and garnered a cult following worldwide by extensively touring. Ahmad declares, "My band allowed me room to experiment as a writer and as an emcee; I'm grateful."
Fast-forward, and after a brief hiatus from music to focus on academia, Ahmad graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Sociology. Ahmad was accepted to Stanford University after graduating valedictorian from Long Beach City College and receiving the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship, the largest private scholarship for two-year college transfer students in the United States. The Los Angeles Times ran a front-page article highlighting Ahmad's transition from rapper to scholar.
Ahmad is also a highly sought after speaker, whose topics encompass education, health and fitness, music business, creative imagination, winning, self-esteem and motivation. Ahmad speaks with candor and humor about dealing with life's challenges and overcoming adverse situations.
An accomplished songwriter, Ahmad penned the soul ballad Mistreating Me on Leela James' debut LP A Change Is Gonna Come. Back in the Day has been interpolated by platinum selling artists such as The Dream & Mariah Carey on Candy Bling and Travie McCoy on Akidagain.
Ahmad continues to write and produce songs for major artists. He is currently completing work on his anticipated solo EP Good Meat Makes Gravy.
Influences:
My momma; the black church; hip-hop culture and my big brother Masekela
Sounds Like:
My imagination.
Hometown:
Los Angeles
Country:
United States
Occupation:
Music artist; songwriter; motivational speaker; and author
Companies:
WeCLAP! (We Change Lives, Attitudes & Perceptions)
Schools:
Stanford University; Long Beach City College; Palisades High School
Interests:
Good life; good love; good music; and good people
Music:
I enjoy authentic tunes and authentic artists
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Channel Comments
What's up nice channel man.
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Regards Richard :-)
From Holland