Interview with rap artist turned Muslim

onlinetrader · Post time 6-4-2011 12:34 AM

Post Last Edit by aYuGiLeR at 7-4-2011 13:57

carly_lah · Post time 6-4-2011 02:44 PM

nk tgk tp x berkesempatan lah.....

maxxwu · Post time 6-4-2011 06:51 PM

Reply 1# onlinetrader

dh tgk...ini serba sedikit psl rapper ni...

(tepek info dari wiki)
Loon (rapper)

Loon
Birth name	Chauncey Lamont Hawkins
Also known as	Loon
Born	June 20, 1975 (1975-06-20) (age 35)
Origin	Harlem, New York, United States
Genres	R&B, hip hop
Years active	2000–2007
Labels	Boss Up Entertainment
Associated acts	Diddy, Mase, Harlem World

Amir Junaid Muhadith (born Chauncey Lamont Hawkins, June 20, 1975 in Harlem, New York) better known by his stage name Loon, is an African-American rapper that was formerly part of P. Diddy's Bad Boy Records, where he released his self-titled debut album, Loon. He has also made many guest appearances on songs of the R&B and hip hop genres. He is best known for his role in P. Diddy's 2001 Hits "I Need A Girl Pt. 1" In 2004, Loon left Bad Boy to start his own label, Boss Up Entertainment. Loon started his music career as a member of Mase's rap collective Harlem World. Along with his music Loon has also been featured in two movies directed by Damon Dash, State Property 2 and Death of a Dynasty. Loon has recently converted to Islam.
Conversion to Islam
Born as Chauncey Lamont Hawkins changed his name to Amir Junaid Muhadith after converting to Islam. He recently travelled to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest and most sacred site of the Islamic religion,[1] to perform Umrah. He has since ended his career from rap, and right now is focusing on seeking knowledge and giving Da'wa. On May 26, 2010, he traveled to Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada and spoke about his life and why he converted to Islam .[2] He has been touring many countries talking with teenagers about his life and inspiring others.
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Loon

Released: October 21, 2003
Label: Bad Boy Records
Chart positions: #6 Billboard 200
Last RIAA certification: No certification[3]
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Singles: "How You Want That", "Down for Me"

No Friends

Released: August 29, 2006
Label: Cleopatra Records
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Wizard of Harlem

Released: October 17, 2006
Label: Siccness Records
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Singles

As The Main Artist

"Down For Me" (featuring Mario Winans) (2003) #28/19 (R&B/Rap) US
"How You Want That" (featuring Kelis) (2003) #88 US
"Show Me Your Soul" (with P. Diddy, Lenny Kravitz & Pharrell) - from the Bad Boys II soundtrack (2003) #35 UK
"Who is Dat" (featuring T-Pain) (2007) (Unknown)

As a Featured Artist

"Promise (So So Def Remix)" (Jagged Edge featuring Loon) (2000)
"I Need A Girl (Part One)" (P. Diddy featuring Usher & Loon) (2002) #2 US, #4 UK
"I Need A Girl (Part Two)" (P. Diddy & Ginuwine featuring Loon, Mario Winans & Tammy Ruggeri (2002) #4 US
"I Do (Wanna Get Close To You)" (3LW featuring P. Diddy & Loon) (2002) #58 US
"Hit The Freeway" (Toni Braxton featuring Loon) (2002) #86 US, #29 UK (2003 release)
"Crazy" (Dream featuring Loon) (2003)
"Smile For Me" (Massari Featuring Loon) (2005)
"What You Say" Loon featuring Christopher (2009) - a cover of Hide and Seek (Imogen Heap song)
"No Way Nobody" (Karl Wolf feat. Loon) (2009)

khairina07 · Post time 6-4-2011 11:15 PM

kalu la ramai mcm die bagusnyer lah

True-X · Post time 6-4-2011 11:29 PM

alhamdulillah....

lainnyer muke dia

angio · Post time 7-4-2011 12:30 AM

sampai habis aku tgk..Subbahanallah..terpegun kejab dgn life dia skrg..
He's really a change man...even when ask to sing a line or two from his rap days...
namapak sangat dia tak selesa..for him..his rap days are gone..
Respek arr mamat ni...Alhamdullilah..