Produced by Polaris Music Prize and JUNO award-winning producer, Taabu, Raz's heavily anticipated debut album is finally here. Set your own price and experience "The Life of Hearts" in the highest quality possible - unhindered by streaming platform fees and exploitation. Raz receives every dollar you spend here, without any Zio's in between.
Includes hit singles "Imagine" and "Glass Houses" which have quickly become Raz's fastest growing songs worldwide.
*Ad/Promo funding for this album graciously provided by Ontario Arts Council
Featuring NARCY, Barahmé, Timaj Garad, Binta Diallo -- October 13, 2023 we gathered in Edmonton for Mosquers Film Festival just days after Oct 7th. No one knew what to think, feel or say. The weekend was full of laughs and excitement with an unrelenting undertone of uncertainty, sorrow and pain.
Months before, I partnered with Mosquers to setup a studio in the hotel to record an EP in collaboration with the many artists that come to the Festival from around the world. The goal was to capture the unique cultures, experiences and styles of the talented artists in our global community in a project that reflected the sense of safety and community @mosquersfilmfest provides for us each year. With the added weight of Oct 7th, we created something so raw and genuine... and unexpected. Every artist that jumped on the mic or picked up an instrument gave us their souls. The little studio room was packed with 20+ people witnessing the recording in real-time. It felt like we were all processing the moment throughout the weekend on our own, then came together on this EP to share our journey. One of the most beautiful experiences of my career. Alhamdulilah❤️
In collaboration with 15+ artists from around the world, we’re excited to give you “The Mosquers EP” featuring @narcynarce @barahmelive @timajgarad @bintasings @ali_soulful @lifeaswali 🎙️
Artwork by @light_jab 🎨
Composed & Produced by @aminebouzahermusic @atallamusic w help from @d4v3s4h4r @nicolas_dominguez_riera 🎻
Visuals & Creative Consultants @jmashouf @mraj @itsramysadek @darienhafiz 🎥
Brought to you by @mosquersfilmfest @razhyder @thegamacollective 🙏🏽
The "Midnight Epiphany" EP established Raz's "Stadium Hip-Hop" sound. Includes the single "Gave You Everything" that won the International Songwriting Competition 2023, and skyrocketed to the top as Raz's second most streamed song worldwide!
Originally called "A Colonized Christmas", this is a Christmas carol for the diaspora. This is for everyone battling multiple identities of family tradition, culture, religion and colonization while also trying to be "American". I thought North America was secular? Why do we celebrate 30 days of Christmas every year as a nation ? And why do I love it...?
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