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| associated_acts = [[Cash Crew]], [[Mecca2Medina]], [[Ismael Lea South]]
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| website = {{URL| http://www.rakinniass.co.uk/home}}
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In 1985, Rakin and his childhood friends formed Cash Crew and were signed to [[Virgin Records]] and [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]] France.<ref name="heroesofukhiphop">{{cite web |url=http://www.heroesofukhiphop.com/CashCrew.htm|title=Heroes Of UK Hip Hop|accessdate= }} Cash Crew</ref> He was a [[Disc jockey|DJ]], producer, [[B-boying|breakdancer]] and [[graffiti|graffiti artist]] as well as a rapper,<ref name="mecca2medina">{{cite web |url=http://www.mecca2medina.net/about-m2m|title=Mecca2Medina|accessdate= }} About M2M</ref> known at the time as Rakin da Authordox aka Trim. Rakin [[Religious_conversion#Islam|converted to Islam]] along with the other members<ref>{{cite book |title=The new frontiers of Jihad: radical Islam in Europe|last=Pargeter|first=Alison|page=182|year=2008|publisher=[[University of Pennsylvania Press]]|isbn=9780812241464 }}</ref> and in 1992, the group recorded the first ever Islamic Rap song ''"The Provider"''.<ref name="discogs">{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Cash+Crew|title=Discogs|accessdate= }} Cash Crew Discography</ref> In 1995, Rakin left the group.
In 1985, Rakin and his childhood friends formed Cash Crew and were signed to [[Virgin Records]] and [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]] France.<ref name="heroesofukhiphop">{{cite web |url=http://www.heroesofukhiphop.com/CashCrew.htm|title=Heroes Of UK Hip Hop|accessdate= }} Cash Crew</ref> He was a [[Disc jockey|DJ]], producer, [[B-boying|breakdancer]] and [[graffiti|graffiti artist]] as well as a rapper,<ref name="mecca2medina">{{cite web |url=http://www.mecca2medina.net/about-m2m|title=Mecca2Medina|accessdate= }} About M2M</ref> known at the time as Rakin da Authordox aka Trim. Rakin [[Religious_conversion#Islam|converted to Islam]] along with the other members<ref>{{cite book |title=The new frontiers of Jihad: radical Islam in Europe|last=Pargeter|first=Alison|page=182|year=2008|publisher=[[University of Pennsylvania Press]]|isbn=9780812241464 }}</ref> and in 1992, the group recorded the first ever Islamic Rap song ''"The Provider"''.<ref name="discogs">{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Cash+Crew|title=Discogs|accessdate= }} Cash Crew Discography</ref> In 1995, Rakin left the group.


He then studied Islam under the guidance of Shaykh Ahmed Ba'biker Abu Bakr As-Sudani who encouraged him to use rap for [[dawah]]<ref name="tijani"></ref> and to continue using his musical talents to make [[Islamic music]].<ref name="muslimhiphop">{{cite web |url=http://muslimhiphop.com/index.php?p=Hip-Hop/Mecca2Medina|title=MuslimHipHop.com|accessdate= }} Hip-Hop: Mecca2Medina</ref> In 1996, he formed the group [[Mecca2Medina]].<ref>{{cite book |title=In-between spaces: Christian and Muslim minorities in transition in Europe and the Middle East|last=Timmerman|first=Christiane|coauthors=Johan Leman, Hannelore Roos|page=156|year=2009|publisher=[[Peter Lang (publishing company)|Peter Lang]]|isbn=9789052015651}}</ref>
He then studied Islam under the guidance of Shaykh Ahmed Ba'biker Abu Bakr As-Sudani who encouraged him to use rap for [[dawah]]<ref name="tijani"></ref> and to continue using his musical talents to make [[Islamic music]].<ref name="muslimhiphop">{{cite web |url=http://muslimhiphop.com/index.php?p=Hip-Hop/Mecca2Medina|title=MuslimHipHop.com|accessdate= }} Hip-Hop: Mecca2Medina</ref> In 1996, he formed the group [[Mecca2Medina]].<ref name="Christian and Muslim minorities">{{cite book |title=In-between spaces: Christian and Muslim minorities in transition in Europe and the Middle East|last=Timmerman|first=Christiane|coauthors=Johan Leman, Hannelore Roos|year=2009|publisher=[[Peter Lang (publishing company)|Peter Lang]]|page=156|isbn=9789052015651}}</ref>


As well as recording and performing he has also presented programmes such as the [[Global Peace and Unity|Global Peace and Unity Event]] Nasheed Contest for [[Islam Channel]] in 2008.<ref name="GPU08">{{cite web |url=http://www.theglobalunity.com/08/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103&Itemid=246|title=Global Peace and Unity Event 2008|accessdate=25-10-2008}} The Nasheed Contest</ref>
As well as recording and performing he has also presented programmes such as the [[Global Peace and Unity|Global Peace and Unity Event]] Nasheed Contest for [[Islam Channel]] in 2008.<ref name="GPU08">{{cite web |url=http://www.theglobalunity.com/08/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103&Itemid=246|title=Global Peace and Unity Event 2008|accessdate=25-10-2008}} The Nasheed Contest</ref> He has co-hosted and managed the urban stages at the [[Islam Expo]] in [[Olympia (London)|Olympia]] and the Global Peace and Unity Event in [[ExCeL London|ExCeL Exhibition Centre]].<ref name="MuslimHipHop">{{cite web |url=http://muslimhiphop.com/index.php?p=Hip-Hop/Mecca2Medina|title=MuslimHipHop.com|accessdate= }} Hip-Hop: Mecca2Medina</ref>


In September 2010, he produced a solo album, ''"The Road Less Travelled"'' released under the name 'Rakin Niass', featuring other hip hop artists including [[Poetic Pilgrimage]].<ref name="rakinniass.bandcamp">{{cite web |url=http://rakinniass.bandcamp.com/album/the-road-less-travelled|title=Rakin Niass|accessdate= 10-09-2010}} ''The Road Less Travelled''</ref>
In September 2010, he produced a solo album, ''"The Road Less Travelled"'' released under the name 'Rakin Niass', featuring other hip hop artists including [[Poetic Pilgrimage]].<ref name="rakinniass.bandcamp">{{cite web |url=http://rakinniass.bandcamp.com/album/the-road-less-travelled|title=Rakin Niass|accessdate= 10-09-2010}} ''The Road Less Travelled''</ref>
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
He is a [[muqaddam]] of the [[Tijaniyyah]] [[Sufism|sufi]] [[tariqa]], and now resides in [[NW postcode area|North West London]] with his wife and four children.<ref name="tijani"></ref>
Rakin is a [[muqaddam]] of the [[Tijaniyyah]] [[Sufism|sufi]] [[tariqa]]. He now resides in [[NW postcode area|North West London]] with his wife and four children.<ref name="tijani"></ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.rakinniass.co.uk/home Official Website]
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*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/1132928.stm How mentors make a difference]. ''Sean Coughlan. [[BBC News]]''. Wednesday, 24 January, 2001
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/1132928.stm How mentors make a difference]. ''Sean Coughlan. [[BBC News]]''. Wednesday, 24 January, 2001
*[http://www.emel.com/article?id=79&a_id=2175&c=32 Muslims in the House]. ''[[Emel (magazine)|emel]]''. Issue 8, November/December 2004
*[http://www.emel.com/article?id=79&a_id=2175&c=32 Muslims in the House]. ''[[Emel (magazine)|emel]]''. Issue 8, November/December 2004
*[http://islamhiphop.blogspot.com/2008/06/relationship-between-islam-and-hip-hop.html Rooted in Our Lives]. ''Rakin Fetuga. Arts and Islam Hip Hop Debate''. Saturday, 14 June 2008
*[http://islamhiphop.blogspot.com/2008/06/relationship-between-islam-and-hip-hop.html Rooted in Our Lives]. ''Rakin Fetuga. Arts and Islam Hip Hop Debate''. Saturday, 14 June 2008
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Rakin Fetuga
Also known asTrim
Rakin da Authordox
Rakin Misbah
Rakin Niass
Born (1971-01-21) 21 January 1971 (age 53)
Nasheed
Occupation(s)Rapper, music producer and teacher
Years active1985-present
LabelsCrescent Moon Media
Websitewww.rakinniass.co.uk

Rakin Misbah Fetuga Niass (born 21 January 1971) is a British rapper, music producer, presenter and teacher.

Early life

Rakin Fetuga was born in

Catholic, Jehovah’s Witness and Methodist.[1]

Career

In 1985, Rakin and his childhood friends formed Cash Crew and were signed to

breakdancer and graffiti artist as well as a rapper,[3] known at the time as Rakin da Authordox aka Trim. Rakin converted to Islam along with the other members[4] and in 1992, the group recorded the first ever Islamic Rap song "The Provider".[5]
In 1995, Rakin left the group.

He then studied Islam under the guidance of Shaykh Ahmed Ba'biker Abu Bakr As-Sudani who encouraged him to use rap for dawah[1] and to continue using his musical talents to make Islamic music.[6] In 1996, he formed the group Mecca2Medina.[7]

As well as recording and performing he has also presented programmes such as the

Olympia and the Global Peace and Unity Event in ExCeL Exhibition Centre.[9]

In September 2010, he produced a solo album, "The Road Less Travelled" released under the name 'Rakin Niass', featuring other hip hop artists including Poetic Pilgrimage.[10]

He is the CEO of Crescent Moon Media record label.

South Camden Community School and Islamic studies on weekends,[1] and is also life coach.[11]

Personal life

Rakin is a muqaddam of the Tijaniyyah sufi tariqa. He now resides in North West London with his wife and four children.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Ahl-ul-Fayda". Retrieved 01-07-2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) Muqaddam Rakin Fetuga
  2. ^ "Heroes Of UK Hip Hop". Cash Crew
  3. ^ "Mecca2Medina". About M2M
  4. ISBN 9780812241464
    .
  5. ^ "Discogs". Cash Crew Discography
  6. ^ "MuslimHipHop.com". Hip-Hop: Mecca2Medina
  7. ISBN 9789052015651. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help
    )
  8. ^ "Global Peace and Unity Event 2008". Retrieved 25-10-2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) The Nasheed Contest
  9. ^ "MuslimHipHop.com". Hip-Hop: Mecca2Medina
  10. ^ "Rakin Niass". Retrieved 10-09-2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) The Road Less Travelled
  11. ^ a b "Rakin Niass". Biography

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