Showing posts with label Ahmed Sirour. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ahmed Sirour. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Amazing Cover: "I Believe in You and Me" (Ahmed Sirour)
As the holiday season quickly approaches and Christmas looms just months away, I am always reminded of the Whitney Houston film vehicle The Preacher's Wife and of course Whitney Houston's cover of The Four Tops' "I Believe in You and Me" from the film, as it became one of the many standards in the late songstress' repertoire.
With that said, Ahmed Sirour's powerful and highly somber rendition/ tribute cover of "I Believe in You and Me," is still one of the songs that helps me mourn the loss of and celebrate the legacy of the late and great Ms. Whitney Houston.
With that said, listen below to his amazing cover of "I Believe In You and Me" and if you enjoy what you hear, you can click here to purchase it along with his "The After 2AM Sessions LP."
Friday, May 1, 2015
Remix: "Move Love (Bossa Soula Remix)" (Robert Glasper ft KING)
Ahmed's remix came about through Robert Glasper who created a remix competition that Ahmed Sirour’s Bossa Soula remix won. Take a listen below to "Move Love (Bossa Soula Remix) and Enjoy! (FYI last time I checked, it's a free download, so if I was you, I would get on that ASAP).
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Remix: "Say Yes (Once More) Ahmed Sirour Remix" (Floetry)
With the announcement of the return of Floetry, it seems fitting that Ahmed Sirour's latest remix of the group's biggest hit "Say Yes" was released a few days ago.
Entitled "Say Yes (Once More) Ahmed Sirour Remix," Ahmed keeps the vocals from the original and updates the instrumentation, giving it a more jazzy/Quiet Storm vibe for the already sexy jam. With that said, take a listen below to "Say Yes (Once More) Ahmed Sirour Remix" and Enjoy!
Monday, March 23, 2015
Remix: "My Everything (Ahmed's Ballad Remix)" (Lalah Hathaway)
Lalah Hathaway's latest studio album 2011's Where It All Begins was a solid effort from the famed songstress and during the release of her album, she held a remix contest and Ahmed Sirour crafted a beautiful remix to her uptempo joint "My Everything."
Opting to slow the pace down a bit on "My Everything (Ahmed's Ballad Remix)," this ballad remix of Lalah's joint "My Everything" really allows her vocals and the words to take center stage in a way that wasn't accomplished in my opinion on the original.
Why this didn't win the remix competition is unbeknownst to me, but this is a dope remix that warrants several listens and the free download that Ahmed has generously provided for casual listeners. With that said, take a listen below to "My Everything (Ahmed's Ballad Remix)" and Enjoy!
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Remix: "Move Love (Bossa Soula Remix)" (Robert Glasper ft KING)
Ahmed's remix came about through Robert Glasper who created a remix competition that Ahmed Sirour’s Bossa Soula remix won. Take a listen below to "Move Love (Bossa Soula Remix) and Enjoy! (FYI last time I checked, it's a free download, so if I was you, I would get on that ASAP).
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Amazing Cover: "I Believe in You and Me" (Ahmed Sirour)
The holiday season, and especially Christmas always bring out the Whitney Houston film vehicle The Preacher's Wife to get me in the holiday mood and Whitney Houston's cover of The Four Tops' "I Believe in You and Me" from the film became one of the many standards in the late songstress' repertoire.
With that said, Ahmed Sirour's powerful and highly somber rendition/ tribute cover of "I Believe in You and Me," is still one of the songs that helps me mourn the loss of and celebrate the legacy of the late and great Ms. Whitney Houston.
With that said, listen below to his amazing cover of "I Believe In You and Me" and if you enjoy what you hear, you can click here to purchase it along with his "The After 2AM Sessions LP."
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Remix: "Move Love (Bossa Soula Remix)" (Robert Glasper ft KING)
Ahmed's remix came about through Robert Glasper who created a remix competition that Ahmed Sirour’s Bossa Soula remix won. Take a listen below to "Move Love (Bossa Soula Remix) and Enjoy!
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Remix: "[un]Average Fruit (Ahmed Sirour Remix)" (Quadron)
I was going through an old playlist of mine earlier today and rediscovered this gem from Ahmed Sirour with his remix of Quadron's "Average Fruit."
With that said, Ahmed's "[un]Average Fruit (Ahmed Sirour Remix)" takes Quadron's "Average Fruit" to another level and the cut that was lifted from their self-titled debut album really shines with this revamped instrumentation.
Therefore, take a listen after the jump to "[un]Average Fruit (Ahmed Sirour Remix)" and Enjoy! (Hopefully there is a free download or two still available!)
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Mashup: "Love Wicki Like This" (Ahmed Sirour)
Back in 2012, Ahmed Sirour released another banger in the form of his mashup of Faith Evan's 1998 hit single "Love Like This" and The Fatback Band's 1974 joint "Wicki Wacky."
Ahmed is one talented cat and how he puts together these remixes, mashups, and covers is unbeknownst to me, but my ears have certainly been reaping the benefits! With that said, this sublime mashup was available for a free download, and luckily I got mine while supplies lasted of this phenomenal mashup of The Fatback Band and Faith Evans.
Without further ado Ahmed Sirour presents...Fatback Faith "Love Wicki Like This" after the jump!
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Mashup: "I Wish (Ahmed's MEGA Mashup Remix)" (Stevie Wonder)
Ahmed Sirour teased his Stevie Wonder mashup of "I Wish" on Twitter last week and now his mashup has been fully realized with "I Wish (Ahmed's MEGA Mashup Remix."
Featuring Stevie Wonder's iconic and instantly recognizable vocals from "I Wish," Ahmed overlays his vocals with some familiar instrumentations from the likes of Jimmy Castor, James Brown, Bob James and even Ms. Jackson if you nasty, Janet Jackson
With that said, take some time to soak in Ahmed's sublime mashup "I Wish (Ahmed's MEGA Mashup Remix" and if you like what you hear, go and support his current fundraising campaign so we can continue to hear great music from Ahmed!
Featuring Stevie Wonder's iconic and instantly recognizable vocals from "I Wish," Ahmed overlays his vocals with some familiar instrumentations from the likes of Jimmy Castor, James Brown, Bob James and even Ms. Jackson if you nasty, Janet Jackson
With that said, take some time to soak in Ahmed's sublime mashup "I Wish (Ahmed's MEGA Mashup Remix" and if you like what you hear, go and support his current fundraising campaign so we can continue to hear great music from Ahmed!
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Mashup: "Nuttin But Reflections" (Ahmed Sirour)
As we continue to celebrate the boss Ms. Ross' 70th birthday, I thought it would be nice to revisit Ahmed Sirour sublime Heavy D and The Supremes mashup of their respected joint "Nuttin But Love" and "Reflections." T
hough a Heavy D and The Supremes mashup seems odd on paper, Ahmed brilliantly weaves these two hits and classics in their own rights into a phenomenal mix. Take a listen below and Enjoy!
Friday, December 27, 2013
Amazing Cover: "I Believe in You and Me" (Ahmed Sirour)
The holiday season, and especially Christmas always bring out the Whitney Houston film vehicle The Preacher's Wife to get me in the holiday mood and Whitney Houston's cover of The Four Tops' "I Believe in You and Me" from the film became one of the many standards in the late songstress' repertoire.
With that said, Ahmed Sirour's powerful and highly somber rendition/ tribute cover of "I Believe in You and Me," is still one of the songs that helps me mourn the loss of and celebrate the legacy of the late and great Ms. Whitney Houston.
With that said, listen below to his amazing cover of "I Believe In You and Me" and if you enjoy what you hear, you can click here to purchase it along with his "The After 2AM Sessions LP."
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Remix: "My Everything (Ahmed's Ballad Remix)" (Lalah Hathaway)
Lalah Hathaway's latest studio album 2011's Where It All Begins was a solid effort from the famed songstress and during the release of her album, she held a remix contest and Ahmed Sirour crafted a beautiful remix to her uptempo joint "My Everything."
Opting to slow the pace down a bit on "My Everything (Ahmed's Ballad Remix)," this ballad remix of Lalah's joint "My Everything" really allows her vocals and the words to take center stage in a way that wasn't accomplished in my opinion on the original.
Why this didn't win the remix competition is unbeknownst to me, but this is a dope remix that warrants several listens and the free download that Ahmed has generously provided for casual listeners. With that said, take a listen below to "My Everything (Ahmed's Ballad Remix)" and Enjoy!
Sunday, October 20, 2013
New Joint: "Afro Blue" (Ahmed Sirour ft. Cleveland P. Jones)
Ahmed Sirour released a new joint a few days ago with the assistance of Cleveland P. Jones on "Afro Blue." Featuring lush instrumentation from Ahmed and the vocal stylings of Cleveland P. Jones, "Afro Blue" is a winner in my book.
While I am not that familiar with Cleveland P. Jones, his vocals and range are crazy and warrant a few listens on this collaboration with Ahmed Sirour. With that said, take a listen below to "Afro Blue" and if you hurry, you can get yourself a free download while supplies last!
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Remix: "Move Love (Bossa Soula Remix)" (Robert Glasper featuring KING)
Ahmed's remix came about through Robert Glasper who created a remix competition that Ahmed Sirour’s Bossa Soula remix won. Take a listen below to "Move Love (Bossa Soula Remix) and Enjoy! (FYI last time I checked, it's a free download, so if I was you, I would get on that ASAP)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Remix: "[un]Average Fruit (Ahmed Sirour Remix)" (Quadron)
Woke up this morning to find a dope remix via Ahmed Sirour in my Twitter timeline and I've been jamming to it ever since on repeat as I copped by free download, while supplies last. With that said, Ahmed's "[un]Average Fruit (Ahmed Sirour Remix)" takes Quadron's "Average Fruit" to another level and the cut that was lifted from their self-titled debut album really shines with this revamped instrumentation. Therefore, take a listen after the jump to "[un]Average Fruit (Ahmed Sirour Remix)" and Enjoy! (Hopefully there will be a download or two still available!)
Friday, May 17, 2013
Mashup: "Love Wicki Like This" (Ahmed Sirour)
Last year, Ahmed Sirour released another banger in the form of his mashup of Faith Evan's 1998 hit single "Love Like This" and The Fatback Band's 1974 joint "Wicki Wacky." Ahmed is one talented cat and how he puts together these remixes, mashups, and covers is unbeknownst to me, but my ears have certainly been reaping the benefits! With that said, this sublime mashup was available for a free download, and luckily I got mine while supplies lasted of this phenomenal mashup of The Fatback Band and Faith Evans. Without further ado Ahmed Sirour presents...Fatback Faith "Love Wicki Like This" after the jump!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Remix: "Move Love (Bossa Soula Remix)" (Robert Glasper featuring KING)
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Album Stream: "This Would Be a Love Song...If Only I Could Sing" (Ahmed Sirour)
"This Would Be a Love Song...If Only I Could Sing" is a 5-track EP sophomore project by producer, musician, and also poet, Ahmed Sirour, following his debut project "The After 2am Sessions LP." This is the first part of an experimental project combining the Ahmed's two loves of poetry and music, fused with the ever-popular theme of love & romance...the good, the bad, and the humorous!
Most people are unaware that Ahmed was a poet far longer than he had been a musician. Writing poetry an essays from as early as 8 or 9 years old, Ahmed always had an affinity for the written word. His first romantic poems were written to one of his earliest crushes in grade school at age 14. He would continue to write countless pieces from that age onward (many which have been misplaced and lost over time, including numerous composition notebooks). It wasn't until 2002, when he became a full-fledged professional musician, that poetry would take a backseat as he began to fully explore his newfound talent that has culminated to this point where he comes a full 360-degrees to fuse his two passions and gifts together, finally, into this collection of original compositions of romantic poetry/short stories paired with timeless music...pieces that would otherwise be vocal songs, if he felt he could actually sing lol
Released just two days before Valentine's Day 2013, just in time for the lovers, the hope{ful] romantics, and even the simply those who love of music and prose, "This Would Be a Love Song...If Only I Could Sing" is Ahmed's next experimental project, now incorporating words with sounds, centered on the eternal theme of Love.
With that said, take a live stream to "This Would Be a Love Song...If Only I Could Sing" below and if you like what you hear, like I did cop the $5 EP!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Remix: "Golden (Ahmed's Brukup Remix)" (Jill Scott)
Ahmed Sirour is back at it again and this time he is back with a sublime remix to Jill Scott's classic "Golden." Entitled "Golden (Ahmed's Brukup Remix)," the broken beat mixed with a bit of an afrobeat and horns is a pleasantly unexpected sonic choice from Ahmed that really turns Jill's "Golden" on its side a bit. With that said, take a listen below to "Golden (Ahmed's Brukup Remix)" and if you like what you hear, cop the free download while supplies last!
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