Peace be with you, one and all

10 days left to the official launch of “First We Need the Love!” To say that I’m excited about the single and its truly brilliant video is an understatement. The talented guys of Fortfilms, who by the way, also worked on the ‘”Who I Am” video have done a sterling job and I know that you’ll be as blown away as all of us here at the Studio were. The song itself, which I co-wrote with Khalil Ismail, is something very close to my heart. More so, because it is a duet featuring my son, Rashid, whose Rap adds a brilliant dimension to the song. This is also the first time that I am releasing to a mainstream audience, making the single all the more momentous. I felt that the messages behind the song were so universal and at present with South Africa having such vibe about the World Cup, the air is charged with unity, I felt compelled to add my voice as a Muslim Artist who is proudly South African. “First We Need the Love”, is thus also a dedication to this great time in our country’s history. I hope that you will be as inspired by it as we were in putting it all together. Please read more on the single on www.zainbhikha.com and look out for the official launch on 28^th May 2010.

These past few months have been hectic beyond measure. Not only have we been recording in studio and filming “First We Need the Love”, we have also decided to put it all together on an enhanced CD/DVD, which will feature the audio, video and downloadable pics of the single as well as the official release of the “Who I Am” video, which I’ve been holding back for some time.

We have also refreshed our website, fine-tuned our official Facebook site and uploaded all 14 videos on our dedicated YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/zainbhikhastudios. Why not subscribe and receive our regular updates. I am really pleased with these new and updated channels of communication and look forward to connecting with you regularly using these exciting forums, God willing.

On another note, I am honoured to be officially dressed by SHUKR clothing from the end of May. A superb company who have been such a pleasure to deal with and whose motto of ‘Putting Faith into Fashion’ is echoed in their stylish yet modest clothing range, SHUKR are pioneers in Islamic, contemporary wear. Thanks SHUKR! Hopefully now I can always be dressed the part! Visit SHUKR’s site and check out their range on www.shukrclothing.com

For now, I am looking forward to my visit to the U.K on the 28^th May for the four shows in conjunction with Families Relief. The wonderful work that this organisation continues to do so effortlessly never ceases to amaze me. If you plan to be at any of the shows, Insha-Allah, you will be the first to have access to the new album and also the first to hear it live on stage as Rashid has decided to join me! So WOW!

That’s a wrap from me for the moment. Insha-Allah my next BLOG will be to update you while I’m on tour and fill you in on the official launch….28^th May 2010, Let’s feel the LOVE…….. 

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