Outlandish

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Outlandish

Outlandish performing in 2009
Background information
Origin Brøndby, Københavns Amt,  Denmark
Genres Hip-hop
Years active 1997–present
Labels Sony Music Entertainment
RCA Victor Europe
Associated acts Native Deen, Sami Yusuf, Seven8Six, Mintman
Members Waqas Ali Qadri
Isam Bachiri
Lenny Martinez

Outlandish is a group based in Denmark. Formed in 1997, it consists of Isam Bachiri (born in Denmark and of Moroccan background), Waqas Ali Qadri (born in Denmark and of Pakistani background), and Lenny Martinez (born in Honduras and of Cuban and Honduran descent). All three members are religious, with Isam and Waqas being Muslims and Lenny being Catholic. The band members live in Brøndby Strand.

Career

Their first single "Pacific to Pacific" was used in connection with an Amnesty International charity event. Next came the single "Saturday Night", a song that was later included on the soundtrack for the Danish film Pizza King.[1]

The singles from their second album made a bigger impact on the international music charts, including their cover version of Khaled's "Aïcha", which was a #1 hit in Germany and received a lot of airplay across Asia, especially in South Korea.[2] "Guantanamo" also made a strong impression on the European charts.[3]

Sound of a Rebel, Outlandish's fifth album was released on May 11, 2009. Its first single was "Rock All Day".[4]

Appearances and activities

Isam Bachiri of Outlandish

The band supported Sami Yusuf along with other nasheed artists at the "Concert for Peace in Darfur" held at Wembley Arena in 2007 in order to raise money for the families of genocide victims in the region.[5]

The trio has participated in the Evening of Inspiration concerts (in aid of Islamic Relief charity) since 2006 and most recently participated in the 2008 concert which also featured Seven8Six, Raihan and Kareem Salama amongst fellow performers."[6]

Isam Bachiri features on the single "Still Strong" on Native Deen's album, Not Afraid To Stand Alone.[7]

Discography

Main article: Outlandish discography
Solo albums by Waqas Qadri
  • 1999: Ajooba
  • 2008: Øko Logik
  • 2013: Basement Biriyani Vol. 1
Solo albums by Isam Bachiri
  • 2007: Institution
  • 2009: 2200 Carmen
Non-album singles
  • "Belly Dance" (feat. Caroline) (Later included in Bread & Barrels of Water)
  • "Pacific to Pacific" (in connection with an Amnesty International -- also included in Pizza King" OST)
  • "Saturday Night" (from "Pizza King" OST)
  • "Kun Min" (Only Mine)
  • "Angels Lower Their Wings"
  • "Keep it Halal" (feat. Scorzayzee)
  • "Strange Are the Times" (Exclusive SonyEricsson W902 and W595 mobile phone packs, called Outlandish Pack)
  • ""After Every Rainfall" (Charity song for Pakistan)
Collaborations and appearances on other artists' albums
  • 1999: "The Eternal Q" - Acorn (Album: "Limitless Prospects" Tack: 5/9)
  • 1999: "Det Går Ned" (feat. Waqas Ali) - Cas (Album: Funkalation Track: 17/18)
  • 2000: "Derfor Er Jeg" (feat. Waqas Ali & Burhan G) - Cas (Album: Reflexion Track: 4/15)
  • 2000: "Guld & Platin" (feat. Isam B) - Karen (Album: "En Til En" Track: 3/13)
  • 2001: "Jealousy (feat. Outlandmoro)" - Funk Flush (Album: Barfly Legends Track: 3/13) [Outlanmoro - refers to Outlandish & Majid]
  • 2001: "El Campo" - Majid (Album: "Life, Knowledge and Poetry" Track: 15/16)
  • 2002: "The Game" - Acorn (Album: "The Sicknature" Tack: 5/9)
  • 2002: "Till The Last Day" (feat. Warlocks, Eye 'N' I, Curse, Samir, Outlandish, YOR123, Ezkimo) - Rockin Da North (Album: RDN Allstars Track: 8/18)
  • 2005: "Try Not To Cry" - Sami Yusuf (Album: My Ummah Track: 5/20)
  • 2005: "Meditate" (feat. Waqas Ali) - Seven 8 Six (Album: Straight Path Track: 6/13)
  • 2006: "Hlash" (feat. Eslam Jawaad, Isam Bachiri, Freeman, and Cilvaringz) - Salah Edin (Album:"The Official Mixtape" Track: 15/19)
  • 2007: "Still Strong" (feat. Isam B) - Native Deen (Album: "Not Afraid To Stand Alone" Track: 6/21)
  • 2007: "Tu Me Illenas" (feat. Waqas Ali) - Yadam (Album: Confesión Track: 11/12)
  • 2007: "Where Ur Heart's At" (feat. Waqas Ali) - The Gypsies (Album: One Hand Up Track: 13/13)
  • 2010: "I Swear (El Moro Remix)" - Shizzio (Album: I Swear (Single) Track: 1/2)
  • 2010: "Desert Walk" - Kato (Album: Discolized Track:3/15)
  • "Tied To The Chain" (feat. Waqas Ali) - Sofia Hayat (Album: Dishonour)

Videography

  • "Aicha"
  • "Walou"
  • "Guantanamo"
  • "Look Into My Eyes"
  • "Kom Igen" (FIFA 07 featured soundtrack for Denmark)[8]
  • "I Only Ask of God". Original version "Solo le pido a Dios" by León Gieco (Argentinian autor).
  • "Callin' U"
  • "Kun Min" (Be Mine)
  • "Rock All Day"
  • "Feels Like Saving The World"
  • "Keep The Record On Play"
  • "Let Off Some Steam" (Sound Of A Rebel - 2010)
  • "TriumF" feat. Providers (2011 single)
  • "Warrior//Worrier" (2012 single/album)
  • "Ready to love" (2012 album Warrior//Worrier)
  • "A mind full of whispers" (2013 single / 2012 album Warrior//Worrier)

References

  1. ↑
  2. ↑ (Korean)
  3. ↑ "Outlandish - Guantanamo @ Top40-Charts.com - Songs & Videos from 49 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 30 Countries". Top40-charts.com. Retrieved 2012-04-18. 
  4. ↑ Outlandish released a new single.
  5. ↑ Concert for peace in Darfur.
  6. ↑ Details of "Evening Of Inspiration 2008" at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
  7. ↑ Sample of Isam B on Native Deen's new album (track 4).
  8. ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA 07#Game soundtrack

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