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Nadirah X aka Nadz
Nadirah X aka Nadz (born Nadirah Sabreen Seid, April 19, is a Jamaica
n rap/hip-hop singer. She is the last of four children born to Carmen and Melvin Seid.
Nadirah is married to Mississippi born rapper and producer Swish, she has a daughter named Summer.
“Her words are direct. They come from the street and hit you in the gut” – Deepak Chopra
A fierce Jamaican bred MC, Nadirah X aka Nadz combines elements of hip-hop, reggae, soul and spoken word – she is revolutionary in mind and music. Her lyrical power knows no limits, incorporating her relentless views on self-examination, relationships and injustice. Her dynamic performance, courage and story-telling brilliance have captured a wide audience, anxious for her debut album. An ‘ordinary girl’ with an extraordinary will.
From her start as a breakout artist in Jamaica, Nadirah has put together an impressive resume. She won acclaim as “Best New Female Artist” in Jamaica. Later she was selected by Coca Cola as an artist for their “Real Campaign” in the Caribbean.
Nadirah’s unique rap delivery and evolving style won her the Caribbean Music Expo, a competition of over 300 contestants. It was at the winning performance where she met rock legend Dave Stewart (one half of multi-platinum duo The Eurythmics). Stewart immediately signed her to a management deal and began writing and producing music for her. He also took her on his European tour along with Mudbone, lead singer for Parliament/Funkadelic.
Nadirah went on to record with Mudbone on his Fresh Mud album, produced by Stewart and released in UK. The success of that recording lead to an invite to support Pink’s I’m Not Dead Tour in the UK as an opening act. Her success in the UK opened the door to many more collaborations, accolades and opportunities.
Her song, “I Hate This” was included on the soundtrack of the film Tomb Raider Cradle of Life. Her collaborations with Mick Jagger & Joss Stone appeared on the Golden Globe award-winning soundtrack for the film Alfie(2004). She wrote and recorded with Jimmy Cliff on his Grammy Nominated Black Magic album. Nadirah is featured on the track “Womankind” on Annie Lennox’s latest album, Songs of Mass Destruction. “Womankind” was also featured in the film The Women and was produced by Glenn Ballard.
Nadirah also co-wrote and recorded the Green Peace anthem "Go-Green" with her manager Dave Stewart featuring such artists as Sarah McLachlan, Imogen Heap, Bonnie Rait, Jeff Beck, Annie Lennox, Natalie Imbruglia to name a few. She also wrote the free Angola 3 song with Saul Williams and Stewart. She has collaborated with such activists as the late Anita Roddick, the outspoken Harry Belafonte.
Comspiracy For Good
Nadirah plays the lead role in Conspiracy for Good it is a fictional organisation that is part of an "augmented reality drama" game developed by Heroes creator Tim Kring, funded and technologically-enabled by Nokia and realised by The company P, and over 100 people in production teams in five different countries. for more information visit www.conspiracy for good.com
Currently Nadirah is writing and recording with Greek Superstar Anna Vissi, Glen Ballard and Dave Stewart. She has recently been selected as the face of a new marketing campaign for Flip Video’s latest line of digital camcorders. Nadirah's Ink album and poetry book of the same title, is available in the US digitally and in the UK is such stores as HMV, the album is set for a Poland release via Magic Records/ Universal 25 Feb 2011. The single "Here it Comes" has charted on Poland's National Top 50 charts and Top 100 Most played Chart.
, Nas
, The Roots
, Eurythmics
, Bob Marley
, Mos Def
, Lauren Hill
, Nina Simone
, Jimmy Cliff
, Peter Tosh
, KT Tunstall
and Lupe Fiasco
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Track listing and credits for Ink
Executive Producer Dave Stewart
Nadirah X aka Nadz (born Nadirah Sabreen Seid, April 19, is a Jamaica
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
n rap/hip-hop singer. She is the last of four children born to Carmen and Melvin Seid.
Nadirah is married to Mississippi born rapper and producer Swish, she has a daughter named Summer.
Who's Nadirah X ?
NADIRAH X aka Nadz“Her words are direct. They come from the street and hit you in the gut” – Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra is an Indian medical doctor, public speaker, and writer on subjects such as spirituality, Ayurveda and mind-body medicine. Chopra began his career as an endocrinologist and later shifted his focus to alternative medicine. Chopra now runs his own medical center, with a focus on...
A fierce Jamaican bred MC, Nadirah X aka Nadz combines elements of hip-hop, reggae, soul and spoken word – she is revolutionary in mind and music. Her lyrical power knows no limits, incorporating her relentless views on self-examination, relationships and injustice. Her dynamic performance, courage and story-telling brilliance have captured a wide audience, anxious for her debut album. An ‘ordinary girl’ with an extraordinary will.
From her start as a breakout artist in Jamaica, Nadirah has put together an impressive resume. She won acclaim as “Best New Female Artist” in Jamaica. Later she was selected by Coca Cola as an artist for their “Real Campaign” in the Caribbean.
Nadirah’s unique rap delivery and evolving style won her the Caribbean Music Expo, a competition of over 300 contestants. It was at the winning performance where she met rock legend Dave Stewart (one half of multi-platinum duo The Eurythmics). Stewart immediately signed her to a management deal and began writing and producing music for her. He also took her on his European tour along with Mudbone, lead singer for Parliament/Funkadelic.
Nadirah went on to record with Mudbone on his Fresh Mud album, produced by Stewart and released in UK. The success of that recording lead to an invite to support Pink’s I’m Not Dead Tour in the UK as an opening act. Her success in the UK opened the door to many more collaborations, accolades and opportunities.
Her song, “I Hate This” was included on the soundtrack of the film Tomb Raider Cradle of Life. Her collaborations with Mick Jagger & Joss Stone appeared on the Golden Globe award-winning soundtrack for the film Alfie(2004). She wrote and recorded with Jimmy Cliff on his Grammy Nominated Black Magic album. Nadirah is featured on the track “Womankind” on Annie Lennox’s latest album, Songs of Mass Destruction. “Womankind” was also featured in the film The Women and was produced by Glenn Ballard.
Nadirah also co-wrote and recorded the Green Peace anthem "Go-Green" with her manager Dave Stewart featuring such artists as Sarah McLachlan, Imogen Heap, Bonnie Rait, Jeff Beck, Annie Lennox, Natalie Imbruglia to name a few. She also wrote the free Angola 3 song with Saul Williams and Stewart. She has collaborated with such activists as the late Anita Roddick, the outspoken Harry Belafonte.
Comspiracy For Good
Nadirah plays the lead role in Conspiracy for Good it is a fictional organisation that is part of an "augmented reality drama" game developed by Heroes creator Tim Kring, funded and technologically-enabled by Nokia and realised by The company P, and over 100 people in production teams in five different countries. for more information visit www.conspiracy for good.com
Currently Nadirah is writing and recording with Greek Superstar Anna Vissi, Glen Ballard and Dave Stewart. She has recently been selected as the face of a new marketing campaign for Flip Video’s latest line of digital camcorders. Nadirah's Ink album and poetry book of the same title, is available in the US digitally and in the UK is such stores as HMV, the album is set for a Poland release via Magic Records/ Universal 25 Feb 2011. The single "Here it Comes" has charted on Poland's National Top 50 charts and Top 100 Most played Chart.
Influences
Nadz states her influences to be Queen LatifahQueen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy...
, Nas
Nas
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
, The Roots
The Roots
The Roots is an American hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are famed for beginning with a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which still includes live instrumentals...
, Eurythmics
Eurythmics
Eurythmics were a British pop rock duo, formed in 1980, currently disbanded, but known to reunite from time to time. Consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A...
, Bob Marley
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, OM was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers...
, Mos Def
Mos Def
Dante Terrell Smith is an American actor and Emcee known by the stage names Mos Def and Yasiin Bey. He started his hip hop career in a group called Urban Thermo Dynamics, after which he appeared on albums by Da Bush Babees and De La Soul. With Talib Kweli, he formed the duo Black Star, which...
, Lauren Hill
Lauren Hill
Lauren Hill is the name of:*Lauren Michelle Hill, February 2001 Playboy Playmate of the Month*Lauryn Hill, American hip hop singer...
, Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Eunice Kathleen Waymon , better known by her stage name Nina Simone , was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist widely associated with jazz music...
, Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff, OM is a Jamaican musician, singer and actor. He is the only currently living musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honour that can be granted by the Jamaican government for achievement in the arts and sciences...
, Peter Tosh
Peter Tosh
Peter Tosh, born Winston Hubert McIntosh , was a Jamaican reggae musician who was a core member of the band The Wailers , and who afterward had a successful solo career as well as being a promoter of Rastafari.Peter Tosh was born in Grange Hill, Jamaica, an illegitimate child to a mother too young...
, KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall
Kate Victoria "KT" Tunstall is a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist from St Andrews, Scotland. She broke into the public eye with a 2004 live solo performance of her song "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" on Later... with Jools Holland...
and Lupe Fiasco
Lupe Fiasco
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco , better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco , is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, Lupe is the CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food...
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Discography
- "I Hate ThisI Hate ThisI Hate This is a solo performance by David Hansen detailing his experiences as the father of a stillborn child.-Production:...
(M-Phatic Mix)" (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life Sdtk) on Hollywood Records - "Wicked Time" w/ Joss Stone and Mick Jagger (Alfie Sdtk)
- "Womankind" w/ Annie Lennox (Annie Lennox's album Songs Of Mass Destruction and the movie The Women)
- Ink the Ep
- "Go Green Single" feat. Annie Lennox, Imogen Heap, Sarah Mclachlan, Natalie Imbruglia
- Fresh Mud Album Mudbone feat. Nadirah X
- Ordinary GirlOrdinary Girl"Ordinary Girl" is a pop song by American singer–songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus, performing as Hannah Montana – the alter ego of Miley Stewart – a character she plays on the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana. It was released to Radio Disney on July 2, 2010 as promotion for the...
" ABC's Lincoln Heights - Ink the full Album
- UK FLUE Compilation "Fight for Music" feat J.Sol
Track listing and credits for Ink
Executive Producer Dave Stewart
- "Testimony" - written by Nadirah X and Glen Ballard. Produced by Glen Ballard.
- "Here it Comes" - written by Nadirah X, Ned Douglas, Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox. Produced by Dave Stewart and Ned Douglas
- "Under the Rainbow" - written by Nadirah X and Glen Ballard. Produced by Glen Ballard.
- "Blood on our Hands" - written by Nadirah X, Ned Douglas Produced by Ned Douglas
- "Judas Blood" (featuring Swish) - written by Nadirah X and Jonathan 'Swish' Whitfield. Produced by Swish
- "Finger on the Trigger" - written by Nadirah X, Ned Douglas Produced by Ned Douglas
- "Good Day" (featuring Carina Round) - written by Nadirah X, Ned Douglas Produced by Ned Douglas
- "Tuff Lyfe" - written by Nadirah X and Michael Bradford. Produced by Michael Bradford
- "Ink" - written by Nadirah X
- "These Times" (featuring Amy Keys) - written by Nadirah X and Glen Ballard. Produced by Glen Ballard.
- "Ordinary Girl" - written by Nadirah X, Ned Douglas Produced by Ned Douglas
- "Negativity" - written by Nadirah X, Ned Douglas Produced by Ned Douglas
- "I Hate This" (Weapons Mix) - written by Nadirah X and Dave Stewart. Produced by Dave Stewart and Ned Douglas
- "Reqless" (featuring DNA) - written by Nadirah X, Derrick 'DNA' Ashong and Michael Bradford. Produced by Michael Bradford