MUSIC

Raashan Ahmad’s discography reflects this adventurous and collaborative spirit, with standout solo albums such as "The Push" (2008), "For What You’ve Lost" (2010), "Ceremony" (2013), and "The Sun" (2019), as well as collaborative projects like "Low Fidelity, High Quality Vol. 1" (2014) with Taku, "Low Fidelity, High Quality Vol. 2" (2015) with Headnodic , “Above the Cloudes (2016) with Phoniks, and "Black Koala" (2020) with Rita J., along with his celebrated Soul Power Mixtape (2011). As the frontman of the legendary hip-hop group Crown City Rockers, he contributed to classic albums like "Earthtones" (2004) and "The Day After Forever" (2009), which defined their unique fusion of live instrumentation and hip-hop.

Raashan’s journey has taken him across the globe, from intimate stages to international festivals. Whether performing at the Blue Note in Tokyo, collaborating with orchestras in Poland or Colombia, or connecting with communities through his workshops and mentorship programs, his work is a testament to the power of music to transcend borders and unite people.

With an ability to bridge cultures, genres, and generations, Raashan Ahmad stands as a dynamic force in music and a tireless advocate for creativity, connection, and cultural exchange. His career continues to inspire and evolve, leaving an indelible mark on the global music landscape with numerous collaborations including: Gift of Gab (Blackalicious) - Aloe Blacc - Chali 2na (Jurassic 5) - Greg Errico (Sly and the Family Stone) -  Keren Ann (French folk/rock singer) - Keziah Jones (Nigerian musician) - Noelle Scaggs (Fitz and the Tantrums) - Stro Elliot (The Roots) - Fred Wesley (The J.B.’s) - The Polish Ambassador, DJ Moar, Mitsu the Beats, and many more.

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Discography

Raashan Ahmad & Rita J - Black Koala

2020


Raashan Ahmad - The Sun

2019


Raashan Ahmad & Phoniks - Above the Clouds



Dream it

2004

Raashan Ahmad - For What Youve Lost

Raashan Ahmad - Ceremony


2013

Crown City Rockers - The Day After Forever


Crown City Rockers - Earthtones

2009


2010

2009

2008

Raashan Ahmad - The Push


Raashan Ahmad - Soul Power


2016

Raashan Ahmad & Headnodic - Low Fidelity High Quality V.2


2015

Raashan Ahmad & Taku - Low Fidelity High Quality V.1



2013

SelectED Accomplishments

Headline performance at the world famous "Billboard Live" in Tokyo, Japan (2008)

Headline performance w/ the National Symphony Orchestra of Colombia & Choir, (2016)

Awarded "Album of the Year" - Hangtime Music Awards (Marseille France) (2011)

First DJ invited to the inaugural "AFROPUNK" festival in Dakar, Senegal (2018)

Represented the United States as a musical ambassador at the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (2009)

Performed and recorded a full length live album with
Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra in Szczecin Poland (2017)

Invited to Artist residency for the Babel Med Music Festival in Oran Algeria and Marseille France (2013)

Live interview on France 24 (reaching over 20 million viewers) (2019)

Featured guest & collaborator - WARHOL & BASQUIAT (exhibition) at The Kunstforum Gallery in Vienna Austria (2015)

"Bringing light into the darkness"
World Music Matters" spotlight on RFI (France, Africa, Europe) (2019)

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