RAASHAN AHMAD New album CEREMONY BIOGRAPHY : Raashan Ahmad was born in Trenton New Jersey, a small industiral town south of New York city. His earliest memories are of his dad programming and playing mix tapes his friend from New Jersey would send, as well as his records, and acting like a radio announcer. Marvin Gaye, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Miles, Anita Baker and lots of good jazz, funk, and soul. This would set the foundation and the standard for his own musical taste (and record collection) to flourish. Skip forward for two decades: In 2004 Raashan founded the Crown City Rockers who left their mark on the west coast scene as well as touring in Europe. In 2008 and 2010 Raashan Ahmad released his first two solo albums featuring artists such as Aloe Blacc setting the groundwork for continious touring all over the globe during the last two years. While being on the road Raashan Ahmad ended up meeting producers in France, Poland & Australia Inspired by these talented musicians Raashan Ahmad created a versatile HipHop sound reminiscing to the Golden Era as much as the new Beatmaker generation of our decade with a portion of live music in it. Proving his exceptional MC skills on this record he was able to create a soundtrack to his countless journeys all around the globe. The album features productions by 20Syl of C2C, Ta-ku & Mr. President. Among the guests on the microphone is Stones Throw signee Homeboy Sandman, Geoffrey Oryema and Ty. DISCOGRAPHY album - Raashan Ahmad: “Ceremony” / 2013 - Raashan Ahmad "For What You've Lost" / 2010 - Raashan Ahmad "Soul Power" / 2009 - Crown City Rockers "The Day After Forever" / 2009 - Raashan Ahmad "The Push" / 2008 - Raashan Ahmad "B-Sides, Bootlegs & Rarities : The Official Mixtape" / 2005 - Crown City Rockers "Earthtones" / 2004 - Mission "One" / 2001 - Mission "Mission" / 1999 WEBSITES: http://raashan.net/ www.iwelcom.tv/raashanahmad www.facebook.com/Raashan-Ahmad www.jakarta-records.de VIDEOS : Pain on Black Beautiful Ugly In Love With Wax Live in Germany Teaser TNT CONTACT TOUR: B.L MUSIC PRODUCTIONS C/o MILA, 2 rue André Messager, 75018 Paris - France Tél : +33 (0) 9 54 06 56 53 / Fax : +33 (0) 9 59 06 56 53 Booking : [email protected] Production : [email protected] www.blm usicprod.com .