{"id":2434,"date":"2024-05-24T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/li357-45.members.linode.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/24\/60-isam-b-of-outlandish-global-hip-hop-star-on-aicha-fame-faith-fatherhood-palestine\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T07:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T07:30:00","slug":"60-isam-b-of-outlandish-global-hip-hop-star-on-aicha-fame-faith-fatherhood-palestine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/li357-45.members.linode.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/24\/60-isam-b-of-outlandish-global-hip-hop-star-on-aicha-fame-faith-fatherhood-palestine\/","title":{"rendered":"#60 Isam B of Outlandish | Global hip-hop star on \u2018Aicha\u2019, fame, faith, fatherhood &amp; Palestine"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2434-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/api.substack.com\/feed\/podcast\/151440625\/0fe934203d30f86fa6a9d336b6cd9ea1.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/api.substack.com\/feed\/podcast\/151440625\/0fe934203d30f86fa6a9d336b6cd9ea1.mp3\">https:\/\/api.substack.com\/feed\/podcast\/151440625\/0fe934203d30f86fa6a9d336b6cd9ea1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Isam Bachiri is a singer, songwriter and artist who was one of the founders of the award-winning Danish hip-hop group Outlandish. They had a global hit, including a number 1 in Germany, with their cover of the song Aicha and one of their songs even featured on the video game FIFA 07.<\/p>\n<p>We explore his Moroccan roots and his relationship with his father, who moved to Denmark in 1967 as an undocumented migrant We speak about Isam\u2019s evolution from a shy introvert into a global superstar, and how he coped with the challenges of fame and celebrity whilst staying true to his faith.<\/p>\n<p>He tells me about saying no to performing on Big Brother, turning down Netflix acting roles, how Hajj came at the right time for him, and his lifelong support for Palestine.<\/p>\n<p>In this episode, we discuss:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Parent\u2019s journey from Morocco to Denmark<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The significance of preserving and celebrating our heritage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Early childhood influences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The formation of Outlandish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>9\/11, Hajj and the timing of the song Aicha\u2019s success<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Palestine and silence of some artists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Entertainment industry and pressure to sacrifice your morals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The end of Outlandish after 20 years. Advice on collaborating with friends<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sacrifice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Mental health. Navigating tough times<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Legacy and future projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>#outlandish #aicha #isamb<\/p>\n<p>USEFUL LINKS<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Watch this episode on YouTube:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/muslimcentric?sub_confirmation=1\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/muslimcentric?sub_confirmation=1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aicha (Video) <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/f0nFTdKlKLw\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/f0nFTdKlKLw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Look Into My Eyes &#8211; Palestine (Video) <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DkwxMYiyd_M\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/DkwxMYiyd_M<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Celebrating Ramadan (Video) <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ubiNIqIxmJM\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/ubiNIqIxmJM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/isamb_official\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/isamb_official\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Book: F\u00e6dreland \/ Fatherland by Isam B and Tarek Omar<\/p>\n<p>SUPPORT US<\/p>\n<p>If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, comment and rating.<\/p>\n<p>SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/muslimcentric.substack.com\/\">https:\/\/muslimcentric.substack.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>KEEP IN TOUCH<\/p>\n<p>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/muslimcentric?sub_confirmation=1\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/muslimcentric?sub_confirmation=1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/muslimcentricpodcast\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/muslimcentricpodcast\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/muslimcentric\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/muslimcentric<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/muslimcentric\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/muslimcentric<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muslimcentricpodcast.com\/\">https:\/\/www.muslimcentricpodcast.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All links: h<a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/muslimcentric\/\">ttps:\/\/linktr.ee\/muslimcentric\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Isam Bachiri is a singer, songwriter and artist who was one of the founders of the award-winning Danish hip-hop group Outlandish. 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