Mumzy Stranger

Mumzy Stranger
Mumzy Stranger
Background information
Birth name Muhammad Mumith Ahmed
Born January 18, 1984 (1984-01-18) (age 27)
Plaistow, Newham, East London, United Kingdom
Origin Plaistow, Newham, East London, United Kingdom
Genres Hip-Hop, Grime, R&B, Bashment, Pop
Occupations Singer-songwriter, Rapper, Record producer, Dancer
Years active 2005-present
Labels Tiffin Beats Records (2008-present)
Associated acts Rishi Rich, Preeya Kalidas, Abbas Hasan, Yasmin, Wiley, Karen David, Sonu Kakkar, Junior Giscombe
Website Official website

Muhammad Mumith Ahmed (born 18 January 1984), better known by his stage name Mumzy Stranger, is a British MC, singer-songwriter and record producer. He made his mainstream recording debut in the summer of 2009 with his debut single "One More Dance," which topped the UK Asian Charts, as did the follow-up singles, "Showgirl" and "Fly With Me". He is the first artist of Bengali descent to have entered the mainstream music industry and is one of the latest prospect of British-Asian R&B artist in Britain.[1]

Contents

Early life

Mumith was born and raised in Plaistow, Newham in East London to Bengali Muslim parents. He is of Bangladeshi origin and was raised in a traditional Islamic home.[2]

He started out in the Infamous UK Garage scene in 2000 at an early age of 16, and was involved in pirate radio until 2003 when he left as he felt like a stranger (from which he derived his stage name).[3]

Music career

2005-08: Career beginning

Stranger was one of three finalists in BBC Asian Network's Unsung competition in 2005 with his song "Jump Up,"[4][5] after a friend of his sent in Stranger 's demo tape,[6] which caught the attention of Rishi Rich, a Bhangra-fusion producer that was one of the judges for the competition.[7]

Two years later, as a graduate from the University of Westminster, achieving a BA Honours in Business Information Technology,[1] Stranger finally went into the studio with Rishi Rich. With the help of Rishi Rich, he released his promo single, "Let's Party" in 2007, which Rich produced along with a next single, "Stranger".[citation needed] He performed in the UK at the Royal Festival Hall in South Bank, London[citation needed] and at the 2008 Baishakhi Mela, a concert of Bangladeshi musicians.[citation needed] He also performed at the award show for the UK Asian Music Awards in 2008.[citation needed]

2009: Debut single and collaborations

Stranger's debut single "One More Dance" was produced by Rishi Rich and was released in July 2009.[8] The single was set to be titled "One More Chance" but was later changed to "One More Dance", according to Rishi Rich.[9] It fail to reach the mainstream charts but topped the UK Asian Charts on its debut.[10][11] His second single, "Showgirl," was released in August 2009.[6][12] Mumzy is heard on two tracks on The Streets of Bollywood 3, a remix album by Rishi Rich, Hunterz and Kami K, mainly focusing on bringing Indian and urban music together.

Stranger collaborated with several UK and international desi artists, such as H-Dhami, Preeya Kalidas, Abbas Hasan and Malkit Singh.[13]

Mumzy supported Sean Kingston at the 02 Arena on November 18.[14]

2010: Debut mixtape and album released

Stranger released his debut mixtape, No Stranger To This, which was put together in the course of seven days and officially released on December 11,[15] a day before his debut album, Journey Begins. Stranger and Stereo Nation are heard on the soundtrack of It's a Wonderful Afterlife. The track is a remix of a hit song by Stereo Nation, "Larl Larl Buleeya (Remix)". The track is Stranger's debut on a British film soundtrack. He is also heard on the soundtrack of Toonpur Ka Super Hero, making his debut on a Bollywood film soundtrack.

2011-present: Award Nominations and singles

At the UK AMA's Nominations Party held at the West Midlands’ super-club Gatecrasher, in Birmingham on the 1st February, Stranger was nominated for 4 awards, Best Album (for Journey Begins), Best Male Act, Best Urban Act and Best Video (for "Fly With Me"), the most for any solo act at the UK Asian Music Awards 2011.[16] He ended up winning Best Urban Act.[17]

Fresh after the release of his debut album, he released his new promotional single, tilted, "Mama Used To Say", a collaboration with Grammy-Award winning British R&B singer, Junior, which was released on March 10.[18] Stranger performed the single at the UK AMA with Junior.[19]

Mumzy's single "Heartbreaker" was released on 8 April, as a free download.[20][21]

Mumzy's latest collaboration is with Junai Kaden[22] on the track, "Aaja Mere Naal". The track is Junai Kaden's debut single and produced by Mumzy himself. The singles official release date is April 14.[23] The track entered the UK Asian Download Chart at number 7, making his very first top 10 single.[citation needed]

Community Work

Stranger is an ambassador for Newham Council's anti-violence campaign to prevent gun and knife crime.[24] Stranger took part in the Sky Ride Leicester, a free, family-orientated and fun traffic-free mass participation cycling event on August 29, 2010 in Leicester, England.[25]

Awards/Nominations

Urban Music Awards (2009)

  • Best UK Asian Act (Nominated) (won by RDB)

BritAsia TV Music Awards (2010)

  • Best Newcomer Act (Nominated)
  • Best Urban Asian Act (WON)

UK Asian Music Awards (2011)

  • Best Album (Journey Begins) (Nominated)
  • Best Male Act (Nominated)
  • Best Urban Act (WON)
  • Best Video (Fly With Me) (Nominated)

Discography

Journey Begins (2010)

Journey Begins
Studio album by Mumzy Stranger
Released December 12, 2010
Recorded 2009-2010
Genre R&B, Hip-Hop, Bashment
Length 51:54
Label Tiffin Beats Records
Producer Mumzy Stranger, Steel Bangelz, Rax Tymer, Diligent, Rishi Rich, THE ALiBI, Vee
Professional reviews

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  • DesiHits 3/5 stars

Journey Begins is Stranger's debut album, released on December 12, 2010 in the UK on Tiffin Beats Records.[26]

Singles

The albums lead single is "Fly With Me", produced by himself at his home studio. The single debuted at number 15 on the UK Asian Download Chart and stayed in the top 40 for more than 17 weeks but dropped off the chart at week 18.[citation needed] There are several remixes of "Fly With Me", a Grime Mix featuring Flo Dan, Gods Gift, KID & Roly, a Rishi Rich Kulcha Mix and a Bangla Mix featuring SH8S. Stranger's fourth and final single from the album is "Spaceman" featuring Wiley.

Promotion

Stranger performed songs from his new album with a live orchestra to a close 600 fans and media at a one-off concert on December 18 at Stratford Circus.[27]

Critical reception

DesiHits rated the album 3/5, stating their description of the album as simply average. They stated: "Despite high expectations and many memorable collaborations and features, "Journey Begins" doesn't impress us."[28]

Commercial reception

The album achieved moderate success, reaching number 4 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Album Chart on its debut, making the album the biggest success for Stranger to date.[29] The album was nominated for "Best Album" award at the UK AMA 2011.[30]

Track list

No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
1. "Fly With Me"   Mumzy Stranger Mumzy Stranger 03:53
2. "Superwoman"   Mumzy Stranger Rax Tymer 03:33
3. "Drop It"   Mumzy Stranger, THE ALiBI Diligent 03:35
4. "Positive Vibe"   THE ALiBI Diligent 03:58
5. "Spaceman" (featuring Wiley) Mumzy Stranger Steel Bangelz 04:38
6. "Schizophrenic"   Mumzy Stranger, THE ALiBI Diligent 03:23
7. "Left With None"   Mumzy Stranger Diligent 03:22
8. "Rainfall"   Mumzy Stranger Diligent, THE ALiBI 04:01
9. "Can I Love Again"     Mumzy Stranger, THE ALiBI 04:10
10. "Genesis" (featuring Yasmin) Mumzy Stranger Rax Tymer, Mumzy Stranger 03:32
11. "Promises"   Mumzy Stranger Rishi Rich, Rax Tymer 04:58
12. "Fatal Attraction"   Mumzy Stranger Rax Tymer 04:33
13. "Sexy Mama"   Mumzy Stranger Rax Tymer, THE ALiBI 04:18
Total length:
 51:54

Mixtapes

  • MixTape (DesiDrop.Com Exclusive: Collection of Mumzy's Promo Songs) (2008)[31]
  • No Stranger To This (Hosted by DJ Limelight) (2010)

Guest Appearances

  • Sham D - "I Know (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • Malkit Singh - "Nach Billo (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • Malkit Singh - "Saari Raat Nachava (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • Sophie - "Manjawe (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • H-Dhami - "Tere Naal (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • Jerusha - "Girls Girls Boys Boys (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • Preeya Kalidas - "Shimmy (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • Preeya Kalidas - "Dance Dance (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • Karen David - "Hypnotize (Feat. Mumzy Stranger & Sonu Kakker)"
  • Abbas Hasan - "Sona (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • Veronica - "Turn (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • Veronica - "Permission (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • Tasha Tah - "Rewind (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • GoldKartz - "Ha Karde (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • Stereo Nation - "Lal Lal Buleeya (Remix) (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • Ramzi - "Fall In Love (Rishi Rich Remix) (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
  • Da Poe - "Luvin' A Thug (Prod. by Mumzy Stranger) (Feat. Mumzy Stranger & Tahseen Haye)"
  • Junal Kaden - "Aaja Mere Naal (Feat.Mumzy Stranger)"

Videography

Music Videos

  • One More Dance (Directed by Phil Hawkins/Box Bot)
  • Showgirl
  • City Boy/It Can Only Be Love
  • Fly With Me (Directed by Orson Nava)
  • Nach Billo (with Malkit Singh)
  • Manjawe (with Sophie)
  • Shimmy (with Preeya Kalidas)
  • Sona (with Abbas Hasan)
  • Ha Karde (with Goldkartz) (Distributed by X1Film)
  • Heartbreaker (Distributed by Desi-Box.com)
  • Aaja Mere Naal (with Junai Kaden)

See also

References

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