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* [[Folk music|Folk]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=When Smoke Rises|url=https://www.vinylmeplease.com/products/mustafa-when-smoke-rises|access-date=27 May 2021|website=Vinyl Me, Please|language=en}}</ref> |
* [[Folk music|Folk]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=When Smoke Rises|url=https://www.vinylmeplease.com/products/mustafa-when-smoke-rises|access-date=27 May 2021|website=Vinyl Me, Please|language=en}}</ref> |
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| label = Regent Park Songs |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Mustafa Ahmed<ref name=":0">{{cite news|last=Caramanica|first=Jon|date=28 May 2021|title=Mustafa, a Folk Hero for a Weary Generation|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/28/arts/music/mustafa-when-smoke-rises.html|access-date=28 May 2021|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> was born in [[Toronto, Ontario]] to Sudanese parents.<ref name=":0" /> |
Mustafa Ahmed<ref name=":0">{{cite news|last=Caramanica|first=Jon|date=28 May 2021|title=Mustafa, a Folk Hero for a Weary Generation|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/28/arts/music/mustafa-when-smoke-rises.html|access-date=28 May 2021|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> was born in [[Toronto, Ontario]] to [[Sudanese]] parents.<ref name=":0" /> |
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He grew up in [[Regent Park]], one of Toronto's oldest housing projects. Gun violence and street gangs were part of his childhood. Mustafa attended Regent Park Duke of York Public School. <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2009/06/07/meet_torontos_little_poet_man.html|title=Meet Toronto's little poet man|date=7 June 2009|newspaper=The Toronto Star}}</ref> |
He grew up in [[Regent Park]], one of Toronto's oldest housing projects. Gun violence and street gangs were part of his childhood. Mustafa attended Regent Park Duke of York Public School. <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2009/06/07/meet_torontos_little_poet_man.html|title=Meet Toronto's little poet man|date=7 June 2009|newspaper=The Toronto Star}}</ref> |
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When he was in the seventh grade, Mustafa performed an original piece, "A Single Rose", at [[Regent Park#Public education|Nelson Mandela Park Public School]]. The piece attracted praise at [[Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival]] in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/11/28/the-weeknd-starboy-attention-mustafa-the-poet|title=Get To Know Mustafa The Poet, The Spoken-Word Prodigy Who's on the Weeknd's "Attention"|website=The FADER|date=25 November 2016 }}</ref> |
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Mustafa first came to fame for his poetry. He was inspired to write by his older sister, who taught him the healing effects of poetry at a young age. |
Mustafa first came to fame for his poetry. He was inspired to write by his older sister, who taught him the healing effects of poetry at a young age. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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=== 2014–2016: Poetry and Halal Gang === |
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Mustafa has experimented with different forms of writing, testing the limits and temperaments of each world and its corresponding scenes. |
Mustafa has experimented with different forms of writing, testing the limits and temperaments of each world and its corresponding scenes. |
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Mustafa was first profiled in the [[Toronto Star]] at the age of 12, which highlighted his ability to describe and connect white and non-Black audiences to the gritty side of Toronto. |
Mustafa was first profiled in the [[Toronto Star]] at the age of 12, which highlighted his ability to describe and connect white and non-Black audiences to the gritty side of Toronto. |
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On October 4, 2014, Mustafa published "Rabba" with the Toronto-based artist collective Halal Gang. Members included Mustafa ( |
On October 4, 2014, Mustafa published "Rabba" with the Toronto-based artist collective [[Halal Gang]]. Members included Mustafa (aka Mustafa the Poet), Puffy L’z, Mo-G, Safe, and Smoke Dawg. |
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As member of Canadian hip hop collective [[Halal Gang]], Mustafa starred in a number of music videos, including the single "Feel" by [[Safe (musician)|Safe]] released in October 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2751598/toronto-world-drake-halal-gang/|title=Toronto World: Drake, Halal Gang, and the Diaspora in the 6|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|publisher=MTV News}}</ref> |
As member of Canadian hip hop collective [[Halal Gang]], Mustafa starred in a number of music videos, including the single "Feel" by [[Safe (musician)|Safe]] released in October 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2751598/toronto-world-drake-halal-gang/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311222545/http://www.mtv.com/news/2751598/toronto-world-drake-halal-gang/|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 March 2016|title=Toronto World: Drake, Halal Gang, and the Diaspora in the 6|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|publisher=MTV News}}</ref> |
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In the same year, Mustafa was appointed to [[Justin Trudeau]]'s [[Youth Advisory Council]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://iqra.ca/2016/outstanding-muslim-youth-appointed-to-prime-ministers-youth-council/|title=Outstanding Muslim Youths appointed to Prime Minister's Youth Council|website=Iqra.ca|date=29 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/justin-trudeau-canadas-youth-council|title=These 15 young Canadians have been chosen to advise Prime Minister Trudeau |website=Dailyhive.com}}</ref> |
In the same year, Mustafa was appointed to [[Justin Trudeau]]'s [[Youth Advisory Council]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://iqra.ca/2016/outstanding-muslim-youth-appointed-to-prime-ministers-youth-council/|title=Outstanding Muslim Youths appointed to Prime Minister's Youth Council|website=Iqra.ca|date=29 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/justin-trudeau-canadas-youth-council|title=These 15 young Canadians have been chosen to advise Prime Minister Trudeau |website=Dailyhive.com}}</ref> |
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'''Music and songwriting''' |
'''Music and songwriting''' |
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Mustafa has co-written several popular singles as a songwriter, often closely collaborating with Toronto producer Frank Dukes. |
Mustafa has co-written several popular singles as a songwriter, often closely collaborating with Toronto producer [[Frank Dukes]]. |
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In 2016, Mustafa would begin working with Dukes and co-wrote the song "Attention" by [[The Weeknd]] on the latter's album ''[[Starboy (album)|Starboy]]''. Mustafa would also provide some background vocals. |
In 2016, Mustafa would begin working with Dukes and co-wrote the song "Attention" by [[The Weeknd]] on the latter's album ''[[Starboy (album)|Starboy]]''. Mustafa would also provide some background vocals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=7 Hidden Details on the Weeknd's Starboy|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/11/25/the-weeknd-starboy-details|website=The FADER}}</ref> |
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The following year, he co-wrote two tracks on [[Camila Cabello]]'s debut album ''[[Camila (album)|Camila]]'', "All These Years" and the single "[[She Loves Control]]". |
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In 2019, Mustafa co-wrote the [[Jonas Brothers]] single "[[Sucker (song)|Sucker]]". |
In 2019, Mustafa co-wrote the [[Jonas Brothers]] single "[[Sucker (song)|Sucker]]". |
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He went on to title all the songs in [[Frank Dukes]] ''Parkscapes'' sample pack released in June 2019, which would be used on Taylor Swift's album ''[[Lover (album)|Lover]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/frank_dukes_collaborates_with_torontos_regent_park_school_of_music_for_new_sample_pack|title=Frank Dukes Collaborates with Toronto's Regent Park School of Music for New Sample Pack|website=Exclaim!}}</ref> He dedicated part of the album's royalties to his alma mater, Regent Park School.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/taylor-swift-regent-park-school-of-music_ca_5d64103de4b0b034ea006a59|title=14 Canadian Students Made It Onto Taylor Swift's New Album|date=26 August 2019|website=HuffPost}}</ref> |
He went on to title all the songs in [[Frank Dukes]] ''Parkscapes'' sample pack released in June 2019, which would be used on [[Taylor Swift|Taylor Swift's]] album ''[[Lover (album)|Lover]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/frank_dukes_collaborates_with_torontos_regent_park_school_of_music_for_new_sample_pack|title=Frank Dukes Collaborates with Toronto's Regent Park School of Music for New Sample Pack|website=Exclaim!}}</ref> He dedicated part of the album's royalties to his alma mater, Regent Park School.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/taylor-swift-regent-park-school-of-music_ca_5d64103de4b0b034ea006a59|title=14 Canadian Students Made It Onto Taylor Swift's New Album|date=26 August 2019|website=HuffPost}}</ref> |
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In 2020, he once again aided Frank Dukes in co-writing the [[Shawn Mendes]] and [[Justin Bieber]] single "[[Monster (Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber song)|Monster]]". |
In 2020, he once again aided Frank Dukes in co-writing the [[Shawn Mendes]] and [[Justin Bieber]] single "[[Monster (Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber song)|Monster]]". |
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Mustafa was noted as one of the 10 Canadian songwriters who are penning the biggest hit songs right now by [[CBC Music]] in April 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/music/10-canadian-songwriters-who-are-penning-the-biggest-hit-songs-right-now-1.5107411|title=10 Canadian songwriters who are penning the biggest hit songs right now|website=Cbc.ca|access-date=30 November 2021}}</ref> |
Mustafa was noted as one of the 10 Canadian songwriters who are penning the biggest hit songs right now by [[CBC Music]] in April 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/music/10-canadian-songwriters-who-are-penning-the-biggest-hit-songs-right-now-1.5107411|title=10 Canadian songwriters who are penning the biggest hit songs right now|website=Cbc.ca|access-date=30 November 2021}}</ref> |
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=== 2020–present: ''When Smoke Rises'' === |
=== 2020–present: ''When Smoke Rises'' === |
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On 10 March 2020, Mustafa released his debut single "Stay Alive". The single was dedicated to those he's lost to gun violence and was known for capturing Regent's Park resiliency.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/mustafa-stay-alive-apocalypse-965675/|title=Mustafa's 'Stay Alive' Beautifully (and Unintentionally) Soundtracks the Pandemic|first1=Charles|last1=Holmes|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=11 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/torontos_mustafa_captures_regent_park_resiliency_with_stay_alive|title=Toronto's Mustafa Captures Regent Park Resiliency with "Stay Alive"|website=Exclaim!}}</ref> The single was produced by [[Frank Dukes]] and [[James Blake (musician)|James Blake]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2020/3/mustafa-stay-alive-music-video|title=Mustafa Shares Soulful Debut Single 'Stay Alive'|website=HYPEBEAST|date=12 March 2020}}</ref> The single featured numerous cameos from Toronto rappers including [[Halal Gang]] members [[Puffy L'z]] and Mo-G as well as Lil Berete.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2020/03/14/mustafa-the-poet-stay-alive|title=Mustafa shares the powerful 'Stay Alive'|website=The FADER}}</ref> It was known for including lyrics about resilience, community, and the bleak realities of living on the fringes pair perfectly.<ref name="Stay Alive">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/mustafa-serenades-with-poetic-anti-gun-violence-medley-on-stay-alive-new-song.1986547.html|title=Mustafa Serenades with a Poetic Anti-Gun Violence Medley On "Stay Alive"|website=HotNewHipHop|date=15 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/03/mustafa-stay-alive-james-blake-frank-dukes|title=Mustafa Takes His Anti-Gun Message To Toronto's Regent Park On Debut Single "Stay Alive"|website=Complex}}</ref> The single prompted [[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] to list Mustafa on the list of Best New Artists of the March 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/2020/03/best-new-artists-march/|title=Best New Artists of the Month (March)|website=Complex}}</ref> |
On 10 March 2020, Mustafa released his debut single "Stay Alive". The single was dedicated to those he's lost to gun violence and was known for capturing Regent's Park resiliency.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/mustafa-stay-alive-apocalypse-965675/|title=Mustafa's 'Stay Alive' Beautifully (and Unintentionally) Soundtracks the Pandemic|first1=Charles|last1=Holmes|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=11 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/torontos_mustafa_captures_regent_park_resiliency_with_stay_alive|title=Toronto's Mustafa Captures Regent Park Resiliency with "Stay Alive"|website=Exclaim!}}</ref> The single was produced by [[Frank Dukes]] and [[James Blake (musician)|James Blake]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2020/3/mustafa-stay-alive-music-video|title=Mustafa Shares Soulful Debut Single 'Stay Alive'|website=HYPEBEAST|date=12 March 2020}}</ref> The single featured numerous cameos from Toronto rappers including [[Halal Gang]] members [[Puffy L'z]] and Mo-G as well as Lil Berete.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2020/03/14/mustafa-the-poet-stay-alive|title=Mustafa shares the powerful 'Stay Alive'|website=The FADER}}</ref> It was known for including lyrics about resilience, community, and the bleak realities of living on the fringes pair perfectly.<ref name="Stay Alive">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/mustafa-serenades-with-poetic-anti-gun-violence-medley-on-stay-alive-new-song.1986547.html|title=Mustafa Serenades with a Poetic Anti-Gun Violence Medley On "Stay Alive"|website=HotNewHipHop|date=15 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/03/mustafa-stay-alive-james-blake-frank-dukes|title=Mustafa Takes His Anti-Gun Message To Toronto's Regent Park On Debut Single "Stay Alive"|website=Complex}}</ref> The single prompted [[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] to list Mustafa on the list of Best New Artists of the March 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/2020/03/best-new-artists-march/|title=Best New Artists of the Month (March)|website=Complex}}</ref> |
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Mustafa released his debut album ''[[When Smoke Rises]]'' on 28 May 2021. Described as |
Mustafa released his debut album ''[[When Smoke Rises]]'' on 28 May 2021. Described as "inner city folk music", the album was written and produced with Simon on the Moon and [[Frank Dukes]], along with [[James Blake (musician)|James Blake]], [[Jamie xx|Jaime xx]], and [[Sampha]], among others.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|title=Mustafa – When Smoke Rises – LP+|url=https://www.roughtrade.com/us/mustafa/when-smoke-rises|access-date=27 May 2021|website=Rough Trade}}</ref> |
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In 2021, numerous publications named Mustafa as an 'artist on the rise, including ''[[Complex Networks|Complex]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=21 Rising Artists to Watch in 2021|url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/2021/01/new-artists-to-watch-2021/|access-date=27 May 2021|website=Complex|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pitchfork|title=The 49 Most Anticipated Albums of Spring 2021: Taylor Swift, Japanese Breakfast, J Balvin, and More|url=https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/the-49-most-anticipated-albums-of-spring-2021-taylor-swift-japanese-breakfast-j-balvin-and-more/|access-date=27 May 2021|website=Pitchfork|date=6 April 2021|language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[i-D]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dunn|first=Frankie|date=11 January 2021|title=8 new musicians you need to know in 2021|url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/4adqzd/music-ones-to-watch-2021-louis-dunford-claud-mustafa-raissa-priya-ragu-sen-morimoto-goya-gumbani-daine|access-date=27 May 2021|website=i-D|language=en}}</ref> and [[YouTube Music]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=YouTube Music Taps Mustafa For 'Artist On The Rise' Honors|url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/204925/youtube-music-taps-mustafa-for-artist-on-the-rise-|access-date=27 May 2021|website=All Access|language=en}}</ref> |
In 2021, numerous publications named Mustafa as an 'artist on the rise, including ''[[Complex Networks|Complex]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=21 Rising Artists to Watch in 2021|url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/2021/01/new-artists-to-watch-2021/|access-date=27 May 2021|website=Complex|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pitchfork|title=The 49 Most Anticipated Albums of Spring 2021: Taylor Swift, Japanese Breakfast, J Balvin, and More|url=https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/the-49-most-anticipated-albums-of-spring-2021-taylor-swift-japanese-breakfast-j-balvin-and-more/|access-date=27 May 2021|website=Pitchfork|date=6 April 2021|language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[i-D]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dunn|first=Frankie|date=11 January 2021|title=8 new musicians you need to know in 2021|url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/4adqzd/music-ones-to-watch-2021-louis-dunford-claud-mustafa-raissa-priya-ragu-sen-morimoto-goya-gumbani-daine|access-date=27 May 2021|website=i-D|language=en}}</ref> and [[YouTube Music]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=YouTube Music Taps Mustafa For 'Artist On The Rise' Honors|url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/204925/youtube-music-taps-mustafa-for-artist-on-the-rise-|access-date=27 May 2021|website=All Access|language=en}}</ref> |
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In July of 2023, Mustafa lost his older brother Mohamed Ahmed as the victim of a daytime shooting.<ref>{{Cite web |last=CBC News |date=July 28, 2023 |title=Toronto musician, poet Mustafa mourns brother's death after fatal shooting |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/mustafa-the-poet-mohamed-ahmed-shooting-death-1.6920997#:~:text=CBC%20News%20Loaded-,Toronto%20musician%2C%20poet%20Mustafa%20mourns%20brother%27s%20death%20after%20fatal%20shooting,violence%20that%20claimed%20his%20life. |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=CBC News}}</ref> |
In July of 2023, Mustafa lost his older brother Mohamed Ahmed as the victim of a daytime shooting.<ref>{{Cite web |last=CBC News |date=July 28, 2023 |title=Toronto musician, poet Mustafa mourns brother's death after fatal shooting |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/mustafa-the-poet-mohamed-ahmed-shooting-death-1.6920997#:~:text=CBC%20News%20Loaded-,Toronto%20musician%2C%20poet%20Mustafa%20mourns%20brother%27s%20death%20after%20fatal%20shooting,violence%20that%20claimed%20his%20life. |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=CBC News}}</ref> |
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On January 4, 2024, Mustafa organized a benefit concert at the New Jersey [[Newark Symphony Hall]] for food and medical supply distribution in Gaza and Sudan with a number of artists including musicians [[Clairo]], [[Daniel Caesar]], [[Stormzy]], comedian [[Ramy Youssef]], and poets Hala Alyan and Safia Elhillo. <ref name="pitchfork">{{cite news |last1=Madison |first1=Bloom |title= |
On January 4, 2024, Mustafa organized a benefit concert at the New Jersey [[Newark Symphony Hall]] for food and medical supply distribution in Gaza and Sudan with a number of artists including musicians [[Clairo]], [[Daniel Caesar]], [[Stormzy]], comedian [[Ramy Youssef]], and poets Hala Alyan and Safia Elhillo. <ref name="pitchfork">{{cite news |last1=Madison |first1=Bloom |title=Mustafa's Benefit Concert for Gaza and Sudan Provided Solemn Solidarity Amid Ongoing Global Crises |url=https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/mustafas-benefit-concert-for-gaza-and-sudan-provided-solemn-solidarity-amid-ongoing-global-crises/ |access-date=25 January 2024 |work=Pitchfork |date=5 January 2024}}</ref> |
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The sold-out concert at the 3,500-person venue attracted more than 220,000 livestream views on Instagram |
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⚫ | The sold-out concert at the 3,500-person venue attracted more than 220,000 livestream views on Instagram.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Williams |first1=Noella |title=Omar Apollo, Clairo Support Palestine, Sudan in Artists for Aid Benefit |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/artists-for-aid-benefit-omar-apollo-clairo-mustafa-palestine-sudan |work=Teen Vogue |date=11 January 2024}}</ref> Concert proceeds went to the relief organization Human Concern International for Palestine. |
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| rowspan="4" |''[[When Smoke Rises]]'' |
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|"Air Forces"<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 September 2020|title=Mustafa shares new single and music video, 'Air Forces' | NME|website=[[NME]] |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/mustafa-shares-new-single-and-music-video-air-forces-2758382}}</ref> |
! scope="row" | "Air Forces"<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 September 2020|title=Mustafa shares new single and music video, 'Air Forces' | NME|website=[[NME]] |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/mustafa-shares-new-single-and-music-video-air-forces-2758382}}</ref> |
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! scope="row" | "Gaza is Calling"<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gaza is Calling - Short Film Review |
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Mustafa
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Birth name | Mustafa Ahmed |
Born | (1996-07-28) 28 July 1996 (age 27) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | Regent Park Songs |
Member of | Halal Gang |
Mustafa Ahmed (born 28 July 1996), known as Mustafa, formerly known as Mustafa the Poet, is a Sudanese-Canadian poet, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker from Toronto. He released his debut studio album, When Smoke Rises, in May 2021.
Mustafa Ahmed[2] was born in Toronto, OntariotoSudanese parents.[2]
He grew up in Regent Park, one of Toronto's oldest housing projects. Gun violence and street gangs were part of his childhood. Mustafa attended Regent Park Duke of York Public School. [3]
When he was in the seventh grade, Mustafa performed an original piece, "A Single Rose", at Nelson Mandela Park Public School. The piece attracted praise at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in 2009.[4]
Mustafa first came to fame for his poetry. He was inspired to write by his older sister, who taught him the healing effects of poetry at a young age.
Mustafa has experimented with different forms of writing, testing the limits and temperaments of each world and its corresponding scenes.
Mustafa was first profiled in the Toronto Star at the age of 12, which highlighted his ability to describe and connect white and non-Black audiences to the gritty side of Toronto.
On October 4, 2014, Mustafa published "Rabba" with the Toronto-based artist collective Halal Gang. Members included Mustafa (aka Mustafa the Poet), Puffy L’z, Mo-G, Safe, and Smoke Dawg.
As member of Canadian hip hop collective Halal Gang, Mustafa starred in a number of music videos, including the single "Feel" by Safe released in October 2016.[5]
In the same year, Mustafa was appointed to Justin Trudeau's Youth Advisory Council.[6][7]
Poetry and film
Mustafa performed at the Fast in the 6 festival at Nathan Phillips Square held on 1 June 2018.
In July 2018, he paid condolences to his deceased associate, Smoke Dawg, who had been gunned down on 30 June 2018, in front of a Toronto nightclub.[8]
In March 2019, Italian fashion designer Pierpaolo Piccioli collaborated Mustafa and three other poets for Valentino's autumn/winter 2019 collection.[9]
A line from his poem "From the Perspective of Black Love" was featured as part of the collection.[10][11] He describes attending the show as an emotional experience, seeing women in creations made for their bodies.[12][13][14] Vogue described the event as "poetry back in fashion".[15] His collaborations would be worn by Emilia Clarke at a Game of Thrones premiere.[16]
Still under the name of Mustafa the Poet, he produced and released Remember Me, Toronto, a short Canadian documentary film about the hip hop culture in Canada in 17 March 2019.[17][18]
Created for the Canadian hip hop community, the documentary discusses the losing of people due to the increasing gun violence and homicide rates in Toronto over the past decade.[19] [20]
Mustafa said that he aimed to discuss the systemic structure working against the lower economies of Toronto and wanted to give these artists the opportunity to "rewrite their memories and the memories of those they lost."[21] In the film, the artists reflect on the inter generational nature of trauma and gun violence.[22][23]
Artists featured included Drake, Baka Not Nice, Gilla, Pilla B, TJin, Pressa, Loco City, Smiley, Top 5, Blockboi, Twitch, Jay Whiss, Puffy L'z, Rax, Booggz, Yung Lava, and archival footage from the murdered artist Smoke Dawg. [24][25]
Music and songwriting
Mustafa has co-written several popular singles as a songwriter, often closely collaborating with Toronto producer Frank Dukes.
In 2016, Mustafa would begin working with Dukes and co-wrote the song "Attention" by The Weeknd on the latter's album Starboy. Mustafa would also provide some background vocals.[26]
The following year, he co-wrote two tracks on Camila Cabello's debut album Camila, "All These Years" and the single "She Loves Control".
In 2019, Mustafa co-wrote the Jonas Brothers single "Sucker".
He went on to title all the songs in Frank Dukes Parkscapes sample pack released in June 2019, which would be used on Taylor Swift's album Lover.[27] He dedicated part of the album's royalties to his alma mater, Regent Park School.[28]
In 2020, he once again aided Frank Dukes in co-writing the Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber single "Monster".
His songwriting and musicianship would not go unnoticed. Mustafa was featured on the Now's list of Toronto musicians to watch for in 2017.[29]
Mustafa was noted as one of the 10 Canadian songwriters who are penning the biggest hit songs right now by CBC Music in April 2019.[30]
On 10 March 2020, Mustafa released his debut single "Stay Alive". The single was dedicated to those he's lost to gun violence and was known for capturing Regent's Park resiliency.[31][32] The single was produced by Frank Dukes and James Blake.[33] The single featured numerous cameos from Toronto rappers including Halal Gang members Puffy L'z and Mo-G as well as Lil Berete.[34] It was known for including lyrics about resilience, community, and the bleak realities of living on the fringes pair perfectly.[35][36] The single prompted Complex to list Mustafa on the list of Best New Artists of the March 2020.[37]
Mustafa released his debut album When Smoke Rises on 28 May 2021. Described as "inner city folk music", the album was written and produced with Simon on the Moon and Frank Dukes, along with James Blake, Jaime xx, and Sampha, among others.[38]
In 2021, numerous publications named Mustafa as an 'artist on the rise, including Complex,[39] Pitchfork,[40] i-D,[41] and YouTube Music.[42]
The album won the 2022 Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year and was shortlisted for the 2021 Polaris Music Prize.[43]
Mustafa was featured on Metro Boomin's 2022 album Heroes & Villains, on the track "Walk Em Down (Don't Kill Civilians)", alongside rapper 21 Savage.
In July of 2023, Mustafa lost his older brother Mohamed Ahmed as the victim of a daytime shooting.[44]
On January 4, 2024, Mustafa organized a benefit concert at the New Jersey Newark Symphony Hall for food and medical supply distribution in Gaza and Sudan with a number of artists including musicians Clairo, Daniel Caesar, Stormzy, comedian Ramy Youssef, and poets Hala Alyan and Safia Elhillo. [45]
The sold-out concert at the 3,500-person venue attracted more than 220,000 livestream views on Instagram.[46] Concert proceeds went to the relief organization Human Concern International for Palestine.
Title | Details |
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"Stay Alive"[35] | 2020 | When Smoke Rises |
"Air Forces"[47] | ||
"Ali" | 2021 | |
"The Hearse"[48] | ||
"Name of God" | 2023 | TBA |
"Imaan" | 2024 | |
"Gaza is Calling"[49] |
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"Walk Em Down (Don't Kill Civilians)" (Metro Boomin and 21 Savage featuring Mustafa) |
2022 | 52 | 19 | 12 | 28 | 59 | Heroes & Villains |
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Walk Em Down (Don't Kill Civilians)" | 2022 | Metro Boomin, 21 Savage | Heroes & Villains[55] |
"Toronto 2014" | 2023 | Daniel Caesar | Never Enough |
"Plane Trees" | 2024 | Omar Apollo | God Said No |
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2016 | Brendan Canning | Home Wrecking Years (credited as vocalist)[56] | |
The Weeknd | Starboy | "Attention" | |
2017 | BRIDGE | Wreck | "Lord Knows" |
2018 | Camila Cabello | Camila | "All These Years"[57] |
"She Loves Control"[58] | |||
Black Atlass | Pain & Pleasure | "Fantasy"[59] | |
Hello Yello | Love Wins | "Feel That Again" | |
2019 | Jonas Brothers | Happiness Begins | "Sucker" |
SAFE | Stay | "No Rush" | |
"Red Light" | |||
"Wasteland" | |||
"Summer's End 2" | |||
"Piano" | |||
"Nobody Cares" | |||
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Majid Jordan | Non-album single | "Caught Up" (feat. Khalid) | |
2020 | Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber | Wonder | "Monster"[60] |
2021 | Charlotte Day Wilson | Alpha | "Keep Moving" |
Nemahsis | Non-album single | "What If I Took It Off For You?"[61] | |
2023 | Omar Apollo | Non-album single | "3 Boys"[62] |
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2019 | Remember Me, Toronto[22] | — | Producer and Director |
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2019 | 60th Grammy Awards | Best Urban Contemporary Album | Starboy (as songwriter) | Won | |
61st Grammy Awards | Best Pop Vocal Album | Camila (as songwriter) | Nominated | ||
2020 | BMI Pop Awards | Award Winning Song | "Sucker" (as songwriter) | Won | [63] |
SOCAN Awards | Pop Music Awards[citation needed] | Won | |||
2021 | Pop Music Awards | "Monster" (as songwriter) | Won | [64] | |
AIM Awards | Best Independent Track | "Air Forces" | Nominated | [65][66] | |
2021 Polaris Music Prize | Polaris Music Prize | When Smoke Rises | Shortlisted | ||
2022 | 2022 Juno Awards | Alternative Album of the Year | Won | ||
Songwriter of the Year | Himself | Nominated | |||
Prism Prize | Best Music Video | "Ali" (music video) | Won | [67] | |
Willie Dunn Award | Himself | Won | [68] | ||
2024 | Best Music Video | "Name of God" | Won | [69] |
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