Muslimi Studios presents Vocalize — a vocal-only nasheed series that brings Islamic vocal art back into the spotlight. The series showcases professionally recorded performances from a diverse group of nasheed artists around the world. Created to revive and elevate this timeless tradition, Vocalize delivers powerful messages through raw, melodic vocals with no instruments, just voice and meaning.
Each episode captures a live studio performance from both established and emerging artists. With no instruments and no distractions, Vocalize focuses entirely on the voice and lyrics, offering listeners a sincere, spiritually focused experience. The result is a clean, modern presentation that puts the message of each nasheed at the center.
Episode 1: Amin Davis – “Not the End”
The first episode features Amin Davis, a rising name in the nasheed space. His track, Not the End, is drawn from his debut album Truth Be Told. It reflects themes of hardship, hope, and trust in Allah reminding listeners that struggle is not failure, but a path to growth.
About Amin Davis: Formerly known as Drew Davis, Amin is a Canadian actor who reverted to Islam and transitioned from mainstream media to Islamic content. Today, he’s known for vocal-only songs like “Take Me Away” and “Peace” to highlight his journey of faith and transformation.
Who Else Is in the Vocalize Lineup?
Each episode will spotlight a different nasheed artist with stories, themes, and voices that connect with Muslims across generations.
Ilyas Mao
A Somali-Canadian artist known for combining voice, lyrics, and performance into meaningful reminders. Ilyas produces nasheeds with no instruments and has worked with artists like Boonaa Mohammed and Omar Esa.
Muslim Belal
A London-based poet, actor, and spoken word artist. Formerly involved in street life, Muslim Belal now uses his platform to share Islamic messages through personal storytelling and rhythmic lyricism.
Safe Adam
A British-Iraqi artist who merges his songwriting talent with spiritual themes. He collaborated with Ed Sheeran and now creates Islamic songs that uplift and inspire.
Why Vocal-Only Matters
Muslims have long used nasheeds as part of Islamic culture to teach, remind, and uplift. Vocalize returns to this tradition by stripping away the extras and allowing the message to stand on its own. It reminds us that sincerity and voice are powerful tools for connection and worship.
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