KASHIF: Music From My Mind - Double CD

Kashif

Music From My Mind - Double CD

© 2004 Brooklyn Boy Entertainment (634479888823)

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"Some of the best R&B songs you've heard in a long time" -EUR & Radio Scope. He has produced and or written hits for Whitney Houston, George Benson, Barry White, Lil Kim, Evelyn Champagne King, Will Downing, Dionne Warwick, Johnny Kemp, Al Jarreau & more.

tracks

1 I'm Down
2 Lover's Holiday
3 You Make Me Swear
4 Black Woman
5 Sexy Girls
6 So Emotional
7 Mingo Wheya
8 Superfly
9 Tossin Turnnin
10 He Don't Love You
11 I Don't Give A Damn
12 'Bout To Fall In Love
13 Just Get Along
14 Don't Stop My Love
15 Lover Turn Me On
16 Stone Love
17 Help Yourself To My Love
18 Say Something Love
19 The Mood
20 Rumours
21 All
22 Sexy Girls
23 Beautiful Eyes
24 Crazy Luv

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notes

From his teenage years as a member of the '70's seminal funk band B.T. Express, through his award-winning albums as a solo artist Kashif has always been an innovator. With seemingly ease he has amassed accomplishments as a musician, author, software developer, lecturer, film producer, and educator. Some would even describe him as a modern day renaissance man, whose cutting edge approach has placed him in the upper echelons of contemporary music. But music is and always will be his first love.

As a producer/songwriter he has produced and or written smash hits for Whitney Houston, Kenny G., George Benson, Barry White, Lil Kim, Evelyn Champagne King, Will Downing, Dionne Warwick, Howard Johnson, Johnny Kemp, Glenn Jones, Al Jarreau, Da Brat, and Me'lisa Morgan just to name a few.

Never knowing his real parents, Kashif (whose name means "inventor, discoverer and magic maker") grew up in eight foster homes. Learning to play a $3.00 song flute at the age of seven provided him with what turned out to be an important common denominator in his unstable environments. By age 15 when he joined B.T. Express whose credits included early funk/dance hits like "Here Comes The Express" and "Do It 'Til You're Satisfied", Kashif was already an accomplished musician.

It was while he was signed as a solo artist with Arista Records, that Kashif teamed with New England Digital to help further develop the Synclavier, the world's first sampler. His use of the computerized instrument literally changed the face of the music industry. With hit records like "I Just Got To Have You (Lover Turn Me On)", "Stone Love", "Help Yourself To My Love" and the Grammy-nominated instrumental "The Mood", Kashif began creating a solid reputation among record buyers for his own distinctive musical sound.

His second album, "Send Me Your Love" resulted in two Grammy nominations ("Edgartown Groove", featuring Al Jarreau, and "Call Me Tonight"), while his 1985 release "Condition of the Heart" also yielded another Grammy nomination with "The Movie Song." He wrote and produced "Inside Love for George Benson and literally launched the career Kenny G. with the electrifying "Hi How Ya Doin', and "Nightime In Tribeca". He then teamed up with then-newcomer Whitney Houston. The result was Whitney's first across-the-board smash "You Give Good Love", which he also co-wrote, and "Thinking About You", a single track from Whitney's astounding 17-million selling debut-album.

Kashif also worked with Whitney Houston on her second, 15-million selling album. He produced and was the legendary Dionne Warwick's duet partner on the hit "Reservations For Two". He also enjoyed a major hit of his own with "Love Changes", a duet with Mel'isa Morgan taken from his best-selling album of the same name, following it with "Kashif", another well-received LP. Kashif has amassed numerous gold and platinum albums for his works.

In the 1996, with an invitation from the famed UCLA Extension program, Kashif created a course called "Contemporary Record Production With Kashif". He also wrote and self-published the now highly acclaimed book "Everything You'd Better Know About The Record Industry."

Always on the cutting edge, in year 2001 Kashif started Brooklyn Boy Software and developed three revolutionary software products, the Music studio Organizer, Music Business 411, and the Complete Music contracts Pack.

Most recent music projects include producing "Brooklyn Breezes for R&B great Will Downing, producing the Duke Ellington Tribute CD for the Duke Ellington Foundation featuring Nancy Wilson, Kenny Lattimore, Snookie Young, and other original members from Dukes band. The theme song for the 2001 Para-Olympics can be credited to Kashif.

September, 2003 marks the release of "Music From My Mind", a double CD. The 15 new songs plus the entire first Kashif LP on Arista records is being release on CD for the first time ever. With songs like "Ain't Nothin In The World Like A Black Woman", "Superfly", and 'Tossin Turnin" from the new set and "Lover Turn Me", Help Yourself To My Love, and Stonelove from the old school set "Music from My Mind" is sure to become a mainstay in CD players and on radio stations around the world for years to come.

With a career that spans over four decades, with over 70 million records sold and the most recommended book on the music business Kashif continues to be one of music industry's most sought after songwriters, producers, authors, artists and innovators.

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  • cdbaby.com/jamesday3
    author: james day

    HUGE influence on me! love the artist & the record! wish i could get him on mine ;-)

  • author: john chapman

    I'll never forget the 1st time I heard "The Mood" I was hooked!! From then on i bought any and everything Kashif had his hand in. Love Your Music!!

  • Just Gets Better With Time!
    author: Jacquie Brown-Hadnot

    Surfing for no other reason and I came across this site. WOW! What can I say except, it just gets better with time. Continue to empower and inspire people to grow. This CD is excellent!

  • author: Debra Moore

    All I can say is WOW!!! I was blown away by getting new songs or songs I haven't heard before and his old jams.

  • i will tell you enough
    author: tri

    kashif,truly truly great! its so great to know that you are still with us! this CD, is truly excellent! cant wait till you come to Oakland / San Francisco! I really hope that you will come out real soon on Tour! Keep on doing your thing and I will be there to support you and your music. In fact I remember you back in the day of BT Express. Peace, tri

  • very big sound to enjoy for all
    author: rik

    this cd is from the heart you can feel it thanks

  • feel whats happnin
    author: rik

    i ask myself where is kashif..its on this disc.. great layers of music ,when you gonna fall thru oakland ;san francisco

  • Speechless
    author: Alan J

    More than a great cd. This is what music should be. Focusing on the finer things in life expressed in songs. I love Kashisf songs and instrumental music styles. I will never let it go.

  • Kashif great songwriter
    author: www.GreatIndieMusic.com

    Loved the songs. Keep up the good work!

  • Excellent!!!!!!!
    author: J.C.

    A true master of the music game is still giving the music world great music!!! Keep spreading knowledge for all other artists!! You will be truly blessed for your tireless eforts to help people just coming into the business!!!

  • author: Michelle Joseph

    I was so happy about hearing Kashif again, it brought back so many good memories. The CD is awesome, awesome, awesome!!! I have played the CD every morning on my way to work.

  • This Album is a Hit
    author: Alabaster Box Entertainment Inc.

    Great sound. This album is alot of fun and I hope to hear more from him. Great talent!

  • This CD was selected as one of the best releases for the year 2004 on Soul-Patro
    author: Bob Davis: Soul-Patrol.com

    This CD was selected as one of the best releases for the year 2004 on Soul-Patrol, but I haven't really reviewed it yet (till now). Kashif is of course a legendary figure from the past. This is a 2 CD set that falls into the category of what I call a "nice album". It isn't going to overwhelm you with artistic brilliance, however what it is going to do is become the type of CD that stays near the top of your stack. Yall know what I'm talking about.... It is the type of CD that you will find yourself reaching for at key moments. For example...Having a few people over to play cards??? (You will instinctively reach for this CD) Going for a long drive and you need some nice "crusin music"??.... You will throw this CD in the car. Having a backyard BBQ??? You will throw this in the CD changer. In short it's one of those types of albums that we need to have in our collection because they become part of the fabric of our lives. The music is timeless and personal; therefore it threads itself into what I call "life situations" and that's why you will come back to it time and time again. Try it and find out for yourself...

  • Wow .....what can I say...
    author: Mary Sue

    Love the music...Kashif!! Waiting for more...

  • Much L ove there are no other words
    author: Renee Dickerson

    It'S really good to here your still going strong.My x was a big big fan. I must phone him to see if he heard your new cd.KASHIF I Fell in love with your name, so i knew you were good.MY RATING iS Beautiful. my daughter is on cdbaby/Miss DeANNA CERTIFIED SEXY IF YOU GET THE TIME TAKE A LISTEN AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.SHE WRITES TOO.. Renee Dickerson

  • WOW!
    author: Tyrone Triggs

    I got your CD! I got your book! I had a chance to do a few shows with you back in the day when I was with a group called: Radiance. Between you and Leon Sylvers, that's were I got my foundation from. You are a timeless hit maker.

  • Everybody knows"KASHIF".
    author: AMIR

    From his producing, songwriting and the book "Everything You'd Better Know About the Music Business, "KASHIF" is in full Effect. peace

  • sound at its best
    author: mija

    that's what i call real music!! makes me reminisce of good old times. keep up the superb work.

  • you are still the man!!!!!!!
    author: erik de'von cole

    your musical style is still so refreshing, you still bring the true colors of music, i'm looking forward to see you hoping in concert, god bless you!!!!!

  • this brotha is still a legend.
    author: moonrakerblack@aol.com

    this cd is a perfect example of what good music is. i've always been a big fan of kashif's...and this cd shows me why. keep the strongarm on 'em, kashif!

  • author: enin perryman

    i have grown up listing to your music and influence and you are truly still as you where then wonderful.

  • great cd's
    author: kenneth

    Great cd kasif just like old times still kickin out good music

  • Great work. Good to hear such good music still alive.
    author: Anthony S. Lewis

    I enjoyed listening to the production on this CD and am very pleased at what I heard. Such good work must be promoted highly. Great Job.

  • Old Skool at it's best
    author: Johnny

    Love the cd, it is well worth the money. I've been a Kashif fan since the 80's and it feels good to listen to real music.

  • Great to hear those sounds again!
    author: SHADIYA

    It's been worth the wait. Glad to hear that voice once again.

  • Cool CD
    author: Claudine Curry

    I really liked a lot of your songs. I enjoy the old school classic R&B flavor!

  • Words can not describe.....
    author: Paulette W

    My husband remembers Kashif, I didnt. This cd just blew me away. The music and lyrics are great.... I am guilty of pushing repeat to hear this cd over and over... Love it!!!!

  • Marvelous!!!
    author: L7

    The CD is Classic Material!!!

  • author: CD Baby

    Having both written and produced smash hit songs for artists such as Whitney Houston, Kenny G., George Benson, Barry White, Will Downing, Dionne Warwick, Al Jarreau, and Da Brat for starters, Kashif bursts through his stacks of credentials with an album that features his own artistry from beginning to end, exemplifying why music is his first love. After millions of CDs sold and an impressive trail of accomplishments from education to film production, his focus and talent comes to a fine point in this double CD of textured, intricately-layered and subtlely-crafted R&B pop hits. From nuance to outright passion, "Music From My Mind" delivers R&B excellence in every shade of integrity.

  • SUPER
    author: 2 GOOD TO GO

    I have always love your style

  • author: Tamara Turner, CD Baby.com

    Having both written and produced smash hit songs for artists such as Whitney Houston, Kenny G., George Benson, Barry White, Will Downing, Dionne Warwick, Al Jarreau, and Da Brat for starters, Kashif bursts through his stacks of credentials with an album that features his own artistry from beginning to end, exemplifying why music is his first love. After millions of CDs sold and an impressive trail of accomplishments from education to film production, his focus and talent comes to a fine point in this double CD of textured, intricately-layered and subtlely-crafted R&B pop hits. From nuance to outright passion, "Music From My Mind" delivers R&B excellence in every shade of integrity.

  • AS ONLY KASHIF CAN DO IT!
    author: RnBMistress

    Thanks for bringing all the beautiful music in our lives. I really enjoyed listening to all 16 tracks that were available for the listening pleasure. Out of the new ones I'm really feeling "Sexy Girls" of course..lol...also Superfly, So Emotional is a nice smooth contemporary jazz sounding tract love that one, Tossin' Turnin' very smooth. I loved all 8 new ones. But I wanted to give you a special shout out for "Black Woman" this should be an anthem songs for us African American women, you deserve all the good things in life. All of my old skook classics like Stone Love, Help yourself to my love, and a host of others by such artists as Whitney Houston, etc. they will all be my favorites. Your CD will get it's share of spins on my CD player. Musical success to you.

  • Where Have I Been?
    author: Jennifer H. (also an artist at cdbaby)

    My new, inspired stumble into SOUL finds me humbled by the role of this man, Kashif. How is it I never knew until now his way and how? These songs are really smooth, in-the-pocket rhythmic sensations. How talented can one man be? You'll see. You MUST have this 2 disc set, which happens to be an amazing soundtrack for ROMANCE. Wink, wink.

  • Absolute knock-out performances
    author: Barry Towler (Soul Express)

    The Man's first product Stateside in 10 years was certainly worth the wait. Kashif draws together his classic style and arrangements and blends them together with today's more spartan sounds to create some songs that are definitively Kashif. Vocally, the man is on top form and songs such as So Emotional, Tossin' Turnin' and Bout To Fall In Love are excellent showpieces for his skill. A few songs here such as I Don't Give A Damn and the excellent Mingo Wheya were released in the UK in 1998 and still sound fresh today. What makes this CD doubly essential is the inclusion, on disc 2, of his entire 1983 Arista set, Kashif. THAT alone is a treat, let alone his new material. Simply superb, and worth every penny.

  • Excellent
    author: Gary F

    Very Solid, good follow on Album from the last Album that was released on the expansion label in the U.K. and it was good to have the unreleased old skool album as I'm avid collector. Keep up the good work in producing quality R&B.

  • AWESOME Contemporary R&B with that classic feel
    author: Mr.C
  • good to hear you again
    author: darryl askew

    I have been a fan of kashif for a lot of years from back in the day when there were songs like good girl/the remake of mothers finest song! loves changes..and theres just so many. and its so nice to see some of the old school artist still giong strong and sounding just as good as ever..knowing what I know! aint no stopping kashif!..keep up the good work!..and god bless.

  • VERY HOT PRODUCER
    author: DLO- THE GUMBO CHILD

    KEEP DOING YOUR THING IN THIS MUSIC BUIS. IM GLAD WE HAVE BROTHERS LIKE YOURSELF, GETTING MUSIC INTO THE EAR INSTEAD OF AROUND IT.IM GLAD I TOOK THE TIME TO LISTEN.MAY GOD BLESS U

  • FANTASTIC
    author: BLACKMUSICFINDER

    Reviewer: ian kashif is definatly back with a vengange,absolutly fantastic double cd set, new songs and classic kashif tracks,this is flying out off all the stores at the moment great.buy you wont be disapointed.

  • Breathtaking, magnificent, brilliant, superb,outstanding,marvelous. Buy it NOW.
    author: CHRIS KENTEBE

    I love all the tracks. WOW! "So Emotional" is my favourite. The 15 new songs just as good as his first album. If you don't have it in your collection by now, go out and buy it. You wouldn't regret it.

  • One of the great musical minds of the 20th century!
    author: Jarrard Anthony

    If you don't know the genius of Kashif, whether it be music or music business, then you never will. A god given gift of immortal musical expression. Keep it true and real. -ja

  • kashif is back
    author: ian

    kashif is definatly back with a vengange,absolutly fantastic double cd set, new songs and classic kashif tracks,this is flying out off all the stores at the moment great.buy you wont be disapointed.

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