Hamza Robertson (Arabic: حمزة روبرتسون; born Tom Robertson) is an English singer who is signed to and managed by Andante Records.
Hamza Robertson | |
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| Birth name | Tom Robertson |
| Born | January 17, 1982 Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England |
| Origin | Oldham, Greater Manchester England |
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| Occupation | Singer |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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Early life
editTom Robertson was born in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, England,[1] he was brought up in a Christian family environment.[2] From an early age, he involved himself in music and the performing arts. He was a part of the local theatre workshop, where he wrote music and acted in plays. He took part in bands beyond college, playing instruments and writing music.[3]
He studied performing arts and popular music for three years[4] until the age of 20.[5]
Career
editIn 2003, at the age of 21, Robertson converted to Islam and adopted the name Hamza.[5]
In November 2006, he performed at the Global Peace and Unity Event in ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London organised by Islam Channel.[6]
In July 2007,[7] Robertson released his first album Something About Life,[8] by Awakening Records.
In 2013, he worked with the renowned artist Sami Yusuf under Andante records. His music reached millions of views on YouTube.
Robertson has recently gone back to his roots and has formed the rock band "Yesterday's Child".
Robertson also has a daytime job with a telephone company.[9]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Album details | Chart positions | Certifications |
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| Something About Life |
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Hamza Robertson". Islamic Lyrics. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "Biography of Hamza Robertson". iMuslimz Network. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "Hamza Robertson". Nasheed Bay. Archived from the original on 13 January 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "Nasheed: Hamza Robertson". MuslimHipHop.com. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ a b "Pop stars of Muslim world continuing rise up charts". Hürriyet Daily News. Turkey. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
- ^ "The Global Peace and Unity Event 2006". Ethnic Now. 22 November 2006. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "Something About Life by Hamza Robertson". iTunes. 11 July 2007. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "Hamza Robertson". The Nasheed Shop. 11 July 2007. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ Petridis, Alexis (14 December 2007). "The other side of the tracks". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
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