First, fol… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists known under the name of Abdullah.
First, following in the influences of Black Sabbath and Sisters of Mercy, the Richfield, OH-based Abdullah got together in 1998 through drummer and vocalist Jeff Shirilla. Accompanied by guitarist Al Seibert, the duo brought on their hybrid of doom metal from their own Rage of Achilles Records and released their debut EP "Snake Lore" in 1999.
There is also second artist using this name, who released the single "I Comma Zimba Zio (Here I Stand The Mighty One)/"Why Them, Why Me" on Motown Records in 1968.
How the man Joseph McLean recording under his Muslim name Abdullah came to be signed by Motown isn't made clear in the notes, but this was his only record, 'cause he was dropped after charging into a white Motown employees office, calling him a blue-eyed devil and pushing a letter opener up under his chin.
And third is Ahmed Abdullah, real name - Leroy Bland
Jazz trumpet player, born on May 10, 1947, in Harlem, New York, USA.
Played with the Sun Ra Arkestra between 1975 and 1997.
Leroy Bland began performing at age 13 in his native New York City. By the 1970s he was performing in New York's loft scene, and joined the Sun Ra Arkestra in 1976, working there on and off until 1993, when Sun Ra died. During that time Abdullah participated in more than 25 recordings and traveled extensively with Sun Ra. He has performed with Chico Freeman, Charles Brackeen, Steve Reid, John Hicks and Marion Brown, among others. He led his own "Solomonic Quintet" and recorded for Silkheart and Cadence Jazz.
Black Ones
Abdullah Lyrics
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Don't come home to pray
Been on my feet for ten days now, baby
Just follow me, take my hand
The Black Ones will shine on tonight
The Black Ones will rise to new heights
The Black Ones will shine on tonight
Can you talk with the demons, honey
Fall on mortal knees
Speak in tongues with the ones you love now
Drink with the spirits that have blessed you
The Black Ones will rise to new heights
The Black Ones will suffer through life
The Black Ones, their souls will thrive
The Black Ones will shine on tonight
The Black Ones will rise to new heights
The Black Ones will suffer through life
The Black Ones, their souls will thrive
The Black Ones will shine on tonight
In Abdullah's song "The Black Ones," the lyrics describe a call to join the righteous and powerful "Black Ones" who will shine and rise to new heights. The song encourages the listener to follow the singer who has been on their feet for ten days and offers a hand to those who want to join. It seems that the "Black Ones" are seen as an elite group who can communicate and drink with demons and spirits. The lyrics suggest that joining this group will bring power, blessings, and the ability to speak in tongues.
The song's lyrics have a religious undertone and suggest a belief in the supernatural and the ability to communicate with the spirit world. The "Black Ones" seem to be a metaphor for a group of powerful, enlightened individuals who have a connection to a higher power. The singer encourages the listener to follow him and take his hand in joining this group, which is portrayed as a path to enlightenment and greatness.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Black Ones" by Abdullah are an intriguing and mysterious call to join a powerful, spiritual group. The song's themes of power, enlightenment, and connection to the supernatural make for a thought-provoking and intriguing listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk the path of the righteous ones, yeah
Follow the path of righteousness and stay dedicated to it
Don't come home to pray
Pray without being obliged to and make it a constant habit
Been on my feet for ten days now, baby
Have been working hard and tirelessly for ten days
Just follow me, take my hand
Trust my leadership and let me guide you to greatness
The Black Ones will shine on tonight
The Black Ones (metaphor for strong, resilient individuals) will thrive tonight and show their strength
The Black Ones will rise to new heights
They will continue to excel and progress despite adversity
The Black Ones will suffer through life
They will face challenges but will persevere and ultimately succeed
Can you talk with the demons, honey
Can you face your fears and confront them head-on?
Fall on mortal knees
Be humble and recognize your limitations as a human being
Speak in tongues with the ones you love now
Communicate effectively and intimately with those who matter to you
Drink with the spirits that have blessed you
Celebrate and show gratitude for the positive forces in your life
The Black Ones, their souls will thrive
Their inner selves will flourish and prosper
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Trevor
legendary, and very underrated! with the current herd of stoner/doom bands, this was the one band that stuck out to me most. Got this cd in a store out in chicago, was surprised to have found it. Not as obscure as I might have thought.
Gross Negligence
Yeah they definitely stand apart from the current shit then again this is older. Kind of a Black Sabbath meets Godsmack meets Pearl Jam meets Soundgarden and that is one hell of a compliment.
The Music Archive
I am Yung Abdullah, sounds like Dying Fetus meets Jadakiss.
The Music Archive
This be that yung nigga poetry. Eshkelleh L'chaim.