Bilal (American singer)
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Bilal Sayeed Oliver is an American singer and songwriter. He is an independent artist, noted for his wide vocal range, work across multiple genres, and intense live performances.
Bilal at Central Park SummerStage in New York, 2015
The Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Bilal's alma mater
Common and Mos Def (pictured in 1999) appeared on Bilal's debut album and were his colleagues in the Soulquarians musical collective.
Bilal performing at the A38 concert hall in Budapest, 2008
1st Born Second
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1st Born Second is the debut album by the American singer-songwriter Bilal, released on July 27, 2001, by Interscope Records. Bilal recorded the album at Electric Lady Studios in New York with a host
Bilal (American singer)
…It was with him that Bilal recorded his demo and eventually landed a record deal with Interscope Records. In 2001, Bilal released his debut album 1st Born Second, which featured contributions from the Soulquarians as well as high-profile producers such as Dr. Dre and J Dilla. The album peaked at number 31 on the…
1st Born Album
Aaron Comess in 2014