Essam - Songs of the Crickets (Official Video)

Though we spoke different languages I was able to interact with the locals. I learned that the body is a tongue and it speaks its own dialect. There is a perspective where individuals believe third world countries don't have much in terms of materials and revenue, but in actuality these beautiful individuals have far more than the "wealthiest" people in the world can ever attain. That is the wealth of contentment, beautiful character, and collectiveness as a community. My inspiration to create this piece, Songs of the Crickets, was to reflect, learn, and obtain aspects of the village's culture and to incorporate it into our own flawed individualistic society where we are stripped of our identity living in the West.
A short history of the people: Cham Muslims
1) "Written records, as well as oral testimony, have led me to conclude that in 1977 the Khmer Rouge launched a policy to eliminate the Cham from Cambodia."
(2) "It is estimated that prior to 1975, the Cham Muslims comprised 10 percent of Cambodia's population (roughly 700,000 of the country's 7,000,000 people). After the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime in 1979, only 200,000 ethnic Cham remained alive."
The man I was raised by, who I call my father was one of the 200,000 survivors. His wife, daughter, and one of two sons did not survive. If it hadn't been for his story, this video would not even exist.
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Composed & produced by
Ilyas Mao (Vocal Tunez)
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Beatbox & Sound FX:
Shazet Sounds
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Vocal Only

[@yushaabdur-rahim6586]

This is real talent. Able to get a message across without having to lower one’s self to using musical instruments. This type of work from Ilyas Mao, Muslim Belal, and Essam has made transitioning from music for reverts smooth bi’ithnillah!

[@Hana4243.]

Truuu alhamdu lillah may Allah keep them steadfast and protect them and us all ameen

[@shibbaman2089]

Agree 100pct!

[@xabdullahx]

Lyrics: I am in the village writing poems like a scrimmage no sounds of the city just the songs of the crickets where home so old that new would be vintage this is a lifestyle that got a brother thinking cause life is so slow i could cherish every second living in the west every hour is like a minute we worry about the future and forget about the present if we focus on the present then our future would be vivid i am from a place where the way we are conditioned money is the motive people kill over possessions acting on the pressure benjamin is a ghost and he go around possessing and all the superheroes here would make em turn to villians if all the OGs pass away then all the wisdoms goin' with 'em nowadays people writing all these paragraphs but have the knowledge of a sentence our scholars disrespected divided into sections different school of thought but we're still the same religion regardless what you follow we're portrayed as one image i met an elder and he showed me how to listen he is always giving gifts because his smile is a present his speech was not excessive wasn't scared to speak but only spoke when asked questions university wont teach you all the lessons the poor dont need support if the point is gold cause they already know what they live for the rich are in a state where they really need to mourn not a matter about the physical what happens in the cold its a matter about the love and condition of your soul you gotta feel it in your flesh and your bones I am in the village writing poems like a scrimmage no sounds of the city just the songs of the crickets x2 connecting with the people cause our internet is lagging our languages are different but we still are interacting the body is a tongue and it speaks its own dialect and nature of our species is to connect its the sickness of the soul we have to disinfect having our stomachs full wont matter if our faith is starving other countries always viewed as if they have it harder but it seems that we're the ones who really need the progress the poor dont need support if the point is gold cause they already know what they live for the rich are in a state where they really need to mourn not a matter about the physical what happens in the cold its a matter about the love and condition of your soul you gotta feel it in your flesh and your bones I am in the village writing poems like a scrimmage no sounds of the city just the songs of the crickets x3

[@sanagheith6656]

Thank you brother

[@Thewiseman91]

Well done b rother

[@masseone39]

Much love for all the subscribers, views, comments and support! Many more projects dropping soon!

[@abdullahibnrinibnpoat2059]

Essam Muhammad Keep it postive jazakhallah khir for shooting the video at my country land of the genocide from Khmer Muslim in America Boston,Massachusetts love you for the sake of Allah Ta'aalaa. Don't let shaytaan whisper stopped your efforts of eman Ma'shaa Allah Ta'aalaa.

[@dlatona85]

is this technically a nasheed?

[@leonvela3855]

Essam Muhammad Essam, I love how you dont use music in your work. May Allah protect you

[@abukarjaranow7849]

This was 🔥

[@maishmoe4811]

ماشاء الله ابدااااع

[@IBMOUS]

Shivers, chills. Rythyms spill. This was atmospheric. Love, love, love it!

[@AhmadAbdelgader]

Great lyrics! And an audio visual masterpiece mashaAllah!

[@Thewiseman91]

I really love this song broher Essam, the message touched me a lot because it's also talking my people in African village. Have less but very rich in wisdom, conduct and science of the nature . Alhamdoulillah

[@munagardner]

Huge respect from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿🤍

[@zooz9145]

Essam always have special voice and effect in brain and heart .. i wish i can hear u reading quran it will be best moment

[@kenboyz142]

Still a banger ✅ Beautiful message🤞🏿

[@saabikpoetry]

This is too crazy. Masha allah. Really love it.

[@kaitoidss922]

i respect you deeply brother you have an amazing talent that you use with wisdome by avoiding music.. much love and respect

[@SHAZETSHOWBIZ]

I am very glad to collab with Essam & Ilyas Mao 🙏

[@masseone39]

Happy to have you apart of this bro🤲🏼💙

[@nadeemakram5397]

MashaAllah amazing. Brother Essam well said, love your words and style. Respect from UK.

[@MinusTheMusicChannel]

Wow I just came across this, a deep message right there, put across in a unique way. A masterpiece 👏

[@medieum]

underrated deserves more views

[@sudiousmine]

powerful. I am proud of what you have become.

[@Hussletheamtrix]

Beautiful, thought provoking and a true reality check.

[@silverlamp7833]

Love this song ! ❤️

[@Muhammed_abd92]

This video is so peaceful. I have watched it soooo many times now. There is just something about the people in the video subhanAllah... and the scenes just in general are amazing.

[@acapellaplaylist3294]

heard this so many times but only just read the description. Ma sha Allah!

[@shazbugsy4959]

Nice, peaceful and meaningful - respect

[@halimatoudiallo7556]

The video, the words, the vocals in the background and the beatbox at the end... Are wonderful, keep it up Essam ❤

[@fahadhusain1985]

Ma sha ALLAH This was 1 of the best of essam

[@Obeyabdul1]

Keep it bro its amazing "no sounds of the city just the sounds of the crickets"

[@juriabdallahi]

The way it was recorded is sick.....masha Allah i 👍 it

[@CastilloNasheedsofficial]

❤️

[@HalalYoutuber786]

So Smooth & Eloquent 💪 Allahumma Barik

[@janedeering8716]

Beautiful... absolutely beautiful

[@mukee24858]

mA!!!! Many more to come brotha

[@HamziyeAman]

Amzing ‎ما شاء الله‬ so proud of you 👌🏾

[@zinzell1841]

Salam A'leykoum akhy, here is your masterpiece so far. Wa Salam.

[@rknrsmth]

nice brotha, keep em coming!!

[@Islam4ever2006]

Ma sha Allah, you went to Cambodia. There are many Muslim villages there. Jazaka Allahu khairan brother for sharing this. May Allah swt continue to guide, protect and increase your endeavors with khair, barakah, rizq, guidance and love. Āmīn

[@umedmalik5494]

Still fire 2021

[@ssc396]

THIS IS A MASTERPIECE

[@Bilalibrahim71]

So Sick mashaAllah bro, you need to drop an album or something ASAP, there's not enough poets/rappers out there that can fill the void left behind by haram rap with halal...

[@MoMo-206]

Amazing👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

[@OfficialShah]

Word! Inspirational! Peace!

[@malakshalabi783]

تحفة، masterpiece

[@bachechspow069]

Stabil best wishes from Germany Frankfurt and Kabul 🎵🎶💎 i love this song

[@abdulazeem6510]

Discovered him after watching @Talk Islam podcast, he's good masha'allah

[@kaitoidss922]

i'm in love with this nached thank you so much brother Essam you've got a native talent machaAllah

[@abdullahibnrinibnpoat2059]

Ma'shaa Allah Ta'aalaa love this song akhi in Islam May Allah Ta'aalaa continue to showers blessing upon y'all aameen. From Ummati of Rasullulaah sallallaahu alaihi wa salaam

[@beeserry]

mA can't wait for more iA

[@faridahmansur920]

Bilal Sary hi

[@TheMuslimRobot]

BarakAllahfeek brother, nice to meet another brother who seen the illusion of this... May Allah keep us firm on the right track. May Allah increase our faith everyday and never allow it to waver

[@ahsanhashmi6741]

Brother you're music is real! I love it. Please keep making more.

[@wafaalda5684]

May Allah grant you Jannah😀

[@TheMuslimRobot]

Ameen :)

[@Usmankhan-qo3sj]

Ameen InshaAllah we all go to Jannah

[@aaminam5629]

Loved it

[@AbuHuriyya]

Mashallah Amazing work akhi!

[@abukarjaranow7849]

This was straight fire 🔥

[@monkeyninja83]

Beautiful ma shaa Allah! How is this not viral?!?!? Keep it up man

[@HasanOsman]

May Allah always bless you and reward you with Paradise!

[@OengChhenghai]

Huge respect to all ❤

[@thundersmoke1131]

Congrats bro this was amazing

[@Peace-Of-Mind-]

this song never gets old

[@billz_1373]

MashaAllah one of the best i've heard. Keep it up bro

[@LarsReinhardt007]

Wow man this was such a beautiful song and video

[@siddeeqaha7604]

Essam I'm lost for words this is actually really good. Very thought provoking and it's reality.

[@HeartofHanan]

Brilliant bro, really touching

[@BRAVENEWORDERFILMS]

Beautiful bro. Salaams from Vegas✊🏼

[@TannerEdick-fy9xd]

Why is this song not on spotify!!!😢

[@talaliscool]

this is dope Essam! keep it up!!

[@BarBar_9999]

Mashallah. The sound effects are Insane

[@troyosaki]

YOOOOOO epic. Admire your craft, brotha.

[@TheMuslimRobot]

Alhamdulillah, i can clearly see the Islamic take over of the music industry in no time....may Allah grant us success....Ameen!!!

[@ajaranow]

Beautiful work! Keep em comin!

[@OrthodAkhsSounds]

🔥 🔥 🔥 akh!!!! Deep fam...

[@Jameslefrancais]

Amazing!!!!!!!

[@Juberification]

Mashallah Bro, this is beautiful. Lyrics on point 👌🏿

[@abdulazizalfaisal6275]

Music isn’t an issue even Wahabbies say so recently Good luck Brother even without musica i like it and I’m moving my head with the rhythm you know what after quick rethinking you don’t need music

[@thegasmaskguy---]

It is no music

[@TrueRaps]

THIS IS SO GOOD!

[@InfectisNyonyot]

Mizz Nina, im here...

[@mohamedmousa6320]

wooow man , keep up the good work

[@Ousgaye]

Ma Sha Allah!

[@elijahmohammad1084]

My first time hearing this brother. #Solid

[@dembodibba9654]

❤❤❤

[@rahmandafiq8148]

wou...!!! mantapp... lokasinya seperti di indonesia

[@z4krya]

Best Nasheed [song] E V E R! Keep it up! Next nasheed plz!

[@whisperingwhiskerss4877]

Amazing!

[@fabric86]

Where can I/we download the song/album? I'll pay...

[@aftychodhu758]

Asalamwalwaikum, ma man. Inspired through angels, i feel you. Who produced the acapella instrumental?

[@javahorchataofficial7800]

3:20 doe...

[@anikahussain7360]

DEEP ...

[@clashlol-funnymomentsglitc2900]

i like this music

[@tawsifmulani9422]

I am missing many words, can anyone please share me its Lyrics.. Jaza kallahu Khair

[@rabiiyab73]

Lyrics bro please, it’s helpful for people like me who can’t understand Language proficiency.

[@syakilzafran9150]

nice sound and nice video

[@Beeninibee786]

smooth u know how to sing too mashaallah

[@mohamedmousa6320]

you deserve more views and sub's

[@princesscorvus2636]

May I ask who sings the "IA"? Was it a child, a woman or was it made by you, just the pitch changed? Very interesting Video and story. BarakAllahu feekum for sharing!

[@gatewayasabirschannel409]

Please share the lyrics

[@sufiansalahuddin908]

Good sound esamm.. Alhamdulillah just use your voice brotha 👍👍👍

[@sherrycissokho-parker2988]

Nice

[@sharifaimam6368]

KEEP GOIN

[@SunMadang]

visit indonesia pleas

[@abdurrahimmohamed5689]

killer dude 👌 keep it up

[@haliimatussadiyah5376]

Im wondering the place at the video, seem familiar.. Sumatra, isn't it?

[@ssuay]

Cambodia

[@RahmaMohamed-ix2zn]

wicked keep it up 👌

[@ilyasener]

Spotify?

[@keluargapakmemed8113]

combodia's view in this video isn't that far from indonesian villages. love simplicity