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TaharQa and Tunde Ra Aleem | |
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| Birth name | Albert and Arthur Allen |
| Also known as | The Aleems, Aleem featuring Leroy Burgess, The Ghetto Fighters, Prana People, High Frequency, The Fantastic Aleems, TaharQa Aleem, Taharqa Aleem, Tunde Aleem, Tunde Ra Aleem, Allen Twins, Aleem Twins |
| Born | February 14, 1946 Harlem, New York, U.S. |
| Died | Tunde Ra Aleem - August 14, 2014 (aged 68) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1968–present |
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| Website | www |
TaharQa Z. Aleem (born February 14, 1946) and Tunde Ra Aleem (February 14, 1946 – August 14, 2014) were twins formerly known as Albert Allen and Arthur Allen, respectively. Although they wore many hats, they are most notable for being American musicians, producers, authors, and entrepreneurs originally based out of Harlem, NY, in addition to being close friends and musical collaborators with Jimi Hendrix. Aleem featuring Leroy Burgess[1] had the 1986 R&B hit "Love's on Fire."
They also founded NIA Records, which launched their groundbreaking club/dance hits "Hooked on Your Love" and "Release Yourself." This same independent record label would also be pivotal in kick-starting the careers of several legendary hip-hop artists, namely Marley Marl and the Wu-Tang Clan.[2] After the death of his twin Tunde Ra in 2014, TaharQa still continues to be active in humanitarian efforts through his Hip-Hop for Humanity organization.[3]
- ^ "Leroy Burgess | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Across 135th Street – Taharqa Aleem". Red Bull Radio.
- ^ "Hip Hop for Humanity - Our Founders". Hip Hop for Humanity. Retrieved February 27, 2024.