Suli Breaks - Anisah's Song

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8 жыл бұрын

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The tension following the Paris attacks has created an extreme sense of Islamophobia in Europe. Today, it was reported that there has been 115 Islamphobia attacks in the week. Most victims of the UK hate crimes were Muslim girls and women aged from 14 to 45 in traditional Islamic dress. I couldn't think of a more poignant time to release this video.
Listen guys, I know what everyone wants to hear and how they want it to be packaged. But I have been around the world and back over the last two years. I have seen the world is not all bright colours, and smiley vlog faces. Sometimes we learn from its harshness and bitterness, so rather than create art, which people WANT to hear I have focused on what they NEED to hear.
As to the nature of the video it is not pro-religion/pro Islamic, I have no interest to promote or encourage any religious doctrines. Anisah's Song is ANTI-HATE. This story is not to promote any agenda, it is to highlight that on a daily basis people are persecuted not only for what they believe, but being who they choose to be. Islamophobia is just one example, the persecution of innocents due to their race is another, and there are many more examples. Hate Crime is wrong and as long as we live in a world that allows this, none of us will ever be free/safe.
After the video release is settled, we hope to release "Anisah’s song" as a single, to which a portion of the proceeds will be donated to organisations helping victims of violent hate crime.
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Producer: TIMELOGUE
Story: Stuart Howe / Kelvin Tso
Director: Stuart Howe / Kelvin Tso
Script Supervisor: Alex Whitmer
Cinematographer: Jeremy Tay / Stuart Howe
Props & Costume: Karen Lo
Asst. Director: Kenneth Lee
Make up: Alisa Chung
PA: Michelle Lam, Nicholas Hui
Editor: Kelvin Tso
Colourist: Stuart Howe
VFX: Engine House / Firefly
BTS Photography: Elaine Li
Man: Jason Tobin
Anisah: Lisa Henderson
Gang: Daniel Edwards / Ausborn Lim
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@sulibreaks 8 жыл бұрын

PLEASE READ!! This is something very personal to me..... Dedicated to my younger sister. End Hate Crime! With it just being Hate Crime UK awareness week, the niqab debate raging in Toronto and just last month 16 year old Tasneem Kabir being attacked in London for wearing a hijab. I couldn't think of a more poignant time to release this video. The title is not indicative of the nature of the video at all, I deliberately avoided a "click bate" title as this is not work I created for viriality or gimmicks. As a matter of fact, this piece is as anti viral as they can be, the video is explicit and the subject matter is very sensitive. Listen guys, I know what everyone wants to hear and how they want it to be packaged. But I have been around the world and back over the last two years. I have seen the world is not all bright colours, and smiley vlog faces. Sometimes we learn from its harshness and bitterness, so rather than create art, which people WANT to hear I have focused on what they NEED to hear. As to the nature of the video it is not pro-religion/pro Islam, I have no interest to promote or encourage any religious doctrines. Anisah's Song is ANTI-HATE. This story is not to promote any agenda, it is to highlight that on a daily basis people are persecuted not only for what they believe, but being who they choose to be. Islamophobia is just one example, the persecution of innocents due to their race is another, and there are many more examples. Hate Crime is wrong and as long as we live in a world that allows this, none of us will ever be free/safe. After the video release is settled, we hope to release "Anisah’s song" as a single, to which a portion of the proceeds will be donated to organisations helping victims of violent hate crime. Subtitles are available by pressing (CC) also follow the link in my bio to help me translate this video to other languages. Peace. Keep up with me at: instagram.com/sulibreaks or facebook.com/officialsulibreaks.

@NyakzOTSD 8 жыл бұрын

+Suli Breaks Its sooo sad how people treat Muslims. People need to realise how much islam is about love and caring for your brother/sister. In fact it is so sad how people treat people who are 'different' and many times people don't even realise they are doing it.

@PyrexEdis 8 жыл бұрын

+Lucky Dutchess it's sad you hate like that and I don't think anyone cares what you think just keep your opinion to your self

@Latte-girly90 8 жыл бұрын

I have the right to my opinion and I'm not changing!!!! And I don't have hate I have love!!! I love my ppl (Americans) so much that I don't want anyone to hurt them!!! So now we have to play search and destroy and get rid of the threat

@laylaomar9129 8 жыл бұрын

+Lucky Dutchess well there not Muslim's they claim to but they go against all the morals of Islam I'm 12 and Islam is the only thing that has guided me

@SalimHoubby 8 жыл бұрын

Dude you are amazing! Inspiration is in you. You and Prince EA are the best at doing these videos.

@ram8645 8 жыл бұрын

My utmost respect to you Suli. You are different from the rest on KZfaq, the rest of social media in fact. Your content gives us what we need, not what we want. People like you who put out these messages to the public change the world. Keep doing what you do brother, because one day you will get the recognition you deserve.

@DubDubYT 8 жыл бұрын

My opinion differs from your's: this is not a matter of needs and wants, but rather one of understanding, one of educating individuals to keep them from making assumptions and reserving judgement on people who may seem unfamiliar to us. We may have different color skin, different faith, different views, but every person strives towards the common goal of making themself and people in their circle happy. Too bad this isn't recognized worldwide, the world would be a much more free and happy place.

@Bugneedfix 8 жыл бұрын

This guy has a illmatic album cover as his profile you sir are taking this poem serious

@sulibreaks 8 жыл бұрын

I love you!!

@sogelcsgo5524 8 жыл бұрын

i got yelled at for defending a muslim because it's not a bad religion. I don't regret sticking up for whats right even if everyones against me.

@KpopTracker 8 жыл бұрын

+Sogel CSGO Thank you. We appreciate you.

@Wenismaster73 8 жыл бұрын

Dear Suli, You have changed my life... Thank you for speaking your mind and giving those people who are afraid to speak up, a voice.

@LaurenToyota 8 жыл бұрын

you are amazing and SO good at what you do. I cried watching this at BufferFestival last night. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world and spreading powerful messages! :)

@phakphumv.technolista 8 жыл бұрын

I've translated this in Thai. Thank you for your message. I'm glad to spread your message to my country.

@sulibreaks 8 жыл бұрын

Thank so very very much. That means ALOT!!

@KentHeckel 8 жыл бұрын

Suli. I heard this last night and came to find it! This is so amazing and dang I envy your passion and drive for your work! Thanks for being you!

@sulibreaks 8 жыл бұрын

+Kent Heckel Thank for having time and supporting me for being me!

@KentHeckel 8 жыл бұрын

Being you is the most important thing in this world, so I will never stop supporting. But I wont stop pushing and challenging your creativity to make you better either. So dont let up, keep pushing!

@mommatigerjaws824 8 жыл бұрын

Suli, I plan on using this in a dramatic reading (high school level forensics--Taylor Mali) as the ending to our international students day festival at my college. There are so many people there that could be moved by your words. I thank you for being the amazing artist that you are

@wireferee 8 жыл бұрын

Very powerful...wow...I"m speechless.

@SyedKhairi 8 жыл бұрын

This video have a lot of emotions, passion and soul. The message is beautifully portrayed by the amazing words of Suli.

@carlneale3728 8 жыл бұрын

dont ever feel less significant because your different. YES. thats the line right there. were all individual. love who you are, thank you again suli, another powerful piece, incredible

@katabuz1 8 жыл бұрын

What a piece of art!

@drpepperklaire 8 жыл бұрын

Your words always entice me. You gained my respect a long time ago and now it only grows stronger. Keep up what you're doing, I will always listen.

@jennahmostafa26 8 жыл бұрын

I 100% agree

@ClickForTaz 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this.

@ChristianaOsun 8 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is so deep. I kept listening over and over again.Sorry about your sister. My deepest condolence. She would be happy and proud you did this. May God console and comfort you.

@101Minebuster101 8 жыл бұрын

This is truly moving! END HATE CRIME!

@tanjimah2045 8 жыл бұрын

You can't blame a whole religion just because of a small minority. This video actually made me cry, so much respect for you and your work Suli. The fact that you can hear the passion and drive in your voice and you can clearly see that you're not doing this for attention is absolutely beautiful. I can honestly say that you are the main reason I started writing my own spoken word pieces and thank you so much for inspiring me. Stay blessed x

@JasmineAmaa 8 жыл бұрын

Truly inspired.. This is an eye opener for all of us xx

@amyrandles390 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, a lump in my throat from beginning to end. I can only hope to be able to express myself as eloquently as you, I have so so much respect for you, and the fact that you can share this story in order to try and improve things for others is hugely inspirational xx

@OkayDene 8 жыл бұрын

Suli, you're such an inspiration to me. I only wish i had your talent, you can reach the hearts of so many people with your words and it's amazing. I'm currently trying to become a poet myself and hope to become as good as you one day. You're awesome Suli

@rodrigorosas55 8 жыл бұрын

I have to give a persuasive speech in 12 hours and i could not find something that motivated me to talk about or something that i have not presented before, but after listening to this video, i found something i feel motivated to talk about and persasive my classmates to be inform about hate crimes and i just wanted to thank you.

@mokgaetsigodfreymashiane2311 8 жыл бұрын

You don't learn this at school...this is the prove that "talent" exist. Good work,very touching!

@eternarella 8 жыл бұрын

"don't ever feel less significant cause you're different... never look for beauty in the eyes of those who behold" this poem will ALWAYS hold a strong form in my heart.

@Sumeyya93 8 жыл бұрын

Listening to this again after watching the documentary you just released... the intro to the piece - the voicemail - just reminded me of when you said 'I have failed her' in the doco. It felt like i was listening to a completely different piece. I guess just as you dont read a really good book one time, you dont just listen to a really good poem/spoken word one time... Thankyou. Will do my best to translate into Turkish inshaAllah.

@berenikabalcer4445 8 жыл бұрын

I've seen it at the Buffer Festival this Sunday. I was kept on the edge of my seat. It's amazing. It really is. I would also like to say I'm glad that I could see it and meet you. I admire your work.

@TheDOL3 8 жыл бұрын

@BeginnersTech 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful brother, shared this with my followers as its a subject that needs addressed in its fullest. Love always man 👊🏼

@amanielabraha3682 7 жыл бұрын

This joint left me speechless, you're inspirational my brother

@pinkblue7634 8 жыл бұрын

wow this was so sad i cried.great job my brother

@fayhtdiwi8989 8 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾 this is too good, thank you

@tomruss175 8 жыл бұрын

Alhamdulillah thanks for this brother

@Sofiascorner17 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, such heavy emotions pour from that and I applaud you for expressing it so grippingly. Its amazing.

@louiseb6111 8 жыл бұрын

+Suli Breaks Followed Ben Browns link...Wow! So beautifully made! So horribly true! I don't understand the IGNORANCE of the human race! I was brought up to accept everyone for who they are. Not for what they are worth. But for what they value. What is their truth. It is the new generations that MUST teach the old that we ALL have souls. Blood. Bones. That when we colour in a picture with our crayons as children we don't just use one or two colours but an assortment. Because the world is FULL of colour. Maybe I've went off course a bit but u get what I mean. I just wish everyone did. 😔All I know, is when I'm teaching my now ten ur old daughter, I know I'll be teaching her the right way. To just be open-minded and accept EVERYONE and in turn hope she teaches others to be the same. BIG LUV SULI! I LOVE IT!!!👏👏👏👏👏😘

@JayceRidds 7 жыл бұрын

Suli why are you so good man....this is pure inspiration ...

@sherrygrant8231 8 жыл бұрын

This gave me shivers all over. I just walked out the mosque. Thank you Suli. Some people NEED to hear this):

@BasitFuseini 8 жыл бұрын

I was speechless for a while, mouth agape actually! wow! may Allaah preserve you! I hope we can say something!!

@JRAlli 8 жыл бұрын

love it suli, such an inspiration for me to keep sharing my messages and thoughts.

@user-pe3kg4ju8x 8 жыл бұрын

This is so beautifully created, edited and designed. Honestly such a great message, this is such an impactful video.

@chaosproductions_FAZE 8 жыл бұрын

the fact that your words connect so well that my mind that it sends shivers down my spine as you suli speak some amazing truth I do spoken word myself and about democracy and motivational poetry. I was so lucky I was there at the time when I seen a woman with a scarf getting attacked by 3 men for her purse and I thought that could've been my mum and I had a friend with me and I managed to get the guys to back off and drew enough attention that they moved away and I almost lost my life first encounter with a knife but what mattered to me was helping another life and standing up for the wrong committed at the time. when I turn around turns out the person I saved was my sister real wake up call

@lulucatlove8212 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for writing this and posting it. It really feels nice to have someone talk about my culture

@LakotaNation75 8 жыл бұрын

Much respect Suli, It takes some of us a whole lifetime to see the world as you have. Keep up the great work, making the world a better place my friend.

@DaisyGirazi 8 жыл бұрын

Love this suli This is beautiful of you to do and very touching I watched this with my Muslim homie and she says THANK YOU

@blackpearl1t 8 жыл бұрын

this is a beautiful message. You speak the truth. thank you for spreading this message. people do need to hear this and take it because if we want a better world we need to aim for love and equality. not hate

@me19984tt 7 жыл бұрын

How come I've never heard about him ?! This is sadly beautiful because this is truth. I love you for your words, and the way you love people. You are not full of hatred and bitterness. You are full of hope and compassion. Thank you ❤️✌🏽

@lesedimasokwane537 8 жыл бұрын

I feel your art Lesedi Masokwane #South Africa Soweto I am touched

@cynicallytested 8 жыл бұрын

Just saw you perform at the Bufferfest gala - I hope all of Canada sees this after the election we just had. You owned the night tonight! Subbed and am now a fan. Congrats on bringing some truth to the youtube landscape!

@sulibreaks 8 жыл бұрын

+Truth Mashup Hopeful, one day they will! Please do keep spreading the word/video!

@suhanak7331 8 жыл бұрын

Such Passion Such Power Such Great Feelings. Suli You Are So Talented And I Absolutely Love The Way You Speak With Such Wisdom. Honestly The Feels I Am Left With. You're So Talented Honestly Keep It Up. You've Got A Ton Of Support Behind You. (:

@modinatbadru2256 8 жыл бұрын

This was moving, I am so happy you brought more awareness to this issue.

@AbuBYillah 8 жыл бұрын

beautiful piece... two thumbs up, my brother!

@coby9179 8 жыл бұрын

Suli... can you pls stop being so fucking good at writing? i mean you hit me right in the soft spot everytime! love you- keep up the great work

@brendenstaub 8 жыл бұрын

Suli you keep talking the truth the world hears you! Things need to change.

@shayma9593 8 жыл бұрын

this is so deep and beautiful..you're such an inspiration to me Suli....peace!

@aka1adrian 8 жыл бұрын

I don't ever make comments on youtube, but I couldn't resist, this is dope man. Keep up the great work!

@mayaadris9812 8 жыл бұрын

dis video has got me so emotional I love ur videos but dis one really touched me

@survivingcollegekid3999 8 жыл бұрын

Suli I love how you speak your mind its great to have someone now a days who is not afraid of what people may say your my role model 100%

@Backsymc 8 жыл бұрын

Love this. Love you. Love people. Enough said.

@Missldypoetress 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Suli...thank you for bringing that to life!

@omarmuhtaseb2876 8 жыл бұрын

it touched my heart , may Allah reward you with jannah inshallah

@GabrielSeyOfficial 8 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Just Wow!! 👌🏾

@anthonysorensen8697 8 жыл бұрын

Suli, your words have inspired many. Keep the good words and real spit coming.

@JoelMulbah 8 жыл бұрын

Suli, this was a very great video and the message was great, we all need to change.

@saarahmazhar1143 8 жыл бұрын

Need more people like you in the world 🙌🏽

@ottomandude5977 7 жыл бұрын

Suli You have shown the world what we Muslims pray for what we believe in. The hijab is seen as a threat , but the truth is that it is worn to show less skin. I was truly inspired suli thank you for being a role model and not judging a book by its cover this is a true human someone who does not judge what they see but what they feel.

@tegghhrry 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben.

@zahriarhyne5967 8 жыл бұрын

suli work is like fine wine only gets better with time.

@adilmodan 7 жыл бұрын

Bro this poem. Damn hit me right in the heart.

@HamTheKid 8 жыл бұрын

This is something I was hoping you'd make since I started listening to your art. We don't do this for the attention. We don't hide our opinions because people want us to. We don't care if we're disliked for speaking up. We will speak the truth. Good on you brother, keep this energy coming :)

@haniismail3963 8 жыл бұрын

May Allah reward you for spreading awareness

@Afua.Sarfoah 8 жыл бұрын

I love all your videos. passionate and true. keep going on!!!

@tiyakhan5756 8 жыл бұрын

The words bought tears in my eyes

@shaikhaa7296 8 жыл бұрын

thank you for speaking up about this subject :)

@hawag8747 8 жыл бұрын

Speechless. Thank you!

@smartsport0012 8 жыл бұрын

Love how you put this very well said

@qawzse2000 8 жыл бұрын

From one artist to another - beautiful. I felt it.

@hoodtapesuk 8 жыл бұрын

This is a very powerful piece brother, keep inspiring us all. Respect.

@triplelenz4928 8 жыл бұрын

this is epic. you're by far my favorite MC.

@anisah8546 6 жыл бұрын

I've been subscribed to you since I was 16 but didn't know you were a Muslim until I typed my name into KZfaq search. Didn't expect to find something so sad and real :'(

@Zeit0nic 8 жыл бұрын

very touching brotha. an important piece.

@MinaWest 8 жыл бұрын

I love this poem sooo muchhh

@figureoutman 8 жыл бұрын

"But then again, I repent with the end of this pain" So powerful!

@paulmortimer4161 8 жыл бұрын

powerful emotive stuff there man you should be well proud

@erinconnally8414 8 жыл бұрын

This brought me to tears

@Uzma1110 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, it's funny how much words can mean... This is so inspirational, and relatable and honestly it's a work of art... Well done may Allah bless you.

@0113slimshady 8 жыл бұрын

Speechless, just wow!!

@safiyaahmed5107 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this

@ngregg23 8 жыл бұрын

I applaud and respect all of your work. This piece especially speaks to me however, please continue to preach the truth of what you see around the world because much of the media is failing us and much of the population needs to gain perspective. Keep spitting your passions.