SULEE J
His work is compared to the likes of artists such as Nas, Lupe Fiasco, Common, and Eminem. But what makes Sullee J the most requested rising artist today is his compassion for humanity.
Born and raised into a Pakistani home in Baltimore, Suleman Janjua (Sullee J) wrote poems ever since elementary school as he found it the best way of expression. He spent a few good college years attending College Park in Maryand before he got into a three-car-collision in Chicago that threatened his life. Suffering severe injuries, he resorted to strengthening his faith in God. His recovery was a miracle and it gave him a second shot at life. “I thank God before anyone (or) anything. (He) pulled me through the worst.” This time around, Sullee J wanted to create awareness- of unity, faith, and hope.
Sullee J resorted to music to spread his message. His single “Billy’s Conscience” gave him national and international praise as he spoke about Billy Anderson a young family man who suffered a mystery disease. He then became the voice of the Anderson family and demonstrated his passion for humanity through his passion for music. “I look at it like, I myself, am not different from anybody in this world”, said Sulle J, “I just see the world in a different perspective.” From here on, Sullee J took up to always voice a cause. His exemplary work such as “How Much Longer”, “BismiAllah”, “Nothing Stronger”, “Billy’s Conscience”, “Make A Change”, has been featured on mainstream radio stations across the nation and around the world in countries such as Uganda, Russia, Norway, and France. And he sure is one of the first artists to be touring worldwide- unsigned.
He agreed with me that there is a stereotype out there in regards to the music industry. People associate rappers and hip hop artists with things such as sex, drugs, women, and money. He wants to be a resistance to this stereotype. He says that he makes music for a cause because that is what the world needs the most. Music has no barriers and his music touches the hearts of millions because it addresses reality, pain, anger, sadness, injustice, and hope- his music talks about life. Sullee J says that he wants to promote a positive image of his faith, heritage, and compassion through the music he makes. “I’m trying to build history by letting go of history”, said Sullee J.
He has done events locally with a recent performance at the Haiti Relief Show at UIC, Chicago. His most recognized global efforts include a performance in the past for Save the Children, an NGO helping refugee kids; representing Billy Anderson’s family; speaking on Derrion Albert’s case by making “Nothing Stronger” and he also has an upcoming tour of Norway, France, Uganda and many more places.
The reason I chose to interview Sullee J was not only because he is the first hip hop artist of Pakistani descent who was featured on FOX, CBS, and CNN but also because his desperate desire to help the humanity. He shares the same passion as Thaakat Foundation- a sense of building a future; a sense of supporting the needy; a sense of giving back.
While we ask you to support music, such as Sullee J’s, which helps create positivity; Sullee J is a proud supporter of Thaakat Foudation and asks everyone to give the foundation their valuable time and consideration. Fan mail for Sullee J can be directed toLogik325@gmail.com. He would love to hear from you
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