In this deeply moving episode of The Muslimi Experience, Boonaa Mohammed sits down with two trailblazing Muslim artists—Ashley “Muslim” Belal (UK) and Essam (Seattle)—for a raw, heartfelt conversation about brotherhood, grief, healing, and the journey behind their joint album Kalby (My Heart).

🎤 Both artists share personal stories of childhood trauma, life in the trenches, and how vulnerability became their superpower. They open up about the lack of father figures, the rise of drugs and violence in Muslim communities, and how faith and art became their lifeline.

💔 From standing on Mount Arafat making du’a to grieving lost friends in the streets of Seattle this conversation is a testament to the power of speaking from the heart. If you've ever felt alone, this episode will remind you: you're not.