Afrika Islam

Charles Andre Glenn (born June 19, 1967 in The Bronx, New York), professionally known by his stage name Afrika Islam, is an American hip hop DJ and producer. He was one of the pioneers of hip hop culture and the hip hop radio station.

He began his musical career in 1977 as a ten-year-old, joining the group Rock Steady Crew. He started as an apprentice to Afrika Bambaataa, He worked as a DJ and MC for the Rock Steady Crew.

In 1997 he released the EP Afrika Jam, which AllMusic rated 3/5.

In Europe, he is known for his performances in duet with Westbam during big techno festivals such as Mayday and Soundtropolis. He also recorded a song from the Polish duo of DJ State Kalwi & Remi.

Notable production discography

Albums 1987: Ice-T – Rhyme Pays 1988: Ice-T – Power Colors (soundtrack) - Rhyme Syndicate Comin' Through 1989: Ice-T – The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say! Donald D – Notorious 1991: Ice-T – O.G. Original Gangster

Singles 1986: Afrika & The Zulu Kings – "The Beach" 1987: Afrika & The Zulu Kings – "Cars" Ice-T – "Make It Funky" 1988: Ice-T – "I'm Your Pusher" Ice-T – "Colors" Toddy Tee – "I Need a Rolex" 1989: Ice-T – "Lethal Weapon" Ice-T – "High Rollers" Donald D – "F.B.I." Ice-T – "You Played Yourself" Ice-T – "Dick Tracy" Ice-T & Rhyme Syndicate – "What Ya Wanna Do?" 1997: Tricky – "Makes Me Wanna Die"