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Mecca
Mecca (/ˈmɛkə/) or Makkah (Arabic: مكة Makkah) is a city in the Hejaz in Saudi Arabia. It is the capital of that kingdom's Makkah Region. The city is located 70 km (43 mi) inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of 277 m (909 ft) above sea level. Its resident population in 2012 was roughly 2 million, although visitors more than triple this number every year during the hajj ("pilgrimage") period held in the twelfth Muslim lunar month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
As the birthplace of Muhammad and the site of Muhammad's first revelation of the Quran (specifically, a cave 3 km (2 mi) from Mecca), Mecca is regarded as the holiest city in the religion of Islam and a pilgrimage to it known as the Hajj is obligatory for all able Muslims. Mecca is home to the Kaaba, by majority description Islam's holiest site, as well as being the direction of Muslim prayer. Mecca was long ruled by Muhammad's descendants, the sharifs, acting either as independent rulers or as vassals to larger polities. It was conquered by Ibn Saud in 1925. In its modern period, Mecca has seen tremendous expansion in size and infrastructure, home to structures such as the Abraj Al Bait, also known as the Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel, the world's third tallest building and the building with the largest amount of floor area. During this expansion, Mecca has lost some historical structures and archaeological sites, such as the Ajyad Fortress. Today, more than 15 million Muslims visit Mecca annually, including several million during the few days of the Hajj. As a result, Mecca has become one of the most cosmopolitan and diverse cities in the Muslim world, despite the fact that non-Muslims are prohibited from entering the city.
Mecca (musician)
Keen Cotter better known by his stage name Mecca or Young Mecca, is a St. Lucian Hip Hop artist and songwriter. Growing up on the island, he was one of the brave to defy norms and to move towards a more urban musical art form despite the dominance of other genres like Soca and Calypso. Part of his early popularity arose from his performances at stage shows opening for regional and international acts.
Early life and career beginnings
Mecca was born Keen Cotter on July 22, 1983. He grew up in the southern fishing village of Laborie, St. Lucia and While in secondary school, Mecca began to pursue a music career. He started off by performing dancehall tracks by Red Rat and then moved on to hip hop tracks by Puff Daddy, Mase and Biggie Smalls. He was invited to perform alongside toasting champion Dj Grinch and this led to a healthy songwriting relationship for a few years. Mecca's first original single and release was "Punk Daddy" in 1998.
2001-02: Riddim Rydez
Teaming up with fellow Laborian artist Shepp Dawg, the duo formed Rhymaz Inc and released two mixtapes within six months - Riddim Rydez Vol. 1 & 2. These mixtapes allowed for Mecca and Shepp to open for Elephant Man, Wayne Marshall, Kyprich and Assassin.
Mecca (disambiguation)
Mecca (Makkah al-Mukarramah) is a city in Saudi Arabia and the holiest site in Islam.
Mecca or Makkah may also refer to:
Radio Stations - Makkah
Podcasts:
Mecca
ALBUMS
- Sloppy Seconds, Volume 2 released: 2005
- Philaflava Presents: A League of Our Own, Volume 2 released: 2004
Sloppy Seconds, Volume 2
Released 2005- Cornasto
- WQN5 Station ID #1
- Play Hard (preview)
- The Party (skit)
- What They Playin? (Blow My High)
- Being Human's Hard
- Fear
- Clap
- WQN5 Station ID #2
- Wachugondo? (preview)
- Break Even
- Brain Over Muscle
- Time (What Is It?)
- Friendgirl
- Porcelain (remix)
- Miss Lady
- Til' the End (C.A.L.I.)
- The Talk (skit)
- Since When? (preview)
- Mind Won't Behave
- It's Over
- Be Free (remix)
- W.C.G.
- Diamond Sky
- WQN5 Station ID #3
- What'll You Do? (preview)
- Outro
Mecca
ALBUMS
- Strictly Rhythms: Volume 3 released: 2009
Strictly Rhythms: Volume 3
Released 2009- What Cha' Say (C'mon)
- Lil' Louie's Anthem
- Get Hi (the Original Mix)
- Celebrate (Dub)
- Spanish Ritual (the Conga Vibe Mix)
- Chacha Muchacha
- Work This, Like this
- Herbal Essence
- Break Night
- The Loft Groove
- Choices (Instrumental)
- Millenium Bug
- Remember the Memory
- The Chosen Path (Trance Mix)
- La Mezcla (Dub)
- Love & Happiness (Yemaya Y OchÙn) (Michel Cleis `floreo' Remix)
- Watch this
- That String Track
- Strictly Rhythms: Volume 3 (Continuous Mix)
Mecca
ALBUMS
- Chapter One released: 2002
- Reasonable Doubt released: 1996
Chapter One
Released 2002- Hard Knock Life (The Ghetto Anthem) (radio edit)
- Wishing on a Star (radio edit)
- Sunshine (radio edit)
- The City Is Mine (album version)
- Can't Knock the Hustle (radio edit)
- Ain't No Nigga (original radio edit)
- Imaginary Prayer
- Money Ain't a Thang
- Can I Get A...
- Streets Is Watching
- Money, Cash, Hoes
- I Know What Girls Like (Fly Girly dub)
- Feelin' It
- Dead Presidents II
- Wishing on a Star (D Influence remix)
- Can't Knock the Hustle (Fool's Paradise remix)
- Ain't No Nigga (Rae & Christian mix)
Mecca
ALBUMS
- Léogâne Episant released: 2013
Mecca
ALBUMS
- Mecca released: 2002
Mecca
ALBUMS
- Fantastickal! released: 2012
- Subtle Audio, Volume II released: 2010
- Reasonable Doubt released: 1996
Meco
ALBUMS
- The Best of Meco released: 1997
- Ewok Celebration released: 1983
- Pop Goes the Movies released: 1982
- Impressions of an American Werewolf in London released: 1981
- Plays Music From 'The Empire Strikes Back' released: 1980
- Music From Star Trek and The Black Hole released: 1980
- Christmas in the Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album released: 1980
- Moondancer released: 1979
- Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk released: 1977
- Superman And Other Galactic Heroes released:
- The Wizard Of Oz released:
- Hooked on Instrumentals released:
- Encounters of Every Kind released:
- Master of Swing released:
The Best of Meco
Released 1997- Star Wars Theme
- Empire Strikes Back (Medley): Darth Vader / Yoda's Theme
- Theme From Close Encounters
- Themes From the Wizard of Oz
- Star Trek Medley, Part 1
- Topsy
- Meco's Theme/3 W. 57
- Moondancer
- Spooky
- Love Theme From Superman (Can You Read My Mind?)
- Werewolf (Loose in London)
- Star Wars (LP version)
- Other Galactic Funk
- The Asteroid Field/Finale
Superman And Other Galactic Heroes
- Themes From Superman: Main Title Theme / The Destruction Of Krypton The Trip To Earth / Growing Up / Fortress Of Solitude / March Of The Villains / The Flying Sequence / Can You Read My Mind? / Chasing Rockets / Turning Back The World / End Title Theme / Reprise: Love Theme From Superman
- Other Galactic Heroes: The Boy Wonder / The Caped Crusader / Lord Of The Jungle / The Amazing Amazon
The Wizard Of Oz
- Side A: Over The Rainbow / Cyclone / Munchkinland / ing-Dong! The Witch Is Dead / Munchkinland (Again) / We're Off To See The Wizard (The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz)
- Side B: Poppies / The Spell / Optimistic Voices / The Merry Old Land Of Oz / The Haunted Forest / March Of The Winkies / Dorothy's Rescue / If I Were King Of The Forest / Over The Rainbow / The Reprise: (Delirious Escape/Over The Rainbow/Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead/Munchkinland)
Hooked on Instrumentals
- Hooked on Instrumentals Part 1_Holiday for Strings-Winchester Cathedral-Love's Theme-Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White-Theme from A Summer Place
- Hooked on Instrumentals Part II_Swedish Rhapsody-Midnight in Moscow-Delicado-Poor People of Paris
- Hooked on Leroy Anderson_Sleigh Ride-Blue Tango-Trumpeter's Lullaby-Serenata-Bugler's Holiday
- Hooked on Brass_A Taste of Honey-Portuguese Washerwoman
- Hooked on Instrumentals Part III_Entertainer-April in Portugal-Una Paloma Blanca-Autumn Leaves
- Hooked on Instrumentals Part IV_Swingin' Safari-Sail Along, Silv'ry Moon
- Hooked on Funk_Fiffth of Beetohoven-Fells So Good
- Hooked on Guitars_Guitar Boogie-Let There Be Drums-Wipe Out-Raunchy-Yep-Movin & Groovin'-Night Train
Mecca
by: NileOasis dark sanctuary
night is born heavy with
Shaman dance
by the light of the moon
open your eyes to the song of the universe
Slowly we drag ourselves out of the primal slime
Slowly we arise to become mankind
Irrepressable we journey to Mecca
The heavens the gods are all within you
Listen as the voice of reason speaks
The ranting and raving will tear the world apart
Ancient alive seething with power
Enigma of a single human heart
Monumental, neolithic
Bare your soul and enter Mecca
Come arise from the primordial mud
Cloak thy nakedness
In the endless stuggle of the ages
Latest News for: mecca
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