Saleem & The Music Lovers formed in December 2005 and they have been performing together since April 2006. The Music Lovers will begin recording a live album slated for a spring 2009 release. Together Saleem & The Music Lovers blend the live band tradition with elements of modern hip hop. They have performed at state and national festivals, and opened for Hip Hop greats Rakim, KRS-1, the Wu-Tang Clan, and Talib Kweli.
