Islamic singers rewrite western hits to find new audiences for 'faith-inspired' songs

Record label hopes artists such as Raef and Maher Zain will attract listeners wanting a modern take on religious musicThere is something slightly different about the version of Chris Brown's With You sung by Raef, a new signing to Awakening Records. In his rendition, Raef replaces Brown's lyrics expressing love for a woman with his love for the Lord. "My Lord, no one else will do/ With every test you put me through, miracles you help me do/ If I have you, I don't need money, I don't need cars, L...

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