Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Who remembes the Motown group The Boys!? Today I fulfilled sort of a childhood dream- getting to talk to an artist that I really looked up to as a kid, In this episode, we dive into the illustrious career of Hakim Abdulsamad, also known as Hakeem from The Boys, legendary 90s Motown group. I really loved diving into Hakim's unique perspective on being a child star as well as the moments he shared about being with MJJ. Hakim is a celebrated artist, songwriter, and music producer. As a part of The Boys, Hakim and his brothers shot to stardom and were known for hits like 'Dial My Heart' and 'Lucky Charm.' Hakeem shares his experiences as a child star, later producing music for legends such as Shanice, Tevin Campbell, Wizkid, and Akon, as well as playing a fun role in Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. Listen as Hakim reminisces about his early days, the journey of The Boys, their signing with Motown, and the highs and challenges of fame at a young age. He also offers insightful reflections on working with Michael Jackson and the lasting inspiration MJ provided.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Hakim Abdulsamad's Early Career
02:05 The Boys' Rise to Fame at Motown
05:18 Experiencing Stardom as a Child
10:32 The Dynamics of Being in a Sibling Group
14:58 The Boys Transitioning Away from the Music Industry
18:58 Working with Michael Jackson on Moonwalker
32:38 Memories from Gardner Elementary Auditorium Michael Jackson dedication
36:15 Michael's Inspirational Pep Talk
39:10 Michael Jackson's Influence and Legacy
01:03:05 Hakim's Current Projects and Future Plans
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Who remembes the Motown group The Boys!? Today I fulfilled sort of a childhood dream- getting to talk to an artist that I really looked up to as a kid, In this episode, we dive into the illustrious career of Hakim Abdulsamad, also known as Hakeem from The Boys, legendary 90s Motown group. I really loved diving into Hakim's unique perspective on being a child star as well as the moments he shared about being with MJJ. Hakim is a celebrated artist, songwriter, and music producer. As a part of The Boys, Hakim and his brothers shot to stardom and were known for hits like 'Dial My Heart' and 'Lucky Charm.' Hakeem shares his experiences as a child star, later producing music for legends such as Shanice, Tevin Campbell, Wizkid, and Akon, as well as playing a fun role in Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. Listen as Hakim reminisces about his early days, the journey of The Boys, their signing with Motown, and the highs and challenges of fame at a young age. He also offers insightful reflections on working with Michael Jackson and the lasting inspiration MJ provided.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Hakim Abdulsamad's Early Career
02:05 The Boys' Rise to Fame at Motown
05:18 Experiencing Stardom as a Child
10:32 The Dynamics of Being in a Sibling Group
14:58 The Boys Transitioning Away from the Music Industry
18:58 Working with Michael Jackson on Moonwalker
32:38 Memories from Gardner Elementary Auditorium Michael Jackson dedication
36:15 Michael's Inspirational Pep Talk
39:10 Michael Jackson's Influence and Legacy
01:03:05 Hakim's Current Projects and Future Plans
✩ SHOP MY FAVORITE Michael Jackson PRODUCTS & MUST- HAVES!
youtube.com/@MJFANGIRLTV/store
✩ Contact & Socials
Instagram, facebook, twitter @mjfangirlblog
My amazon storefont: amazon.com/shop/mjfangirlblog
Patreon: patreon.com/Mjfangirl
Podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music: “Club 30s with MJFANGIRL- a Michael Jackson podcast”
Business Inquiries - hello@mjfangirl.com
