Ahmed's lyrics & chords

Ahmad Ali Lewis (born 1976 in Los Angeles, California), is an American rapper. Credited simply as Ahmad, he is best known for his 1994 ,"Back in the Day," a nostalgic song that has become somewhat of a clichéd signifier for nostalgia in hip-hop culture. Released when Ahmad was only 18, "Back in the Day" hit #26 on the US pop charts and #19 on the U.S. R&B charts on the strength of its hook - a sample of the Teddy Pendergrass' song "Love TKO" - and Ahmad's quirky vocal style, reminiscent of Fatlip of Pharcyde fame. It was the major single off ...read more