Welcome
Mohammed Khisar Paika is a multifaceted American artist hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico, known for his roles as a singer-songwriter, composer, physician, and engineer. With over two decades of experience in the music industry, he is the founder and managing director of One Essence Productions, a record label dedicated to promoting Pop, Christian, R&B, Spiritual, and World music to audiences worldwide.
Blending Eastern and Western musical influences, Paika is both a virtuoso and a humanitarian, coming from a rich lineage of musicians. His early exposure to Bollywood music and Classical Islamic Quranic chanting has enabled him to weave various genres into his compositions.
Paika began his musical journey as a member of the Silent Thunder Band, with whom he released the spiritual acapella album "Sounds of Reverence" in 2003. In 2017, he launched his own record label and released his inaugural solo acapella album, "The Most Merciful." The following year, he unveiled his debut album "Unity," which showcases a harmonious blend of contemporary and Eastern musical styles.
Throughout his career, Mohammed K. Paika has garnered numerous film awards for his works produced under One Essence Productions. His single "So Many Divisions" earned him the Peace Award at the California Music Awards, as well as accolades for Best Music Video at the New York Film Awards and Best Song at the Festigious International Film Festival. He emphasizes that the song addresses universal themes, stating, "We are all humans first prior to being indoctrinated into any type of faith, sect or religion." In 2020, his work "O My Nation ('Ya Ummati')" was recognized at the Roshani International Film Festival and won Best Music Video at the Festigious Los Angeles Film Awards.
In 2021, the music video "Purpose of Life" received the Grand Jury Award for Best Music Video and Best Song at the New York Film Awards. Additionally, it was recognized as the Best Music Video at the Festigious LA Film Awards, Top Shorts, and Global Film Festival Awards. The song was also nominated at the Cannes World Film Festival and received a special "Word Award" at the California Music Awards. In 2022, the impactful single "Stronger" was awarded Best Music Video at the 8 & Half Film Awards, Rome Movie Awards, and Global Film Festival Awards. In 2023, "Human" achieved recognition as the Best Music Video at the Cine Fest, Paris Film, New York Movie, and 8 & Half Film Awards. Furthermore, the song was honored as the Best International Song at the 8 & Half Film Awards.
Paika has garnered significant media attention, featuring in interviews with Rolling Stone, Cannes, New Hit Singles, Hit Music, Pinch Of Sol, and various other publications. In addition to his musical endeavors, Paika is a qualified physician, having obtained his degree from the Ross University School of Medicine. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of New Mexico. Traveling worldwide, Mohammed K. Paika has delivered numerous noteworthy performances globally. He has collaborated with esteemed artists, including the Pakistani classical singer Hisham Faisal Siddique, with whom he worked on the track "Mere Khuda," which achieved over a million views. The acclaimed musician has amassed more than two million views for his recent singles, "For The Rest Of Our Lives" and "Love." Notably, "For The Rest Of Our Lives" reached the Top 19 on the USA Pop charts in 2023.
His latest release, "Just Human," addresses pressing global challenges and promotes a collective movement towards peace. The strength of the song lies not only in its profound message but also in the collaboration with Kyle Townsend, whose exceptional musicianship is rooted in a legacy of celebrated musical achievements. This track transcends the mere definition of a song; it serves as a vital appeal for unity and peace that resonates with the current needs of the world. To date, the track has garnered an impressive 11 million views on YouTube and nearly 11 million total views on TikTok, while also securing a position in the top 10 of the iTunes charts, ranking #2 on Amazon Charts for Christian Contemporary, #5 on Amazon Charts Movers & Shakers, YouTube Music #1 in the UAE, #11 in Lisbon, #16 in Canada, #30 in the UK, and #50 in the USA. "Just Human" has received significant airplay globally and has been awarded over 20 film accolades thus far, including honors for best original score and best music video. Recently, "Just Human" was nominated for Best Social Message Song at the HIMA and was awarded the prestigious HIMA Award for Best Christian/Gospel Song. It is also currently a finalist at the Texas Indie Film Awards.