Mustapha's fans know him as the cheerleader - the band member that will lead them into dance lines, either on a formal dance floor, or in the gravel pits of some outdoor venues. Hands start waving and feet start shuffling. Some of Mustapha's littlest fans with the biggest eyes will climb onto the stage and stand next to him, playing a percussion instrument that usually matches the one he is shaking.

Mustapha is known for his generosity of spirit within his band, and within his community. He gives his time and talent to people with much less. Mustapha has established a non-profit musical program that benefits children in local schools and underpriveleged children in homeless shelters in California's Santa Clara County. Mustapha sports a jacket hand-painted by the children who wanted to show their love and caring for a gentle man who has shown so much kindess to them. Learn more about his music program Nothin' But a Thang Inc. Click here.

In his own words:

• i have been a ragga music fan for over 25 years ..i think ragga music today doesn't carry the same feelings as its' original intent ..it's too poppy and the message is different...we need to put feeling back in the songs

• ragga music is the healing of the nation including my heart and soul..it's like dope...when i sing or hear ragga music it takes all the troubles an pain away an you just feel good

• i truly believe inna ragga movement back to a more positive style uniting people from all around and i chant with intent to lift positive Karma

• i don't like red di ..i love red di....................this band is cool, relaxed, strivin to make a statement...not just open to cover tunes an format like most bands..i think red di's best secret is the ability to free form a song ..that's ragga music..to be able to play the same songs over an over...doesn't sound the same...constantly changing depending on the mood of the people...that's talent ...and i want to be part of this rising star.