Saleem & The Music Lovers is an acclaimed hip‑hop collective based in Baltimore, renowned for blending live band instrumentation with old‑school rap vibes. Fronted by emcee and producer Saleem, the group forgoes conventional drums in favor of an ASRX‑PRO drum machine, layering deep basslines with elements of jazz, soul, and R&B . They’ve shared stages with hip‑hop legends like Common, KRS‑One, Rakim, The Roots, and Method Man, earning praise for their dynamic live shows and intelligent lyrics �. Critics have likened them to a fusion of The Roots and A Tribe Called Quest, noting that they’ve “reawakened the trend of blending powerful performances with intelligent lyrics” �. saleemmusic.com +2