alongside Ice-T. Transitioning into the late 1990s, he collaborated with WestBam on the dynamic electro project known as Mr. X & Mr. Y.

Afrika Islam is also known for compositions that he wrote for the Soul Sonic Force and his own group called Funk Machine. For two years he hosted the radio program Zulu Beats. In his career as a DJ, he was famous for the art of mixing on four turntables simultaneously. He worked as a DJ and MC for the Rock Steady Crew.