Amir Abdul-Salaam Bayyan, also known as Kevin Ricardo Bell, is a distinguished soul and disco songwriter and producer. He is the brother of Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell, who are founding members of the iconic band Kool & The Gang. Throughout his career, Amir Bayyan has contributed significantly to the music industry, particularly in the realms of songwriting and production. His work is characterized by a deep connection to the soul and disco genres, and he has been credited with numerous contributions to writing, arrangement, production, and performance. His aliases include Kevin Bell, and he is known for his various artistic expressions under different name variations such as A Bayyan, Amir Bayyan, and Amir Abdul-Salaam Bayyan, among others.