 The album included the release of the single, "This Gift," a duet with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Paula Cole.In 2003 "The Gift" received an INDIE award for "Best Contemporary World Music Recording" from the Association for Independent Music (AFIM).In addition to producing his own albums, Hakmoun has contributed to other artist’s recordings, adding to such projects as "Caravan" for Dee Dee Bridgewater’s album "Prelude To A Kiss", Ozomatli’s "Street Sings", which won the award for "Best Alternative Music Album" at the Latin Grammy Awards in 2005 and "Lovelight" for Paula Cole’s "Courage" in 2007.