Habib Wahid
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Habib Wahid better known as Habib (for short), is a Bangladesh
i composer
and musician
. He is notable for his fusion of traditional Bengali folk music
with contemporary techno and urban beats
. His music is mainly influenced by British Bangladeshi
s, while he was living there as a student. He takes folk music
and remix
es with popular music forms. He remixes songs of composers like Hason Raja
, Shah Abdul Karim
, Amir Uddin and others with the tunes with hip-hop, reggae, rap and electronica.
in Dhanmondi. His father is Ferdous Wahid
, who was a Bangladesh
i pop singer during the 1970s
and 1980s
. During his early years, Habib picked up the keyboard
and approached by playing popular tunes. Later in teen age, he was recommended by one of his teachers to play in a band as a keyboardist, and so he did. A few years later, he went to the United Kingdom
in pursuit of higher education and studied music
and audio engineering at the School of Audio Engineering in London
. Later he started to work with other Asian music producers such as Nitin Sawhney
. He had already produced and planned his music, however he needed a vocalist to develop his new album. While living in London, he was searching for the vocalist Kaya, who was a Sylheti restaurant
owner. In 2003, Habib released his first album Krishno
, which proved to be a success in Britain and Bangladesh. The album Krishno had a unique mix of folk and modern electronica music, introducing a new sound to the Dhaka music arena.
In the next few years, Habib had released six albums which were Maya (2004), Moina Go... (2005), Shono (2006), Panjabiwala (2007), Bolchi Tomake (2008) and Aboseshe (2008). He has featured new voices in all of his albums. Besides Kaya, he has showcased singers such as Helal, Julie, Konica, Nirjho, Shireen (in Panjabiwala) and Nancy in these albums. Habib first debuted as a vocal in "Moina Go..." where he performed two soft singles. He also has his father, Ferdous Wahid singing a song in that album. On Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Habib's 8th album Ahoban!
was released. The album consists 9 tracks in which three are duet songs with Nancy and Kona and one was sung by his father Ferdous Wahid. Overall he is considered one of the most talented singer/composer of Bangladesh in recent time periods.
.
Besides album work, Habib made a huge amount of jingles that actually changed the way TV advertisements in Bangladesh used to be; most popular ones include Banglalink, Citycell, Pran-up, Meril Beauty Soap, etc. As he said in an interview, he loves "putting music behind pictures and that's why [he does] jingles", and he has also stated that he's a "die-hard fan of A.R.Rahman" -whose music has a significantly big influence on Habib's compositions.
He also has composed songs for movies such as Hridoyer Kotha, Akash Chowa Bhalobasha, Chandragrohon, I Love You, Eito Prem, Third Person Singular Number
, Amar Ache jol, etc.; most of which were big hits. In this advanced technological age, Habib makes songs that "has the essence from the roots of Bangla music", says Kumar Bishwajit-(one of the most respected singers of Bangladesh) while recording a song under direction of Habib Wahid in a movie called Projapoti.
). In 2011 He got Walton Boishakhi Star Award 2011 for Best Singer of 2010
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
i composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
. He is notable for his fusion of traditional Bengali folk music
Music of Bengal
The music of Bengal, also referred to as Bangla music, comprises a long tradition of religious and secular song-writing over a period of almost a millennium...
with contemporary techno and urban beats
Urban contemporary
Urban contemporary is a music radio format. The term was coined by the late New York DJ Frankie Crocker in the mid 1970s. Urban contemporary radio stations feature a playlist made up entirely of hip hop/rap, contemporary R&B, pop, electronica such as dubstep and drum and bass and Caribbean music...
. His music is mainly influenced by British Bangladeshi
British Bangladeshi
A British Bangladeshi is a person of Bangladeshi origin who resides in the United Kingdom having emigrated to the UK and attained citizenship through naturalisation or whose parents did so; they are also known as British Bengalis...
s, while he was living there as a student. He takes folk music
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
and remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
es with popular music forms. He remixes songs of composers like Hason Raja
Hason Raja
Hason Raja , also known as Dewan Hason Raja, was a Bengali poet, mystic philosopher and folksongs writer and composer...
, Shah Abdul Karim
Shah Abdul Karim
Shah Abdul Karim , was one of the most famous legends of Bangladeshi folk music. He specialized in Bengali Baul music. Born and brought up in the village of Ujan Dhol, in Derai Upazila of Sunamganj, he lived there until his death. He was awarded the Ekushey Padok in the year 2001 for his...
, Amir Uddin and others with the tunes with hip-hop, reggae, rap and electronica.
Life and career
Habib was born and brought up in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He attended South Breeze SchoolSouth Breeze School
South Breeze School is an educational institution located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The medium of instruction is the English language. Founded in 1986 by principal Zeenat Chowdhury, the original campus was located in [uttara]]...
in Dhanmondi. His father is Ferdous Wahid
Ferdous Wahid
Ferdous Wahid is a pop singer of Bangladesh who started his career in 1970s and became very popular at that time. He is one of the pioneer singers in Bangladesh who made pop songs popular in Bangladesh....
, who was a Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
i pop singer during the 1970s
1970s
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and 1980s
1980s
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. During his early years, Habib picked up the keyboard
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
and approached by playing popular tunes. Later in teen age, he was recommended by one of his teachers to play in a band as a keyboardist, and so he did. A few years later, he went to the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
in pursuit of higher education and studied music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
and audio engineering at the School of Audio Engineering in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. Later he started to work with other Asian music producers such as Nitin Sawhney
Nitin Sawhney
Nitin Sawhney is an Indian-British musician, producer and composer. His critically acclaimed work combines Asian and other worldwide influences with elements of jazz and electronica and often explores themes such as multiculturalism, politics and spirituality...
. He had already produced and planned his music, however he needed a vocalist to develop his new album. While living in London, he was searching for the vocalist Kaya, who was a Sylheti restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
owner. In 2003, Habib released his first album Krishno
Krishno
Krishno is an album released by Habib Wahid featuring Kaya, in 2003.- Track listing :# Krishna - Kaya# Dayal Baba - Kaya# Ami Kuul Hara - Kaya# Kemone Bhulibo Ami - Kaya# Gaan Gai Amar - Kaya# Kala - Kaya# Aaj Pasha - Kaya...
, which proved to be a success in Britain and Bangladesh. The album Krishno had a unique mix of folk and modern electronica music, introducing a new sound to the Dhaka music arena.
In the next few years, Habib had released six albums which were Maya (2004), Moina Go... (2005), Shono (2006), Panjabiwala (2007), Bolchi Tomake (2008) and Aboseshe (2008). He has featured new voices in all of his albums. Besides Kaya, he has showcased singers such as Helal, Julie, Konica, Nirjho, Shireen (in Panjabiwala) and Nancy in these albums. Habib first debuted as a vocal in "Moina Go..." where he performed two soft singles. He also has his father, Ferdous Wahid singing a song in that album. On Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Habib's 8th album Ahoban!
Ahoban!
Ahoban! is the 8th studio album by the Bangladeshi composer and musician Habib Wahid, it was released On Wednesday, June 1, 2011. It is the follow-up to Aboseshe , it is co-produced by Sajid Sarker.- Track listing :...
was released. The album consists 9 tracks in which three are duet songs with Nancy and Kona and one was sung by his father Ferdous Wahid. Overall he is considered one of the most talented singer/composer of Bangladesh in recent time periods.
.
Besides album work, Habib made a huge amount of jingles that actually changed the way TV advertisements in Bangladesh used to be; most popular ones include Banglalink, Citycell, Pran-up, Meril Beauty Soap, etc. As he said in an interview, he loves "putting music behind pictures and that's why [he does] jingles", and he has also stated that he's a "die-hard fan of A.R.Rahman" -whose music has a significantly big influence on Habib's compositions.
He also has composed songs for movies such as Hridoyer Kotha, Akash Chowa Bhalobasha, Chandragrohon, I Love You, Eito Prem, Third Person Singular Number
Third Person Singular Number
Third Person Singular Number is a Bengali language film directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and written jointly by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and Anisul Hoque. The film stars actors Mosharraf Karim and Nusrat Imrose Tisha...
, Amar Ache jol, etc.; most of which were big hits. In this advanced technological age, Habib makes songs that "has the essence from the roots of Bangla music", says Kumar Bishwajit-(one of the most respected singers of Bangladesh) while recording a song under direction of Habib Wahid in a movie called Projapoti.
Discography
- KrishnoKrishnoKrishno is an album released by Habib Wahid featuring Kaya, in 2003.- Track listing :# Krishna - Kaya# Dayal Baba - Kaya# Ami Kuul Hara - Kaya# Kemone Bhulibo Ami - Kaya# Gaan Gai Amar - Kaya# Kala - Kaya# Aaj Pasha - Kaya...
(2003) - Maya (2004)
- Moina Go... (2005)
- Shono! (2006)
- Panjabiwala (2007)
- Bolchi Tomake... (2008)
- Aboseshe (2008)
- Ahoban!Ahoban!Ahoban! is the 8th studio album by the Bangladeshi composer and musician Habib Wahid, it was released On Wednesday, June 1, 2011. It is the follow-up to Aboseshe , it is co-produced by Sajid Sarker.- Track listing :...
(2011)
Awards
He also won some awards as best musician and rising star in the beginning of his career, and later he got Meril Prothom-alo Best Song Award 2006 for Bhalobashbo (movie: Hridoyer kotha) and Meril Prothom-alo Best Song Award 2009 for Didha (movie: Third Person Singular NumberThird Person Singular Number
Third Person Singular Number is a Bengali language film directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and written jointly by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and Anisul Hoque. The film stars actors Mosharraf Karim and Nusrat Imrose Tisha...
). In 2011 He got Walton Boishakhi Star Award 2011 for Best Singer of 2010
External links
- Interview with Habib Wahid BanglaMusic.com
- MusicBD - Habib Wahid
- http://habibwahid.ning.com