The lead vocalist of the Mekaal Hasan Band (MHB) seemed to take inspiration from the Spice Girl’s Geri Halliwell when he decided to quit his band a day after their second album’s (Saptak) official launch. What’s more is that he decided to break the news to the world — and to the band members whom he had not informed of his decision — by announcing it on a TV show on a local news network.
The singer’s departure from the band came as rather abrupt as only a day prior to the announcement he had performed with MHB on the launch of their second album, and till then everything between the singer and the band seemed fine.
Prince –
It’s Showtime soundtrack upsets Atif fans
Atif and TIPS clarify
What does Prince – It’s Showtime think it is? My Name Is Khan or something?
The eagerly awaited soundtrack for the film which is also known as ‘The Prince of Thieves’; sung almost in its entirety by none other than Atif Aslam, was called back after an unplugged version of the track ‘Tere Liye’ caused much controversy. While Atif’s version is standard-issue Bollywood mush, one line in the song upset his fans to no end: “Chor dee khudai mainay tere liye” which according to Atif Aslam himself, on his official site (www.aadeez.com), literally translates into “chor di DUNIYA mein ne teray liye (I left the world for you)”. That wasn’t the end of the controversy though. The acoustic version, sung by composer Sachin Gupta incorporated Quranic verses, which in turn upset even more people, to the effect that the initially released CDs were called back by TIPS for re-mastering.
RDB is a group of musicians, singers, producers and entertainers. This brother trio is made up of Manj, Kuly, and Surj. Rhythm Dhol and Bass has always envisioned a new sound and style which they have put forth in their music. These guys have gone on to dominate Bhangra charts, sell out tours, and even have established themselves in Bollywood!
They started back in 2001 with their album “Rhythm Dhol Bass,” which immediately put the boys on the map as a music force ready to take command. At the time, RDB was signed with Untouchables Records and featured on a number of albums. On October 1, 2002 RDB released the album “Danger 2.”
The release contained a number of club bangers, but nothing was as big as “Aaja Mahi,” which is still a hit at events today! The initial version of the track is sung by Manjeet Singh and featured MC Metz and MC Trix. RDB later re-released the track with their voices and their own video.
DJ Tally is a new producer on the scene and is not holding back on his debut. His single “Nakhrah” features Bhangra singer Nirmal Sidhu. Nirmal has a long list of hits accredited to his name, perhaps “Nakhrah” will be added to that list and DJ Tally will be in for a long career.
The video has been produced by Guvy Heer and takes place in a club. Coordinated dance moves, fly girls, and a touch of Hip Hop flair added by artist C.O.V. make this video complete.
There is something instantly engaging about an artist’s work when you can see or feel the process behind it. Fever Dreams by Reem Khurshid which opened last week at T2F’s Faraar Gallery, displayed work vividly highlighting just that. As the crowd trickled in slowly and grew, each piece had a constant group of people gathered in front of it.
The opening was followed by an unusual gig – Reem live-painting on the canvas while the band Mole played their “phunkadelic, indietronic” music – their words, not mine – alongside. Here was an interesting change of sound for all of those who are sick of hearing mass-produced clones at every second gig.
Reem Khurshid: Long-time artist finally shows work Reem Khurshid has an avid fan following online and has several cool feathers tucked
into her artistic hat, including album art for local band, Mole
Amina Baig
Karachi
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Reem Khurshid is very young and very talented. And she paints. That is probably all one needs to say about her – if one sees her work, the statement will make sense enough to stand on its own. But then that would be unfair to someone who has managed to show her work solo while still pursuing an education.
One has been acquainted with Reem’s work for about five years now, having come up with her link on DeviantArt while searching for examples of drapery and the human figure. And just like that, one was sold onto the skill of someone much younger and not yet at art school. It takes not just great academic skill, but lots of patience and passion to actually sit down and make the kind of really intricate art that is Reem’s strength – and that too in quick-drying mediums such as acrylic and water colour!
