All About Habib

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Background Information

Birth name - Habib Wahid

Also known as - Habib

Nick names - Voice Doctor, BD-A.R.Rahman

Born - October 15, 1978 (age 29)

Origin - Dhaka, Bangladesh

Genre(s) - Fusion, Folk, Techno, Pop

Occupation(s) - Singer, Composer

Years active: 2003 – Present



Life and career

Habib's father Ferdous Wahid was one of the pioneers of Bangla pop music in the 1970s and 1980s. Habib started to pick up tunes on his father's keyboard from the time he was a little boy. Later, he studied music and audio engineering at the School of Audio Engineering in London.


Habib conceived his first folk-remix album Krishno while he was still a student in London. "I had the concept and even the tracks were arranged and was looking for a vocalist," he said. Kaya, the vocalist Habib was looking for is a Sylheti restaurant owner in London and amateur singer. The first few songs arising from their collaboration proved to be unexpected hits on the underground scene, both in London and in Dhaka. Krishno was a success when it was eventually released in Bangladesh, its unique blend of age-old folk and modern electronica introducing a radically new sound to the Dhaka music scene.


Habib has released five more albums: Maya (2004), Moina Go... (2005), Shono! (2006), Panjabiwala (2007), Bolchhi 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. His song “Din gelo” is considered one of the best song in the history of Bangla Music. He also has his father, Ferdous Wahid singing a song in that album.


He and his father Ferdous Wahid recently collaborated on a commercial for AB Bank. He composes music(and often sings) in commercials and films.

Influence of Bengali Music Tradition

Habib owes his musical heritage to a rich Bengali musical tradition. In general, music in Bangladesh has been used as a communication device to relay stories from one generation to the next, and to encourage the population to adopt specific ideals towards how they lead their lives. Bangla music fits into five genres, many of which reflect the core values of the musical approach taken by Habib.


• Classical: Based on musical modes called raglas. All of Bengali music has some basis in classical music. Habib has trained to remix classical music on a keyboard through the use of classical training at the School of Audio Engineering in London.


• Rabindra sangeet: Based on the works of Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore, who emphasized a common theme of philosophy and love. Music was influenced by western styles of the late 1800’s after Tagore visited England. Many of Habib’s songs are based on Bengali folk songs that emphasize the theme of love.


• Nazrul geeti: Based on the musical works of Kazi Nazrul Islam who was the national poet of Bangladesh during the Indian independence movement. Islam disseminated his revolutionary ideals through his music, which was a fusion of West Indian ghazals and traditional Bengali classical music. In contrast to Geeti, Habib is more concerned with developing a beat that will be broadly appreciated by a young audience. Habib’s songs therefore are mostly apolitical.


• Folk: A collection of old music genres that have a simple musical structure and words. Folk singers were used as possibly the only form of entertainment and communication of ideas before the advent of mass communication. The best known types of folk are Baul, Lalon, and Adhunik. Habib is a composer who develops new modern beats for old folk songs. While this interpretation is enjoyed by the young audience, it is controversial to traditional Bangladeshi people because the meanings of these songs change when they are sung with a hip hop or reggae beat.


• Modern music including pop and rock: Bengali pop and rock music was heavily influenced by Western music styles. Recent pop musicians have access to modern technology and attempt to use their own talent to make their music unique. Habib is an example of a new wave Bengali composer and beat-maker who makes creative modern Bengali music tracks. Habib opportunistically finds undiscovered singers for his tracks and then applies a variety of musical techniques including hip hop, reggae, and pop techniques.

ALBUMS

Mixed and solo albums of Habib:

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Krishna (2003) - Habib featuring Kaya

01. Krishno - Kaya

02. Dayal Baba - Kaya

03. Ami Kuul Hara - Kaya

04. Kemone Bhulibo Ami - Kaya

05. Gaan Gai Amar - Kaya

06. Kala - Kaya

07. Aaj Pasha - Kaya

08. Din Gelo Din - Kaya

09. Krishna (Remix) - Kaya

10. Aaj Pasha (Instrumental)


Maya (2004) - Habib featuring Kaya & Helal

01. Maya - Helal

02. Bondhua

03. Daya - Helal

04. Baula - Kaya

05. Mon Mojaiya - Helal

06. Asi Bole Gelo Bondhu (Krishna-2) - Kaya & Kunle

07. Loke Bole - Kaya

08. Sona Bondhe - Helal

09. Kuhu Sure Moner Agun - Helal

10. Achin Desher - Helal

11. Sona Bondhe - Kaya

12. Kanai - Kaya

13. Where's My Baby Gone? - Kunle & Kaya


Moina Go... (2005) - Habib

01. Moina Go - Julie

02. Ami Ek Paharadaar - Ferdous Wahid

03. Deshlai - Nirjhor

04. Din Gelo - Habib

05. Taarey Bhabley Ki Aar - Milon Mahmood

06. Esho Brishti Namai - Habib

07. Jaa Rey - Julie

08. Kobitayeh - Konica

09. Moina Go (Extended Mix) - Julie

10. Banglalink Theme


Shono! (2006) - Habib

01. Swapner Cheyeo Modhur - Habib

02. Jadu - Habib

03. Mon Muniya - Habib

04. Elomelo Mon - Habib

05. Projapoti - Habib

06. E Samoye - Habib

07. Calenderer Pata - Ferdous Wahid

08. Paran Pakhi - Habib


Panjabiwala (2007) - Habib featuring Shireen

01. Panjabiwala - Shireen

02. Moner Bagane - Shireen

03. Ore Amar Moyna Pakhi - Shireen

04. Shikhaiya Peeriti - Shireen

05. Shahjalal Shahparan - Shireen

06. Na Jene Bhul Bujhona - Shireen

07. Prem Nodeete - Shireen

08. Khaja Tomar Preme Ami - Shireen

09. Boleto Diyechhi Hridayer Katha - Habib & Nancy


Bolchhi Tomake... (2008) - Habib

01. Akankha - Habib

02. Shubhro Chaand - Habib

03. Shurjyomukhi Prem - Habib

04. Nishi Kabyo - Habib

05. Ekjone - Habib

06. Ek Mutho Bhalobasha - Habib

07. Koutuhol - Habib

08. Pran Bondhua - Habib

09. Ghodhuli Logon - Habib & Nancy


Obosheshe ... (2008) - Habib & Ferdous Wahid

01 Keno Emon Hoy - Habib

02 Cholte Cholte Dekha Holo - Habib

03 Neel Jochona - Habib

04 Dukkho Chuayee Dekho - Habib

05 Feera Aashe Na - Habib

06 Katena Mayabi Raat - Habib

07 Valo Lage - Habib

08 Chokhe Chokhe - Habib

09 Keno Emon Hoy-Instrumantal - Habib