Abdullah Siddiqui
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Abdullah Siddiqui is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, and producer. He made his breakthrough appearance on Nescafé Basement season 5 with his song "Resistance",[1] and followed it up by making his album debut with Metannoya in 2019.[2] He further released Heterotopia (2020), dead Beat poets (2021) and dead Beats poets: side B (2021).[3][4]
In January 2022, he was announced as an associate producer of Coke Studio (Pakistani season 14).[5] The same month, he produced the 2022 Pakistan Super League anthem "Agay Dekh".[6][7]
Life and career
2000–2017: Early life and career beginnings
Siddiqui was born and grew up in Lahore. He began producing English-language electronic music at the age of 11, and started releasing it on his YouTube account[8] as an independent artist when he was 16.[9][10] He worked with independent platforms Forever South and True Brew Records. On the former, he released "Fiction" in December 2017[11] and "Warm & Unredeemed" with in January 2018.
2018-2020: Nescafé Basement and nominations
He released his original song "Resistance" in 2018,[12] for which he picked up a nomination in the Best Emerging Talent (Music) category at the 17th Lux Style Awards.[13][14]
He sang Peshawar Zalmi's anthem for 2021 Pakistan Super League titled "Kingdom"[15] along with Altamash Sever. In 2021, he was included in the Forbes list of 30 Under 30 - Asia - Entertainment & Sports.[16] On 25 December 2020, Siddiqui released "Be Myself" with singer Aima Baig. The track also featured on Heterotopia.[17]
2022–present: Coke Studio and Pakistan Super League
On 5 January 2022, Siddiqui announced via his Instagram account that he would be an associate producer on Coke Studio (Pakistani season 14).[18][19] On 13 January 2022, it was announced that he would be writing and producing the 2022 Pakistan Super League anthem featuring vocals by Atif Aslam and Aima Baig.[20] The anthem, named "Agay Dekh" was released on 24 January 2022[21] to a mixed reception.[22][23]
Siddiqui is also reported to have been involved with the film score of an upcoming movie,[24] and is planning to release another album in 2022.[25]
References
- ↑ Ishtiaq, Shanzeh (2019-08-06). "Abdullah Siddiqui is the local indie musician you need to watch out for". Images. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "Meesha Shafi and EDM sensation Abdullah Siddiqui to collaborate for Amrit | MISCELLANEOUS - MAG THE WEEKLY". magtheweekly.com. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ Staff, Images (2021-09-18). "Abdullah Siddiqui is set to release his fourth album dead Beat poets: side B this weekend". Images. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ↑ "NEWSBYTE:Abdullah Siddiqui discusses PSL anthem; Islamabad United merge art with cricket | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "Coke Studio 14: Abdullah Siddiqui thanks Xulfi for trusting him". Something Haute. 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "'Agay Dekh': PSL 2022 anthem released | SAMAA". Samaa TV. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "PSL7 anthem 'Agay Dekh' is bound to get you grooving". The Express Tribune. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "Abdullah Siddiqui - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ↑ "Abdullah Siddiqui confirms new album for 2022 | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
- ↑ "Producer Abdullah Siddiqui named in Forbes 30 list". The Nation. 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ "The Silver Linings Playbook | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ Sabeeh, Maheen. "Introducing the prodigious Abdullah Siddiqui". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ Sabeeh, Maheen. "Abdullah Siddiqui on early beginnings". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ Desk, Instep. "Abdullah Siddiqui speaks to BBC Asian Network about music". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ Staff, Images (2021-05-21). "Who is Abdullah Siddiqui? The electropop prodigy opens up about his journey". Images. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ↑ "Abdullah Siddiqui". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
- ↑ Baji, Band (2021-01-19). "This Abdullah Siddiqui and Aima Baig collaboration will make you self-reflect". Images. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ↑ "Abdullah Siddique; a surprise addition in Coke Studio". BOL News. 2022-01-11. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Coke Studio 14 line-up and all that is happening". The Express Tribune. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ↑ Staff, Images (2022-01-14). "Atif Aslam and Aima Baig to sing the PSL 7 anthem". Images. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ↑ "PCB releases official anthem of PSL 7 'Agay Dekh'". The Nation. 2022-01-24. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ↑ Staff, Images (2022-01-25). "Atif Aslam, Aima Baig and Abdullah Siddiqui's PSL anthem is out and it's getting mixed reactions online". Images. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ↑ "Musical Notes | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ↑ "Ushering in the age of Abdullah | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ↑ "NEWSBYTE:Abdullah Siddiqui discusses PSL anthem; Islamabad United merge art with cricket | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
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