Fuad al Muqtadir

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Fuad Almuqtadir
ফুয়াদ আলমুক্তাদির
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Fuad Almuqtadir
Background information
Born (1980-08-06) August 6, 1980 (age 43)
Jaldhup, Beanibazar, Sylhet
Genres Electronica, Hip hop, Rock, R&B
Occupation(s)Producer, Singer, Composer, Music Director
Instrument(s)Keyboards, Vocals, Guitar, Drums
DiscographyBetween 2006-2015, Fuad produced some of the most popular albums in Bangladesh, including

Fuad ft Mila (Chapter II) Fuad ft Sumon & Anila (Akhon Ami) Fuad ft Topu (Bondhu bhabo ki), Fuad ft Shireen (Maatwali) Fuad ft Kona, Kromannoy (Mix Album) Gurus of Love ft Habib, Balam and Arnob Fuad ft Mila (Redefined) Fuad ft Mala Hit Factory

Aurthohin – Aushomapto (as co-producer)

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Years active2000–present
LabelsOK BRO Record
Website https://fuadmusic.com/

Fuad Almuqtadir is a Bangladeshi-American composer and arranger widely known for defining the sound of new Bangla pop music in the 2000s and 2010s. [1] Aside from his own albums, Fuad has also produced and launched the careers of Bangladeshi pop artists like Mila, Kona, Mala, Anila, Poonam, Topu, Upol, and many others. [2]

Early life

Fuad left Bangladesh in 1988 to New York city with his family. Fuad grew up with the NRB community of New York City where he learned about Bangladeshi culture and music.

Career

Fuad’s first full-length album was the self-released Maya in 1998, which shot him to underground popularity in the diaspora. His next album, Re/Evolution, was released by Aarshi Records in 2003. Featuring dancehall, R&B, hip hop, and pop styles and artists from 6 countries across 3 continents, this album established Fuad as one of Bangladesh’s most promising producers along with peers like Habib Wahid and Arnob.

Variation #25 came in 2005 and, with it, international fame. Fuad was now known not only in Bangladesh but also being played on the radio in India, the United States, and, bizarrely enough, Romania, where he remains popular to this day. Incorporating Fuad’s by now trademark mix of dancehall, reggae, pop, and hip hop along with a mix of international artists, Variation #25 also benefited from a deal with Nestle, which distributed 100,000 complimentary copies in CD form. The album was released to the general public at the end of Nestle’s campaign, where it sold another 2 million copies.

2006 saw FM radio coming to Bangladesh, and Fuad’s music was played in heavy rotation by Radio Foorti, the hottest radio station. Fuad moved back to Bangladesh to take advantage of the momentum caused by his studio albums and radio fame. He released Bonno, which remains one of the most successful albums in Bangladeshi music. Fuad arrived in Bangladesh with a fresh batch of sounds and expertise. His musical upbringing in America equipped him with an international benchmark that added a much-needed global standard to Bangladeshi music production, both in songs and in jingles for TVCs. Fuad also hosted Fuad Live from 2007 to 2015, which was one of Radio Foorti’s most successful shows. From 2015-2017, Fuad was the music director for Radio Foorti.

Personal life

Fuad's family is involved in health care business in New York City, USA. Fuad married Maya on February 13, 2011. His wife, Maya, holds a degree in social work from the University of British Columbia, Canada. The couple's daughter Azalea was born on February 4, 2016.

Discography

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References

  1. Arts & Entertainment Desk (11 March 2023). "Fuad undergoes bypass surgery". The Daily Star. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  2. "Fuad makes his Coke Studio debut tonight with 'Dewana'". The Business Standard. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.