Malkoo
Malkoo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Muhammad Ashraf Malik |
| Origin | Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Genres | Bhangra Pop Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter Musician |
| Labels | TPGold |
Malkoo (Urdu/Punjabi: ملکو) born as Mohammad Ashraf Malik (Urdu/Punjabi: محمد اشرف ملک) in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan is a pop, Punjabi bhangra and folk singer.[1] He is best known for the song "Kala Jora Paa Sahdi Farmaish Tey", which was a huge hit in Pakistan.[2]
Early life and career
Malkoo completed his Masters of Arts degree from the Punjab University, Lahore and then went into the public entertainment business by releasing his first album in 2004.[3] Malkoo was inspired by Pakistani folk singer Mansoor Malangi. He writes the lyrics of many of his own songs. He has done many overseas musical concert tours including in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.[3]
Major popular hits
Malkoo released his first album 'Sochna Vi Na' in 2004 and has since released many more albums.
- "Sochna Vi Na" (2004)[4]
- "Kala Jora Paa Sahdi Farmaish Tey"[3]
- "Wey Changa Sahda Yaar Ae Toon"
- "Aaja Sohniey Teinun Nachnaan Sikha Dayyaan"
- "Chhaddo Sahnun Guddian Uddaan Deo"
- "Nachdi Kamaal Billo"[5]
References
- ^ https://www.dawn.com/news/1212549, Malkoo on Dawn newspaper, Published 12 October 2015, Retrieved 23 March 2017
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kfjh_U5JYk, Malkoo's song on YouTube, Uploaded 8 November 2007, Retrieved 23 March 2017
- ^ a b c http://www.pak101.com/c/celebrities/bio/203/Singers/Malkoo, Profile of Malkoo, Retrieved 23 March 2017
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecbb4udPZf0, 'Sochna Vi Na' - Malkoo's song on YouTube, Uploaded 6 April 2008, Retrieved 23 March 2017
- ^ https://tribune.com.pk/story/590596/did-you-know-mathira-stars-as-malkoos-billo-in-nachdi-kamaal/, Malkoo on The Express Tribune newspaper, Published 15 August 2013, Retrieved 23 March 2017
External links
- http://apnaorg.com/music/malkoo/index.php3, Malkoo songs on Academy of the Punjab in North America (APNA) website
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