Habib Wahid

Habib Wahid (, ; born 15 October 1979) is a Bangladeshi music composer and singer. He is the son of composer Ferdous Wahid. Habib gained prominence in the early 2000s for his unique fusion of traditional Bangladeshi folk music and contemporary pop elements. He is considered the core pioneer of modern pop music in Bangladesh.

He quickly gained popularity in 2003 with his debut album, Krishno, which's title song "Krishno" was an instant hit. Throughout his career, Habib Wahid has released numerous hit singles and albums, including Shono (2008) and Moina Go (2005), establishing himself as one of the leading figures in the Bangladeshi music industry. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director for the film Projapoti in 2011.

Early life and education Habib Wahid was born and brought up in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to Ferdous Wahid, a Bangladeshi pop singer, and Roksana Wahid. His ancestral home is in South Paiksha in Srinagar of Munshiganj (Bikrampur). He attended South Breeze School in Dhanmondi.

Career 2003: Debut with Krishno Wahid started working with other Asian music producers, such as Karsh Kale, while in the UK. Wahid was already working as a music producer, however he needed a vocalist to develop his new album. While living in London, he found the vocalist Kaya, a Sylheti restaurant owner, who would collaborate with him on the album. In 2003, Wahid released his first album, Krishno, a collaborative effort with Wahid producing the music while Kaya sang. The album proved successful in Britain and Bangladesh. The album Krishno was a fusion of folk and modern Ektaar Music Ltd, introducing a new genre to the Dhaka music arena.

2004–2014: Successful albums and soundtracks In the next few years, Wahid released six albums: Maya (2004), Moina Go (2005), Shono (2006), Panjabiwala (2007), Bolchi Tomake (2008), and O Bosheshe (2008). To keep Bangladeshi music growing, Wahid would usually introduce new artists in his albums. Besides Kaya, he has showcased singers such as Helal, Julee, Nirjhor, Shireen, and Nancy in these albums. Wahid debuted as a vocalist in his album Moina Go, where he sang two tracks, Din Gelo and Esho Brishti Namai. He also featured his father, Ferdous Wahid, as a singer in his albums. On 1 June 2011, Wahid's 8th album, Ahoban!, was released. The album consists of 9 tracks, of which three are duet songs with Nancy and Kona, and Ferdous Wahid sang one track. Wahid released another album named Shadhin in December 2012.

In addition to his solo albums, Wahid also has released collaborative albums as well. Similar to how Krishno heavily featured Kaya,

Wahid also has composed songs for different film soundtracks such as Hridoyer Kotha, Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa, Chandragrohon, I Love You (2012 film), Eito Prem, Third Person Singular Number, Amar Ache Jol, and many others. Wahid makes songs that "have the essence from the roots of Bangla music", says Kumar Bishwajit while recording a song under the direction of Wahid in a movie called Projapoti.

2015–present: Singles and new projects Habib Wahid began a new chapter in his career with the release of his debut single, "Hariye Fela Bhalobasha", an R&B/soul song. Additional production for the track was done by Pritom Hasan,

Wahid began 2016 with the single "Tomar Akash", a pop song. In the summer Wahid released another single, "Moner Thikana", a love song written and produced by himself. Wahid also released other singles from different visual media, such as "Meghe Dhaka Shohor" from the TV serial of the same name The song got multiple applause from different parts of the world, including over 30 million views in the first month.

Personal life He married Rehana Chowdhury in 2011, and together they have a son, Alim Wahid (b. 2012).

In January 2021, Wahid announced that he had recently married Afsana Chowdhury Shifa. They have a son, Ayat (b. 2021).

Habib is the son of pop pioneer Ferdous Wahid, Farzana Wahid Shayan is his cousin.

Discography

Solo albums

Collaborative albums

Compilation albums

Singles YearNameLabelNotesReference2015"Hariye Fela Bhalobasha"SangeetaFeat.Peya Bipasha "Mon Ghumay Re"Multisourcing Ltd 2016"Tomar Akash"Robi Yonder "Moner Thikana"Multisourcing LtdFeat. Sarlina; Lyrics by Riddhi "Beporawa Mon"Unlimited Audio VideoFeat. Tanjin Tisha "Tumi Amar" (with Nancy)From the soundtrack Sultana Bibiana "Ei Bangla Ei Manush"SangeetaReleased for the World Bank's End Poverty Day; Lyrics by Sharmin Sultana Sumi From Chirkutt 2017"Tumi Hina"HW ProductionsLyrics by Minar Rahman "Golaper Din" (featuring Nancy)HW ProductionsLyrics by Shuhrid Sufiyan "Tor E Janalay" (with Nancy) 2018"Cholo Na"Gaanchill MusicMusic composed by Fuad; Feat. Sarlina Hossain 2022"Beni Khule" (with Muza)Qinetic MusicFeat. Aabir Khan, Farjana Mahbub Poly, Joyshree Debi, Sadia Ethila, Saiful Islam Sabbir, Suporno Chakraborty, Tisa Rema, Sazz Enrique, Anila Iqbal, Ridy Sheikh, Ishrat Zaheen Ahmed, Sadiya A. Suchita, Shanaya Shahnaz, Farzana Faiza Bushra, TJ Faiza, Abrar Zahin

Music composed by Russell Ali, Muza & Fuad

Lyrics by Faujia Sultana & Muza

Awards 2006 "Valobashbo Bashbo Re" from Hridoyer Kotha Best Singer (Male) Meril Prothom Alo Awards 2008 Bolchi Tomake Best Singer (Male) Meril Prothom Alo Awards 2009 "Dwidha" from Third Person Singular Number Best Singer (Male) Meril Prothom Alo Awards 2010 "Projapoti" from Projapoti Best Singer (Male) Meril Prothom Alo Awards 2011 Projapoti Best Music Director National Film Awards 2012 Shadhin Best Singer (Male) Meril Prothom Alo Awards Footnotes