Bangladeshi hip hop

Bangladeshi hip hop is commonly a genre of music and culture that covers a variety of styles of hip hop music developed in Bangladesh. It is heavily influenced by American hip hop, and started in late 1990. In recent years, Bangladeshi hip hop artists have begun to emerge in underground scenes in large cities such as Dhaka, Khulna, Comilla, Sylhet,Mymensingh and Chittagong. The lyrical expression of cultural identity, with lyrics addressing Bangladesh's political and social problems, make this genre a popular and growing one.

Bangla hip hop
Stylistic origins
Cultural origins1990
Derivative formsUrban
Subgenres
Baul, the mystic minstrel of Bengal.
Music of Bangladesh
Genres
Specific forms
Religious music
Ethnic music
Traditional music
Media and performance
Music awards
Music festivals
Music media

Radio

Television

Internet
Nationalistic and patriotic songs
National anthem
Amar Shonar Bangla
Other
Notuner Gaan (National March)
Ekusher Gaan (Ode to the Language Movement)
Regional music
Related areas
Other regions

History

In Early 1993, Ashraf babu and Charu first introduced rap music in the Bengali-language music industry. They released an album called Tri-Rotner Khepa, which was the first Bengali rap music album.[1]

Notable groups

Stoic Bliss
Main article: Stoic Bliss

In 2004, Queens based Bangladeshi hiphop group Stoic Bliss was formed.[2] They first introduced Banglish (Bangla-English) rap fusion in Bangla rap. Stoic Bliss was the very first to introduce hip-hop to Bangladesh through blogs before social media existed quickly gaining popularity in the underground music scene in Bangladesh. Their debut album "Lights Years Ahead" , was released in Bangladesh under the G-Series banner in June 2006.[3] The single "Abar Jigay" from their first album raised the group's popularity among the Bengali community. The Light Years Ahead album sold well over 250,000 copies within the first 10 months, making Stoic Bliss an emerging mainstream music group in Bangladesh.[4]

Deshi MCs

Dhaka based crew Deshi MCs was formed in 2006. Mc Shaq, Xplosive and Skibkhan were the founding members. Later another member MC Mugz joined the group. They first introduced gangsta rap in Bangla rap scene. In 2006, they released their first studio album named "Banned".[5] They known as the pioneers of "Banglish Gangsta Rap".

Tri-Gang

Tri-Gang was formed in 2011 by Emxed, Jashed, Wafi, Mc Mos and Sopnil. In 2018, they released their first Singel "Levele nai", which brought them success.[6]

Uptown Lokolz

Another crew from Dhaka City named "Uptown Lokolz" was formed in 2008. In the same year, they released their first album -"Kahini Scene Paat [Explicit]".The single "Ai Mama Ai" from their first album gone viral nationwide.[7][8]

Jalali Set

Crew featuring MC Mugz, Double S, Shadhu & Jalali Shafayat.[9]

See also

References
  1. চারু : আপাদমস্তক এক শব্দের কারিগর. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 16 January 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  2. "Stoic Bliss". Desi Hip Hop. 2011-09-01. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
  3. "On 'Stoic bliss'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
  4. "The hiphop Story". The Daily Star. 29 November 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  5. "Deshi MC'S ANNOUNCES COME BACK WITH NEW SINGLE". 31 October 2017.
  6. "Levele nai". kalerkantho. 10 June 2019.
  7. "Bangladesh's Hiphop affair". The Daily Star. 8 March 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  8. "Uptown Lokolz talk about Hiphoo in Bangladesh". Dhaka Tribune. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  9. "'JALALI SET' SETS FIRE WITH INTENSE BANGLA RAP".
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