Qurram Hussain

Qurram Hussain, often called "Q", is a Canadian musician of Pakistani descent,[1] and the lead vocalist - songwriter - brain behind the music of JoSH, a Montreal-based South Asian fusion band, that has produced four award-winning music albums and released 15 videos internationally,[2] with all of them reaching ‘TOP 5 VIDEOS’ on music charts worldwide.

Hussain has created remixes with Domeno, Priyanka Chopra, Pitbull, Nelly Furtado[2] and Komal Rizvi.[3] He has performed in 150 cities.[4]

Hussain has worked in ads for McDonald's, Nokia and Samsung Galaxy.[5] His jingles "Samsung Core Lay", "Dil Mein Chumkay" and "Zara Josh Pakar" have been used in Samsung Galaxy television commercials.[5]

Education

Hussain has an Engineering degree in Architectural and Civil.[6] He worked in a software development company for seven years, while doing music and school on the side as head of web Technologies.[6]

Family

Qurram, as of today, is married to Saima Chaudhary, and has a son and a daughter. He resides in Toronto, Canada, and has a simple life consisting of his small family and his music career. He visits his home-town, Karachi, and loves to come to Pakistan every now and then. Talking about Qurram, Saima states, "The best thing about Qurram is that he is a very loving and polite person and cares for his family and friends a lot."[7]


Discography

Qurram Hussain began his professional music journey with Josh in the late 1990s. Somewhere along his musical journey, Q's interests started to change and he found himself more and more interested in a variety of musical genres including R&B, Hip Hop, Drum n’ Bass (à la Talvin Singh), and qawwali such as that being created by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The music industry in the UK was experiencing releases of CDs like "Anokha : Soundz of the Asian Underground" and there was a buzz in the industry of what the next interpretation of fusion was going to sound like. In the midst of all this, Q was busy finding his own sound, his own interpretation of all his various influences and defining his own art. That gave birth to one of his first compositions for JoSH, Main Hoon Tanha, which also ended up being the title track for their extremely successful debut album. That spark got the creative juices flowing, and he was able to explore more ideas, eventually ending up with 8 songs that defined Josh's, "Main Hoon Tanha".

Music Director - Rangreza

Qurram Hussain has stepped up as music director of upcoming Pakistani musical romance film, Rangreza.[8] He is the voice of lead character, Bilal Ashraf, in the film.[9] Qurram is doing four songs for Rangreza.[10] The film's cast also includes Gohar Rasheed and Urwa Hocane.

Rangreza is the second solo project of Qurram Hussain outside JoSH after the Pakistani collaboration with Komal Rizvi for 'Desan Da Raja'.[11]

Desan Da Raja with Komal Rizvi

Qurram Hussain and Komal Rizvi have recently collaborated for the first time to bring their fans a super amazing take of the weddings' classic 'Desan Da Raja', which was an ever-so-popular song at weddings.[12]

The track evokes the same feeling of joy and celebration as did the original classic, which was originally sung by Naseem Begum for the movie Kartar Singh 1959.The theme of the song has been kept the same, whilst new lyrics have been put in, which have made the song more festive, more full of life and joyous![13]

‘Desan Da Raja’ has gone viral as a popular ‘Mehendi’ dance track and is being used as a fun and festive song at various events nationwide![12]

Directed by Amaan Ahmed from ‘Uncut Studios’, the song's video shows the true taste of the streets of Pakistan. Qurram is seen strolling around various market places in the midst of Karachi, where he was originally from, before shifting to Montreal, Canada.[12]

Desan Da Raja’ was released nationwide on Eid.[13]

Desan Da Raja was the first solo venture of Qurram Hussain outside JoSH.[14]

Beyond Kismat - 2011

Only a clutch of artists make an impact around the world like the Canadian JoSH have done so - by breaking barriers with their music. Toronto based, via Pakistan and India, the duo, Rupinder Magon (p/k/a/ Rup)and Qurram Hussain (p/k/a/ Q) have delivered a sound that is unique, addictive and universal.[15]

The JoSH's 4th album ‘Beyond Kismat’ was one of the most incendiary albums of 2011 delivering a feast of Punjabi tarka, soulful melodies complete with an underpinning of rock.[15]

The album starts off with the thrilling Pyar Hogaya with its catchy beat and chorus gelled with the duo's perfect chemistry on vocals. Achi Ajeeb Ho Tum is playful with an infectious beat — it's different and unique, and that's what Josh is known for.[16]

Beyond Kismat is a Josh masterpiece. From covers of classic tunes to bhangra beats; soft, mellow numbers to catchy contemporary tunes, the album is chock full of variety with top-notch production quality.[16]

Album: Mausam -2006

JoSH famous music album "Mausam" was released in 2006. There are about 11 songs in the album including Mahi Ve, Rock Your World and Nasha Payar Da.[17]

Remixes with Nelly Furtado

JoSH has collaborated with Grammy winner Nelly Furtado with bhangra remixes of her singles "Powerless (Say What You Want)", "Promiscuous" and "Maneater". They were also featured in Nelly Furtado's tour in India.

Album: Kabhi- 2003

JoSH's 2nd album Kabhi won 4 International Awards. Their second album, Kabhi, as well as its title track, remained in both Indian and MTV World Top 20 lists for 26 weeks from October 2004 to January 2005. Additionally, JoSH was awarded MTV India's 2004 "Immie" award for Best New Non-Film Artist.

Main Hoon Tanha - 2001

Qurram Hussain's first composition for Josh, Main Hoon Tanha, ended up being the title track for their debut album.[11]


See also

References

  1. ↑ "JoSH Lead Singer Qurram Hussain Gets Married". Koolmuzone. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  2. 1 2 "Cornetto Pop Rock to unveil 2nd music video of season 1 ”Desan Da Raja” on Eid". Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  3. ↑ "JoSH-The Band 'Slay It' With Their Latest Song Alongside DJ Hardwell & Domeno!". 2016-07-04. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  4. ↑ "CORNETTO POP ROCK". http://www.pakistaninvogue.com/. Retrieved 2016-07-30. External link in |website= (help)
  5. 1 2 "JoSH: Samsung Pakistan's New Brand Ambassadors". Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  6. 1 2 "Keeping Up With Qurram - Beautiful You". Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  7. ↑ "JoSH Lead Singer Qurram Hussain Gets Married". www.koolmuzone.pk. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
  8. ↑ Haq, Irfan Ul (2016-09-04). "Josh's Qurram Hussain turns music director for Urwa Hocane's Rangreza". Retrieved 2016-10-11.
  9. ↑ "QURRAM HUSSAIN IS THE VOICE OF LEAD CHARACTER IN THE FILM "Rangreza".. | Irfanistan". irfanistan.net. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
  10. ↑ Haq, Irfan Ul (2016-09-04). "Josh's Qurram Hussain turns music director for Urwa Hocane's Rangreza". Retrieved 2016-10-11.
  11. 1 2 "JoSH's Qurram to make his debut as music director in Lollywood". Retrieved 2016-10-11.
  12. 1 2 3 "Qurram Hussain, Komal Rizvi collaborate for 'Desan Da Raja'". Retrieved 2016-10-11.
  13. 1 2 "Qurram of Josh & Komal sing Desaan Da Raja". The Nation. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
  14. ↑ "Cornetto Pop Rock to unveil 2nd music video of season 1 ”Desan Da Raja” on Eid". Entertainment, Fashion & Technology Updates. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  15. 1 2 "JoSH return with their 4th album 'Beyond Kismat'". Bhangra Website | SimplyBhangra.com |. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  16. 1 2 InpaperMagazine, From (2011-05-29). "Exclusive Preview: Josh: Beyond Kismat". Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  17. ↑ "Download Mausam (Josh) Mp3 Songs | Mausam Songs". songshd.muskurahat.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
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