Rakib Mosabbir
Golam Musabbir Rakib (Bengali: গোলাম মোসাব্বির রাকিব; born 1 December 1988) simply known as Rakib Musabbir, is a Bangladeshi singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. He became popular as Rakib Musabbir after the release of his first solo album (Jare Amar Mon)'s title track "Jare Amar Mon". According to The New Nation, "He is notable for his fusion of Bengali music with contemporary techno and urban beats, film score, folk, pop, [and] rock."[1]
Rakib Musabbir গোলাম মোসাব্বির রাকিব | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Golam Musabbir Rakib |
| Born | 1 December 1988 Bhairab, Bangladesh |
| Origin | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Genres | Film score, techno, fusion, folk, pop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician and record producer |
| Instrument(s) | keyboards, vocals, Acoustic Guiter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Soundtek, Laser Vision, Gangchil, CD Choice, CD Choice Music |
| Website | rakibmusabbir |
Biography
He was born in an upper-middle-class Bengali family on 1 December 1988 in the town of Bhairab, Bangladesh.[1] He set up his own in-house studio in Bhairab called RM Music Factory.[1] Rakib Musabbir has been active in the music business from 2007 onwards.
Career
In 2008, he released his first solo album, Jare Amar Mon, a mix of folk and modern electronica music.[1]
In the next few years, Rakib released eight albums: Boishak Elo, his second solo album published by Soundtek in 2010; Madhobi Lata, his first featured album published by Laser Vision in 2010; Jani Tumi, his second featured album published by Laser Vision in 2011; Obhimanai Akash, his 3rd featured album with Asif Iqbal published by A6 and Ganchil in 2012; Sukh Pakhi, his 3rd solo album published by Cd Choice in 2013; Rodela Akash, his 4th featured album published by Cd Choice in 2014; Nondini, his 5th featured album published by Laser Vision in 2014; Valobasha Emoni, his 4th solo album published by Cd Choice in 2014; and his upcoming album Ramu mix (Vol-1) & Sajna is coming soon this year. He has featured new voices and some famous voices in all of his albums. Rakib first Mixed album Jege Otho (Laser Vision 2011).
Album releases
| Year | Name | Pattern | Label |
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| 2008 | Jare amar mon | solo | Soundtek[1] |
| 2010 | Boishak Elo | solo | Soundtek[1] |
| 2010 | Madhobi Lata | featuring | Laser Vision[1] |
| 2011 | Jani Tumi | featuring | Laser Vision[1] |
| 2012 | Obhimani Akash | featuring | Ganchil[1] |
| 2013 | Sukh Pakhi | solo | CD Choice[1] |
| 2014 | Rodela Akash | featuring | CD Choice[2] |
| 2014 | Nondini | featuring | Laser Vision |
| 2014 | Valobasha Emoni | solo | CD Choice[3] |
| 2015 | Ramu mix (Vol-1) | solo | Coming Soon |
| 2015 | Sajna | featuring | Coming Soon |
| 2016 | Biroher Jadughor | U Factor[4] | |
References
- "Promising Singer Rakib". The New Nation. 29 October 2013. Archived from the original on 20 February 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- "Rodela Akash and eight lyricists direction". The New Nation. Dhaka. 9 February 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- "G-series and Agnibeena release 77 albums". The Daily Observer. Dhaka. 27 July 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- "Sanya Sabrin works under Rakib Mosabbir's music direction". The New Nation. Dhaka. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- তৃতীয় এ্যালবাম নিয়ে রাকিব মোসাব্বির. Janakantha (in Bengali). 2 April 2012. Archived from the original on 23 August 2014.
- ঈদে রাকিবের মিউজিক ভিডিও ও অডিও গান [Rakib Mosabbir's album release news]. Bangla News 24 (in Bengali). 8 July 2013. Archived from the original on 11 July 2013.
- রাকিবের মিউজিক ভিডিও [Rakib's Music Video]. Amar Desh (in Bengali). 9 July 2013. Archived from the original on 27 March 2016.
- গানের কারিগর রাকিব মোসাব্বির. Risingbd.com (in Bengali). 3 March 2014. Archived from the original on 19 November 2015.
- "Rakib Mosabbir". Rakib Mosabbir's Blog (in Bengali).