Taha Malik

Taha Malik is a Pakistani-American record producer, musician, rapper, and film score composer.

Taha Malik
Born
Taha Malik
Other names
  • KOSTAL
Occupation
  • Record producer
  • rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • film music director
  • musical artist
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Drum machine
  • keyboards
  • synthesizer
  • bass guitar
  • piano
  • sampler
  • vocals
Years active2003–present
Labels
Websitewww.tahamalik.com

Early life

During high school, Malik began exploring music-making on a desktop computer at home. In high school, he was DJing. He got a RadioShack MIDI keyboard and a Roland MC-909. This was the turning point to a career in music production. Still, Malik does not define his music as "electronic music." He says: "I like experimenting...I like to bend genres."[1]

Career

Advertising

Malik has worked with Ogilvy and Mather as music director, strategist and consultant, and with multinational brands. Malik has produced content television, radio, and digital campaigns.[2] He has worked with longtime collaborator Adnan Malik, and filmmakers Ahsan Rahim, Kamal Khan, Asim Raza, and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.[2]

Cinema

In 2019, Malik created songs in the films Laal Kabootar and Baaji.

Malik's singing in Laal Kabootar was described by Something Haute as "power-packed vocals."[3] According to the Express Tribune: "Laal Kabootar isn’t only an impressive visual experience but its sound and production design further break new ground. Taha Malik’s Asian-plus-electronic fusion adds another layer to the almost existentialist world full of reds, blues and browns."[4] "Taha Malik...has done a brilliant job with his very city-centric music. There are no unnecessary dance numbers...and [the songs] add positively to the narrative. They have a very raw, potent feel to them."[5] The urban soundtrack by Malik has also been called "...a pretty perfect sonic guide to Karachi."[6][7]

Laal Kabootar has been selected as Pakistan's official submission for the 92nd Academy Awards (Oscars), and is a candidate for nomination in the best International Feature Film category.[8][9] Laal Kabootar (The Red Pigeon) was screened at the 2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival in California.[10] It was also screened at the Singapore International Film Festival[11] and won best feature at the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival.[12]

Installations

In 2017, Malik contributed to HOME 1947, an exhibition in collaboration with the British Council, Citizen's Archive of Pakistan and Sharmeen Obaid. "Before arriving in Karachi, Home 1947 was showcased in Manchester in July, followed by Mumbai in August and Lahore in October."[13]

Malik discussing film and music, alongside Azaan Sami, Ayla Raza, and Babar Sheikh in Karachi.

Credits

Filmography

Discography
  • Street Beats Vol. 1 (2003) [Bootleg ft. RDB]
  • Labh Janjua: The King (2004)
  • Mauj: Now in Technicolor (Fire Records, 2010)[14]
  • Stereo Nation: Twist & Shout (Universal Records, 2010)

Singles
  • Jaan Jaye ft. Lil Mike (2005)
  • Aajana ft. Najam Sheraz (Remix)
  • Nahi Hai Yeh Pyar ft. Haroon
  • Holi Holi ft. Stereo Nation & Bohemia
  • Jalaibee ft. Umair Jaswal
  • Laal Kabootar ft. Zoe Viccaji
  • Jugart ft. Jabar Abbas
  • Raag Murli ft. Mai Dhai
  • Sanwal ft. Sanam Marvi
  • Khilti Kali ft. Zeb Bangash
  • Gangster Guriya ft. Sunidhi Chauhan
  • Baby, Take It Easy ft. Sajjad Ali
  • Churails ft. Zoe Viccaji

Television

References
  1. H, Faisal Ali (2019-06-17). "HIP Exclusive: Composer Taha Malik Talks About Creating 'Khilti Kali' for 'Baaji'". HIP. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
  2. Sabeeh, Maheen. "Talking to Taha Malik". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
  3. "Laal Kabootar's title track is out and we're loving it". Something Haute. 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  4. Tribune.com.pk (2019-03-23). "Review: 'Laal Kabootar' soars beyond the clouds". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  5. Mindeel, Momina (2019-03-22). "Laal Kabootar (Review): A step in the right direction for Pakistani indie cinema". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  6. Team·feature·March 25, Mosiki; 2019 (2019-03-25). "Review: Laal Kabootar is another strong addition to Pakistani alternative cinema". Mosiki. Retrieved 2019-09-19.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. "Haute Review: Laal Kabootar is a perfect film with breakthrough audiovisual experience". Something Haute. 2019-03-22. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  8. "Film "LAAL KABOOTAR" is Pakistan's official entry for Oscars 2019". Oyeyeah. 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
  9. "Oscars: Pakistan Selects 'Laal Kabootar' for International Feature Film Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
  10. "The Red Pigeon | Palm Springs International Film Festival". www.psfilmfest.org. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  11. "Singapore International Film Festival".
  12. "Pakistan's Entry to the Academy Awards 'Laal Kabootar' Wins Best Feature at Visaff – Sinema.SG – Singapore Film News Portal since 2006". www.sinema.sg. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  13. "'Home 1947' — Honouring the fallen and the surviving". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
  14. "INSTEP Magzine". jang.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
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