Malkoo
Malkoo (Punjabi, Urdu: ملکو) born as Muhammad Ashraf Malik (Punjabi, Urdu: محمد اشرف ملک) is a Pakistani pop, Punjabi bhangra and folk singer.[1]
Malkoo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Muhammad Ashraf malik |
| Origin | Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Genres | Bhangra Pop Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter musician |
| Labels | Malkoo Studio TPGold |
He is best known for the song "Kala Jora Paa Sahdi Farmaish Tey", which was a hit in Pakistan.[2]
Early life and career
Malkoo completed his Master of Arts degree from the Punjab University, Lahore and then went into the public entertainment business by releasing his first album in 2004.[3] Malkoo was inspired by Pakistani folk singer Mansoor Malangi. He writes the lyrics of many of his own songs. Malkoo has done many overseas musical concert tours including in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.[3]
Major popular hits
Malkoo released his first album Sochna Vi Na in 2004 and has since released many more albums.The song "Rul tay Gay Aan Chas bari aai ay" released on 2018 biggest smash hit and "Kala Chashma"
- "Sochna Vi Na" (2004)[4]
- Mata Pa Spina Khwla (with Sehrish Khan)
- Kala Jora Paa Sahdi Farmaish Tey[3]
- Wey Changa Sahda Yaar Ae Toon
- Aaja Sohniye Tenu Nachnaan Sikha Diya
- Chhaddo Sahnun Guddian Uddaan Deo
- Bhatti Dollar Kaman Challeya
- Nachdi Kamaal Billo[5]
- Malkoo Studio Season 1 (2018)
- Malkoo Studio Season 2 (Wedding Session) (2021)
References
- (Associated Press of Pakistan) Malkoo on Dawn (newspaper) Published 12 October 2015, Retrieved 3 December 2020
- Malkoo's song on YouTube Uploaded 8 November 2007, Retrieved 3 December 2020
- Profile of Malkoo Retrieved 3 December 2020
- 'Sochna Vi Na' – Malkoo's song on YouTube Uploaded 6 April 2008, Retrieved 3 December 2020
- Did you know? Mathira stars as Malkoo's Billo in Nachdi Kamaal The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 15 August 2013, Retrieved 3 December 2020