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Saturday, 23 March 2013

Raheej Ahmed Sajid ( ATOMIC CHAIN )

Name: Raheej Ahmed Sajid
DOB: October 7th, 1993
Nick Name: Xage, Reeju, Yo
Favourite dish: Nehari, French Fries
Tell us a bit about yourself?
I like to do pretty much everything. Kind of a jack of all trades deal.
Study background?
Doing my Bachelors in Computer Science from the University of Central Punjab.
What are your songs about?My songs are about myself, my surroundings, and how it affects me.
Who inspired you to become a singer?
Me and my brother (Mahad), we've been into the music scene from way back. I'd say music itself inspired
us to become rappers.
That one artist you would love to work
with?
I'd like to work with a lot of artists like Linkin Park, Dr. Dre, Lupe Fiasco, Coldplay.
Define music/singing in your own words?
Music is something you can't live without. It gives meaning to your emotions and makes you feel more
than just an ordinary human being.
Is there any message you consistently
try to portray in your music?
With every song there's a different story, but the moral I guess would be to learn from our
experiences.
If you got a record deal at this second,
would you accept it?
I always thought of music making as a side-job. I'm not sure if I'll accept it first hand.

You are currently working with a band,
ever thought of ditching it? Would you
prefer performing solo or with your boys?
LOL, no. Going solo is never a good option. The way we make music, it's always a collabrative work from
scratch to the final mix so I don't think I'd ever be the same if I went solo.
Best performance yet?
My best performance was at the Welcome Party of UCP. The crowd absolutely loved it.
Views about Pakistani music industry?
The Pakistani music industry hasn't been the same in recent years except for the underground scene.
There's a lot of talent emerging from these streets that needs to be heard all over the world.
Which Pakistani female vocalist would
you like to collaborate with? 
QB or Meesha Shafi, I guess.
How much role does the sound editing software’s
play in a final ready to listen song?Not my cup of tea really but I think in Hip-Hop, it's really just about mixing as far as editing is
concerned.
Which musical instrument do you play
really well?
None actually.
Worst comment by any hater?
"Recording hai yeh. Live kar hi nahi sakte." - A guy at the UCP's Welcome Party.
Any upcoming projects?
Well there's Super Cold coming out pretty soon, then there's the Lighthouse project and a bunch of
other projects we're working on these days.
Any message for your fans :
We appreciate the love and support from all you guys and we'd like you to keep supporting and spreading
the love.
Where can we find you online?
Facebook:www.facebook.com/AtomicChain
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/Xage
How do you interact with your fans?
Social networks: Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Views about Islotimes:
Islootimes is a good blog, promoting young talent and covering all the happenings.

Friday, 22 March 2013

Master Ayub, A GEM !!


I am today, not going to blabber about the emotions, which i and everyone deals with. Infact , i am going to talk about someone, who is from Islamabad, and is not basically regarded in youth literally but what he is doing, since 25 years, he has done more than a youth can do. He actually represents youth. I am talking about non other than Master Ayub.

 I heard about Master Ayub through my teacher who is socially active, (Ozer Khalid) and does things alot like him and he takes Master Ayub as his idol someway. As it is said, "“Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.” 
― Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man
Master Ayub has been serving the humans and has been teaching children for 25 years. We can't even work for someone for free for even a week. Look at this man? He has been doing that for 25 years, 25 YEARS !! And for FREE ! This makes me feel so positive that we have some real people in Islamabad who are doing that just for the humanity and good deeds bring good life. 

Master Ayub has his base at F-6, Islamabad and the people, here comes the youth , actually help him in making the children educate for the better future of their lives and Pakistan. Students of BMI have created many charity events so that they are able to give more and more. 

We all can also contribute in it by even giving money or supplying our previous books. Things for cause can change you into a better person. 

Master Ayub is a real gem of Pakistan. He has started doing this locally but all know that he deserves a noble prize indeed. 

Master Ayub is also planning to develop his own school as he currently has a street school. Atleast i am going to fully support him, by any means and i hope you all do!


Master Ayub sharing his thoughts about turning it into a school

Written And Composed By:
Fakeha Ali

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

The description of the muslim youth | Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalee

  The description and the traits that are a must for the muslim youth to adorn himself with are : to establish and apply the meaning of Islaam in his life.
Islaam its meaning is submission to Allaah. And the meaning of submission to Allaah is :
- doing that which is obligatory
- staying far from the prohibitions
- following the Prophet (sallahAllaahu alayhi wasallam) ; in all that which he came with – in the collective issues and the details of these issues – by speech , actions , manners , and behavior.
This is because the muslim does not have a role-model except the Prophets , the messengers and those who followed them from the pious people : thus this is the method for the muslim to take his examples to be followed . Those who are from the people of good and success.
Because these are the people who call to the path of Allaah , and they only do this by the knowledge they possess – because calling to Allaah is necessitated by having knowledge.
And they are the people who fear Allaah The Most Majestic , so it is upon the muslim to be like these people – and be someone who fears Allaah.
And they are the people who preserve the obligations of Allaah – in secrecy and outwardly , in travel or in their homelands- and in all situations ; it is upon the muslim to be like this also.
So when the Muslim sees in his self that he is sticking to the Book of his Lord , and the guidance of His prophet (sallahAllaahu alayhi wasallam) ; then this is a sign of goodness , and this is the source of uprightness.
So he should praise and thank Allaah The Mighty , The Most Majestic – on this , and he should stick on to it .
And if he sees in himself an attraction to the callers of evil, and innovations, and corruption, and deviations, and he is hastening to their evil : then he has done wrong on his self , such that he has placed his hand in the hand of shaytaan ; so the shaytaan took hold of him by his forehead and led him to the Hell fire ; and what an evil abode it is.
And let him have mercy –in his self- to every muslim , and specifically the youth have to have mercy on themselves – so as to gain mercy in their souls. [And this is through] :
First : By accompanying the people of knowledge and goodness.
Second : Sitting in the gatherings of legislated remembrances and sittings of knowledge.
Third : Abandoning evil and its people.
Fourth : By grasping an immense portion from the Book of his Lord (The Qur’an) , and the Sunnah of His prophet (sallahAllaahu alayhi wasallam).
And by spending his life in every beneficial and good thing ; so that his life can be pure and blessed. And life does not become good , nor does it become joyful ; except if :
- it is a life of seeking knowledge and recitation ,
- and a life of seeking understanding (fiqh) of the religion of Allaah,
- and a life of accompanying and sitting with the best of people (the scholars and students),
Now this, is the good and blessed life which every Male and female muslim is supposed to be adamant in achieving and preserving.
Especially the youth – among those who are young in age and are pure in this age of theirs – it is rightful upon them in this age of theirs to preserve this purity and cleanliness ; and not to ‘taint’ or put dirt in their hearts , and their limbs ; by falling into sins and [also falling into] deviations :
which are only pleasing to the shaytaan and make angry Ar-Rahmaan (The Most Merciful) , and they lead the one who commits them into the punishment of the hell fire ; and what an evil abode it is.

Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalee
Source :http://www.sahab.com/go/fatwa.php?id=231&query

Auseeb Khan ( Interview )


Name:
Auseeb Khan
DOB:
November 3
Nickname:
People call me Khan
Favourite dish:
Best friend's handmade brownies.
Tell us a bit about yourself?
I'm a fun loving guy, I want to enjoy my life and live by my own principles. I like to play music, explore music and hang out a lot.
Who inspired you to become a guitarist?
There are two people who have inspired me to become a guitarist. I used to watch videos of Metallica and Jal's concerts very often so I was really inspired by Kirk Hammet and Goher Mumtaz.
You are currently working with a band, ever thought of ditching it?
Nah, i haven't thought about ditching it ever and Inshallah I never will.
Would you prefer performing solo or with your boys?
I'd like to perform with my guys because i really like playing live with them. But if my fans want me to sing for them then I would do it with my band.

 Best performance yet?
We performed Salman Farid's solo, Alina, at the HITEC musical eve and there were a lot of Alinas over there. The chief guest's daughter was also Alina and they kept staring at us during the performance. In the end the whole crowd was singing with us, like "alina alina" and we really enjoyed it. It was our best performance till now.
Worst comment by any hater?
Haha no, haven't had any till now, and I hope I don't get any in future.

Any message for your fans?
Fans are the ones who make artists, so I'd like to thank our fans for appreciating our work. InshAllah we won't disappoint you guys and keep giving you good stuff to listen to.
Views about islotimes:
Islotimes is really doing a great job as it is supporting new talent and creating a good platform for them. I'd like to thank Usman Tariq for this interview.


Mohit M. Manuja ( INTERVIEW )


Name:
Mohit M. Manuja
Nick Name:
Magy
Favourite dish:
Anything made by Mom 
Tell us a bit about you?
I am a soft at heart person, dont talk much, dont make much friends but I get crazy when I enter my musical zone!!
Study background?
Audio Engineer
What is your team songs about?
My songs relate somewhere to Sufi, Pop, Soft-Rock, Fusion & Filmy.
Its a mixture of all. We can say it as experimental 
Who inspired you to become a guitarist ?
Atif Aslam
That one singer you would love to work
with?
Definately Atif Aslam
Define music in your own words?
I am basically a Lyricist, Composer, Guitarist, Vocalist & a Music Producer.
I write/compose on whatever happens around me & on diff shades of life.
Is there any message you consistently
try to portray in your guitar lessons?
I learnt playing guitar on my own by watching online videos & asking from friends.
I have a habbit that I just watch anything being played by someone,
I just grab the scene in my head, try the same thing myself by practising more & more.
Thats how I do it & I feel its the best way.
I try that my students also get habbitual to learning on their own instead of being dependent.
A bit of limited guidance is enough for a passionate guitarist.
If you got a record deal at this second,
would you accept it?
I dont have a problem in accepting but I'll surely check out that its worth it.
I'll only get into it if I am getting something worth in return plus its all legal & genuine because in all these years, I have come across a lot of fake people who are just expert in making promises & do nothing.
Views about Pakistani and Indian music industry?
Pakistani Music is what I am great fan of.
Whether its Coke Studio or Sufi/Pop/Rock independent music, all of them are great.
I have grown up in music listening to some of the greatest pakistani musicians 
Which Pakistani/Indian female vocalist would
you like to collaborate with?
I would like to collaborate with QB, Zeb & Haniya
How much role does the sound editing software’s
play in a final ready to listen song?
They play a pretty big role!
In today's world, its quite tough to work on without any software plus its costly too 
Using softwares for sound editing, music production, mixing, mastering simply saves work load, money & time.
Worst comment by any hater?
hehheh Yeah there was a guy calling me mean & saying that I have poor band management skills.
Thats why he's nowhere now & I'am somewhere 

Any upcoming projects?
I have formed a new team "Magy Sagy Muzikulture" & I am working on with the team for an album release next year. There are some great fusion songs coming up.
More details: www.facebook.com/MagySagyWorld
Any message for your fans
There's only one thing to say. This one statement can change many lives.
Just Be positive & take care of yourself & your loved ones
Where can we find you online?
www.facebook.com/MohitManujaMusic
www.facebook.com/MagyMuzik
How do you interact with your fans?
I chat with them ussually on facebook, share ideas & also take suggestions 
Views about IslotimesIslotimes is doing some great work for upcoming musicians & hidden talent.
Hats Off to your efforts.
I am happy to be connected to your team by any way & I'll surely be there to help you guys by any way If I can 
Looking forward to some more great work by your team.
Best Regards

Sunday, 17 March 2013

Young Stunners (INTERVIEW)

Band Name: Young StunnersBand Members: Talha Anjum, Talha Yunus and Zion Nathan.gfff
Nick Names: Pac, Rapx, and Soulja.
Favourite hangout dish: Not anything specific, But something that is totally Pakistani.
Favorite hangout places: Studio, various sheesha bars.
Founder of band's name? How it was been found? 
Founder of the band's name is Talha Anjum, This name YOUNG STUNNER gives a clear cut outlook of people who are young, energetic, Ones who cad do stuff which can stun you and make you a little more interested in what we actually do. 
Family support: Pretty much, Our family is our first ever and biggest ever fans.
Tell us a bit about your band: YOUNG STUNNERS is a Rap/Hip Hop band which consist of 3 rappers, 3 rappers which were friends long before we were any close to making music.
What are your raps about: Everything we see around. We rap about the reality here, Good stuff or bad stuff, We do it as long as It is happening. Burger e Karachi, We wrote what we saw, Fikar e Akhirat, You people know what we're trying to pass on, Maila Majnu, You can understand that We are telling people to be real to themselves, Some people won't even get our message because we pass it on a funny way, but at the end of the day we do have a message for our fans.
Who inspired you to become rappers: We, from the very start have been listening to Hip/Hop and Rap, Our love for music and our wish to make our own music for Pakistanis in their very own language Urdu brought us here where we are.
That one artist/rapper you would love to workwith: There are a lot of rappers in town nowadays I tell you, But We like going Solo. Maybe in future will work in collaboration with someone from our lobby.

Define music/rap in your own words: Talking about Rap music, It is all based on the reality, In rap music you can define stuff that you are going through, Your people are going through or what the world is going through, In Rap music you can make people listen to the truth that you have been trying to say and the truth which doesn't sound pleasant when said simply and straight away. I'll just say, Music makes our lives alot better.
Is there any message you guys consistentlytry to portray in your music: Consistently? Be real to yourselves. When We are listening to Burger e Karachi, We are not listening to Talha Anjum and Talha Yunus talking about Guitars, Ray bans and credit cards and brats, we listen to them Screaming, screaming at people to JUST BE YOURSELF.
If you guys got a record deal at this second,would you accept it: 
If it is worth it, Why not.
Best performance yet: In Nixor college, Had good time there, The crowd was lovely.
 Views about Pakistani music/rap industry: It is growing, and is growing good. Thanks to all main stream and underground rappers.
Which Pakistani female vocalist wouldyou like to collaborate with: Misha Shafi, QB.

How much role does the sound editing software’splay in a final ready to listen song: It does play an important part, Your music maybe good, Your lyrics maybe heavy, But at the end, The final package should sound pleasant. And Our man Umair Khan is the best at doing it.
Which musical instrument do you playreally well: We don't play instruments. We dedicate our total time and concentration on lyrics as that's the main attraction of Rap.
Worst comment by any hater: Ummm, Haters are always there. We don't remember any of such stuff.
Any upcoming projects: Yes, projects are always up and coming when it comes to Young Stunners. 
Any message for your fans: Don't be a Burger, Don't be a Maila. Just be Yourself and play hard. Love you!
Where can we find you online: We use the page ourselves sometimes, or you can try and inbox us on our personal Id's. We love to chat with fans.

How do you interact with your fans: For now it's all about Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites, This is the best yet the easiest way.
Views about Islotimes: Yeah we've heard a lot about Islotimes, Can't wait for our names to be on their site, YAAAY! haha.

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