Name: Muhammad Hassaan Faridi.
DOB: May,20th 1994.
Nick Name: Honestly, i used to be called 'deejay' in my school days but it's usually just 'Hassaan'.
Favorite dish: Pretty much everything desi. Nihari to be precise.
Tell us a bit about yourself?
There's not much to tell i guess. I'm just another guy who likes to sing.
Study background?
I matriculated in 2010 and finished my intermediate in 2012. I'm now majoring in chemistry from the university of karachi.
What are your songs about?
They're mostly covers actually.But you'll be listening to my music really soon.
Who inspired you to become a singer?
TBH,no-one.I've been singing since i was 4. Singing is something i love to do. However, i do have inspirations in music. Madam Noor jehan, Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and many more.
That one artist you would love to work with?
That'd be Abdullah Qureshi.
Define music/singing in your own words?
"Something that makes you forget the world and lets you define yourself is Music."
Is there any message you consistently try to portray in your music?
Not really. But if i did have to it would be, "Let music live."
If you got a record deal at this second, would you accept it?
Without a doubt, yes.
Would you prefer performing solo or with band?
Solo, definitely.
Best performance yet?
The Hangover, 2010. Best audience feedback ever.
Views about Pakistani music industry? The amount of talent in the Pakistani Music Industry is quite frankly the best in the world. Hands down, Best in the world.
Which Pakistani female vocalist would you like to collaborate with?
Quratulain Baloch.
Which Pakistani male vocalist would you like to collaborate with?
Noorie.
How much role does the sound editing software’s play in a final ready to listen song?
I don't believe in autotune. All my covers are sound editing software free. Just a phone recorder, a mic and me.
Which musical instrument do you play really well?
I don't actually. I'm just a vocalist.
Worst comment by any hater?
HAHAH. Well i've got loads. The worst would be "Faggot music by a small little faggot. You sing shit."
Any upcoming projects?
Yeah, I just uploaded my first urdu cover and i'll be auditioning for Pakistan Idol as well.
Any message for your fans
"I don't think i'm ANYTHING in the industry at the moment. But if i have the littlest of hope that i will be someday, it's because of you guys."
Where can we find you online?
Everywhere. Haha. On twitter i'm Twitter.com/HassaanFaridi On soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hassandeejayfaridi On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HassanFaridisMusic
How do you interact with your fans?
Mostly, on twitter. Whatever i am is because of the support from twitteratis. But i just made a facebook page too to interact with all kinds of audience and everyone.
Views about Islotimes :
Honestly, i didn't know about it a week ago. A friend told me. I find this website/blog awesome. The interviews specially, they let people know you and your actual views. Hats off, Islotimes.