# Fuad al Muqtadir

Fuad Almuqtadir is a Bangladeshi-American composer and arranger widely known for defining the sound of new Bangla pop music in the 2000s and 2010s. Aside from his own albums, Fuad has also produced and launched the careers of Bangladeshi pop artists like Mila, Kona, Mala, Anila, Poonam, Topu, Upol, and many others.

## Early life

Fuad left Bangladesh in 1988 to New York city with his family. Fuad grew up with the NRB community of New York City where he learned about Bangladeshi culture and music.

## Career

Fuad’s first full-length album was the self-released Maya in 1998, which shot him to underground popularity in the diaspora. His next album, Re/Evolution, was released by Aarshi Records in 2003. Featuring dancehall, R&B, hip hop, and pop styles and artists from 6 countries across 3 continents, this album established Fuad as one of Bangladesh’s most promising producers along with peers like Habib Wahid and Arnob.
Variation #25 came in 2005 and, with it, international fame. Fuad was now known not only in Bangladesh but also being played on the radio in India, the United States, and, bizarrely enough, Romania, where he remains popular to this day. Incorporating Fuad’s by now trademark mix of dancehall, reggae, pop, and hip hop along with a mix of international artists, Variation #25 also benefited from a deal with Nestle, which distributed 100,000 complimentary copies in CD form. The album was released to the general public at the end of Nestle’s campaign, where it sold another 2 million copies.
2006 saw FM radio coming to Bangladesh, and Fuad’s music was played in heavy rotation by Radio Foorti, the hottest radio station. Fuad moved back to Bangladesh to take advantage of the momentum caused by his studio albums and radio fame. He released Bonno, which remains one of the most successful albums in Bangladeshi music. Fuad arrived in Bangladesh with a fresh batch of sounds and expertise. His musical upbringing in America equipped him with an international benchmark that added a much-needed global standard to Bangladeshi music production, both in songs and in jingles for TVCs. Fuad also hosted Fuad Live from 2007 to 2015, which was one of Radio Foorti’s most successful shows. From 2015-2017, Fuad was the music director for Radio Foorti.

## Personal life

Fuad's family is involved in health care business in New York City, USA. Fuad married Maya on February 13, 2011. His wife, Maya, holds a degree in social work from the University of British Columbia, Canada. The couple's daughter Azalea was born on February 4, 2016.

## Discography

Fuad discography :
| Album/type | Featured artists | Duration | Songs | Year | Publisher |
| Maya (not only but also) | Unknown | (14 songs) | Breath in Train Purnima Raate Maya Ghono Kuashay Shah Jibon Ei Mon Prem Protidin Buker Jala Ghorir Kata Bondhu Baul Ei Hridoy Jodi | 1998 | Hollywood Music World |
| Re/Evolution | Kaniz, Oni, Anila, Labony, Armeen, Rajeeb, Rusho, Kazi, Max, Judgement, Zion | 1 hour 1 minutes and 36 seconds (13 songs) | Asha Banglar Gaan Gai Besto Shohore Bhromor Koiyo Chiki Chiki Ei Poth Ei Mon Jhilmil Jhilmil Mane Na Mon Mane Chaile Mon Nikosh Adhar Youth Man Don't Cross the Border | 2003 | Agniveena and Arshee Music |
| Variation No. 25.2Variation 25.2 (2006) | Kaniz, B1shop, Rajeeb, Poonam, Anila, Shanto, Bappa, Tony, Upol, Labony, Rahat | 1 hour 12 minutes and 28 seconds (15 songs) | Shona Bondhu Oshoni Shonket Nobeena Daak Diyachhen Nitol Paye Abar Shurute Ei Meye Kono Ashroy Bhashailire Tomake Bhebe Lekha Gonga Mukto Hawa Syloti Bidrohi | 2006 | Agniveena |
| Stoic Bliss' (Light Years Ahead)Light Years Ahead (2006) | Stoic Bliss, Rajeeb | (13 songs) | Intro Abar Jigay Party at Pianohouse Chow Mei Fun Prem Mrittur Por Mayabi Chokh Sheshbarer Moto Badman Returns Bangladesh The Epitome Roktim Shinghashon Deceptive Measures Ato Raag Bloopers | 2006 | G-Series |
| Fuad feat. Mila (Chapter 2)Chapter 2 (2007) | Mila, Skibkhan | 51 minutes 45 seconds (12 songs) | Intro Bapuram Shapure Megher Dosh Jatrabala Shukno Patar Nupur Shrabon Chaader Buri Chupi Chupi Obhiman Sholoana Mon Shukno Pata (Remix) Chhera Paal (Acoustic) | 2007 | G-Series |
| Stoic Bliss' (Kolponar Baire)Kolponar Baire (2007) | Stoic Bliss | 45 minutes 57 seconds (13 songs) | Intro Abar Abar Jigay Pakhi Paka Pepe Khay Ac1d Ke? Raatri Jaga Pura Ura Dhura Shomoyer Palki Berajaal Ei Je Ami Amar Bondhu Bonduk Sample This Shapura Fire Like a Dragon | 2007 | G-Series |
| Bonno | Mila, Anila, Elita, Simin, B1shop, Kazi, Shanto, Johan, Rule, Upol, Avalanche, Rahat, Arbovirus, Labony, Shunno, Lamia, Shihab, Poonam | 1 Hour 19 minutes (18 songs) | Intro Junglee Khub Chena Chena Da Dushto Number Bonno Rap Shukno Pata Hit Film Jokhoni Nibir Kore Ke Bashi Bajay Re Nitol Paye (Live) Prottasha Protibader Kotha Tor Jonno Bonno Tumi Hina Danger Matir Pinjira Prayoshchitto Shujro Ghor Bari | 2007 | G-Series |
| Fuad feat. Sumon & Anila (Ekhon Ami...) | Sumon and Anila | 53 minutes and 16 seconds (11 songs) | Gaibona Ekhon Ami Shopnogulo Tomar Moto Shobar Jonno Tumi Tirjok Tomar Jonno Ghum Pariye Dio Jokhon Charidike Onneshon Noshtoneer Shobar Jonno Tumi (?) | 2007 | G-Series |
| Fuad feat. Various Artists (Kromannoy) | Mila, Rafa, Upol, Kona, Shuvo | 48 minutes and 53 seconds (11 songs) | Klantir Shohore Ognipurush Akash Shob Loke Koy Pichhuhata Janina Jibon Gelo Brishti Srity Charon Kototuku Shoraikhana | 2008 | G-Series |
| Fuad feat. Topu (Yaatri) - Bondhu Bhabo Ki? | Topu, and Anila for Nupur 2 | 45 minutes and 40 seconds (11 songs) | Meye Nupur 2 Banglar Gaan Shottobadi Ami Dishehara Iccher Ghuri Bolbona Shei Je Tumi Mitthebadi Ami Question Mark | 2008 | G-Series |
| Fuad feat. Kona | Kona | (10 songs) | Borosha Ekhoni Shomoy Bhranti Nei Shopnobari Obujh Proshno Kotha Chhilo Bhranti (Miftah) | 2009 | Agniveena |
| Fuad feat. Mila (Re-defined) | Mila | 1 hour 10 minutes and 43 seconds (16 songs) | Intro Dola Brishty Naache Taale Taale Disco Bandor Nirobe Nisha Lagilo Re Tumi Ki Shara Debe? Bisshash Khola Akash Chaader Buri (Re-mix) Paaper Pujari Shopno CTG Fun (Intro to Jaadu) Jaadu Dola (Jatrabari Mix) Bisshashghatok Mir Jafar | 2009 | G-Series |
| The Gurus of Love | with Habib Wahid, Balam and Arnob | 27 minutes (6 songs) | Nam Chhilo Na Tumi Amar Jibone Esho Chokhta Kholo Nam Chilo Na (Remix) Tumi Amar Jibone Esho (Remix) Chokhta Kholo (Remix) | 2009 | Rage Records |
| MathwaliMathwali (2009) | Shireen | 9 songs | Mathwali Noni Khajar Dewana Monete Amar Maizbhandari Rohmotullah Halkuluth Bari Khaja Tomar Prembajare Benaroshi Sharee Dekhe Jaare Maizbhandhari | 2009 | Laser Vision |
| Nilambori | with Shahid and Arfin Rumey | 35 minutes 20 seconds (8 songs) | Ek Jibone Eto Prem Ontorjami Bhabna Nodi Dhire Dhire Dukkho Bilashi Nilambori Shyamol Megh Shopner Haatchhani | 2011 | Laser Vision |
| Mala (Bhalobashai Bhul) | Mala | 35 minutes and 51 seconds (8 songs) | Bhalobashai Bhul Boshonto Dhol Baaje Haat Jaa Ja Pakhi Mon Bhore Dao Rupali Raat Topto Moru | 2012 | Unknown, Shadhin Music (stream) |
| The Hit Factory | Shuvo, Nazia, Arfin Rumey, Teejay, Sumi, Upol, Anila, Moury, Johad | 1 hour 1 minutes (13 songs) | Ektai Amar Tumi Taray Taray Bolte Na Para Kotha Nondini Friendship Never Dies Baluchore Shundori Foori Shopno Dana Jodi Boli Gurur Naam Neon Oporinoto Roop Itihaash | 2015 | Unknown |
| Uncensored | Mila | 43 minutes and 25 seconds (10 songs) | Isshor Jaane Tona Toni Anmone Aissala Nacho Tona Toni (Remix) Phire Aay Rodela Shorto Dhol (Remix) | 2016 | |