Ahmed Murtaza shares details about working with Bilal Maqsood, Feroze Khan and much more

Rap star Ahmed Murtaza recently collaborated with former Strings member Bilal Maqsood for the gladiator-themed PSL anthem titled Shaan e Pakistan. Following the success, he has now teamed up with superstar Feroze Khan for his debut track. 

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In an exclusive chat with Something Haute, Ahmed spoke at length about his professional journey as well as experience working with Bilal and Feroze. He also shared his expectations attached to the music scene in Pakistan.

Speaking of the anthem produced by Talha Dar from SomeWhatSuper, Ahmed shared that it was a wonderful experience.

“We had made most of the song when Bilal bhai was brought in seeing the potential of it,” he said. “We worked on the song in Lahore for which Bilal flew out which was an honour on its own . Working with a legend like him was truly inspiring and one of the best learning experiences of my life. He wrote his part of the song and added to the production which took it to another level.”

 

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He went on to share that the video has to be one of the most epic shoots he has ever witnessed and been part of.

“Being in the frame with Shahid Afridi and other team members along with brilliant actors like Adnan bhai, Ushna and Shafaat really made me step up my game.”

He remained tight lipped about his collaboration with Feroze Khan stating that it is a very exclusive project.

“I can only say very little as the project is very exclusive and on a level that maybe hasn’t been heard of in Pakistan,” he claimed giving little hints about the big project that are enough to make the fans impatient.

“We are in talks about a major collaboration with international artists that would change the face of music in the country,” he said. “But even if the collaboration doesn’t happen and if we’re not catered to the way we want, the project on its own will blow people’s minds.”

Ahmed, who has been making music for quite some time, feels that the music scene in Pakistan has great potential.

“We are catching up to the international music scene with a whole lot of speed but there is still a long way to go. A lot of genres need to be explored and a lot of work needs to be done by good lyricists to support the rising quality of production in Pakistan. But the future is definitely bright,”  he said.

We are a  nation of unbeatable talent. We just need to find those diamonds and refine them the right way,” he continued, adding that great music has come out during the coronavirus pandemic.

Apart from being part of two major collaborations this year, Ahmed is also associated with upcoming film, Ishrat Made in China.

“The title track for Ishrat  Made in China starring  Mohib Mirza and Sanam Saeed is also done by me,”  he revealed, expressing that 2022 looks great, so far.