Jalali Set News Today

After studying from grades one to four in New York, Syed Mohammad Sohel came back to Bangladesh, carrying a distinct passion for rap in his heart. Aiming to accustom his people with the previously unknown craft, the boy reinvented himself over the years and became Mc Mugz, and went on to be part of two of the biggest rap crews in Bangladeshi history: Deshi MCs and Jalali Set.

Mohammad Shafayat Hossain, popular by his stage name Jalali Shafayat, stands as a prominent member of the acclaimed rap ensemble, Jalali Set, making him one of the most recognised rappers in the country. Whether in collaboration with Jalali Set or as a solo artiste, he consistently proved his prowess in delivering versatile verses and hit tracks, including “Dhamaka”, “Local

Coke Studio Bangla concert: I found myself amidst the swirl of lights and beats at the Army Stadium yesterday, attending the highly-anticipated, “Coke Studio Bangla Live 2.0”. The air, however, was thick with overcrowdedness and controversy, making my overall experience a blend of musical highs and critical lows.

Amid much controversy and calls for a boycott on social media-- Coke Studio Bangla will look to entertain the audience with its “Coke Studio Bangla Live 2.0” concert today. The event, featuring an array of popular bands and artistes coming together to celebrate a musical night, will be unveiled for the audience at the Army Stadium.

Interestingly, the allure of "Deora" extends beyond the borders of Bangladesh. The song has garnered immense attention in India, and its reach has even stretched as far as Tanzania in Africa. 

Culturally, Bangla music has always been infused with the richness of history -- having a long tradition of talented musicians, lyricists, poets, and writers who have contributed to the volume of musical work for people to listen to. Having said that, with consumers’ changing needs and with innovation at its core, the taste of music has evolved over the ages.

The music industry in Bangladesh observed a comparatively successful year, in comparison to the pandemic-induced 2020 and 2021. Returning to the full normalcy from the virtual events, this year was warmly greeted with several in-person concerts and programmes from the very beginning.

From Ashfaque Nipun’s thriller series “Mohanagar” to Raihan Rafi’s crime thriller "Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi", Bangladeshi OTT platforms have gone from strength to strength, as the harmony between new faces and prominent stars bring life to the world of entertainment.

The biggest names in hiphop and pop will be performing at “The Hype Festival” on July 1 at ICCB. The line-up consists of Mila, Hridoy Khan, Jalali Set, Xefer, Imran Mahmudul, Tashfee, Mithun Chakra and Black Zang.

The Platform Live is a musical reality show that focuses on highlighting the local music scene in different countries, across a variety of genres.  Originally started in Malaysia in 2020, the show has now started in a number of different countries, including Bangladesh. The show in Bangladesh will feature over 25+ acts during the initial season, which has been broken down into