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| |name = Stoic Bliss | | name = Stoic Bliss | ||
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| ⚫ | | origin = ], New York, U.S | ||
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| ⚫ | | years_active = 2004–present | ||
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| ⚫ | | associated_acts = {{hlist|]|Double R|Fokir Lal Miah}} | ||
| ⚫ | |years_active = 2004–present | ||
| | current_members = Kazzurg (Kazi) <br /> Ac1d (Sean)<br /> Lit Slick<br /> Silma <br />Shak1r | |||
| |label = G-Series | |||
| | past_members = Xtro (Nayeem)<br />B1shop (Bappy)<br />Tizzy Montana (Taz)<br />Rul (Anwarul)<br />Fly (Shuvo)<br />Mana | |||
| ⚫ | |associated_acts = Fuad al Muqtadir |
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| |website = [http://www.poetsofthefall.com www.poetsofthefall.com | |||
| |current_members = ] ] | |||
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| '''Stoic Bliss''' ('''SB''') is a ] hip hop band<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-09-01 |title=Stoic Bliss |url=http://desihiphop.com/stoic-bliss/061220 |access-date=2019-02-01 |website=Desi Hip Hop |language=en-US}}</ref> known for blending ] and ]. The band was formed in ], ] in 2004 by members Tanzim Rahman, Kamrul Ahmed, and Yamin Ahmed. Stoic Bliss is known for popularizing ] in Bangladesh. Stoic Bliss gained popularity with their debut album ''Light Years Ahead'' (2006), which featured the hit single "''Abar Jigay"''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rumana Mallick: A Recent Graduate with a Great Job and a Hot Band |url=http://www6.njit.edu/features/alumni/rumana-mallick.php/ |access-date=2019-02-01 |website=New Jersey Institute of Technology}}</ref> They have released several albums and singles since then, including ''Kolponar Baire'' (2007) and ''Bangali Bangali'' (2022). | |||
| '''Stoic Bliss''' ('''SB''') is a Bangladeshi American ] band from Queens, New York. Best known for the making | |||
| the pioneer group for Bengali hip hop. The band consists of U.S immigrant musician. The band has sold over 600,000 copies in in native Bangladesh.<ref name="IFPI"/> | |||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| Stoic Bliss began their work when they met native producers AQ finest and DJ DEPIC, who produced most of their early tracks.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pri.org/theworld/?q=node/11608/ |title=The most popular hip hop group in faraway Bangladesh |work=The World |publisher=Public Radio International}}</ref> Their group was the very first to introduce hip-hop to Bangladesh through blogs before social media existed quickly gaining popularity in the underground music scene in Bangladesh. They paved the way for similar up and coming Bengali rap artists to take stand and created a platform where other artists can share their music and passion for hip-hop music. After their first album, due to lack of contract transparency and internal group controversies Xtro, B1shop, Tizzy, Rul, Mana and Fly left the band. | |||
| ===Early years (2004–2005)=== | |||
| The band was originally founded in 2003 with the collaboration of two best friend Kazi Rahman & AC1D. And officially started their journey in 2004 while they met immigrant Bangladeshi producer Rajib Rahman, better known as Double R, who had produced most of the songs of the band's last two records. Kazi | |||
| In 2003, Saaresto's friend Sami Järvi, a script-writer working at ] handed Saaresto a poem he had written, asking him to turn it into a song to use in Remedy's upcoming video game '']''. The song, entitled '']'', was used as the ending-theme of the game as well as a recurring motif, being sung and whistled by multiple characters. It was produced by Markus "Captain" Kaarlonen, who joined the band shortly after due to Saaresto and Tukiainen liking his work.<ref></ref> | |||
| Kaarlonen being a former employee of ]-developer ], POTF were offered to have their song ''Lift'' included in the 2005-literation of Futuremark's benchmarking software ], which exposed the band to a wider audience than '']'' had done. | |||
| In order to keep complete control and freedom over the band, the members founded their own independent record label, Insomniac, on which they have released all their CDs as of now.{{When|date=May 2011}} | |||
| The band's debut album ''Lights Years Ahead'' ''(আলোক বর্ষ দূরে)''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2006/05/14/d60514110492.htm|title=On 'Stoic bliss'|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2019-02-01}}</ref> was released in Bangladesh in June 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://deshirhymes.com/abar-jigay-stoic-bliss/ |title=Abar Jigay by stoic bliss}}</ref> This album featured early Stoic Bliss members: Kazi, Ac1d, Xtro, B1shop, Tizzy, Montana, Rul and Fly. | |||
| On 30 June 2004, the Poets released their debut single '']'' in Finland which was followed by '']'' on 9 September 2004.<ref name="late"> ''http://www.poetsofthefall.com/news'', 30 June 2004 – retrieved on 1 October 2010</ref><ref name="lift"> ''"http://www.poetsofthefall.com/news'', 9 September 2004</ref> The songs charted #14 and #8 on the Finnish single charts and reached #2 and #7 in ] 2004-voting for "Best Finnish song". POTF were also voted "Fresh Newcomer of 2004" by YleX.<ref name="BFN"/> The videos for both songs were directed by Tuomas "Stobe" Harju. POTF performed at Popkomm 2005 in Berlin.<ref name="popkomm"> retrieved on 9 April 2011</ref> | |||
| The single ''Abar Jigay'' raised the group's popularity among Bengali speakers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.banglacommunity.com/f44/stoic-bliss-light-years-ahead-915.html |title=Stoic Bliss - Light Years Ahead : Album Review}}</ref> ''Light Years Ahead'' sold well over 250,000 copies within the first 10 months making Stoic Bliss an emerging mainstream music group in Bangladesh. Other songs like ''Mayabi Chokh'', ''Shesh Barer Moto'', ''Chow Mei Fun'' were also popular among listeners. This album featured early Stoic Bliss members Xtro, B1shop, Tizzy Montana, Rul, Fly and Mana. | |||
| On 18 December 2004, the Poets released a free download single on their website Maybe Tomorrow is a Better Day to market the release of their debut album '']''.<ref name="mtiabd"> ''http://www.poetsofthefall.com/news'', 18 December 2004</ref> After having been taken offline, it was remastered and reissued on the band's second album '']''. | |||
| Stoic bliss released their second album ''Kolponar Baire'' ''(Beyond the Imagination)'' in the middle of the 2007 where Kazi took on the role as the lead singer and Ac1d as the lead rapper forming the ultimate duo. The album featured songs like ''Raatri Jaga'', ''Ei Je Ami, Shomoyer Palki'' and the recreation of their first hit called ''Abar Abar Jigay'' which quickly regained their popularity as the Fathers Of Bangla Hip-Hop. It also featured songs by Ac1d like ''Ac1d Ke'' , ''Amar Bondhu Bonduk, Pura Ura Dhura'' and ''Fire Like A Dragon'' which quickly gained over 500,000 views on ]. His popularity skyrocketed as the fastest rapper in the world to be able to tongue twist both in English and Bengali.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-104946|title=Adho Megh: Rajiv Rahman's new album released|date=2009-09-08|work=The Daily Star|language=en|access-date=2019-02-01}}</ref> | |||
| ===''Lights Years Ahead'' (2005–2006)=== | |||
| The band's debut album '''Lights Years Ahead''' was released in Bangladesh in June, 2006 with producer Double R signing with the leading record label G-series. The debut single '''Abar Jigay''' was a huge hit for the following year. with Founding member more talented rapper like Fly, Xtro, Tizzy, B1shop, Tizzy, Rul also different songs of this album. In the Stoic bliss intoduced first bengali diva Mana. | |||
| As a experiment but album received welly by the Bengali hip hop music fans epecially in Bangladesh. It's hit smash like "Abar Jigay??" gained huge success to young generation of metro cities & wide played. Other songs like '''Mayabi Chokh''', '''Shesh Barer Moto''', '''Chow Mei Fun''' & all others were also succeed to hit the new wave to listeners. The album sold over 2,50,000 copies & that's helped Stoic Bliss to become pioneer of the bangla hip hop. | |||
| After their second album they were gone from the music scene for a while due to disputes with the record label that owned their publishing and lack of brand sponsorship. Ac1d decided to venture into the American music industry where he released several mixtapes and music video which also took popularity on ]. Their original music however still continued to stream to millions of fans who recognized them for their accomplishments with the first two albums they released and continued to support them as the creators of Bangla rap. | |||
| Lead single Abar Jigay is a reference to the '''Sean Paul's''' 1998 hit single '''Deport Them'''-instrumental | |||
| Stoic Bliss unexpectedly returned to the music scene in 2017 with two new addition to their group Lit Slick and Silma. With the help and sponsorship from their childhood friend and also the Stoic Bliss manager Sanjin Rana they began to release singles from their long awaited upcoming album Stoic Bliss 3 which put them back on the map as listeners worldwide flocked to their new music. | |||
| ===''Kolponar Baire'' (2006–2007)=== | |||
| In the beginning of 2007 stoic bliss released their few single for radio play. Due to success of the proceedor album their second was highly anticipated to it's fan rage. Stoic bliss release their second album '''Kolponar Baire''' released in the mid of 2007 with the same production. Stoic bliss bought changes into their vocal line up but kept fresh & new taste in their all songs. This album was | |||
| In 2021, despite the pandemic they continued to release new content with their newest producer Shak1r and also continue to release high quality music videos on ]. They now have a solid fan base of millions of Bengali listeners who are still dancing to their catchy tunes and patiently waiting for an official release date for their long anticipated third album. Stoic Bliss told us they plan on taking over the Bengali music industry internationally once again the 'right way' with their new team in place. There are rumors that Stoic Bliss 3 album will be released from a Major Record Label in the coming months. | |||
| ===''Upcoming Projects'' (2008–2012)=== | |||
| Stoic bliss band members took few years break & minimized their performences due to members carrer purpose. Though Kazi had been heard on serveral mixed album | |||
| & featured in different artist album such as Lal Miah. After a long break Stoic bliss has started to work on their new album. Few of their teaser of new songs was uploaded on their facebook, soundcloud & otheir pages. They're supposing to release their long awaited third album in 2012. | |||
| == Discography == | == Discography == | ||
| {{Main|Stoic Bliss discography}} | |||
| ;Studio albums | ;Studio albums | ||
| * ''Light Years Ahead'' (2006) | * ''Light Years Ahead'' (2006) | ||
| * '' |
* ''Kolponar Baire'' (2007) | ||
| * '' |
* ''Bangali Bangali'' (2022) | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:31, 13 December 2024
Bangladeshi hip hop group| Stoic Bliss | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Queens, New York, U.S |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | G-Series |
| Members | Kazzurg (Kazi) Ac1d (Sean) Lit Slick Silma Shak1r |
| Past members | Xtro (Nayeem) B1shop (Bappy) Tizzy Montana (Taz) Rul (Anwarul) Fly (Shuvo) Mana |
Stoic Bliss (SB) is a Bangladeshi-American hip hop band known for blending Hip hop and Bengali music. The band was formed in Queens, New York in 2004 by members Tanzim Rahman, Kamrul Ahmed, and Yamin Ahmed. Stoic Bliss is known for popularizing Rap Music in Bangladesh. Stoic Bliss gained popularity with their debut album Light Years Ahead (2006), which featured the hit single "Abar Jigay". They have released several albums and singles since then, including Kolponar Baire (2007) and Bangali Bangali (2022).
History
Stoic Bliss began their work when they met native producers AQ finest and DJ DEPIC, who produced most of their early tracks. Their group was the very first to introduce hip-hop to Bangladesh through blogs before social media existed quickly gaining popularity in the underground music scene in Bangladesh. They paved the way for similar up and coming Bengali rap artists to take stand and created a platform where other artists can share their music and passion for hip-hop music. After their first album, due to lack of contract transparency and internal group controversies Xtro, B1shop, Tizzy, Rul, Mana and Fly left the band.
The band's debut album Lights Years Ahead (আলোক বর্ষ দূরে) was released in Bangladesh in June 2006. This album featured early Stoic Bliss members: Kazi, Ac1d, Xtro, B1shop, Tizzy, Montana, Rul and Fly.
The single Abar Jigay raised the group's popularity among Bengali speakers. Light Years Ahead sold well over 250,000 copies within the first 10 months making Stoic Bliss an emerging mainstream music group in Bangladesh. Other songs like Mayabi Chokh, Shesh Barer Moto, Chow Mei Fun were also popular among listeners. This album featured early Stoic Bliss members Xtro, B1shop, Tizzy Montana, Rul, Fly and Mana.
Stoic bliss released their second album Kolponar Baire (Beyond the Imagination) in the middle of the 2007 where Kazi took on the role as the lead singer and Ac1d as the lead rapper forming the ultimate duo. The album featured songs like Raatri Jaga, Ei Je Ami, Shomoyer Palki and the recreation of their first hit called Abar Abar Jigay which quickly regained their popularity as the Fathers Of Bangla Hip-Hop. It also featured songs by Ac1d like Ac1d Ke , Amar Bondhu Bonduk, Pura Ura Dhura and Fire Like A Dragon which quickly gained over 500,000 views on YouTube. His popularity skyrocketed as the fastest rapper in the world to be able to tongue twist both in English and Bengali.
After their second album they were gone from the music scene for a while due to disputes with the record label that owned their publishing and lack of brand sponsorship. Ac1d decided to venture into the American music industry where he released several mixtapes and music video which also took popularity on YouTube. Their original music however still continued to stream to millions of fans who recognized them for their accomplishments with the first two albums they released and continued to support them as the creators of Bangla rap.
Stoic Bliss unexpectedly returned to the music scene in 2017 with two new addition to their group Lit Slick and Silma. With the help and sponsorship from their childhood friend and also the Stoic Bliss manager Sanjin Rana they began to release singles from their long awaited upcoming album Stoic Bliss 3 which put them back on the map as listeners worldwide flocked to their new music.
In 2021, despite the pandemic they continued to release new content with their newest producer Shak1r and also continue to release high quality music videos on YouTube. They now have a solid fan base of millions of Bengali listeners who are still dancing to their catchy tunes and patiently waiting for an official release date for their long anticipated third album. Stoic Bliss told us they plan on taking over the Bengali music industry internationally once again the 'right way' with their new team in place. There are rumors that Stoic Bliss 3 album will be released from a Major Record Label in the coming months.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Light Years Ahead (2006)
- Kolponar Baire (2007)
- Bangali Bangali (2022)
References
- "Stoic Bliss". Desi Hip Hop. 2011-09-01. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
- "Rumana Mallick: A Recent Graduate with a Great Job and a Hot Band". New Jersey Institute of Technology. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
- "The most popular hip hop group in faraway Bangladesh". The World. Public Radio International.
- "On 'Stoic bliss'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
- "Abar Jigay by stoic bliss".
- "Stoic Bliss - Light Years Ahead : Album Review".
- "Adho Megh: Rajiv Rahman's new album released". The Daily Star. 2009-09-08. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
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