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Stoic Bliss (SB) is a Bangladeshi American hip hop band from Queens, New York. They're the self-proclaimed "fathers of Bangla hip hop". It consists of hip hop artist Kazi & rap artist Ac1d.

History

Early years

Back in 2003, the group were only experimenting with the fusion of Bangla and hip hop music & used to release them online. But they were barely promoted, so, most of the potential listeners remained unaware about the existence of the group. but later their experimental projects transformed into a revolution. Stoic Bliss officially started their journey while they met native producer Rajib Rahman, better known as Double R, who produces most the sb tracks in his studio in Jackson Heights. After first album Xtro, B1shop, Tizzy Montana, Rul, Mana & Fly left the band. Til then Ac1d & Kazi are the active members of the band. However, Ac1d is the rapper that has a capability to do rap fluent in Bengali and ingenuously switch back to English. Kazi is the main vocalist/singer in the group who plays the melodies in the right note. They both team up with more talented musician for the perfect team.

Lights Years Ahead (2005–2006)

The band's debut album Lights Years Ahead (আলোক বর্ষ দূরে) was released in Bangladesh in June, 2006 with producer Double R signing with the leading record label G-series of Bangladesh. The debut single Abar Jigay was an instant hit in urban places, specially among the young generation. Bengali audience's world-wide tuned in to greet Bengali Hip-Hop at its purest form with open arms. Hit single Abar Jigay raised the group popularity across the Bengali speakers. Light Years Ahead sold well over 250,000 copies within the first 10 months, making Stoic Bliss the next big thing to hit the markets of Bangladesh. Through their album, word of mouth and shows their demand increased, hip-hop became a fixed genre that squeezed its way through and found acceptance in the Bengali communities world-wide. Other songs like Mayabi Chokh, Shesh Barer Moto, Chow Mei Fun were also succeed to hit the new wave to listeners. This album featured early Stoic Bliss members: Xtro, B1shop, Tizzy Montana, Rul, Fly and Mana, the only female member of the group. Stoic Bliss caused a new interest for hip hop and rap music in Bangladesh. Abar Jigay was used in different popular media.

Lead single Abar Jigay is a reference to the Sean Paul's 1998 hit single Deport Them-instrumental

Kolponar Baire (2006–2007)

Stoic bliss released their second album Kolponar Baire (Beyond the Imagination) mid of the 2007 with the same production. Before that the album was preceded by the single "Abar Abar Jigay" which commenced for radio play. Due to success of the last album their second album was high anticipated to its fan rage. Stoic bliss bought changes into their vocal line up but kept fresh & new taste in their all songs. This album features an intro track produced by renowned Bangladeshi composer Fuad al Muqtadir.

Upcoming Project (2008–present)

After second album the band didn't appeared in anywhere for few years & minimized their performances due to members career purpose. Though Kazi was heard on several mixed & solo album. After a long break Stoic bliss has announced their shortly return. Few teaser of upcoming songs is already been promoted on their Facebook, soundcloud & otheir pages. Release date is to be announced soon.

Discography

Studio albums

• Light Years Ahead (2006)
• Kolponar Baire (2007)
• TBA (2012)

References

1. "deshi hip hop pioneer".
2. "Stoic Bliss biography".
3. "The most popular hip hop group in faraway Bangladesh".
4. "On 'Stoic bliss'".
5. "Abar Jigay by stoic bliss".
6. "Stoic Bliss - Light Years Ahead : Album Review".
7. "Rumana Mallick a.k.a Mana A Recent Graduate talks about her former Band".
8. "Producer Rajiv Rahman's new albums released".
9. "http://deshirhymes.com/lal-miahs-master-plan/". {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
10. "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS With Stoic Bliss".

External links

• Official KAZI Facebook Page
• Official AC1D Facebook Page
• Official Stoic Bliss MySpace Page

External links

[REDACTED] Media related to Stoic Bliss at Wikimedia Commons

• Bangladeshi Hip hop groups
• Bangladeshi musical groups