Balam (singer)


Kazi Md. Ali Jahangir, mononymously known as Balam, is a Bangladeshi singer, guitarist, composer, and music producer. He was born in Dhamaron village in Tongibari Upazila of Munshiganj district. He used to be the lead guitarist/vocalist for the band Warfaze. Later he introduced himself as a solo singer.

Career

Balam started his career by forming the band Renegades after graduating from secondary school in 1995. He was the lead guitarist and main vocalist. The band published two albums - Onno Bhubon and Firiye Dao. Balam also worked as a guest artist in bands like Ark and Pentagon.
Three years later, he joined Warfaze as the lead guitarist and the second vocalist. In 2002, Sunjoy and Babna left the band for personal reasons. Balam then became the lead vocalist. He produced singles like "Jotodure", "Nei Tumi", and "Somoy" as a part of the band. Maharaj is one of the band's hit albums during this time period, of which Balam produced. Balam published his first featured album, Prem Shikari, in 2005 which gained him recognition.
In 2007, he left Warfaze and pursued a solo career. His debut solo album was self-titled. He continued with two consecutive albums Balam II and Balam III. During this period he also published two duet albums on which his sister Julee sang in his composition.
In 2013, his fourth solo album Bhubon was released. Afterward, Balam stopped working on new songs after facing rejection for his fourth album. Balam came back with his first HD music video "Meghey Dhaaka"in collaboration with Gaan Bangla Tv.. It received a huge response, and he started working regularly. "Koto Je Khujechi Tomay" was another duet music video.
In 2017, Balam published his fifth solo album, Golper Shohor.
Balam has also acted on two TV dramas and hosted a number of TV programs. He has also worked with various production houses and collaborated with the likes of Adit Rahman and other revered musical personalities. In 2023, he came back after almost 10 year with a playback for the highest grossing Bangladeshi film of all time Priyotoma named "O Priyotoma" with a Akassh composition, starring Shakib Khan and Idhika Paul.

Solo albums

Balam Balam II Balam III Bhubon
  • ''Golper Shohor ''

Albums with bands

Onno Bhubon Firiye Dao Alo Moharaaj
  • ''Shopnochura 3''

Featured and mixed albums

  • Prem Shikari Balam featuring Julee Shopner Prithibi
  • Nari
  • The Gurus Of Love
  • Ashik O Akota
  • Adhar
  • Adhar II
  • Chayashoriri
  • Krishno kala by Rashed Khan
  • Ganer Michile
  • Fele Asha
  • Syntheya's self-titled album
  • JUK's self-titled album
  • Bristi Binimoy by Limon Chowdhury
  • Nirjhorer Tanpura by Limon Chowdhury
  • Chai tomay
  • Bhorer Alo by Tanim Mahmud
  • Ei shohorer ondhokare by Shafayet
  • Ei bashao by balam & konal of movie dard

Playback and acting

Bhalaobashar Golpo Projapoti: The Mysterious Bird Common Gender Hridoy Bhanga Dhew Amader Choto Shaheb Chaad Ful Omabossha Priyotomeshu Tomar Jonno Golper Shohor Priyotoma Rajkumar

Other songs and TVC jingles

  • Tumi Rupkothay
  • Digital Bangladesh
  • Meghe Dhaka
  • Hotath
  • Jodi bhul Kore
  • Khepa Gaan
  • Mumin hote chai
  • Acho hridoye
  • Khola Akash
  • Adure
  • Sylhet Superstar theme song
  • Dekho hashi
  • Jigwasha
  • Ekanto apon
  • Smile
  • Medhabi Bangladesh
  • Rajshahi Royals theme song
  • Chupchap caridik
  • Jago Bangladesh Jago
  • Nogode joy-ICC world cup theme song-2023
  • Ki jaala -wind of change
  • Noyona released as music video
  • Anutap by balam

Awards