Bio

Raza is a well-renowned singer, songwriter, composer and producer. A multi talented young man with energetic music. Raza has become one of the most popular and sought after rock artists to come out of Karachi. Raza’s debut album, the tentatively titled “Are you Ready” is Raza’s first English album and one of the most highly anticipated of the year. Following the success of his previous Hindi albums, Raza describes this album as pop with a Melodious and funky flavor. The lyrics mirror many of the issues that have become his signature including love, war, nature and mankind. As a boy, Raza became mesmerized by a medley of US artists from The Bee Gees and The Carpenters to Michael Jackson and Elvis. At the age of 13, Raza kick started his music career along with an equally talented brother. It wasn’t long before Raza was penning catchy lyrics, gleaming his vocals and creating intricate arrangements of melodies on his keyboard. In 1988, Raza’s dreams of forming a popular band became of reality when his group “The Lasers”, landed top billing at prestigious hotels including Karachi’s Taj Mahal. It wasn’t long before the music industry took notice and The Lasers were offered a record deal. They went on to release three hit albums, reaching the top of the charts fast and furiously. With the release of “Tera Dopatta Peela”, a sensation swept across Pakistan and India as the album sold millions of copies and bringing The Lasers to the forefront of the music scene. Raza’s recent appearances in popular magazines include MAG and The News, TV guest spots on License Show, Music Challenge, Hit Parade and Live performances in Eastern European Music Convention (St. Petersburg, Russia), New York International Music Festival (Las Vegas Feb 2006) and at the Cutting Room Manhattan NY (May 2006). To Listen to more songs or to buy the cd copy and paste the link below in your browser http://www.razamusic.com