One of the most exciting new acts in Bangladesh right now is Pritom Hasan, who mixes traditional Bengali sounds with hip-hop and electronic beats. Pritom made his own way in the entertainment business as a singer, music director, actress, and model, even though he wasn’t interested in music at first.
Born into a musical family as the son of the famous singer Khalid Hasan Milu, Pritom grew up hearing music and seeing shows all the time. But he didn’t always want to be a musician. During his youth years, he wanted to join the Bangladesh Army. He had trouble with maths in school, so he decided to study English instead. He graduated from Southeast University with a degree in English.
Influences Early on
Even though Pritom grew up in a singing family, he stayed away from professional music at first. In 2011, when his older brother Protic started making music, things started to change for him. Pritom was interested and motivated, so he stole his brother’s laptop, which was originally meant for gaming, and started playing around with writing songs.
During this time, there was a quiet change. What started out as a fun adventure quickly turned into a serious commitment. He taught himself how to make music on his own, mixing electronic sounds with Bengali singing traditions.
First Steps into the Business
A big step forward was when his biological aunt gave him a laptop. Pritom used this tool to make his first song, “Cheleti Abol Tabol Meyeti Pagol Pagol,” which came out in 2015. The song showed that he was a composer with a unique sound that was lively, urban, and based in the area’s culture.
At the beginning of his work, he also paid tribute to his father by covering some of his songs. This helped him become known among people who liked both old and new music.
New Style and Signature Look
In 2016, Pritom’s big break came with his first public music video, “Asho Mama Hey.” It got millions of views online very quickly. But it was “Local Bus” that really made him famous across the country. The song, which was a high-energy mix of hip-hop, EDM, and Dhaka’s urban slang, became popular on YouTube and became a youth anthem.
With these hits, Pritom made a name for himself in Bangladesh’s music scene as a daring and creative artist. He was known for his unique visuals, catchy hooks, and genre-blending compositions. People often called him “Jadukor,” which means “magician.”
Today, Pritom Hasan is a symbol of modern Bangladeshi pop culture. He was an artist who turned his interest into a craft and his passion into a national hit.
FAQs
1. Who is Pritom Hasan?
Hit songs like “Local Bus” and “Asho Mama Hey” made Pritom Hasan famous in Bangladesh. He also directs music and acts.
2. When did Primom Hasan start making music?
Beginning to play around with music around 2011, his official launch was with his first song in 2015.
3. What made Primom Hasan well-known?
His 2016 viral hit “Local Bus” made him very famous and established his unique style in Bangladesh, which is a mix of hip-hop and electronic dance music.
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