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Xefer Rahman

Biography:

Xefer Rahman is an independent singer/songwriter from Dhaka, Bangladesh. She was never trained professionally as a musician, but instead realized her talents after recording a random song on a cellphone when she was 17. She started to focus on making/covering music after getting a great deal of positive feedback and support from her family and close friends.

Press:

“THE VOICE OF THE EXTRAORDINARY! Xefer is young and super talented with an ingenious knack for music. Starting her journey on YouTube, she has now become a youth icon beside the many young artists in Bangladesh. Saudia Afrin has a conversation with her about her vivacious journey How did you get started in the world of music? I started by covering the song "Thank You" by Dido randomly on my phone when I was 17 and showed it to some of my closest friends. Their reactions were priceless. They were literally shocked just by the fact that it was my voice. After that I was extremely motivated and enthusiastic about continuing what I loved. What sort of difficulties did you face during that time? Can't complain about my family/friends since they were always supportive and that makes me feel very lucky. When my work was first publicised through YouTube, back in 2011, there was a lot of criticism alongside appreciation..”

saudia afrin - Dhaka Tribune

“INTERNET GLORY by ICE Today With her upcoming album produced and composed, Xefer Rahman is all set to sizzle. She went from being a YouTube performer, with viral hits like MJ’s Dirty Diana cover, to a singing sensation for mainstream music with swift progress. “From being a drop out to a passionate singer and then an employee in an advertising agency, I wasn’t sure where to go next,” shares the young singer. “Then I went on a break, made a music cover video and on seeing that, Fuad Al Muqtadir knocked me. It took me by surprise.” Her debut album, having been produced by Nagib Hawk, is comprised of ten originals awaits release. “Nagib believed in me and made me believe that I can do it. The debut album was a big step for me as an artiste. Even when making covers, he helped me sing in Bangla, as opposed to just English songs which are my forte. Practicing in Bangla helped me explore a different area I hadn’t before.” Although Xefer does not have any specific choice of”

ICE Today

“Xefer isn't a household name just yet, but if the numbers of her followers are anything to go by, then it certainly won't take long before she is one. She belongs to the new and upcoming generation who doesn't rely on traditional means to establish themselves. Using social media channels, she has launched her career in the media. She started out doing covers for popular songs on YouTube and now, she is at the cusp of releasing her own debut album. Star Showbiz caught up with Xefer, the YouTube sensation to find out more about her work, her inspirations and her future. 1) How long have you had this thirst for singing? Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. It has only been 4-5 years that I am into music as a singer. Before this I was just a listener. The whole thing started randomly a few years ago through YouTube. I didn't really have any plans regarding music when I first recorded..”

The Daily Star

“Her recently released cover, “E.T.” by Katy Perry, was pretty popular among her fans. They are very happy with her tracks, but of course, haters will hate, and people will find faults. Many falsely accused her of a “fake voice”. So what is Xefer’s say on this? “For the people who keep on saying that I am lip-synching, I just want to say that there are a few videos where I record first and then do the lip-synching, and there are also recorded videos of my live performances. If they watch the live performance videos, I’m sure their confusion will be cleared.””

Shahneela Tasmin Sharm - youthsparks

“The UNaB team first found the web-cam singer Xefer Rahman when somebody shared her song-cover videos in Facebook, and got stuck! The emo/scene style and the gothic eyes that she carries around make her one of the only Bangladeshi’s bold enough to do so! But yes, she isn’t just the looks and the gaa-gaa; inside her, UNaB has found a very good singer and a gifted tone that sounds a lot like Amy Lee from Evanescence! Here is an article based on an interview of the very same person!”