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'''Abdullah Siddiqui''' ({{langx|ur|{{nq|عبداللہ صدیقی}}}}; born 5 August 2000) is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, and producer associated with [[Urdu]] and [[English language]] music. He made his breakthrough appearance on [[Nescafé Basement|''Nescafé Basement season 5'']] with his song "Resistance",<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ishtiaq|first=Shanzeh|date=2019-08-06|title=Abdullah Siddiqui is the local indie musician you need to watch out for|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183303|access-date=2022-01-26|website=Images|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sultan |first=Asfa |date=2022-04-26 |title=In Abdullah Siddiqui's world |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2354286/by-gen-z-for-gen-z-unraveling-the-abdullah-siddiqui-aesthetic |access-date=2022-08-13 |website=[[The Express Tribune]] |language=en}}</ref> and followed it up by making his album debut with ''Metannoya'' in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meesha Shafi and EDM sensation Abdullah Siddiqui to collaborate for Amrit {{!}} MISCELLANEOUS - MAG THE WEEKLY|url=https://magtheweekly.com/detail/8752-meesha-shafi-and-edm-sensation-abdullah-siddiqui-to-collaborate-for-amrit|access-date=2022-01-26|website=magtheweekly.com|language=en}}</ref> He further released ''Heterotopia'' (2020), ''dead Beat poets'' (2021) and ''dead Beats poets: side B'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-09-18 |title=Abdullah Siddiqui is set to release his fourth album dead Beat poets: side B this weekend |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1188424 |access-date=2022-01-21 |website=Images |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sabeeh |first=Maheen |date=23 January 2022 |title=NEWSBYTE:Abdullah Siddiqui discusses PSL anthem; Islamabad United merge art with cricket {{!}} Instep {{!}} thenews.com.pk |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/927081-newsbyteabdullah-siddiqui-discusses-psl-anthem-islamabad-united-merge-art-with-cricket |access-date=2022-01-26 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en}}</ref>


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In January 2022, he was announced as an associate producer of [[Coke Studio (Pakistani season 14)|''Coke Studio season 14'']].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-06|title=Coke Studio 14: Abdullah Siddiqui thanks Xulfi for trusting him|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/coke-studio-14-abdullah-siddiqui-thanks-xulfi-for-trusting-him/|access-date=2022-01-26|website=Something Haute|language=en-US}}</ref> The same month, he produced the [[2022 Pakistan Super League]] anthem "[[Agay Dekh]]".<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-01-25 |title=PSL7’s Agay Dekh featuring Atif, Aima takes over Twitter |url=http://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/2510072 |access-date=2022-08-13 |website=[[Samaa TV]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-25 |title=PSL7 anthem 'Agay Dekh' is bound to get you grooving |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2340357/psl7-anthem-agay-dekh-is-bound-to-get-you-grooving |access-date=2022-01-26 |website=[[The Express Tribune]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-02-24 |title=Abdullah Siddiqui breaks down the process of creating PSL anthem 'Agay Dekh' |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1189587 |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=Images |language=en}}</ref>

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'''Abdullah Siddiqui''' is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, and producer. He made his breakthrough appearance on [[Nescafé Basement|''Nescafé Basement season 5'']] with his song "Resistance",<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ishtiaq|first=Shanzeh|date=2019-08-06|title=Abdullah Siddiqui is the local indie musician you need to watch out for|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183303|access-date=2022-01-26|website=Images|language=en}}</ref> and followed it up by making his album debut with ''Metannoya'' in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meesha Shafi and EDM sensation Abdullah Siddiqui to collaborate for Amrit {{!}} MISCELLANEOUS - MAG THE WEEKLY|url=https://magtheweekly.com/detail/8752-meesha-shafi-and-edm-sensation-abdullah-siddiqui-to-collaborate-for-amrit|access-date=2022-01-26|website=magtheweekly.com|language=en}}</ref> He further released ''Heterotopia'' (2020), ''dead Beat poets'' (2021) and ''dead Beats poets: side B'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-09-18 |title=Abdullah Siddiqui is set to release his fourth album dead Beat poets: side B this weekend |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1188424 |access-date=2022-01-21 |website=Images |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=NEWSBYTE:Abdullah Siddiqui discusses PSL anthem; Islamabad United merge art with cricket {{!}} Instep {{!}} thenews.com.pk|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/927081-newsbyteabdullah-siddiqui-discusses-psl-anthem-islamabad-united-merge-art-with-cricket|access-date=2022-01-26|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}</ref>

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In January 2022, he was announced as an associate producer of [[Coke Studio (Pakistani season 14)|''Coke Studio season 14'']].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-06|title=Coke Studio 14: Abdullah Siddiqui thanks Xulfi for trusting him|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/coke-studio-14-abdullah-siddiqui-thanks-xulfi-for-trusting-him/|access-date=2022-01-26|website=Something Haute|language=en-US}}</ref> The same month, he produced the [[2022 Pakistan Super League]] anthem "[[Agay Dekh]]".<ref>{{Cite web|title='Agay Dekh': PSL 2022 anthem released {{!}} SAMAA|url=https://www.samaa.tv/sports/cricket/2022/01/agay-dekh-psl-2022-anthem-released/|access-date=2022-01-26|website=Samaa TV|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-25|title=PSL7 anthem 'Agay Dekh' is bound to get you grooving|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2340357/psl7-anthem-agay-dekh-is-bound-to-get-you-grooving|access-date=2022-01-26|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Images |date=2022-02-24 |title=Abdullah Siddiqui breaks down the process of creating PSL anthem 'Agay Dekh' |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1189587 |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=Images |language=en}}</ref>


== Life and career ==
== Life and career ==


=== 2000–2017: Early life and career beginnings ===
=== 2000–2017: Early life and career beginnings ===
Siddiqui was born and grew up in [[Lahore]]. He began producing English-language electronic music at the age of 11, and started releasing it on his [[YouTube|Youtube]] account<ref>{{Cite web|title=Abdullah Siddiqui - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/c/AbdullahSiddiqui/about|access-date=2022-01-21|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> as an independent artist when he was 16.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Abdullah Siddiqui confirms new album for 2022 {{!}} Instep {{!}} thenews.com.pk|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/919467-abdullah-siddiqui-confirms-new-album-for-2022|access-date=2022-01-16|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-20|title=Producer Abdullah Siddiqui named in Forbes 30 list|url=https://nation.com.pk/21-Apr-2021/producer-abdullah-siddiqui-named-in-forbes-30-list|access-date=2022-01-26|website=The Nation|language=en}}</ref> He worked with independent platforms Forever South and True Brew Records. On the former, he released "Fiction" in December 2017<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Silver Linings Playbook {{!}} Instep {{!}} thenews.com.pk|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/564724-silver-linings-playbook|access-date=2022-01-26|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}</ref> and "Warm & Unredeemed" with in January 2018.
Siddiqui was born in [[Lahore]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] to an [[Urdu-speaking people|Urdu-speaking]] [[Muslims|Muslim]] family. He began producing English language electronic music at the age of 11, and started releasing it on his [[YouTube|Youtube]] account<ref>{{Cite web |title=Abdullah Siddiqui - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/c/AbdullahSiddiqui/about |access-date=2022-01-21 |website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> as an independent artist when he was 16.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sabeeh |first=Maheen |date=26 December 2021 |title=Abdullah Siddiqui confirms new album for 2022 {{!}} Instep {{!}} thenews.com.pk |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/919467-abdullah-siddiqui-confirms-new-album-for-2022 |access-date=2022-01-16 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-20 |title=Producer Abdullah Siddiqui named in Forbes 30 list |url=https://nation.com.pk/21-Apr-2021/producer-abdullah-siddiqui-named-in-forbes-30-list |access-date=2022-01-26 |website=[[The Nation (Pakistan)|The Nation]] |language=en}}</ref> He worked with independent platforms Forever South and True Brew Records. On the former, he released "Fiction" in December 2017<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Silver Linings Playbook {{!}} Instep {{!}} thenews.com.pk|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/564724-silver-linings-playbook|access-date=2022-01-26|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}</ref> and "Warm & Unredeemed" with in January 2018.


=== 2018–2020: ''Nescafé Basement'' and nominations ===
=== 2018–2020: ''Nescafé Basement'' and nominations ===
He released his original song "Resistance" in 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sabeeh|first=Maheen|title=Introducing the prodigious Abdullah Siddiqui|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine|access-date=2022-01-26|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}</ref> for which he picked up a nomination in the Best Emerging Talent (Music) category at the [[17th Lux Style Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sabeeh|first=Maheen|title=Abdullah Siddiqui on early beginnings|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine|access-date=2022-01-26|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=Instep|title=Abdullah Siddiqui speaks to BBC Asian Network about music|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine|access-date=2022-01-26|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}</ref>
He released his original song "Resistance" in 2018,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sabeeh |first=Maheen |title=Introducing the prodigious Abdullah Siddiqui |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine |access-date=2022-08-13 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en}}</ref> for which he picked up a nomination in the Best Emerging Talent (Music) category at the [[17th Lux Style Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sabeeh |first=Maheen |title=Abdullah Siddiqui on early beginnings |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/390866-abdullah-siddiqui-speaks-to-bbc-asian-network-about-music |access-date=2022-08-13 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Abdullah Siddiqui speaks to BBC Asian Network about music |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine |access-date=2022-08-13 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en}}</ref>


He sang [[Peshawar Zalmi]]'s anthem for [[2021 Pakistan Super League]] titled "Kingdom"<ref>{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=Images|date=2021-05-21|title=Who is Abdullah Siddiqui? The electropop prodigy opens up about his journey|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1187265|access-date=2022-01-21|website=Images|language=en}}</ref> along with Altamash Sever. In 2021, he was included in the [[Forbes]] list of 30 Under 30 - Asia - Entertainment & Sports.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Abdullah Siddiqui|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/abdullah-siddiqui/|access-date=2022-01-16|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref> On 25 December 2020, Siddiqui released "Be Myself" with singer [[Aima Baig]]. The track also featured on ''Heterotopia.''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Baji|first=Band|date=2021-01-19|title=This Abdullah Siddiqui and Aima Baig collaboration will make you self-reflect|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1186418|access-date=2022-01-21|website=Images|language=en}}</ref>
He sang [[Peshawar Zalmi]]'s anthem for [[2021 Pakistan Super League]] titled "Kingdom"<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-05-21 |title=Who is Abdullah Siddiqui? The electropop prodigy opens up about his journey |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1187265 |access-date=2022-01-21 |website=Images |language=en}}</ref> along with Altamash Sever. In 2021, he was included in the ''[[Forbes]]'' list of 30 Under 30 - Asia - Entertainment & Sports.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Abdullah Siddiqui|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/abdullah-siddiqui/|access-date=2022-01-16|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-20 |title=Three Pakistanis make it to 'Forbes' |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2295764/1?fbclid=IwAR38BOgKIzr8SGd-Cpuglksl3XX4YeXXaZgpXRDwn9xYCRGmYJJHJr_CSoA |access-date=2022-08-13 |website=[[The Express Tribune]] |language=en}}</ref> On 25 December 2020, Siddiqui released "Be Myself" with singer [[Aima Baig]]. The track also featured on ''Heterotopia.''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Baji|first=Band|date=2021-01-19|title=This Abdullah Siddiqui and Aima Baig collaboration will make you self-reflect|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1186418|access-date=2022-01-21|website=Images|language=en}}</ref>


=== 2022–present: ''Coke Studio'' and Pakistan Super League ===
=== 2022–present: ''Coke Studio'' and Pakistan Super League ===
On 5 January 2022, Siddiqui announced via his [[Instagram]] account that he would be an associate producer on [[Coke Studio (Pakistani season 14)|season 14]] of ''[[Coke Studio (Pakistani TV program)|Coke Studio]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-11|title=Abdullah Siddique; a surprise addition in Coke Studio|url=https://www.bolnews.com/entertainment/2022/01/abdullah-siddique-a-surprise-addition-in-coke-studio/|access-date=2022-01-21|website=BOL News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=Exclusive: Coke Studio 14 line-up and all that is happening|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2333129/exclusive-coke-studio-14-line-up-and-all-that-is-happening|access-date=2022-01-21|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref> On 13 January 2022, it was announced that he would be writing and producing the [[2022 Pakistan Super League]] anthem featuring vocals by [[Atif Aslam]] and [[Aima Baig]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=Images|date=2022-01-14|title=Atif Aslam and Aima Baig to sing the PSL 7 anthem|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1189244|access-date=2022-01-21|website=Images|language=en}}</ref> The anthem, named "[[Agay Dekh]]" was released on 24 January 2022<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-24|title=PCB releases official anthem of PSL 7 'Agay Dekh'|url=https://nation.com.pk/24-Jan-2022/pcb-releases-official-anthem-of-psl-7-agay-dekh|access-date=2022-01-24|website=The Nation|language=en}}</ref> to a mixed reception.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=Images|date=2022-01-25|title=Atif Aslam, Aima Baig and Abdullah Siddiqui's PSL anthem is out and it's getting mixed reactions online|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1189333|access-date=2022-01-31|website=Images|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Musical Notes {{!}} Instep {{!}} thenews.com.pk|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/928836-musical-notes|access-date=2022-01-31|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}</ref>
On 5 January 2022, Siddiqui announced via his [[Instagram]] account that he would be an associate producer on [[Coke Studio (Pakistani season 14)|season 14]] of ''[[Coke Studio (Pakistani TV program)|Coke Studio]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-11|title=Abdullah Siddique; a surprise addition in Coke Studio|url=https://www.bolnews.com/entertainment/2022/01/abdullah-siddique-a-surprise-addition-in-coke-studio/|access-date=2022-01-21|website=BOL News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=Exclusive: Coke Studio 14 line-up and all that is happening|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2333129/exclusive-coke-studio-14-line-up-and-all-that-is-happening|access-date=2022-01-21|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref> On 13 January 2022, it was announced that he would be writing and producing the [[2022 Pakistan Super League]] anthem featuring vocals by [[Atif Aslam]] and [[Aima Baig]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Images Staff|date=2022-01-14|title=Atif Aslam and Aima Baig to sing the PSL 7 anthem|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1189244|access-date=2022-01-21|website=Images|language=en}}</ref> The anthem, named "[[Agay Dekh]]" was released on 24 January 2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-24 |title=PCB releases official anthem of PSL 7 'Agay Dekh' |url=https://nation.com.pk/24-Jan-2022/pcb-releases-official-anthem-of-psl-7-agay-dekh |access-date=2022-01-24 |website=[[The Nation (Pakistan)|The Nation]] |language=en}}</ref> to a mixed reception.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-01-25 |title=Atif Aslam, Aima Baig and Abdullah Siddiqui's PSL anthem is out and it's getting mixed reactions online |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1189333 |access-date=2022-01-31 |website=Images |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sabeeh |first=Maheen |date=30 January 2022 |title=Musical Notes |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/928836-musical-notes |access-date=2022-01-31 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en}}</ref>


Siddiqui was also involved with the film score of the movie, Joyland, which is set to have its world premiere at the [[75th Cannes Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ushering in the age of Abdullah {{!}} Instep {{!}} thenews.com.pk|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/928829-ushering-in-the-age-of-abdullah|access-date=2022-01-31|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Images |date=2022-04-23 |title=Abdullah Siddiqui is grateful to have made music for Pakistani Cannes selection Joyland |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1189975 |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=Images |language=en}}</ref> He is planning to release another album in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=NEWSBYTE:Abdullah Siddiqui discusses PSL anthem; Islamabad United merge art with cricket {{!}} Instep {{!}} thenews.com.pk|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/927081-newsbyteabdullah-siddiqui-discusses-psl-anthem-islamabad-united-merge-art-with-cricket|access-date=2022-01-31|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en}}</ref>
Siddiqui was also involved with the film score of the 2022 Pakistani film, [[Joyland (film)|''Joyland'']], which had its [[world premiere]] at the [[75th Cannes Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sabeeh |first=Maheen |date=30 January 2022 |title=Ushering in the age of Abdullah {{!}} Instep {{!}} thenews.com.pk |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/928829-ushering-in-the-age-of-abdullah |access-date=2022-01-31 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-04-23 |title=Abdullah Siddiqui is grateful to have made music for Pakistani Cannes selection Joyland |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1189975 |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=Images |language=en}}</ref> He is planning to release another album in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sabeeh |first=Maheen |date=23 January 2022 |title=NEWSBYTE:Abdullah Siddiqui discusses PSL anthem; Islamabad United merge art with cricket |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/927081-newsbyteabdullah-siddiqui-discusses-psl-anthem-islamabad-united-merge-art-with-cricket |access-date=2022-01-31 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en}}</ref>


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Abdullah Siddiqui
عبداللہ صدیقی
Born (2000-08-05) 5 August 2000 (age 24)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Producer
Years active2016–present
Parents
  • Shoaib Siddiqui (father)
  • Naureen Siddiqui (mother)
Musical career
GenresElectropop

Abdullah Siddiqui (Urdu: عبداللہ صدیقی; born 5 August 2000) is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, and producer associated with Urdu and English language music. He made his breakthrough appearance on Nescafé Basement season 5 with his song "Resistance",[1][2] and followed it up by making his album debut with Metannoya in 2019.[3] He further released Heterotopia (2020), dead Beat poets (2021) and dead Beats poets: side B (2021).[4][5]

In January 2022, he was announced as an associate producer of Coke Studio season 14.[6] The same month, he produced the 2022 Pakistan Super League anthem "Agay Dekh".[7][8][9]

Life and career

[edit]

2000–2017: Early life and career beginnings

[edit]

Siddiqui was born in Lahore, Punjab to an Urdu-speaking Muslim family. He began producing English language electronic music at the age of 11, and started releasing it on his Youtube account[10] as an independent artist when he was 16.[11][12] He worked with independent platforms Forever South and True Brew Records. On the former, he released "Fiction" in December 2017[13] and "Warm & Unredeemed" with in January 2018.

2018–2020: Nescafé Basement and nominations

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He released his original song "Resistance" in 2018,[14] for which he picked up a nomination in the Best Emerging Talent (Music) category at the 17th Lux Style Awards.[15][16]

He sang Peshawar Zalmi's anthem for 2021 Pakistan Super League titled "Kingdom"[17] along with Altamash Sever. In 2021, he was included in the Forbes list of 30 Under 30 - Asia - Entertainment & Sports.[18][19] On 25 December 2020, Siddiqui released "Be Myself" with singer Aima Baig. The track also featured on Heterotopia.[20]

2022–present: Coke Studio and Pakistan Super League

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On 5 January 2022, Siddiqui announced via his Instagram account that he would be an associate producer on season 14 of Coke Studio.[21][22] On 13 January 2022, it was announced that he would be writing and producing the 2022 Pakistan Super League anthem featuring vocals by Atif Aslam and Aima Baig.[23] The anthem, named "Agay Dekh" was released on 24 January 2022[24] to a mixed reception.[25][26]

Siddiqui was also involved with the film score of the 2022 Pakistani film, Joyland, which had its world premiere at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.[27][28] He is planning to release another album in 2022.[29]

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