Read more about the charmer Kaifi Khalil, his rapid rise to fame and his heart breaking new song, Mansoob!
Kaifi Khalil is back on our radars but did he ever leave? A born to be singer rising from his trials and tribulations, Kaifi Khalil – a Balochi singer and songwriter started singing as a child hailing from a musical background. You probably know him as the singer of the mega hit and loved Kahani Suno! He started his journey by writing his soulful songs from his room and his family never hindered his passion asking him to give it up for more practical ventures.
His late father, Rajab Ali Surizehi was a musician as well who played the Balochi Banjo and guitar and his brother too used to compose poetry. Somethings just run in your DNA? After his father’s death, Kaifi had to go through a new string of struggles to make ends meet, working odd jobs. He saved his earnings and purchased an old guitar to follow his love of music. Continuing to develop his love and talent for music – he then trained himself to play the guitar by watching YouTube tutorials.
Kaifi Khalil has had no formal education but wholly and solely writes his own music and bases his Art on his personal experiences and heartbreaks. Luckily, a friend introduced him to the Performing Arts Academy (MAD school) in Karachi where he received his formal music training at no costs. There he collaborated with various renowned musicians under the guidance of talented directors Nida Butt and Hamza Jafri.
Kaifi’s Discovery & Rapid Rise To Fame
He launched his YouTube Channel in 2015 publishing his first video in 2016. His debut choice of song was the cover of a Balochi classic “Mani Tawe Dost” For several years he perservered and uploaded covers and originals to his Youtube channel before finally discovered in 2022 by Coke Studio’s music producer, Xulfi. He had contributed to Coke Studio’s hit “Kana Yaari” alongside Eva B and Abdul Wahab Bugti.
The singer has enjoyed a flash rapid rise to fame credit to his calming vocals and soothing melodies. His single “Kahani Suno 2.0” has remained in the top lists of Spotify songs in Pakistan since its debut in 2022, with a massive hit of 247 million listeners on YouTube. It also become a seriously popular hit across the border and across the globe. The ARY drama, Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha has also taken up the song’s fame, audiences know the drama by the song and not the other way round. The demand for his concerts are through the roof and he is currently in London for his performances with future ones planned in Canada too. Truly, making waves across the globe.
Back With His A-Game!
Just a few hours ago, he has created a buzz with his new heartbreak anthem for broken souls, Mansoob written and composed by Kaifi Khalil himself and the calming video directed by Muhammad Baloch. One of those bound to be hits, Mansoob just released today and we are hooked! We have been listening to it on loop and quite sure when we term it the heart break anthem of 2023.
Heartbroken? Want to cry your eyes out? Want to listen to something soothing and cathartic? Mansoob is the song you need to listen to ASAP. Truth be told, even if you aren’t heartbroken, this song will make you feel Kaifi’s pain, imagining your non-existent love and cry involuntarily. The video features a very lowkey Kaifi sitting on the rocks by the sea, waves crashing to the sounds of his oh so melodious vocals. Audiences are a on a roll with praises for Kaifi discussing how he doesn’t fall prey to forced trends and creates something new every time while retaining the soul of his melodies, music and poetry.
Kaifi Is Not Just A Singer, Kaifi Is An Emotion
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We are not surprised that the comments section is overflowing with love from across the border (India). Audiences describe his writing not being written by the pen but his pain and we couldn’t think there was a better way to describe his heartfelt poetry and songs. The boundaries dividing nations is not stopping people from loving this master piece. People can’t get enough of Kaifi and his voice which is the ultimate comfort for listeners. You know what they say? Kaifi is not just a singer, Kaifi is an emotion! TBH, the song just makes us want to sit in a comfy chair by the seaside listening to Mansoob all day long. The hype for Kahani Suno hadn’t even toned down and the singer has stolen our hearts yet again with Mansoob.
Here is the link for Kaifi’s new heartbreaker! Give it a listen and tell us what you think?
