Gafoor kolathur may be best known for his infectious songs hits like “ball ball qatar qatar,” “kannoram” and “m series,” but the singer-songwriter is also a notable artist in more ways than one. At just 20 years old, gafoor has already been on the music scene for more than six years, writing and co-writing his own songs that have reached the top of the charts and earned critical acclaim.
He is a Lyricist in multiple languages ,
Arabic , English, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam
And he is doing Music arrangements it make his name noted in various vast areas of the country.
Born in kolathur, malappuram, Gafoor first gained a following on musical platforms like apple music, spotify ext where he showcased his musical talents by covering popular songs.
with each album showcasing his growth as a songwriter.
He owns a music band named “ Marzi Live Essentials” many of the playback singers are featured in and he owns production and artist management company “ fantamark” which make fruitful results in music industry.
Recently Gafoor kolathur had done a fantabulous Urdu Gazal in a Malayalam Movie “Abhyuham” this is the debut movie song of Gafoor kolathur
Done a lyrics for Kuwait national day song , in Arabic English and Hindi “Eid al kuwait” this was a tribute from malayalee people to kuwait nationalities,
It released by kuwait governor His highness Mubarak al kabeer It was recognised by the kuwait nationalities,
Gafoor has been praised for his ability to write honest and relatable songs that resonate with his audience. His lyrics often touch on topics such as love, heartbreak, self-doubt, and mental health. One of his most powerful songs, “karam khudhaya,” opens with the line “kanivin karam” was a huge hit in” M series” which is produced by Macbro working station.
In addition to his raw and emotional songwriting, Gafoor is also known for his collaborations with other artists. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Gopi sunder, George peter, akbar khan, zia ul haq, Haricharan etc. topped the charts in multiple music industries, solidifying Gafoor as a force to be reckoned with in the industry.
Gafoor Kolathur’s style of music is unique, as he combines various genres to create a sound that appeals to audiences across cultures. He is known for his ability to seamlessly blend Indian classical music, folk music, and contemporary western music. His songs often feature a fusion of traditional Indian instruments, such as the tabla and veena, with modern instruments, such as the keyboard and guitar.
Impact
Gafoor Kolathur’s music has had a significant impact on bridging cultural divides. His ability to doing lyrics for songs in multiple languages has allowed him to reach audiences across India and beyond. His music has helped to break down language barriers, bringing people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds together.
He has done a hindi album “aashiyaan” composed famous music director by Faisal razi and sung by playback singers shikha prabakaran and faisal razi, it also made a strong record in his music journey.
Despite his success, Gafoor has remained grounded and committed to his craft. He has spoken openly about the pressures and anxieties that come with fame, and has emphasized the importance of mental health awareness. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he stated, “I think that everybody should be talking about about the barriers of other language music industry , because it’s getting worse and worse every year. If you’re not taking care of about the relationship between the languages and doing what you need to do, it’s going to catch up to our unity in diversity .”
Gafoor kolathur did a lyrics qawwali song for The Legendy Music Director Gopi Sunder, and a Christmas song in Spanish also, it was an opening of a new era and the birth of a multilingual Lyricist.
He has done the theme song for IUML PLATINUM JUBILEE BY NATIONAL MYL YOUTH LEAGUE COMMITTEE
Lyrics was in Hindi tamil and malayalam
composed by sadiq pandallur, it was released and posted in main stream social media pages of politicians and youth groups.
As he continues to evolve as an artist, it will be exciting to see where Gafoor kolathur’ songwriting takes him next. With his honesty and vulnerability, he has already proven himself to be a gifted songwriter who has a bright future ahead of him.
