Badnaam (Urdu: بدنام transl. Infamous)[1] is a Pakistani grunge band[2] from Lahore, Pakistan. It is the runners up band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 2 in 2017.[3] Formed in 2009, the band has played for numerous shows throughout Pakistan before performing in Pepsi Battle of the Bands. The three-member band consists of Ahmed Jilani (vocalist and lead guitarist), Lala Ahsan (drummer), and Raheem Shahbaz Sunny (bassist). The band also performed the team anthem 'Quetta Kai Kai' for Quetta Gladiators in the 4th Edition of Pakistan Super League.[4] The band gained popularity because of their sufi rock and grunge genre and their combination of a unique performing style and use of strong vocals.[5]
Badnaam | |
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| Origin | Lahore |
| Genres | Grunge, sufi rock |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | PepsiCo Pakistan |
| Members |
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Pepsi Battle of the Bands
editAfter ending up as the runners up in Pepsi Battle of the Bands, Badnaam released Aik Nuktay[6][7] as part of their album along with Kashmir at a star studded evening in Avari Towers in Karachi.[8] The albums were released by Pepsi.[9][10]
Discography
editPepsi Battle of the Bands
edit- Alif Allah
- Kala Jora Pa
- Bismillah Karan[11]
- Ishqnaama (Mashup)
- Daastan-e-Faqeer
- Sham-e-Qalandar
- Khawaja Ki Deewani
- Kalyaan Ishq
- Deh Khudaya
Debut albums
editReady Steady No
edit- Chham Chham - Ready Steady No
Pakistan Super League
edit- Quetta Kai Kai[4]
Band members
edit- Ahmed Jilani
- Lala Ahsan
- Raheem Shahbaz Sunny
Nominations
edit- Nominated in Lux Style Awards in 2018 for Khwaji Ki Deewani in Best Emerging Talent Category[12]
- Shan-e-Pakistan Awards 2018 for Best Rock Song[13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Badtameez, Badruh and 'Badnaam' - Entertainment". Dunya News. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ^ "BBC Asian Network - Waqas Saeed, Pakistani Sufi Band Badnaam". BBC. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ^ Salman, Peerzada (2018-01-25). "Badnaam thrills music lovers". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
- ^ a b "www.cricingif.com". Cricingif. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
- ^ "Four bands that Pepsi Battle of the Bands gave Pakistan | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
- ^ a b "Sufi band Badnaam launch video for 'Aik Nuktay'". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
- ^ "The evolution of Pepsi Battle of the Bands alumni Kashmir and Badnaam". Daily Times. 2018-05-13. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
- ^ a b NewsBytes. "Kashmir and Badnaam debut albums launched". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (2018-05-11). "'Pepsi Battle of the Bands' launches two new albums for Kashmir and Badnaam". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
- ^ "Kashmir — The Band and Badnaam launch albums". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ^ Kazi, Zain (2017-09-03). "Stop Everything and See Badnaam's Crazy Performance That Received a Standing Ovation in Pepsi Battle of the Bands!". Parhlo. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
- ^ "Here are the winners from the Lux Style Awards 2018". Lux Style Awards. 2018-03-02. Retrieved 2019-08-28.
- ^ "Shaan-E-Pakistan Reveals The Trophy And Nominations For Music Achievements Awards". Lens. 2019-03-08. Retrieved 2019-08-28.