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Fakhr-e-Alam's new single is an example of how not to rap

Fakhr-e-Alam's new single is an example of how not to rap

'Shikwa Pakistani' takes a jab at Pakistanis for not fighting for a better tomorrow
11 Aug, 2017

Fakhr-e-Alam's latest single is all about Pakistan but not the way you'd think.

The singer partnered up with Shezan Saleem to form band F.A.S.S. and the duo launched their single 'Shikwa Pakistani'... since it's the month of Independence Day. The result? Not so good.

'Shikwa Pakistani' is definitely not the type of song you'd expect as an August release. With other songs promoting the essence of being Pakistani and proudly wearing that banner, this track prides itself in being brutally honest about the current situation of Pakistan.

The rap talks about issues the average Pakistani faces in the country (corruption, load shedding, inflation and what not) and calls out Pakistanis for being part of the problem and not the solution.

The video features the two artists and a couple of actors in stereotypical get ups singing along to the song against a poorly edited backdrop.

While the track is very different from the recent music releases, the idea behind it is rather cliche and old school. The 'hypocritical Pakistani' stance is one that Allama Iqbal conquered with Jawab-e-Shikwa, everything else pales in comparison. Plus, references like 'Aunty Gormint' and 'Saeen' are out dated now.

Is it too much to ask for something original?

Comments

M Taimur Aug 11, 2017 05:08pm
The approach is creative but we need to address some basic issues like changing the syllabus to form a mindset which realize our issues and then struggle to resolve them. I am afraid we have gone too far and now just few songs are not sufficient to awake us.
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Malik Aug 11, 2017 05:57pm
Enjoyed the Shikwa!
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Syed O Ali Aug 11, 2017 06:07pm
i loved it. Its really good. Stop being so critical.
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Asif naeem bhatti Aug 11, 2017 06:41pm
loved it
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Amal Aug 11, 2017 06:45pm
The right dose at the right time!! Rap it up!!! excellent work! Jaag Pakistani!
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Zulfiqar Aug 11, 2017 07:10pm
I think it's a good effort. Video could have been a little more creative.
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Peacenik Aug 11, 2017 07:18pm
I liked the honesty in it.
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Obaid Aug 11, 2017 07:50pm
Good effort Waiting for the jawab e shikwa Pakistani
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Syed Aug 11, 2017 10:59pm
The writer is being too judgmental. Some themes never get out of fashion. Laughing on oneself is one of them. The writer needs to relax.
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Asif Jafri Aug 11, 2017 11:44pm
Excellent. One thing I observed from Dawn reviews. A bad review is a must watch.
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Pakistani Aug 11, 2017 11:48pm
Totally disagree with the critique. FASS managed to put their point across in an entertaining manner. The message is accurate and clear. WAKE UP PAKISTAN!
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Aampaki Aug 12, 2017 02:14am
Loved the song!! For me this is the ideal song that is so appropriate for August release, Enough of all haapy go songs, time to be honest and to the point where it hits the hardest! Song of the year and a spirited comeback by the original Paki king of rap: Fakhar e Alam!!
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fawad Aug 12, 2017 03:07am
Whats wrong with this? This is what rap is suppose to be.. truthful.. old school songs are the sugar coated ""tum ho pasbaaN is kay" patriotic songs.. Time to take the rose colored glasses off and see the reality of this nation. 3rd world nation led by corrupts and cant even offer basic needs like electricity and clean water to its people.
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Uma Aug 12, 2017 05:49am
Had great fun listening to it. Disagree completely with the critic
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Ji Aug 12, 2017 06:48am
Truth hurts
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Tanwir Aug 12, 2017 07:34am
Good effort but nothing new. There was no need to use obscene phrase.
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