With her upcoming album produced and composed, Xefer Rahman is all set to sizzle. She went from being a YouTube performer, with viral hits like MJ’s Dirty Diana cover, to a singing sensation for mainstream music with swift progress.
“From being a drop out to a passionate singer and then an employee in an advertising agency, I wasn’t sure where to go next,” shares the young singer. “Then I went on a break, made a music cover video and on seeing that, Fuad Al Muqtadir knocked me. It took me by surprise.”
Her debut album, having been produced by Nagib Hawk, is comprised of ten originals awaits release. “Nagib believed in me and made me believe that I can do it. The debut album was a big step for me as an artiste. Even when making covers, he helped me sing in Bangla, as opposed to just English songs which are my forte. Practicing in Bangla helped me explore a different area I hadn’t before.”
Although Xefer does not have any specific choice of genre, she finds pop and rock to be well within her comfort zone. Furthermore, the singer has a knack of welcoming criticisms. “Appreciation is nice, but after a certain point it becomes boring. Once in a while when you see a negative comment it spices things up. I see it as something that helps me grow,” says Xefer on the topic.