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NESCAFÉ Basement revamped Surtaal Academy and discovered 8 year old Hadiya Hashmi. Here's how

The young student has already built her own fan base online and is all set to take the music industry by storm.

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The young student has already built her own fan base online and is all set to take the music industry by storm.


NESCAFÉ Basement auditioned talent across Pakistan for season 5, and it looks like they've taken up a responsibility fairly alien to such platforms in the country.

The team came across several academies around Pakistan that have fallen into disrepair, and made a stop at Surtaal Music Academy to find and hone fresh talent.

Why revamp Zia-ul Haq academy?

Recognising the need of helping out local, budding music schools, NESCAFÉ Basement set out to revamp the place so it is able to take more students under its fold.

Here's a detailed look at how NESCAFÉ Basement breathed new life into the little music academy:

Leading NESCAFÉ Basement, renowned singer/musician Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan (better known as Zulfi), commented on why the team felt the need of such an initiative and said, "We came to this place for auditions and felt that such (music) schools in Pakistan need to be supported and encouraged. The world will one day recognise Pakistan's efforts towards creating good music."



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Renowned singer/musician Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan


Speaking about why the platform felt the need for such an investment, Marketing Manager NESCAFÉ Basement, Fizza Ijaz, said, "We were mesmerised to see talent like 8 year old Hadiya and 7 years old Fizza in this school. Our aim is to get involved in such ventures every year and recruit more talent for the upcoming seasons."


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Marketing Manager NESCAFÉ Basement, Fizza Ijaz


Commenting on the new look of his little academy, Zia-ul Haq said, "I'm happier than the kids to see all this happening. When I first saw the revamped space, I could not believe this was the same academy. It was a dream to see it get renovated this well. A total of 9 students have been selected by NESCAFÉ Basement from my academy, and I'm thrilled to see them do all this with such perfection."

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Owner and music instructor of Zia-ul Haq Academy


8 year old student debuted in episode 1 with song Bol Hu

The Basement team not only renovated the music school for these talented kids but also passionately recruited 9 students out of the school for the latest season of the show.

For episode 1 of season 5, the Basement team picked Hadiya Hashmi to become part of a soulful melody by Soch The Band.
 
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Every time I hear this, the kid gives me goosebumps.
 
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Indian Reaction on Bol Hu - Soch the Band ft. Hadiya Hashmi | NESCAFÉ Basement Season 5 | 2019



 
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Mehbooba ft. Ali Asghar, Ali Tariq, Hamza Tanveer & Sinan Salman - NESCAFÉ Basement Season 5 | 2019




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HAIDERIUM - Zain Ali & Zohaib Ali | NESCAFÉ Basement Season 5



 
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Kaash hum nay apnay talentki qadar ki hoti aur usko promote kertay tho aaj poori dunya hamaray ganay sunti, hamaray dramas or movies dekhti.

ab umar ke iss hisey me aa ke ye baat samajh aye, ke hum bahasiat quom koi kam ne ker saktey chahey jitna bhi talent ho
 
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HAIDERIUM - Zain Ali & Zohaib Ali | NESCAFÉ Basement Season 5




It's been a long time since I heard great qawali. When nescafe new season started, mehbooba was on my repeat playlist and now haiderium is on! It's much better than coke studio.
 
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Is Nescafé Basement's 'Piya Re' a better NFAK rendition than 'Afreen Afreen'?

February 25, 2019


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Nescafé Basement season five brought in the big guns in their latest episode.

After their rendition of Haroon’s 2000’s hit Mehbooba garnered positive reviews from fans and critics alike, Xulfi, the brains behind the show, rolled out his latest rendition and it’s a big one! This time, Nescafé Basement has reimagined Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Piya Re and might we say, they did a spectacular job!

“This is Piya Re, re-imagined,” the show explained about the new version. “Originally performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, it’s an evergreen melody that’s versed in the magic that a loved one’s longing casts on us. This re-imagination delves deeper into the song’s meaning to give you an experience that’s going to enchant your every sense.”

The rendition has been sung by Jahangir Niazi. Speaking of NFAK, remember when Coke Studio unveiled Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Momina Mustehsan Afreen Afreen back in season nine? While many suggested how the classic should’ve been left alone, others commented how it sounded like a Bollywood song.

With Piya Re, Nescafé Basement managed to do what Coke Studio could not. The band has maintained the essence of the original and still worked around it, giving it a refreshing feel. However, Coke Studio Afreen Afreen had new lyrics introduced to it.

People are loving Nescafé Basement‘s rendition of Piya Re. “Friendship ended with Coke Studio, Nescafé Basement is my new best friend. Great job by Zulfiqar Ali Khan and team,” a user wrote.

Never followed #NescafeBasement till now in it's 5th season. I must say, the music is totally awesome and the talent being introduced is amazing to say the least. Good job!

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“Never followed Nescafé Basement till now, in its fifth season. I must say, the music is totally awesome and the talent being introduced is amazing to say the least. Good job!” penned one.

“What a beautiful remake of Piya Re by Nescafé Basement! Beautiful voice, superb music. Good job, Xulfi sir,” commented another on the video of the song

“Another masterclass by the genius Xulfi… Piya Re is so beautifully put together, Jehangir Niazi made it his own, subtle yet powerful. Nescafe Basement continues to amaze and entertain,” lauded one user.
Anyway, here are both the songs! You can be the judge:

Piya Re, Nescafe Basement:



 
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AADAT INSTRUMENTAL/BHANWARAY feat. Goher Mumtaz | NESCAFÉ Basement Season 5 | 2019



 
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