Kheyalpoka, a mixed album for which Prince Mahmud penned lyrics and composed music, was supposed to come out in mid 2015 but somehow it did not meet the expected release date. Finally, the album came out yesterday with a launching ceremony at a restaurant in the capital.
The album features prominent and aspiring singers like Tahsan Khan, Topu, Mahadi, Kona, Elita Karim, Imran, Minar, Shamim, Ismat Ara Eva and Nandita, five of whom lent their voices to a Prince Mahmud musical endeavour for the first time.
Upon working with the young artists, Mahmud said: “For the album, I prioritised young singers not for any particular reason, but for I felt comfortable working with the singers whose voice really enticed me.”
Brought to the market by music label G-Series, the album holds mainly romantic numbers keeping Valentine’s Day in mind. Before releasing the physical copy, Robi Radio had launched an online release of the album while audience has also been able to listen it by dialling 487877.
Spanning over more than two decades, Mahmud’s illustrious musical career produced numerous popular tracks. He emerged as a lyricist and composer through releasing a mixed album Shokti in 1995. Later, he worked in nearly 50 mixed albums which garnered more attention than any other musician in his generation. His notable works include Khoma, Shesh Dekha, Ekhono Duchokhe Bonya, Dewal, Daag, Piano, Deshe Bhalobasa Nei and Keya Patar Nouka.