He Rocks!!
When our team planned to select the star celeb special for valentine's day,the name which clicked to every body was the new super hit singing sensation jimmy attre.His debut song ZAMANA NAZUK HAI is a runaway hit all across the nation,creating super hit records.
Jimmy is the grandson of legendary music director- composer Rasheed Attre.His music clearly depicts the strength of vocals,lyrics & scintillating music blended in the form of jimmy attre.He rocks the screen when seen in his videos on tv.He excels in every beat of his songs,making him the best of new lot seen in the pop music scene.
Showbizhungama is proud to present this week JIMMY ATTRE unplugged for his fans all over pakistan & around the world:
Q.1 your date of birth?
25th July
Q.2 Birth place?
A. Lahore
Q.3 Your Zodiac signs?
A. Leo
Q.4. For most people it's like from where has this guy come from! For people that don't know much about “Jimmy”, give us an intro?
A. though I am new kid on the block for you but music isn’t new for me. As for my fans are concern, I would like to say keep listening the good music and give me a good feedback the same way you are doing it now. Knowing me is not a big deal I’m just one of you.
Q.5.who inspired you in this field?
A. My Grandfather. (Rasheed Attre)
Q.6. “Zamana Nazuk Hai” is now currently a big hit all over making in the top 10! How does that make you feel?
A. It makes me feel really good. My hard work has showed an out put and I’m happy that after the success of my first song. My family’s name “Attre” once again got alive in our third generation of Pakistan.
Q.7. what contributes the most in making a hit album: singer’s voice, lyrics, composition or the music videos?
A. These days lots a things matters for making your album hit besides good voice, good lyrics, good compositions Etc. these things includes good marketing, good promotion and no doubt good video is also a part of it.
Q.8 Some artists say no matter how much you love music it is necessary to commercialize some of your music to ensure the public by it! Would you go along with that?
A. Yeah true, if you’re a good musician then u should have the ability to make something at least worthy. Which can attract a normal audience tapping their feet to you then u can play with them the way you want.
Q.9. How important is your culture to you? Will Jimmy ever forget his roots in his music?
A. Our culture is our real reflection and No doubt, i give importance to my culture…No matter how much we try to become completely different or western. we can’t. The essence of our culture can never leave us and those who eradicate themselves from roots they make fun of themselves.
Q.10 Your favorite song from your album & why?
A. I love all the songs from my album. I have different stories linked with each and every song. These songs are like my babies, Mmmmuah I love them all.
Q.11.What is your album’s plus points which make it a must buy album?
A. All the songs in my album from music, lyrics, composition and vocals point of views are very strong & versatile. It’s a mixture of a little bit of everything, from Folk to Fast upbeat numbers.
Q.12. How does it feel to finally get the album released?
A. As it is my debut album so it’s like a dream has come true for me. I worked so hard to see my album released. And at the same time I feel lucky that whatever was that hard work I’ve got the results now.
Q.13. Who are your favorite singers & why?
A. If I start counting my favorite singers this webpage will be filled with them.
Q.14. tell us something about your family? How many members ur?
A. We are six members in our family. Apart from my parents I have one sister and two more brothers. I’m the eldest one.
Q.15.ur education?
A. I’ve done Masters in Commerce (Hailey College of Commerce)
Q.16.whats the best remarks any of Ur fans has given so far?
A. Hundred of remarks I get from my fans which are different in nature. But I love those remarks, which are totally based on the talent and honest opinion.
Q.17.whats your email on which fans can get u?
[email protected]Q.18. define music?
I don’t think I can define such a big thing which has no limit just in few words. But just can contribute few words in praise of it that “It is something that really understands the human emotions and relief your soul in all possible ways” so music is a best companion of human beings.
Q.19 What new stuff and variety would your songs are offering listeners and fans as far as compositions go?
A. The album “Zamana Nazuk Hai” is a veritable treasure trove of choice musical nuggets. From the catchy “Tere Naal Nachn, Zamana Zazuk hai & Sun Balliyay”. whose funky video and fast beat has people of all ages tapping their feet to the beat to the melodious folk song “Shama Pe Gyan”.The romantic ballad “Duriya ki Lahrain’s is one number whose haunting lyrics have been written by myself in my college days. While “Keh Rahi Hai Raat” is a soulful number that will have listeners humming long afterwards. Other gems include the Punjabi singles” Goray Pinday” and the “Tak Tak Doron” and many more.
Q20 What do u prefer more....money or fame?
A. Ofcourse fame.
Q21. What do you think; this field is good source of earning and good as a full time profession?
A. Yeah it is a good source of earning and gives you more than your expectations along with fame. And I would suggest those to quit and don’t wate their time who don’t take it as a full time job and are not serious.
Q22. So do you think in Pakistan, Music field has good scope?
A. Scope wasn’t as good as it is now. Because, of the increasing numbers of channels and increasing demand of more artists in our country with more improvements in our music industry.
Q23. Ever faced embarrassing/funny/interesting moment in performing live?
A. Many times you face such situations. In fact sometime situation becomes so funny that you can’t stop laughing during the performance.
Q24. What’s new/unique, in your music that makes you different from other one in Pakistan?
A. I already have answered above. (Reference Q.19) beside, my different style of vocals & compositions.
Q25. Do you perform in any upcoming concerts/shows/gig? Tell us a bit about some of your big shows/concerts?
A. Next month I am going UK & in end of March I’ll release my 3rd video fallowed tour of USA/Canada in April/May. Beside, I ve lined-up many Tv and domestic concerts amid these activities.
Q26. Do u perform live or just lip sing?
A. I mostly perform live and that’s what I prefer. Sometimes you have to do lip sing and that’s for TV recordings where you don’t any margin of even a single mistake.
Q27. What image do you think your music conveys? And do you think music have power to change the people mind?
Q28. You are in this field to work as a profession or just as a Hobby?
A. Ofcourse it’s my profession. For me, music is a very-very serious issue which needs lot of time, effort and concentration.
Q29. What are your long-term career goals? Where do u see your self in future in this field?
Down the road, I would like to make a name like my grandfather.
Q30. Ever performed in any other country/city?
A. Yeah, I performed all over the Pakistan.
Q31. What inspires you when composing a song?
It can be any thing, weather, event, accident or it can be any s