Shabir is an acclaimed & prolific singer-songwriter/artiste from Singapore.
He is the winner of the inaugural singing competition Vasantham Star 2005, the talent quest hosted by Mediacorp’s Vasantham Channel.
Shabir remains one of the leading Indian singer-songwriters & music producers in Singapore with a strong fan following in the region having released two albums to date ‘Alaipayuthey’ & ‘TraffiQ’. Shabir also released his latest single titled Urban Quest (Nagara Vaytei) this year.
Shabir is also a multi-faceted artiste who excels in other arts apart from music & singing that includes acting & hosting. He played protagonist as a charismatic Casanova lawyer in the 50 episode series titled “Devathaigal” (Angels) & emceed National Day Parade 2007.
His achievements in the nascent Singapore music industry are commendable as the song Slow Motion from his sophomore album “TraffiQ” was featured in Sun Koh’s highly acclaimed “LUCKY 7” feature film which premiered at the International Film Festival, Rotterdam. The songs of “TraffiQ” have also topped International Radio charts such as THR Ragaa (Malaysia) & TVI Radio (Canada).
Shabir also produced & scored music, Original Sound Track (OST) & supervised audio for the highly acclaimed short independent film ‘Certain Chapters’ that had been the official selection in numerous international & local film festivals including 3rd New Jersey Independent South Asian Cine Fest (NJISACF) 2009, 7th Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival 2009 & 5th Asian Festival of First Films 2009.
He has also created music & wrote songs for major organizations & award winning TV programs such as Iyantra which was nominated for Pradana Vizha 2009 awards, Asian Television Awards 2009 & Akshaya which won Pradana Vizha 2009 Best Children’s Drama along with Courts Megastore advertisement, Active Aging Carnival 2007, Kadir & Kadir Malay drama (Suria), “Singapore OK!”, Tamil Language Council theme songs & KPE Underground Radio project by Land Transport Authority.
Shabir’s previous two (2) music videos are being aired on both regional channels and MTV Asia.
Formally trained and qualified in the areas of Music Production and Audio Engineering 24-year old Shabir has also performed in several national & international events such as National Day Parade 2006/2007, President’s Star Charity 2006/2007 & Flying Songs on Earth 2007 (Guangzhou, China).
He is currently working on his next single which will be in English and scores music for various independent & international TV / film productions.
DISCOGRAPHY
Title Album/Program Label/Production Year
Natchathiram Natchathiram Mediacorp Vasantham 2009
Kathirai Ezhuppu Vasantham Star 2009 Mediacorp Vasantham 2009
Nagara Vaytei Single High Breed Media 2009
Kuppusamy Thaatha Kupz & Chockz Mediacorp Vasantham 2009
Un Per Solla Un Per Solla Mediacorp Vasantham 2009
Mothi Paarkalam Un Per Solla Mediacorp Vasantham 2009
Singapoora Pathi Solla Neelaganda Mediacorp Vasantham 2009
Ithu Latchiyam! Latchiyam Mediacorp Vasantham 2009
Kadir! Kadir! Kadir & Kadir Mediacorp Suria 2009
Athiradi Samayal Athiradi Samayal Mediacorp Vasantham 2009
Starch Buster! Essentially Yours Essentially Yours Singapore 2009
Nagarakavi TraffiQ High Breed Media 2008
Nagar Isai TraffiQ High Breed Media 2008
Bedouin Girl TraffiQ High Breed Media 2008
!Party Now TraffiQ High Breed Media 2008
Thottaal TraffiQ High Breed Media 2008
Vodafone TraffiQ High Breed Media 2008
Dejavu TraffiQ High Breed Media 2008
Kathal Poovay TraffiQ High Breed Media 2008
Urban Poet TraffiQ High Breed Media 2008
Slow Motion Lucky 7 Aquafire TV 2008
Atthiyayam Certain Chapters High Breed Media 2008
Singapore OK! Singapore OK! Mediacorp 5 2008
Dejavu Deepavali mix Mathi Mayangum Mediacorp Vasantham 2008
Halal Foods Halal Foods Halal Foods International 2008
Indraya Virunthu Indraya Virunthu Mediacorp Vasantham 2008
Ulagatthai Suttri Iyantra Mediacorp Vasantham 2008
Neelakkal Vanam Akshaya Mediacorp Vasantham 2007
“Courtsode” Courts Courts Megastore 2007
Deepavali Ghana Vidiya Vidiya Deepavali Mediacorp Vasantham 2007
Alaipayuthey Alaipayuthey Full Moon Productions 2006
N.E.W Alaipayuthey Full Moon Productions 2006
Baby Baby Alaipayuthey Full Moon Productions 2006
Matchakari Alaipayuthey Full Moon Productions 2006
Matchakari Remix Alaipayuthey Full Moon Productions 2006
Serthu Vaithe Asaigal Mediacorp Vasantham 2005
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
2010
• Rafta Rafta (English Musical)
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2009
• Sinda Project GIVE
• Vasantha Vizha (Vasantham Channel’s 1 year Anniversary celebration)
• Vasantham Star 2009 (Guest Performance)
• Pradhana Vizha 2009 (Guest Performance)
• Mediacorp TV 12’s annual trade event
2008
• TraffiQ Audio CD Launch
• Singapore OK!
2007
• National Day Parade 07
• Vivo City’s Family Day event
• Nominee for Most Popular Male Artiste (Pradhana Vizha)
• President’s Star Charity
• Songwriter & talent for Courts Megastore Commercial
• Talent & music composer for Active Aging Carnival
• Flying Songs on Earth (Guangzhou, China)
• Vasantham Star 2007 (Guest Performance)
2006
• New Year Show – Mediacorp Vasantham Central
• National Day Parade 06
• SKML fund raising gala @ Singapore expo
• Jalilo Jymkana Neram
• Gemilang (Guest singer)
• President’s Star Charity
• Miss Vasantham 2006 Grand Finals
• Home Team Academy Concert
• Bandhana 06
• May Day concert @ Padang
• Mediacorp TV 12’s annual trade show @ Ritz-Carlton
• Oli’s Cook Book Launch @ Shangri-La (Guest Performer)
2005
• TAA IKHLAS – Mediacorp Suria
• DeepaMela
• Oli’s DJ Hunt 05 (Guest)
• Mediacorp TV 12’s annual trade show @ intercontinental Hotel
ACTING
2009
• 50 Episode Tamil Drama “Devathaigal” (Lead role)
2008
• Tamil Drama “Iyantra” (Cameo Villan)
2005
• Tamil Drama “Asaigal” (Lead role)
HOSTING
2009
• “Natchathiram” (Talent Quest on Vasantham)
2007
• National Day Parade
• Guest Celebrity on the Zone FM 91.3
2006
• Oli’s 96.8 “Attagaasam” Program, Hari Raya Special (Guest Celebrity)
• “Hello Vasantham” song request program (18 episodes)
• “Soo Lazat” – Suria (Guest Celebrity)
JUDGING
2009
People’s Association “Youth Got Talent 2009” Singing Competition
2007
Yellow Ribbon Project’s Songwriting Competition
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