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Taha Malik was born on 31 March 1987, in United States. He is a Pakistani-American record producer, musician, rapper, and Film score composer. On completing his formal education he begun his career as a record producer.

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Taha Malik
Born	Taha Malik
Other names	KOSTAL
Occupation	Record producer rapper singer songwriter film music director musical artist
Musical career
Genres	Hip hop Funk R&B Pop Folk Soul Film Score Experimental
Instrument(s)	Drum machine keyboards synthesizer bass guitar piano sampler vocals
Years active	2003–present
Labels	Independent
Website	www.tahamalik.com

Early life

During high school, Malik began exploring music-making on a desktop computer at home. In high school, he was DJing. He got a RadioShack MIDI keyboard and a Roland MC-909. This was the turning point to a career in music production. Still, Malik does not define his music as "electronic music." He says: "I like experimenting...I like to bend genres."[1]

Career

Advertising

Malik has worked with Ogilvy and Mather as music director, strategist and consultant, and with multinational brands. Malik has produced content television, radio, and digital campaigns.[2] He has worked with longtime collaborator Adnan Malik, and filmmakers Ahsan Rahim, Kamal Khan, Asim Raza, and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.[2]

Cinema

In 2019, Malik created songs in the films Laal Kabootar[3] and Baaji. Malik's singing in Laal Kabootar was described by Something Haute as "power-packed vocals."[4] According to the Express Tribune: "Laal Kabootar isn't only an impressive visual experience but its sound and production design further break new ground.[5]

Laal Kabootar has been selected as Pakistan's official submission for the 92nd Academy Awards (Oscars), and is a candidate for nomination in the best International Feature Film category.[6][7] Laal Kabootar (The Red Pigeon) was screened at the 2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival in California.[8] It was also screened at the Singapore International Film Festival[9] and won best feature at the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival.[10]

TV/DIgital

In 2020, Malik wrote the original music score for YouTube's Season 1 of "Fundamental. Gender Justice. No Exceptions," which has been nominated for two DayTime Emmy Awards in 2021.[11][12]

Installations

In 2017, Malik contributed to HOME 1947, an exhibition in collaboration with the British Council, Citizen's Archive of Pakistan and Sharmeen Obaid. "Before arriving in Karachi, Home 1947 was showcased in Manchester in July, followed by Mumbai in August and Lahore in the month of October."[13]

Credits

Filmography

• It's a Wonderful Afterlife (Remix)
• Jalaibee
• Ho Mann Jahaan
• Janaan
• Laal Kabootar
• Baaji

Discography

Year	Title	Network	Notes
2003	Street Beats Vol. 1	Bootleg ft. RDB
2004	Labh Janjua: The King
2010	Mauj: Now in Technicolor	Fire Records	[14]
2010	Stereo Nation: Twist & Shout	Universal Records

Singles

• Jaan Jaye ft. Lil Mike (2005)
• Aajana ft. Najam Sheraz (Remix)
• Nahi Hai Yeh Pyar ft. Haroon
• Holi Holi ft. Stereo Nation & Bohemia
• Jalaibee ft. Umair Jaswal
• Laal Kabootar ft. Zoe Viccaji
• Jugart ft. Jabar Abbas
• Raag Murli ft. Mai Dhai
• Sanwal ft. Sanam Marvi
• Khilti Kali ft. Zeb Bangash
• Gangster Guriya ft. Sunidhi Chauhan
• Baby, Take It Easy ft. Sajjad Ali
• Churails ft. Zoe Viccaji

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
	Mangoes Series		Canada
2016	Lux Style Awards	Music Director
2016	Hum Style Awards	Music Director
2020	Churails		Original series on ZEE5

References

External links

• Official website

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