Interview with “IRFAN KHAN” a.k.a iFFi-K

After the super hit track from the last album Sohniyeh Teri Surat, IRFAN KHAN a.k.a iFFi-K returns with a brand new album titled Rhythm on Fire.

The album features 12 exclusive new tracks by the finest Music Producers from around the World. The visually stunning, fast paced video Munde Tere Utte Marde is the first of many videos to accompany this high profile release.

His singing career began just 8 years ago and his last album Sohniyeh Teri Surat ft Hunterz, was an instant hit and took the the U.K. Music Scene by storm. This success was the impetus for him to go onwards and to produce the new album Rhythm on Fire. The album is the culmination of two years work and extensive touring to work with the World’s finest production and musical talent.

Irfan Khan shows his versatility and renders seven tracks in Punjabi and five in Urdu. The music itself crosses many genres Urban, Dance Soul, Reggaeton, R‘n’b, Hip-hop, Bhangra, Romantic and Club Dance Mixes.

When did you start your career?

• In 2003

Which moment in your life you realize that you have to become Singer?

• We had arranged community based program and everyone has to perform their country’s song so I perform their O KENDI E SAINYA by JAWAD AHMED, after this song my family and friends force me you have to sing so I start singing.

Have you learn singing skills from someone?

• Yes, I have learn singing from Ustad Pala Upal from India, and proper singing I have learned from great legend Ustad Hussain Baksh Gulu actually he changed my voice through his exercise. I love him a lot.

As your last album SOHNIYEH TERI SURAT was super hit, now you return with new album Rhythm on Fire, Are excited about your Album?

• Yes I am excited and I am very happy because 1^st time have launched my album in Pakistan and  EMI produced this album, On 2^nd July 2010 I have launched my album in 146 studio Karachi, Play Tv and Radiofm 91 are my media partner.

How many tracks in your album and which track is your favorite?

• Album has 12 tracks in which 7 are in Punjabi and 5 are in Urdu, my favorite song in my album is MUNDE TERA UTTE MARDE.

How many concert you have performed ever?

• I have performed five concerts in Greece four in Norway and every weekend I performed concert in U.K from last 8 years.

You also sing do it song with Shabnum Majeed how was that experience? (pehlay ankh mili).

• I am biggest fan of Shubnum Majeed, She is best play back singer of Pakistan, and it’s my honor to work with her.

Are you happy with your achievements?

• Yes, my biggest achievement is that I am student of Ustad Hussain Baksh Gullu, now I have to achieve more.

Did u make any objective and goal in your life? If yes then how much you achieved it?

• I had made a goal that I Want to be Iffi-k, and I am still working for this goal.

According to you, where do you stand in your professional career today?

• Nothing! I just start.

Form which singers from you learn more?

• I learn a lot from Mr. Masud Rana, Mr. Tufail Niazi and Mr. Gurdas Maan.

Do you have any hobbies or special interests? Do you enjoy any particular sports?

• I enjoy music a lot but I love to play cricket and squash.

Discipline is very much important in life, what is your opinion about this?

• I am very fair about my work and very committed its simple give respect and get respect.

Who is your role model whom you followed?

• Of course my father, because in 1975 when he came to U.K, he has only 20 pounds in his pocket now he has his own garments company called A.K Garments, I have learned a lot from his life, and in singing I follow Mr. Gurdas Maan, I want to become good performer like him.

What do you think that what should be the motive of life?

• I just want to do better work.

Tell us something about your educational background.

• I have done school from Pakistan than done my accountancy from U.K.

How are you at home?

• No one gives respect me in home but yeah when any party happens in my family they want me to there because I am the one who do a lot fun in parties.

When will u get married?

• No plans now.

What was your reaction when you interact with your first fan?

• I am very friendly and funny person, when 1^st time I interact with my fan I was joking with him.

What did you write in the first autograph of your life?

• Best wishes, stay cool respect iffi-k.

Which TV Channel you like most?

• B4U music and ARY.

You’re all time favorite song?

• Tum he tu ho mehboob meray by Masud Rana, Zindagi main tu sabhi pyar kia katay hain by Mehdi Hassan khan and Lai main teri by Tufail Niazi.Which TV shows you enjoy watching?

What do you like the most about your appearance?

• My shoes, it’s a Jamaican style and I am also famous because of my shoes.

The best compliment you have ever received?

• Recently on the launch of my album RHYTHM ON FIRE, the feedback I have received from whole media, I think its biggest compliment I have received ever.

Which TV shows you enjoy watching?

• I love the show HASB-E-HAAL from DUNYA TV; I am biggest fan of Mr. Sohail Ahmed.

What are your strongest and the weakest point?

• My family is my weakest point and my family is my strongest point.

Who do you love the most in the world?

• My father, (Ashiq Khan).

If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?

• I would change nothing because I am OK.

What are your future plans?

• Try to do better music, I will try that people get satisfy for my work.

What is your advice for everyone?

• My request to public is that please buy original CDs because artist invest a lot of money on it.

Interview Conducted by: Rass Qureshi (Special Project Executive- 24worldonline) and Hassan Rasheed (PR Executive- 24worldonline)