‘The turning point was my Aey Khuda’
Omer Nadeem on his hit song and khiza’s album
Every now and again, a new musical star shoots into the sky and captures the attention of anyone lucky enough to see it. One talent who has shone brightly in 2009 is Pakistani singing sensation Omer Nadeem. Already being compared to Atif Aslam, the gravelly voiced newcomer hit top gear on British-Asian music producer Khiza’s brand new album Turning Point.
In his first major interview in the UK, Omer spoke to Eastern Eye about working with Khiza, the monster song Aey Khuda and why he is no rock’n’ roll rebel.
Who first discovered you could sing?
I have been singing for as long as I can remember. It has been a passion for me ever since I can remember. Though my family noticed my talent, the discovery was made by me, as I knew how comfortable I was singing. At the age of 13, I really got into it and started learning how to play the guitar.