KAMI JEE l Junaid Jamshed, Aaroh & Beyond l Aleph Podcast l 44

In this Episode of Aleph Podcast, we had the honor of hosting Kami Jee aka Kamran Khan, keyboardist and founding member of Aaroh!
Kamran grew up in Saudi and had a deep passion for music and keyboards which led him to the Pakistani Music industry in the mid-90s. He connected and worked with some of the most renowned musicians at the time and such as Junaid Jamshed alongside Nabeel Nihal. Along the way, Nabeel and Kami got the opportunity to work on their own alternative rock band and it was Shoaib Mansoor who helped them come up with the name 'Aaroh' in 1998. The name refers to the ascending scale in classical music.
Soon, Aaroh emerged as the next big thing after winning the first edition of Pepsi Battle of the Bands - over competitors like EP and The Mekaal Hassan Band.
After the original lineup of Aaroh split up, Kamran decided to move to the U.S. and has been working there ever since.
Chapters :
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Early Beginnings
4:56 - Coming Back To Pakistan To Pursue Music
7:40 - Working With Junaid Jamshed
13:20 - The Conflict Between Music And Religion
17:55 - Lack Of Growth In The Industry
21:50 - Music After Junaid Jamshed And Pepsi Battle Of The Bands
30:20 - The Fall Of AAROH
38:05 - Message For The Eco-System
45:33 - Importance Of Self-Empowerment
50:00 - Life And Work Now
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[@farhansaleem7624]

Another vote for Meekal Hassan, one of the most gifted producers and incredible musician, please have him on an episode

[@dkrappenschitz9513]

Kamiji is a beast. What I like about actual legends like him, nabeel and faraz anwar is they don't consciously try to add zabardasti ki english like new singers/band members. They're comfortable with Urdu and themselves

[@Eccentrics]

Great interview. The original Aaroh lineup is still one of the most incredible lineups.

[@mutee333]

Such an underappreciated artist, kamijee's sound has always been very organic, polished, warm and spacious. Aaroh without him and Nabeel was an entirely different band. Lovely to discover more details about his contributions to Pak music.

[@aliqazi2396]

Good to hear from Kami Jee after a long time. Looking forward to all your projects in the US. I do Pakistani music out here in LA. Let us know what we can do to support you.

[@shayaanfaisal5328]

Ab tak nothing is progressing in Pakistan and with entertainment of music is slowly disappearing and everything’s online going, shit is still continuing to happen and no changes at all. The music in the past is just being memories like bands are coming and going away which is sad. To me there’s no future of the music industry and I’m glad to hear the musicians expressing themselves about it. Amazing interview of Kamijee.

[@mosoof2177]

Umair yaar, you’re doing such a great job bringing all the legends of Pakistan’s Music. Great job buddy.

[@ghanikirmani]

Umair bhai you have brought such an interesting and amazing secrets about Aaroh. Keep it up boss.

[@asadmalik674]

Good to see kaamijee hope we will see another one with Shahi hassan

[@buzzshop1]

Thanks umair!

[@sayyamrana2723]

Excellent podcast Umair. Had so much fun listening. 👍 to many memories

[@saqibfiroz8715]

Thanks Umair Bhai, first Nabeel ko bula k n now Kami jee ko bula k ❤️

[@zohairtoo]

Probably Kami is referring to 'Tum Kehti Ho' a hit song which is also in Dil ki Baath Album.

[@naveed1986]

Amazing podcast Umair! keep it coming.

[@AforAleph]

Jazak’Allah bro 🙏🏼

[@thegame787]

Awsome 👍

[@hafizrahim786]

Still hoping for the "greater aaroh" reunion 🤞🏽

[@thegame787]

Mekaal hassan should definitely be here too .. sorry umair too many farmaesh from me lol hazaro khuahishain 😂

[@uaintme-no7zm]

Superb watching as always ❤.. per aj feel howa these couches not confortable for an hour sitting 😅

[@AforAleph]

Hahaha yes need to find a better option!

[@uaintme-no7zm]

​@@AforAlephtime stamp 30:50 that move was piercing n speaks much, wonder if Farooq requested to come in your podcast n u already had an account of 3 members already would be fun 😅

[@designmen4846]

Real karachi essence

[@zohairtoo]

If you could call the great Rohail Hayath tou maza he aajaayaey.

[@thesoulzofficial9656]

Invite the Great Rohail Hayat..

[@user-tf5hs3vj9c]

I wish you would’ve had Late incomparable Amir Zaki on your podcast.

[@AforAleph]

Very much wish that too - more than that, would have loved to record / produce him.

[@danishgibb]

Are those seats comfortable ?

[@DXkiet]

عمیر بہترین پوڈکاسٹ ایک بار پھر۔۔۔ اور پلیز اب فاروق سے بھی آن لائن ہی سہی ایک پوڈ کاسٹ کرلیں، ویسے کامی جی کی میری نظر میں بڑی عزت تھی، مگر جس طرح انہوں نے آروہ کے بارے میں بات کی بڑا افسوس ہوا، حالانکہ نبیل نے بھی اختلاف پر بات کی تھی مگر بہترانداز میں اپنا موقف رکھا تھا، مگر کامی جی کی باتوں سے تو لگ رہا تھا یہی سب کچھ ہیں باقی کوئی کچھ نہیں۔۔

[@farazarshad8720]

Bappi Lahiri

[@danishgibb]

But composition or melody wise Dil ki baat is the weakest JJ album . Always knew Aaroh’s second album was Haider’s work . But still never liked the dark and sad first album .

[@shehzadatif1]

Honestly speaking.. this one was quite boring.. It sounds more like a Bhaashan.. kay aap yeh karo gay to yeh hoga.. Not much details about Music and gears..

[@rizwanabbas6488]

Clearly shows you and nabeel were doing music for money and not passion. Glad aaroh kicked you both out