M. Ashraf started his film career with his mate Manzoor (film Svera song tu jo nahin hay to kuchh bhi nahin hay... by S.B.John fame) in film Speran (1961) and his first song Chand sa Mukhra gora badan... was not only his first super hit song but also the first hit song of Ahmad Rushdi who was struggling since his debut in 1956.
M. Ashraf composed music with Manzoor in 28 films in the 1960's. After separation from Manzoor his first film as M. Ashraf was Sajda in 1967. In the 1970's he reached the peak of his film career and composed music for many big films. He continued his success march in the 1980s despite the downfall of Urdu films and a dominance of Punjabi films. In the 1990's he was blamed for piracy of old Pakistani and Indian songs and his answer was that to survive, it was necessary because it was a demand of film producers.
M. Ashraf got music lessons from his Nana (grand father who was Mamu (uncle) of Master Inayat Hussain). He assisted his uncle Akhtar Hussain Akhian (film Patey Khan fame) in five years. His son M. Arshad is also a well known music director and he was instructor for late musician Nazir Ali who assisted him in few films in the 1960's before becoming a top music director.
Numerous hit Bollywood songs were copied from M. Ashraf. For example, Police Public (1990) copied "Main Jis Din Bhula Doon" in Khushboo (1979), and Kal Ki Awaz (1992) copied "Kisi Meherban Ne Aa Ke" in Shama (1974). Laxmikant–Pyarelal's hit song "Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai" in Khalnayak (1993) was copied from Ashraf's "Raat De Bara Baje" in Pakistani films Do Badan (1974) and Zabardast (1989). The song helped the Khalnayak soundtrack album sell 10 million copies, making it one of the best-selling Bollywood soundtrack albums. Nadeem–Shravan also copied "O Rabba" in Zamaana Deewana (1995) from Ashraf's "Chahe Duniya" in Naheed Akhtar's Naukar (1975). Numerous other hit Bollywood songs were also copied from M. Ashraf's music.
M. Ashraf passed away on February 4, 2007.
Even during M. Ashraf's lifetime and after his death, his son, M.Arshad has "emerged as a formidable musician" with hit films to his credit such as Bulandi (1990 film), Jeeva (1995 film), Dopatta Jal Raha Hai (1998 film), Jungle Queen (2000 film), Salakhain (2004 film). His two other sons are Nadeem Ashraf and Salman Ashraf.
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M. Ashraf Lyrics
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Played for everyone by sons of the motherland
Sending out a message of peace to everybody and
Came across the oceans in chains and shame
Easing the pain, and it was without name
Until some men in New Orleans on Rampart Street
Put out the sounds, and then they gave it a beat
I'm talking 'bout Jelly Roll, King and Satch
Yes, the music, and it was born down there
We're gonna use it, so make the horn sound clear
It's jazz music, jazz music
Yo, the music that pops and the other cats made
It stayed 'cause people love when they played
To the North, it took a riverboat shuffle
To the big cities with lots of hustle and bustle
To Chicago, and to the Apple too
This was a scene that our forefathers knew
Go get your crew, I know they'll get into
The jazz music, jazz music
The music called jazz had the razzmatazz
It had the flavor and a lot of pizazz
The big band beat was very neat and unique
The swing was king, it made you tap your feet
There was Benny and Duke and of course the Count Basie
The melody was smooth and yes, very tasty
There was Hawk, The Prez and Lady Day
And Dizzy Bird and Miles, they were all playin'
They brought it to the people of the foreign lands
Back across the oceans and the desert sands
Where it echoes in the distant sounds of drums
And it rises with the sun on days begun
This is the music that we give tribute to
They gave it to us, that's why we give it to you
The jazz music
The jazz music
The jazz music
The jazz music
The song "Music" by M. Ashraf is an upbeat rap song that focuses on M.E., the artist, as a confident and successful individual. The lyrics highlight the way people should interact with M.E. when they see him on the streets or out in public, stating that the only proper way to speak to him is to either slap hands or wave, and to "raise em and salute" by nodding their heads and giving a "chunk a deuce" sign. The song has a theme of success and accomplishment, with M.E. bragging about his skills and abilities, comparing himself to characters like Mr. Gatsby and Wile E. Coyote. He references foreign countries and making digital dollars through foreign exchange, further emphasizing his success.
In the second verse, M.E. continues his bragging, stating that he is "so fly" and that those around him can feel it. He again references foreign lands and popping bands, indicating that he has made a lot of money through his music. He also asserts that he is not a gangster, but rather a "square" who spends his money responsibly. He mentions his "circle" of friends who will protect him if necessary, and warns his haters not to tempt him. The song ends with M.E. encouraging others to catch him if they can, but making it clear that he is always on top.
Line by Line Meaning
Catch M.E. in a nothing
You might see me around doing nothing important
Catch M.E. if you can
But it's not easy to catch me
If ya see M.E. in the streets
If you happen to spot me
Only proper way to speak
You should either slap me a high five or wave your hands
Either slap or wave ya hands
Those are the only two acceptable greetings
Raise em and salute
Show some respect by raising your hands and saluting me
Nod ya head chunk a deuce
Or nod your head and give me a peace sign
M.E. I'm so fly
I'm really cool and confident
Look around I know you feel it
Everyone can sense my charisma
Taking off only landing to lift ya up
I'm on a journey to help others be successful
We we in foreign lands, popping bands
Traveling to other countries, making it rain
United we drag ya off the plane
We're a powerful force that can get things done
Altitude Attitude higher than
Our positivity and confidence is soaring
Mr. Gatsby on a Qualude if ya asking
I'm feeling like the main character from 'The Great Gatsby'
My aptitude impressive
I have impressive skills and abilities
A Beast In Castle full of magic tools
I'm like a powerful creature in a castle full of resources
Anointed is the Forrest
The forest is blessed by my presence
Nature at it's Finest
The beauty of nature is enhanced by my greatness
Forgot I had to remind them
Sometimes people need a reminder of my awesomeness
Fans only
Only my true fans understand me
Pay us big hate if ya must
If you don't like me, go ahead and hate all you want
It's all Good Showing love all I know
I respond to love and positivity
Giving Game Digital dollars foreign exchange make it even I'm saying
I'm sharing my wisdom about making money online and trading on foreign exchanges
M.E. I'm so fly
I'm still really cool and confident
Taking off Really in the game
I'm taking off in the game of life
Masada M.E.
I'm as powerful as Masada, an ancient fortress in Israel
In my Samuel L. Voice Mutha whaaaat
I'm channeling Samuel L. Jackson and saying 'What the heck?'
No I'm not a gangsta I'ma square
I'm not a criminal, I'm just a regular person
Spending rectangles
But I do have money to spend
Str8 From the banker
I got my money the honest way
My circle they'll flank ya
My friends will have my back
Leave M.E. alone Ya family they'll thank ya
If you mess with me, my family will appreciate it if you back off
Daddy made it home
I made it back safely to my loved ones
Not the trip I wana be on
But it wasn't the trip I really wanted to take
Shrooms smoke peyote
I may have dabbled in some drugs
Got M.E. howling Wile E. Coyote
They made me laugh like the 'Looney Tunes' character Wile E. Coyote
Looney with M.E. tunes
I'm a little crazy with my music
Squad full of goons
I have a crew of tough guys
Road running To da bag
We're hustling and working hard to get money
Funyuns flaming hot
We enjoy some spicy snacks
Don't Feed temptation
But we try to avoid distractions and temptations
Mother Fu you If you hating
If you hate on me, I'll respond with some colorful language
NotApologetic
I'm not sorry for being myself
Catch M.E. in a nothing
I might be doing nothing important again
Catch M.E. if you can
But I'm still hard to catch
If ya see M.E. in the streets
If you happen to see me
Only proper way to speak
You know the acceptable greetings by now
Either slap or wave ya hands
High five or peace sign
Raise em and salute
Respect my greatness
Nod ya head chunk a deuce
Acknowledge my awesomeness
Nod ya head chunk a deuce
One more time, peace sign and head nod
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS E. MARTIN, ELLIOT HORNE, KEITH ELAM, SCHLOMO SONNENFELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shivaprakashhn7124
Kufr hindoo ka saree mey?
Yalllah tauba tauba tauba..
Jalad Shariya republic hogaa
Punjabistan...
Balochistan aur pastoonistan sey zudha hokey...
No music No entertainment Only namaz kalma masjid Quran Labbaik Labbaik Labbaik
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Taliban ka meharbani sey
Alhamdullillah
@ArshadAli-sn2cd
In best quality print. Shabnam is looking stunningly beautiful and young. Naheed Akhtar ne dil se gaya hay. M Ashrf ki behtreen composition. Baar baar sunnay ko dil chahta hay.
@noorbano3840
Shabnam as always so graceful. Shahid so handsome.We really had the best.
@ashrafalikhan9566
Naheed Akhtar mam ki Awaz ka kya kahna super duper voice
@tonynavaidrashid3948
Good to see such a clear print of a Pakistani film sing. Keep it up.
@asrarahmedkhan8127
Koi lafz nahi mere pas Nahid Akhtar ki aawaz sun kar main kis daur me pahonch jata hun.wow la jawab aur phir shabnam ki ada kari.lagta nahi aawaz nahid ki hai lagta hai shabnam hi ga rahi hain.a true lover of Nahid from India.thanks for such a beautifull upload.
@tanveerchohan6461
Beautiful melody and beautiful Legands. Love ❤❤❤❤❤❤from sargodha Pakistan
@sonutiwari8490
Pure Indian culture salute this pak song
@prabhleensingh1719
LEGEND M ASHRAF
@KAMALK320
Its subcontinent culture..we shared it together
@UTATHYA1
@@KAMALK320subcontinent of Bharatbarsha.