"Lok Dohari", one of Nepali music varieties, is popular through out the country". "Nepali Pop" is limited to youngsters and various cities of Nepal it has yet to reach villages and ears of all aged Nepalese, especially older peoples. The market of "Lok Dohari" extends from "Mechi to Mahakali". Considering all this "Prakash Poudel" has made up his mind to reach "Lok Dohari" providing raps in "Lok Flavors". By doing so he is confident that "Hip-Hop Lovers" will catch "Lok Dohari" without difficulty. Mr. Poudel, famous as experimental singer has experimented various songs. His hit experiments includes Crying song "Nai Malai Tehi Keti Chahincha…", "Dr. Saab Vitamin Lekhidinu…", Whispering song "Yo Kura Kasai Lai Na Bhannu Hai….", etc.
His latest experiment "PSYCHO" is in the market, which will recognize "Prakash Poudel" as "Psycho Singer". A comedy music video "Malai Yek Puppy Deu…" from the same album is on aired through different medias and is getting popular day by day, though it's a copy song.
Another awaited song from the album "Psycho" is the Lok Dohari containing Rap. This is a duet song with Lok talented "Bima Kumari Dura" and rapist "Prakash Poudel" himself.
Negative as well as positive comments may perhaps come up. Negative in the sense that the singer has tried to scratch pure "Lok Dohari Melody" and Positive aspect is that modern, fashionable and rap-loving audience will grab the pace of "Lok Dohari" rhythm. How his latest experiment will be analyzed…. will be flashed very soon…. However, its for sure that this "Crazy singer" will keep on with his "Crazy Experiments……….."

Looza stands for first ray of the sun in Newari. Mysterious name, magic in the performance, no less than wonders, Robin N' Looza no more exists. Robin N' Looza reached eminence with their first album "Nepal" itself. There were those days when concerts without them used to be totally silent. They had as many critics too. Hence they didn't have an easy start. Many argued their music was unbecoming for a Nepali band, mainly because of the wacky lyrics and incorrect pronunciations. Admittedly, the band defied norms and structure of traditional Nepali music with weird, funny lyrics and erroneous pronunciations but it must also be remembered that they play a different genre of music… And that games have different rules! They muzzled their critics with their ever-increasing following. People went to their concerts safe in the knowledge of having a good time, in return Robin and Looza used every trick in the book to entertain their fans. Robin 'n Looza ruled the roost in Nepali rock music for more than seven years. And like all good things, it came to an end. It was a bitter surprise for fans.
After modest set of three albums- Nepal, Aadhunik Aaganma and Bhulma Bhulyo they finally disbanded. After the breakup, Robin formed his new band Robin and The New Revolution whereas Looza faded in history. Robin and The New Revolution haven't been able to keep the standard as when they were Robin N' Looza. If you ask me, Robin's back up The New Revolution (TNR) is not even upto 50% of Looza. What's missing is Looza thrill and power we were accustomed to listening along with Robin. TNR had me wishing the duo to unite back for the sake of good music. After two years Looza is back With a new front-man and back-to-basics rock attitude. Robin wanted to do his own stuff, so did Looza.
After the break-up Sunit was still playing with Eternity while Riju was with Rusty Nails. But finally they have come front with a new front man; none other then Lochan Rizal, who is a musical genius, currently studying Masters in Ethnomusicology at Kathmandu University and learning eastern classical vocals and instruments. Yes Lochan Rizal who bagged four Awards at 9th Hits Fm Music Awards 2062. Finally both sides found the kind of band they wanted to work with and the name simply Looza.
Neo-Looza has been jamming together and experimenting their sound. Soon we can watch them in concerts. Soon we can have the missed thrill live performance by Looza. Hope they will soon be on the top of Nepali Rock Music once again as this time they got one of the greatest vocalist in Nepali music Industry and of course one of the best band. But hope this time they don't' break-up... 

....Bhujhina maile timro maya..
jaba timi ma sanga thiyou...
jaba mahasus gare maile tara..
timi tadha vai sakyou...
yaad aaucha timile bhaneka kuraharu......
aaja ma eklo chu..
Paschatap ma jali rehechu......

These beautiful lines have hit the Nepali music industry by storm. The singer is non other then Dibya Subba, son of a veteran musician late Kewal Subba who had served at Radio Nepal. Having been brought up in a musical environment it is no wonder Dibya has entered the music industry. Moreover his success too is not a matter of surprise as he was taught music from non other than Kuwal Subba. He was raised up in a musical environment and it was none other than his father himself who taught him music. Apart from that he learned classical music from Do Re Me School under the guidance of Gurudev Kamat for three years. Dibya had even participated in 'Nepal Star'-a talent hunt program organized by Nepal 1 and he stood himself to the last 15.
His debut album 'Pratha' is doing reasonably well in the market, the album has enabled him to establish some sort of recognization in the music industry. One of his number "Paschatap" is even striking the musical chart. In praise of his vocal talent one of the magazines wrote "Dibya's vocals stand out in the beautifully composed Paschatap."
He sold his motor bike and guitar to pay for the song recordings of his debut album, "Pashchatap" and according to him, this experience has taught him a lot in life. But, now his hard work and utmost determination has paid off and he is the present shining star of our music industry after winning the Image Awards as the debut singer of the year.
Yes, recently he was honored with the title of 'Best New Artist of the Year at 8th Annual Image Awards'. I too was happy for him, thinking that his hard work and sacrifice had been rewarded. As I have seen many talented artists struggling. Recently all my good feelings for him has changed as I found out that this beautiful song of his is nothing but a carbon-copy.
One of my Pilipino classmate was playing her native songs in the classroom an suddenly I felt like I had heard that song. I was so sure I had heard it before I asked her to replay that song. Then it hit me that its same as Dibya Subba's chart topper song Paschatap. Throughout the song the tune is same. The only difference is the original song is in bit high scale and Paschatap is in bit low scale as compared to the original.
The original song is by one of the top Pilipino singer Aegis and the song's name is Halik. The music is so similar that the only conclusion I could come up with is that Dibya Subba had copied Aegis's creation. And as is the case with many of our artist I felt that it's Dibya who has made a mistake. It's not Dibya's fault alone. Actually it's wrong to accuse him of wrong doing when the entire music industry has been affected by the copying disease. Even top artists have not been able to stay away from it. But my question is why do they do it. Originality and creativity separates their work from the others. It's for those very things that people spend their hard earned money and respect musician, singers, artists. I don't know about others but I had not expected this of Dibya. As I believed he would understand the it better than most as be himself comes from a musical family. Why can't he follow his fathers trends rather then copying foreign music ? I even read a comment in one of the top magazine stating that Paschatap is beautifully composed ?? But who is the original composer of that tune ? Nobody cared to find out.
On top of it for the copy song he was awarded with the most prestigious Nepali music awards "Image Award" in the category Best New Artist of the year. If its the trend then I suggest all the new comers to copy one unheard foreign song then you will definitely win a title in upcoming awards. No one will dare to explore whether its original creation or its a copy.
Whatever, My suggestion to all singers, "come up with original creations and promote pure Nepali Music." As it will help us in the long run.

If you still don't believe, the link to The original song "Halik" by "Aegis" is:
http://www.opmhits.net/aehalik.ram
Listen to it and judge yourself.

Please click here for more on Dibya Subba (His Profile, Interview, Pictures and more)
http://www.nepalisite.com/artist_month/2006/dibya.cfm

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