At a time when Bengali teens were jamming to thrash metal, Issa fell in love with another genre of music and it kick started a life-long journey in singing. When he released his hit single, Shokaleo, he realized he wanted to take his music to the next level. But the journey wasn't an easy one.

Under his stage-name Farooque Bhai Project, he has continued to push the boundaries of what Bangla pop music can sound like. Crafting a unique sound and fusing music from around the world, his songs have been featured in movies like Mainkar Chipay and Sincerely Yours Dhaka on Netflix.  His song Duita Dekhi was the #2 Track of 2020 on BBC Asia. So how does he consistently create catchy melodies that get stuck in our heads? Find out in this inspiring episode of Bengali Boost.