Bakar | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Bakar_2022.jpg) Bakar performs live in Reading, 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Abubakar Baker Shariff-Farr[1] |
| Born | 12 February 1994[2][3] Camden Town, London, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Black Butter |
| Website | bakar |
Abubakar Baker Shariff-Farr (born 12 February 1994), better known as Bakar, is an English singer. Known for his experimental indie rock style, he made his professional solo debut with the mixtape Badkid in May 2018. In 2019, he released "Hell n Back", the single he is most commonly associated with. He released his debut album Nobody's Home on February 25, 2022. He released his second album, Halo, on September 22, 2023.
- ^ Shariff-Farr, Abubakar Baker. "ASCAP Ace Search". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ Mercer, Lily (16 February 2015). "Bakar – Happy BDay to Me (EP)". LilyMercer.co.uk. Retrieved 15 July 2020 – via Complex.
My good friend Bakar celebrated his birthday on February 12th
- ^ England & Wales, Birth Index: 1837–1983. England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. General Register Office, London, England.
- ^ Gardner, Alex (15 February 2018). "Meet Bakar, a Madlib-Inspired Londoner Bringing a New Energy to Indie Rock". Complex. ISSN 0806-1912. Retrieved 16 July 2020.