Nakkeeran is
a singer, song composer and songwriter from the United Kingdom. Since a very
young age Nakkeeran has been singing and performing Tamil songs in Malaysia,
the country he originates from. In 2004 he came to limelight after his
performance in the television talent quest called ‘Vaanavil Paadal Thiran
Potti’ organised by Vanavil channel of Astro broadcasting corporation . Having
reached the finals in the competition Nakkeeran became a household name in
Malaysia and till today is remembered for his performances. When he moved to
Singapore he performed in ‘Vasantham Vetri Vizha’ and ‘Vasantham Star’
organised by Vasantham, a MediaCorp TV Channel.
In
2008 Nakkeeran returned to the UK, the country where he had his tertiary
education and now lives near London. Nakkeeran
released his first single called ‘Thirumanam’ (Wedding) in 2008. His debut
album ‘Shades of Nakkeeran is available from 11-01-2011. Nakkeeran featured
many talented artists from Malaysia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom in
this album.
The
track ‘Chellame’ (My Dearest) is released in Tamil and English. Other songs
include ‘Payanam’ (Journey), ‘Kanave’ (Dreams), ‘Thola Aadava’ (Friend, Let’s
Dance), ‘Elunthidu’ (Rise up), ‘Inainthom’(Together),’Yennai Paar’ (Look At Me)
& ‘Nakkeeran Solgiraen’(Nakkeeran Says).
