Malkoo born as Mohammad Ashraf Malik in Sargodha

Sargodha

Sargodha is a city in the Sargodha District of Punjab province, Pakistan.Sargodha is located in the northwest of Pakistan. It is the eleventh largest city of Pakistan and also known as Pakistan's best citrus-producing area. It is an agricultural trade centre with various industries...

, Pakistan

Pakistan

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 is a pop

Pop music

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, bhangra and folk

Folk music

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singer. He is best known for the song "Kala Jora Pa", which was a hit in Pakistan.

Life

Malkoo was born on June 4. He attended and got his High School Degree (which is known as a Matric Degree) from Malikwal Government High School malik wal Mandi Bhaud Din. In Lahore he got his Masters Degree in English.

He started writing songs for other artists. One such example is Waris Baig's album Aa Ja Nach Lay.

In 2004 he released his first album "Sochna Vi Na" and since then has released 10 further albums.

Malkoo was inspired by Pakistani folk singer Mansoor Malangi.