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Operating under the moniker QIHBAD, independent Belgian auteur, composer, and producer Qihbad is a distinct, disruptive force in the Flemish contemporary landscape. As a mixed-kid who spent years navigating diverse cultural environments across the Netherlands, the United States, Dubai, and Hong Kong, his artistic vision acts as an authentic bridge between global transit histories and his base in Belgium. Fusing raw, ambient Alternative R&B with a modern aesthetic, QIHBAD systematically dismantles language barriers by weaving English, Punjabi, and Urdu over layered sonics. With a proven track record boasting over 30 independent releases, 265,000 global streams, and an international live performance history—including opening for BOLLYWOOD superstar Javed Ali at the Hong Kong City Hall—QIHBAD translates complex identity friction into universal vulnerability.