Arif Ullah
Arif Ullah (born 1 June 1992), also known by the stage names AP Arif and Open Masti, is an Indian singer, songwriter, and media entrepreneur from Assam, India. He is known for his multilingual music projects and for founding the Muqaddas Network, a digital creator ecosystem that emphasizes ethical participation, talent-based recognition, and social responsibility.
Early Life
Arif Ullah was born in Bali Gaon, a village in the Sonitpur district of Assam. He grew up in modest circumstances and has publicly spoken about experiencing economic challenges during his early life. These experiences later influenced his creative themes, which frequently emphasize resilience, perseverance, and personal transformation.
Music Career
Arif Ullah began his career as an independent music artist and gradually gained visibility through regional and digital platforms. His work spans multiple languages and styles, combining contemporary music production with experimental approaches.
One of his early notable releases was the album Mullyappoo, which was launched through the Malayalam television channel Mazhavil Manorama on the comedy program Takarppan Comedy. This release contributed to his recognition beyond northeastern India.
He is also credited with producing an experimental high-tempo music project titled Global Icon, described in digital media discussions as an AI-assisted composition recorded at an unusually high beats-per-minute structure. The project drew attention for its technical experimentation rather than mainstream commercial appeal.
Across his career, Arif Ullah has written and recorded over 1,000 songs in more than ten languages, including Malayalam, Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, Chinese, and Boro.
Media and Digital Work
In addition to music, Arif Ullah expanded into media entrepreneurship through digital platforms and content networks. He is associated with AP Media News Channel and has worked on integrating music, digital distribution, and creator-focused platforms.
His digital presence includes music distribution across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Instagram, where he operates under the identifiers Open Masti and AP Arif.
Muqaddas Network
Arif Ullah is the founder of Muqaddas Network, a creator-focused digital ecosystem described as an ethical creator economy initiative. The network is positioned around principles of talent-first participation, transparency, and social impact, rather than follower-based influence models.
According to publicly stated goals, Muqaddas Network emphasizes:
- Talent-based creator participation
- Structured digital collaboration
- Social responsibility initiatives
- Integration of technology-driven creator tools
The initiative has also publicly referenced plans connected to large-scale creator participation milestones and charitable contributions, positioning itself as a socially oriented digital platform.
Philosophy
Arif Ullah has described his creative and entrepreneurial philosophy as centered on transformation, ethical expression, and long-term impact. His work often reflects a belief in elevating individual talent through discipline, collaboration, and responsible use of digital platforms.
Personal Life
Arif Ullah resides in India and continues to work in music production, songwriting, and digital media initiatives. He maintains an active role in creative and entrepreneurial projects.