Lady Gaga

With tracks like "Just Dance" and "Poker Face," Lady Gaga has rocketed to fame. The artist, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28th, 1986 came from humble beginnings. Born in Yonkers, New York to Italian American parents, Lady Gaga had music in her from an early age, by four; she learned how to play the piano. By 13, Lady…

Sonu Niigaam

Sonu Niigaam born on 30th July, 1973, in Faridabad, Haryana. He is the only son of Agam Kumar Nigam, a popular singer in North India. Ever since he was a child, Sonu heard the strings of music ringing through the house. No wonder he developed a liking for music early on! He grew up accompanying his father at musical performances. He was educated…

Zee Kay

Zee Kay, a singer, songwriter and performer, first started singing at the age of 9. British born of eastern descent - his early musical influences were a diverse mix of quawali sounds (such as the legend Nusrat Fatah Ali khan) and Middle Eastern vocals.
From practicing on his first karaoke machine whilst still at school - Zee Kay…

Wyclef Jean

When you think of this artist and the road he has chosen in the music world, the magic he creates with just a few strings of the guitar and the vibrating passion in his voice, echoing across thousands of crazed fans. This amazing experience leaves music lovers wondering what is next in line for the R& B , Hip hop artist, Haitian bad boy,…
When you think of this artist and the road he has chosen in the music world, the magic he creates with just a few strings of the guitar and the vibrating passion in his voice, echoing across thousands of crazed fans. This amazing experience leaves music lovers wondering what is next in line for the R& B , Hip hop artist, Haitian bad boy, Wyclef Jean.
The Grammy award winning, social activist, producer, artist has not left the scene since the Fugees made major waves with the track, "Killing me softly".
The Haitian born has been drawn to music from an early age getting his first guitar in high school and to say the least, Wyclef's career has been history since. Focusing mostly on world issues, a passion the artist says that has been strongly influenced by his roots and his aim which is to connect generations.
The artist has been a representation of the Caribbean and Haitian culture in particular, however he has not dropped short in ensuring that his music has hit all corners of the globe allowing them to enjoy his superb artistic talents.
Collaborations with the likes of Shakira in hips don't lie, the song and was number one for weeks and to this day one of the top selling ring tones ( yeah even on their phone) though Shakira's hips worked miracles. It was Wyclef's flavor and the guitar solo that stole hearts. Other fabulous collaborations includes Santana, Lil Wayne, Mary J Blige, Bounty Killer, Whitney Houston, Destiny's Child, Sublime, Simply Red, Mya, Sinéad O'Connor, Kimberly Scott, Mick Jagger, Canibus, The Black Eyed Peas and Eric Benét.
With his melodic voice stretching across all racial barriers, highlighting social injustices and modern day genocides, Wyclef can be seen as a musician that has taken his music to heart. Respected for his passion for unique creations, it was no surprise when Jean went across genres to explore the Desi genre releasing track "Hollywood meets Bollywood" remix, featuring Abhishek Bachchan and produced by Aadesh Shrivastava.
There is no denying Wyclef Jean is the "Perfect Gentleman" giving music to the world existing with a strong background and asking to "take me as I am", his positive lyrics does not promote a "911" call. Mr Jean, Sak Pase' (welcomes) us to his side of the world and what his eyes see and there is no doubt that "a million voices" has heard and continues to listen.see less biography

Tina Sugandh

Infectious, authentic, with a voice that is pure pop prowess-not to mention liquid black eyes and a face that could launch a thousand ships -- TINA SUGANDH is the next wave of global music. Fusing pop, rock and a little bit of Bollywood, the young singer has a lot to share with the world about her varied influences. "That's my goal-to…
Infectious, authentic, with a voice that is pure pop prowess-not to mention liquid black eyes and a face that could launch a thousand ships -- TINA SUGANDH is the next wave of global music. Fusing pop, rock and a little bit of Bollywood, the young singer has a lot to share with the world about her varied influences. "That's my goal-to introduce mainstream America to some new sounds," she muses. "I think it's time for our beats to shine." On her debut album, Tina explores multifaceted relationships, self pride, and other human emotions and sets them to beats that are seared on the brain in one spin. On "Aja," which is Hindi for "come my way", bhangra thumps and an electrifying guitar riff are the backdrop to Tina's crystal-clear vocals, with a slight hint of her roots. "You Without Me," reveals Tina's vulnerability through a chorus that is instantly imprinted on the brain. "Patiently Wait" opens with tabla blows and staccato guitar strums, then crescendos to a repeated line filled with emotion. Perhaps the album's most exotic track, "Stay," is layered with heart wrenching Indian strings and percussions, as well as plaintive vocal acrobatics by Tina. With this debut album, Tina Sugandh creates a unique sound, proving herself to be a passionate writer and skilled instrumentalist, with an equally intense voice.
Growing up in New Jersey (her parents moved from Bombay when she was five months old), Tina Sugandh was immersed in music. Naturally gifted with an enchanting voice, Geeta, the matriarch of her close-knit family sang on the radio and at various functions (when she wasn't carrying out her responsibilities as a marketing professional); while the patriarch, Kanaiya, was a charismatic and charming master of ceremony, singer, and comedian (when he wasn't teaching at his University). Together, they were an enthralling couple, entertaining friends at gatherings and parties. Tina and her sister, Seema, traveled with their parents to all of their performances. It was at the age of five that Tina had found her calling. "The first time my parents allowed me to sing on stage was at a fair," she recalls. "I was five and I sang a ghazal, which is a type of song you can sing only if you have a trained voice. As soon as I got up there, I tried to take over. My parents were surprised when they realized I was trying to steal the spotlight! They recognized that I loved performing and wanted to be a part of the show. They encouraged me and supported my love of music and performing. They also kept me focused and gave me a strong work ethic by insisting that I could continue performing as long as my grades at school remained high." That started "The Sugandh Family" music legacy. Throughout Tina's school years, The Sugandh Family performed all over the U.S. and the Caribbean, and gained a huge following in the Indian community. At one concert, Tina begged her father to let her take over for one song and play the drum that he played, (called the dholak). As she began to play, the audience was dumbstruck. "My father wondered how a seven-year-old could have a sense of rhythm like that." Tina's parents decided to introduce her to a more intricate drum, the tabla, a two-barreled percussion that takes years to master and is predominantly played by men. "Dictating rhythm came so naturally to me. I loved playing live. At the start of the show, people would see me sitting behind the drum and think, oh, how cute-she's tuning the tabla for her father to play. No one suspected that I would actually have the strength or ability to play - then I'd blow them away." Her proficiency earned her a nickname: TablaGirl.
As a 15-year-old, Tina was discovered by Sean Harris, a screenwriter and creative mentor who would help shape Tina's talents. Sean eventually convinced Tina that she should pursue music as a career and, to that end, spent time working on a demo. Between her studies as a biology major at Rutgers University (where she eventually graduated on the Dean's List), and weekend performances with the Sugandh Family, Tina would drive to Washington DC to work with Sean, who arranged photo shoots and studio time for her, and most importantly, encouraged her to write her own music. The first song she ever wrote, "I Spit Fire," appears on her debut album. Once Tina completed her demo and promo package, Tina approached her future methodically. "Every morning I'd send out a few demos, make about 30 calls to labels, and keep very detailed notes on each conversation," she laughs. "I'd write down every time I followed up. It was studious and dorky, but when I want something to work, I create a plan and persistently follow through until I get what I want." Her persistence paid off when a friend introduced her to Sean Sullivan, who had been working with Maxwell, John Mellencamp and Jessica Simpson and was starting a new management company. Sean was impressed and had her perform for Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister, Sevendust), his partner in the new venture. Jay Jay was equally impressed and the duo signed her to their new company, Rebellion Entertainment. They spent the next year developing her songs and creating new demos. These demos lead to a publishing deal with Warner/ Chappell Music and a Sony deal. Working with producers Lester Mendez (Shakira, Enrique Iglesias and Jewel), Track & Field (Nelly Furtado), Ming & FS, Dr. Luke and Danny P, Tina wrote or co-wrote all twelve tracks on her debut. The songs are filled with optimism, longing and self-confidence. Flitting between fun nights of clubbing ("Inevitably") and her relationship with her mother ("You Without Me") to the heart-wrenchingly beautiful love song ("Stay"), Tina is determined to keep her message positive and remain true to her heritage. Instruments, like the tabla, the dhol, and the harmonium appear all over the tracks. Even The Sugandh Family make several cameo appearances on the album, which is both ancient and modern, soothing and danceable.
With her Sony debut, Tina Sugandh unveils her blend of exotic South-Asian rhythms and show-stopping ballads to the world. "I feel like the constant encouragement, years of performance experience, and musical genes that my family blessed me with were all in preparation for this moment in my life." confesses Tina, who also is one of the hosts of the popular program Asian Variety Show on Saturday mornings ("It's the Entertainment Tonight for Bollywood."). "There was a time when Latin music was a bit foreign, and now you hear it's beauty everywhere. I believe it's time for the Indian sound to explode." By lighting the fuse, Tina Sugandh is among the first to ignite the Indian explosion.see less biography

Tigerstyle

They are without doubt the next Asian/Bhangra act that will break through into the mainstream - it is only a question of time." "Tigerstyle's new album will be massive, and ......... will make sure Bhangra doesn't die quality wise." (Bobby Friction BBC Radio 1)
Coming from a traditional background where religious adherence was the…
"They are without doubt the next Asian/Bhangra act that will break through into the mainstream - it is only a question of time." "Tigerstyle's new album will be massive, and ......... will make sure Bhangra doesn't die quality wise." (Bobby Friction BBC Radio 1)
Coming from a traditional background where religious adherence was the call of the day and learning to play instruments from a young age so that they could perform at their local temple have now turned this young Sikh outfit into the most sought after act. Recently signed to Nachural Records (the label that launched Panjabi MC onto the world stage and into a global hit), Tigerstyle are now preparing their debut single and debut album for a worldwide release.
"You've got two very devout Sikh Punjabis from Glasgow, who know their Bhangra music more than anybody. I mean they absolutely know their stuff. They're young, they're the right generation. If you listen to some of their earlier albums they were ground-breaking then. What they do and what they've done is, they still play the traditional stuff, but they will effortlessly fuse it into Dancehall or Hip-Hop. And the beauty of them is that they both know their genres of music......It all works together, it sounds great. And they can perform live......I think that is really interesting, really clever. We've still got the traditional Punjabi music. We've still got the element of live and it's still taking it forward." - Adil Ray (BBC Asian Network UK, excerpt taken from "Bhangra" written by Dr. Rajinder Dudrah).
But Tigerstyle's journey has not been an easy one. After two albums of more traditional Desi flavours, Tigerstyle got themselves into a problematic situation which left the duo unable to release material for three years. But this hiatus allowed Tigerstyle to develop their musical talents as they were asked to do white label mixes for Ms Dynamite, Busta Rhymes, Eminem and 50 Cent.
Further recognition came in the form of official remixes for other mainstream acts such as Lisa Maffia (Independiente), Lamya (J Records),and Raghav (A&R) where Tigerstyle contributed with a remix on the hit single Angel Eyes which charted at No.4 in the UK charts. They fused Bhangra with Reggaeton championing the unique "Bhangraton" genre, providing remixes for Machete Music artists Luny Tunes, Wisin Yandel & Don Omar. They worked an exclusive remix of M.I.A.'s "XR2" for the BBC Asian Network.
Nachural Records also announced the placement of tracks from its catalogue onto Project Gotham Racing 3 the game to be launched by X Box (owned by Microsoft) in the winter of 2005. Two tracks by Achanak ("Teri Muhabbatain" Produced by Tigerstyle and "Lak noo" remix) and three tracks from the forthcoming Tigerstyle album ("Boliyan", "Akh mastani" and "Maan doabe da") were identified as key representations of the worldwide appeal of Bhangra music.
This was the first time that Bhangra tracks had been placed on any interactive game and endorsed the mainstream opinion that Bhangra had finally arrived in the ever increasing music market. Recent Success: Tigerstyle ft Kanwar "Son of a Sardar (part 1)" was the first Sikh Hip Hop track to be playlisted in the A list on the BBC Asian Network. It charted at No3 in the station playlist chart, was No1 in Friction's Top Five tracks, and was No7 in his Top 40 songs of 2007. The song has received over 32,000 plays on their Myspace profile in the space of 9 months.
The success of Tigerstyle has taken them touring all over the world including USA, Canada, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Poland, Russia, Dubai, Singapore and Australia, all in the time span of the last 4 years. They have shared stages with the likes of internationally reknowned artists Lily Allen, Talvin Singh, Nitin Sawhney, The Dub Pistols, Fun-Da-Mental, Misty in Roots, Gunjan, Asian Dub Foundation, Badmarsh & Shri, Truth Hurts, Panjabi MC, Future World Funk, Raghav, Johnny Kalsi & The Dhol Foundation, Hans Raj Hans, Jazzy B, Malkit Singh, Jassi Sidhu, Channi Singh (Alaap), Andy Gangadeen of Massive Attack, DJ Semtex, Bobby Friction & Nihal from BBC Radio 1 and Panjabi Hit Squad of BBC 1Xtra.
Tigerstyle are one of the few Asian acts to have ever recorded a live session for the legendary late Sir John Peel. They were given the opportunity to showcase material from their forthcoming album supported by a full live band and feature vocalists at the first ever BBC Electric Proms in September 2006, and were selected out of 1000s of bands to perform on the first ever BBC Introducing Stage at the Glastonbury Festival in July 2007.
"These overlapping territories mapped within a single Tigerstyle beat demonstrate that Bhangra is not just a new set of sounds for rap dudes to sample it is a movement unto itself, folk music for folk that live in the gaps." - Ed Stats (Fader Magazine)
Traditionally asian record labels have signed artists to "buy out" deals whereby the artist is paid a lump sum for their material but sell all their rights, including publishing rights, to the record label. This meant that artists would no longer own or control their own material and would receive no long term income from the exploitation of this material.
Tigerstyle broke the mould and consciously revolutionised the way the asian music industry was running in the U.K. by setting up their own production label, Soldier Sound Recording, which has been instrumental in managing the careers of artists such as Bikram Singh, Blitzkrieg and Gunjan. Tigerstyle are currently working on new material due to be released in the coming months, where Indian, American and European record labels have shown a keen interest in licensing Tigerstyle's album. These same partners were responsible for the success of Panjabi MC.see less biography

The Bilz and Kashif

We already know how urban music has expanded and broadened its barrier by mixing various cultures and genres together. Presently, the South Asian Industry is growing tremendously and has already crossed into the mainstream categories. Often, the most popular way of getting the ethnic touch in production, was to rip samples to create the…
We already know how urban music has expanded and broadened its barrier by mixing various cultures and genres together. Presently, the South Asian Industry is growing tremendously and has already crossed into the mainstream categories. Often, the most popular way of getting the ethnic touch in production, was to rip samples to create the beats and melodies, but what makes us unique, is our given background in such genres.
THE BILZ vision in production is to always create sounds that are one step ahead of the industry to maintain club and commercial record successes. The Duo consists of DJ VICIOUS and MASTER-D (a.k.a Subir Dev). They are two individuals who have gained a vast knowledge of the music industry in two different dimensions. Master Ds aspect comes from his knowledge of over 10 years of training in Indian classical music, ethnic variety and the fusion of urban music that gives an edge in the creation of an original composition without sampling in production. Through his production years, Master Ds creative composition featured in an independent feature film, entitled Passage to Ottawa which was produced and directed by Canadian film maker Gaurav Seth. This movie won 4 international awards since its release in early 2002. Furthermore, this inspired him to compose sound scores with world music influence.
DJ Vicious broad notion of how to handle both, the Mainstream and South Asian music industry with his immense list of industry contacts of both worlds, has given him recognition as DesiClub.com TOP 50 DESI(Indians), who have made a difference in North America. He shares rankings with Raj Bakhtra from NBCs The Apprentice & M. Knight Shamalayan (Director of The 6th Sense). DJ Vicious and Master D put Montreal Canada on the map after releasing their underground south Asian mixtapes series (Insomnia 1, 2 & 3) having unit sales of 800, 1200 & 7000 units respectively across Canada and 1000+ bootlegs across U.S independently!
DJ Vicious aspect comes from his knowledge of the urban music industry for over 8 years, from Deejaying and music promotions. He started off touring across North America promoting his mixtapes in various parts of Canada, U.S.A and recently his emergence in the U.K with THE BILZ imprint. He opened for MTVs Funkmaster Flex in Detroit, Jin the MC from Ruff Ryders, Punjabi MC in Chicago, Apache Indian in Toronto and Sean Paul's after party in Montreal.see less biography

Swami

Swami are a critically-acclaimed Asian electro-pop band from Birmingham, England.
Swami's debut dance album Desi Nu Skool Beatz was initially released in 1998. Described as "blinding" by the Birmingham Post, the album received some international recognition when the opening track Mehbooba appeared in the 2004 Olsen twins movie New…
Swami are a critically-acclaimed Asian electro-pop band from Birmingham, England.
Swami's debut dance album Desi Nu Skool Beatz was initially released in 1998. Described as "blinding" by the Birmingham Post, the album received some international recognition when the opening track Mehbooba appeared in the 2004 Olsen twins movie New York Minute. This was followed by the 2002 album Bhangradotcom, which was less dance-oriented.
Their big break came with the release of their third album DesiRock, which became popular across the entire British Asian music scene. By this time Diamond was the only original member remaining and had recruited his cousin S-Endz as rap vocalist in the band. The title track DesiRock was voted as a BBC Radio 1 favorite and the album voted Best Asian Album of 2004 by various newspapers and websites, which led to the band doing a Maida Vale session in the summer of 2005, and the title track also appeared in the Official 2006 FIFA World Cup edition of Electronic Arts' FIFA series of video games. In the same year DJ Swami won the Media Storm Best Producer award at the UK Asian Music Awards, as well as being nominated for Best Track (DesiRock) and Best Group.
In late 2005, the band signed a deal with Sony BMG to release DesiRock in India as "So Who Am I" with a new line-up including new vocalist Sups. The album was almost completely remixed with S-Endz covering all rap vocals and much more use of live instruments. They embarked on a successful promotional tour of India which included a high-profile performance at the MTV Style Awards. Shortly afterward this version of the album was digitally released worldwide.
In Fall 2007, Swami released their new album "Equalize". The album features many guest appearances including Pras of The Fugees, Boostylz, Lady Ru, French rappers Asuivre, South African vocalist Ishmael, MC Spee from the band Dreadzone, Yam Boy and more. The line-up of the band had now switched to DJ Swami, S-Endz, Sups and Dhol player Bobby Panesar.
The lead track, "Hey Hey" was premiered on MySpace on the 1st August, in a deal which saw Swami as the MySpace Music Featured Artist of the Week. The band then recorded an exclusive BBC Radio 1 live performance in September and the video to "Hey Hey" premiered later that month.
With "Hey Hey", "Electro Jugni" and "Can't Let Go" (all from Equalize) all burning up the charts, Swami shook up the game again with their announcement of "53431" - an exclusive download zone only accessible to those who purchased the album. By the end of 2007 it was clear that Equalize was undeniably the album of the year with "Hey Hey" alone hitting over 1.5 million plays on MySpace. Swami then announced that they had signed a new deal with EMI, and that the album would be re-released with exclusive remixes and bonus tracks including a new version of "Electro Jugni" featuring the popular Swedish-Latina singer DeDe Lopez.
In February 2008, Swami performed live on the BBC TV show 'Desi DNA', with many music fans and journalists declaring their performance to be the highlight of the evening - this performance also served as the debut of Swami's new female singer Liana. The video to 'Electro Jugni' was shot a few weeks later and is expected to premiere soon.
Their members are:Diamond (aka DJ Swami) (guitars/decks/keys/vox)S-Endz (vox)Sups (vox)Liana (vox)Bobby P (percussion)see less biography

Sunidhi Chauhan

Sunidhi Chauhan was born on August 14, 1983. She started her singing career as a child, giving her first performance at the age of four in a local temple in Delhi.
Then she began to participate in a lot of different competitions. She was recognized in 1996 through the music show "Meri Aawaz Suno" - the first televised music contest…
Sunidhi Chauhan was born on August 14, 1983. She started her singing career as a child, giving her first performance at the age of four in a local temple in Delhi.
Then she began to participate in a lot of different competitions. She was recognized in 1996 through the music show "Meri Aawaz Suno" - the first televised music contest in India - which was broadcast on the Indian national television channel Doordarshan.
She won the competition and got to record an album, but "Aira Ghaira Nathu Khaira" failed to do well.
Chauhan stepped into the world of playback singing with the 1996 Bollywood film "Shastra" by composer Aadesh Srivastava. Her big break came at the age of 16 when she sung the hit track "Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi" and other songs from the 1999 Ram Gopal Verma film "Mast."
After her big breakthrough, there was no turning back for Chauhan. She has worked with almost all the leading singers, composers and lyricists of India. She has collaborated with Indian singers such as Alka Yagnik, Shaan, Udit Narayan, and is known for her popular pairing with Sukhwinder Singh.
Chauhan is most often paired with highly acclaimed singer Sonu Niigaam, and with the successful female playback singer Shreya Ghosal. She is perhaps the only Bollywood artist who can sing just about any genre. No wonder she is widely known as one of the Bollywood divas and is often compared to Western singers like Mariah Carey.
The year 2008 turned out to be successful for Chauhan as she went on to deliver a huge number of super hits like "Chhaliya," "Desi Girl," "Dance Pe Chance," and "Race Saanson Ki."
Chauhan went on to win the "Kelvinator GR8! FLO Women Award" in 2009 for her mind blowing contribution to music.see less biography

Sukshinder Shinda

A gifted singer, composer and producer, Sukshinder Shinda has collected an impressive string of hits that are embedded in the hearts and minds of millions across the world. Shinda has been a force in the Asian music scene for over 15 years and along the way over 200 studio albums. Since his debut solo 'Gal Sun Ja' he has followed up the…
A gifted singer, composer and producer, Sukshinder Shinda has collected an impressive string of hits that are embedded in the hearts and minds of millions across the world. Shinda has been a force in the Asian music scene for over 15 years and along the way over 200 studio albums. Since his debut solo 'Gal Sun Ja' he has followed up the string of smash hits with 'Balle', 'Collaborations' and now 'Living The Dream'.
His extensive experience of music recording has already included working with artists like Kuldip Manak, AS Kang, Apna Sangeet, Panjabi MC, Sardool Sikander, Heera, Meshi Eshara, Manjit Pappu, Jaspinder Narula, Harbhajan Mann and Gurdas Mann. Subsequently, in 1986 Sukshinder Shinda helped launch Jazzy B's career by producing and composing his first album - a partnership that still flourishes two decades later.
From his first solo instrumental tape in 1989, Dhol Beat 1, he has set the trends that a generation follow. The album was probably the first ever totally instrumental album featuring the five most authentic Punjabi instruments. No synthesizers, no bass, and no samples – this has proved to be one of the most popular albums ever played since its release, and proof that Sukshinder Shinda's musical visions could well have been ahead of his time.
Having recorded and played live around the world and on some of the biggest stages, Sukshinder Shinda has seen his unique sound for AS Kang ('Jawani Boliyan' and 'Aish Karo'), Balwinder Safri ('Another Level'), and Harbhajan Mann ('Dil Apna Punjabi') take hold of audiences across the continents. The 2005 global smash 'Dil Lutiya' by Jazzy B, followed up Amrinder Gill's stunning album 'Dildarian' and the ground-breaking Bhangra track in the Bollywood film 'Teesri Ankh', are testament to his musical prowess.
Sukshinder Shinda – the producer, composer, arranger, singer and musician from Handsworth - is a music machine. Since his introduction to his mentor Kuldip S. Matharu and his tutorship under legendary Gold champion Dhol player Laal Singh Bhatti, Shinda's creative talents have seen become an accomplished player of the harmonium, tabla and keyboards. "With the immense guidance of my teacher and 'Guru' Ustad Ajit S. Mathalashi ji I have learned so much from him, but I feel there is still so much more knowledge to be gained each day in the field of music."
Since going solo, Shinda's live stage shows have captured the imagination of the public in virtually every corner of the world. Count San Francisco, Washington, Toronto, Kenya, Dubai, Pakistan, Australia and Norway as territories that have witnessed his full live band and the versatility of his voice to make him one of Bhangra's most in-demand performers.
Sukshinder Shinda's latest album, 'Living The Dream', displays growth and introduces a number of new musical elements. The lyrics have their own unique appeal and represent a new element to Shinda's singing style and in addition to his own vocals tracks it also includes it combines a touch of traditional Punjabi folk feel with urban street beats – representing Shinda's contemporary and traditional traits to a tee.
Whether you catch the man on stage, in the recording studio or through one of his new music releases, there can be no doubt that he is an exceptional talent in the modern era of Asian entertainment. His devotion to the sound of music and rhythm endear his musical magic to attain an enduring popularity. Sukshinder Shinda has a rare gift for taking the traditions of the past and translating them into the language of today's modern cultures.see less biography

Sonu Niigaam

Sonu Niigaam born on 30th July, 1973, in Faridabad, Haryana. He is the only son of Agam Kumar Nigam, a popular singer in North India. Ever since he was a child, Sonu heard the strings of music ringing through the house. No wonder he developed a liking for music early on! He grew up accompanying his father at musical performances. He was educated…
Sonu Niigaam born on 30th July, 1973, in Faridabad, Haryana. He is the only son of Agam Kumar Nigam, a popular singer in North India. Ever since he was a child, Sonu heard the strings of music ringing through the house. No wonder he developed a liking for music early on! He grew up accompanying his father at musical performances. He was educated in Dehli and studied at the JD Tyler School and Dehli University. However, his studious ways did not stop him from pursuing what he loved. He became a child artist and appeared in films such as, Pyaara Dushman and Kaamchor. As a teenager, he participated in many music competitions, where he was no stranger to the winner's circle. He later moved to Mumbai to officially pursue his music career. Initially, Niigaam struggled to find work, but all that changed when he met the late Gulshan Kumar of T-series. He had his first hit song with 'Aacha Sila Diya Tune Mere Pyar.' That's when things really took off for him. He became a host in ZEE T.V.'s show , 'Sa Re Ga Ma,' and since then, Sonu has become a household name and legendary performer. Just in the last year, 20 to 25 of his film songs have become super duper hits. For example, 'Taal','Sangharsh','Haseena Maan Jayegi','Dil Se', 'Pardes', 'Aur Pyar Ho Gaya', 'Border', 'Major Saab', 'Jeans','Refugee','Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge','Hadh Kar Di Apne','Jungle','Joru Ka Gulam'- just to name a few. In the last decade, Sonu Niigaam has exploded on the Bollywood song scene. He hosts TV shows, DJ's on the radio, and produces smash hits...all in a day's work for this superstar! see less biography

Sean Paul

Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques was born on January 9, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica. His parents and grandparents were athletes. His father and grandfather were on the Jamaican men's national water polo team. Like them, he followed suit and was on that team from the age of 13 to 21, when he decided to pursue his music career full-time. Inspired…
Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques was born on January 9, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica. His parents and grandparents were athletes. His father and grandfather were on the Jamaican men's national water polo team. Like them, he followed suit and was on that team from the age of 13 to 21, when he decided to pursue his music career full-time. Inspired by reggae legend Super Cat, Sean Paul became a deejay and started recording music in 1996. His first ever appearance came in the 1998 movie "Belly."
Sean Paul to date has released three albums. His second album, "Dutty Rock," has sold over six million albums worldwide and spawned four US top 20 and UK top 10 singles including the US #1 hits, "Get Busy" and "Baby Boy," a song he did with Beyonce. In 2004, "Dutty Rock" won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.
His third album, "The Trinity" produced 3 US top 10 singles, most notably "Temperature" which climbed to #1 on the US Hot 100 Billboard Charts. His fourth album, "Imperial Blaze," is set for an August 2009 release. Sean Paul has also collaborated with numerous artists such as Jay-Z, Beyonce, Rihanna, DMX, Busta Rhymes, and Missy Elliott and has been included on countless remixes and song blends.
Sean Paul is perhaps one of the most recognizable and successful reggae and dancehall artists in the world. He is known for helping popularize the Diwali Riddim worldwide. With songs like "Get Busy," and "Like Glue," Sean Paul's penchant for singing over the Bollywood influenced beats has become a fixture in his music and spawned numerous popular songs from other artists. With a strong following in Jamaica, the US, Canada, and the UK, Sean Paul hopes to continue reaching out to other countries and continue to be one of the main artists in the reggae genre.see less biography

Rishi Rich

Rishi Rich (born Rishpal Singh Rekhi) is a British Asian Sikh music producer based in London, UK. He is internationally known for his bhangra tracks as well as hindi remixes. He has also produced remixes for various mainstream artisits such as Madonna and Britney Spears, Misteeq, and Craig David. In the past, he has produced many remix…
Rishi Rich (born Rishpal Singh Rekhi) is a British Asian Sikh music producer based in London, UK. He is internationally known for his bhangra tracks as well as hindi remixes. He has also produced remixes for various mainstream artisits such as Madonna and Britney Spears, Misteeq, and Craig David. In the past, he has produced many remix albums, for example Love 2 Love. Recently, he has produced two solo albums, including his latest album The Project.
Recently it has been alleged that Rishi has spent thousands of pounds on a watch which clearly reflects his success as a music producer. At the humble age of 17 ,Rishi Rich released the single "Bombay Jungle" followed by the smash hit album "Love 2 Love" which launched him in to the spotlight as the talented producer behind 2 kool. Following hot on the heels of it's success,2 kool released more hit albums including "Warm it up" , "2 Cool Flava" "Bollywood Fever" and "Klassic Kuts" as well as the "Love 2 Love" series which saw 5 more sucessful chapters, Part 2 won an award for the best selling remix album of 1996. Touring over India with his unique sound, Rishi gained a further knowledge of the in the skills of the music business, recording with such profile artists as Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan and Kavita Krishnamurti.
1997 saw creative differences for Kool and Rishi decided to go his own way .Teaming up with the talented soul singer Veronica, they formed the R 'n' B sensation VR1. The collaboration culminated in 3 hit albums, "The Next Stage", Love 2 Love Part 5 " and "Voices", an opus of original material that took the market by storm. He has exchanged vibes with many artists including Apache Indian , Bally Jagpal, B21, Sonu Nigam, Premi, Don Dee, Mentor, Saagar Malik, PDM , Amer and Gunjan. Rishi Rich is currently producing Veronica's solo material as well as working on the other mainstream material for the likes of Romina Johnson, Drizabone, Yana and Don Dee.
In 2000, Rishi Rich started the year by signing to Ishq Records, Bally Sagoo's Record Label. A label renowned for his high calibre artists and quality productions. Rishi will only add this reputation with his first solo album 'Simply Rich' . The industry is eagerly awaiting this. Rishi is totally on a roll with the release of MIS-Teeqs 'Roll On' and the track is called 'This is how we do it' (from all All G Soundtrack ).Both charted in the national charts at number 7 in June 2002.Craig David and Mis-Teeq are just of the few top acts that Rishi is fusing with. The talk on the street is that Rishi Rich has just begun.... With an impressive past and a prosperous future, this unique producer is bound to stand the test line and further establish himself and leader in both the Asian and English market.see less biography

RDB

RDB is composed of Kuly, Manj and Surj, three brothers born in the UK. Even at an early age, they were playing indian instruments and singing along with their father. Drawing on their cultural sikh heritage and fusing it with different street genres of music, they constructed the "RDB sound".
The RDB (Rhythm Dhol Bass) brothers…
RDB is composed of Kuly, Manj and Surj, three brothers born in the UK. Even at an early age, they were playing indian instruments and singing along with their father. Drawing on their cultural sikh heritage and fusing it with different street genres of music, they constructed the "RDB sound".
The RDB (Rhythm Dhol Bass) brothers are pioneers in their field. Producers, musicians and singers, these siblings are truly amazing live entertainers. They have performed alongside the biggest names in Bollywood ; Akshay Kumar, Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai to the biggest names in the west, Snoop Dogg, Public Enemy etc.
From multimillion viewer globally televised shows to sellout RDB concerts around the world, the RDB sound has without doubt struck a chord with the masses of music lovers from both east to west.
These british born sikh brothers have radically pioneered the style of British bhangra by remoulding it into a raw, urban sound which makes their work stand out from the crowd. Street-style crisp original production, deep and meaningful lyrical content and a born skill to create hookline's and anthems in all genres have formed a international fan-base of millions from all ages and backgrounds.
With over a decade of hits under their belt, millions of unofficial sales worldwide and having toured all corners of the earth (UK, Belgium, Germany, Norway, Canada, USA, South America, New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, India, Pakistan and Kenya), RDB are growing from strength to strength as they become the first artists in the history of music to collaborate mainstream bollywood and the US hip-hop markets together.
Nothing can prepare you for what these brothers have yet to unleash.see less biography

Raghav

Raghav is musically seen as a 'crossover' artist, who personally sites a fusion of musical influences and styles that include hip-hop, R'n'B, Indian, reggae and soul. He is currently working with a variety of prominent producers, including Sly & Robbie, Mushtaq, Peter Wade and Incognito.
Moving on 2008, Raghav now regularly performs…
Raghav is musically seen as a 'crossover' artist, who personally sites a fusion of musical influences and styles that include hip-hop, R'n'B, Indian, reggae and soul. He is currently working with a variety of prominent producers, including Sly & Robbie, Mushtaq, Peter Wade and Incognito.
Moving on 2008, Raghav now regularly performs to adoring fans in US, India, Africa, Europe and UK. He spent 2007 NYE performing to over 10,000 fans in Hyderabad, India and has a hectic touring schedule which includes dates in Miami, Detroit, Delhi, Bombay, New York, Bangladesh, Manchester, London and San Francisco and that's just until the end of February 2008!
Raghav is currently recording his 2nd album which he's co-writing with the likes of Cut father & Joe (Jamelia, Brandy, Blue & Atomic Kitten), Mushtaq (Misteeq, Damage and Simon Webbe), Peter Wade (Jennifer Lopez), and is scheduled to write with Niara Scarlett (Sugababes, Girls Aloud and Mutya Buena).see less biography

Panjabi MC

Panjabi MC (also known as Punjabi MC, real name Rajinder Singh Rai) was born in 1971 in Coventry, England. Ninder Johal of Nachural Records discovered him thanks to his remix of Kuldeep Manak's "Ghariah Milan De".
His first 12" "Rootz" was very controversial because PMC used a religious Muslim song in it. The 12" was taken off the…
Panjabi MC (also known as Punjabi MC, real name Rajinder Singh Rai) was born in 1971 in Coventry, England. Ninder Johal of Nachural Records discovered him thanks to his remix of Kuldeep Manak's "Ghariah Milan De".
His first 12" "Rootz" was very controversial because PMC used a religious Muslim song in it. The 12" was taken off the market but PMC continued making records. "Mundian To Bach Ke (Beware of the Boys)" (1998; first appeared on the CD Legalised) which mixed the theme of the TV series Knight Rider (already used before by Timbaland & Magoo on the track 'Luv 2 Luv U' and Busta Rhymes on his track 'Fire It Up (Remix)) with bhangra was already an underground hit when German record company Superstar Recordings - thanks to downloads on the Internet - picked it up and it became a major hit in Germany and then in the rest of Europe, including the UK. A version of this recording in 2003 featured American rapper Jay-Z named Beware of the Boys.
Panjabi MC is one of the pioneers of Asian/rap/dance fusion. He is very versatile, using not only hip hop but also styles like jungle (on "100% Proof"), UK garage (on "Desi"), reggae (on "Desi"). On "Desi", Panjabi MC uses vocal samples from Ofra Haza's "Im Nin'Alu". He also used "Planet Rock" ("Pyar Wich (Planet Rock Remix)" on Legalised) before Afrika Bambaataa recorded "Indian Planet Rock".see less biography

Panjabi By Nature

Panjabi By Nature (PBN) is one of UK's most successful Asian music producers. Hailing from Wolverhampton, PBN's music has vastly impacted the sound of UK Bhangra. Smash hit tracks such as "Jaan Panjabi", "Nain Preeto De", "Nachdi" and "Aaj Me Peeni", which are by far some of the biggest party anthems to have emerged from the scene, have…
Panjabi By Nature (PBN) is one of UK's most successful Asian music producers. Hailing from Wolverhampton, PBN's music has vastly impacted the sound of UK Bhangra. Smash hit tracks such as "Jaan Panjabi", "Nain Preeto De", "Nachdi" and "Aaj Me Peeni", which are by far some of the biggest party anthems to have emerged from the scene, have also positioned PBN as one of the most recognized Brit-Asian producers.
His formula of catchy hooks and heavy beats, blended with UK flavors has earned him the title of "the Hit Maker" and immense recognition and support from the industry. Panjabi By Nature's last release "Jaan Panjabi" reached number one on the BBC Asian Network Chart as well as independent charts throughout the UK and North America. The track was also one of the top 3 Bhangra tracks of 2007 on the coveted Bobby Friction and Nihal's Radio 1 show.
With 3 albums and 4 collaborations under his belt, Panjabi By Nature is getting ready to release his fourth solo album "Homegrown". Due for release in 2009, the album features an array of Panjabi talent, including Lehmber Hussainpuri, Miss Pooja, Dippa Dosanjh, Charanjit Channi, Sameera and Apna Sangeet's K. S Bhamrah. The release is highly anticipated, with high expectations from the hit maker to deliver a fresh batch of dance floor killers.see less biography

Mumzy Stranger

Mumzy Stranger is the latest pop sensation to hit the music circuit. With his debut single One More Dance, releasing on July 20th, he springs onto the scene with an exciting new sound and distinctive urban style.
The combination of his smooth, soulful vocal style, catchy pop rhythms and clean-cut, urban look has already got industry…
Mumzy Stranger is the latest pop sensation to hit the music circuit. With his debut single One More Dance, releasing on July 20th, he springs onto the scene with an exciting new sound and distinctive urban style.
The combination of his smooth, soulful vocal style, catchy pop rhythms and clean-cut, urban look has already got industry insiders touting Mumzy to be one of the year's hottest new artistes. Topped with his trademark hat and armed with boyish good looks, the 25-year-old is the first person of Bengali descent to create such excitement.
Signed to Tiffinbeats Records, One More Dance is produced by Rishi Rich, who has also worked with the likes of Madonna, Britney Spears and Craig David.
Born and raised in East London, as a teenager, Mumzy immersed himself into the urban garage scene that gave rise to groundbreaking musicians like Dizzee Rascal. With no support from his traditional Asian family, it was his mother who encouraged his art and helped him put together a studio in his bedroom, which was kept secret from the rest of the family.
Not only did Mumzy have to fight his family, but as one of only a few Asian MC's, he also faced obstacles from his peers. But through sheer determination and belief in his work, he pushed through against all odds.
The turning point in his career came in 2005 when he met gifted producer Rishi Rich, who immediately recognized Mumzy's raw talent and took him on. Tragically, it was around this time that Mumzy's mother passed away, but knowing how much his music meant to her gave him the strength to pursue his dreams.
Today Tiffinbeats Records and Rishi Rich Productions are giving Mumzy Stranger the opportunity to project his skills to a much wider audience. Mumzy has already toured the world with Tiffinbeats, performing for sell out audiences in Dubai, Canada, Malaysia and India, which has earned him a strong underground fan-base.
Despite the travel and growing success, Mumzy still retains his East London roots and continues to live in Plaistow where he grew up. His support of the community includes being an Ambassador for Newham Council's anti-violence campaign to prevent gun and knife crime that has been rife amongst youngsters.
Mumzy's musical talents extend to playing the keyboard and guitar, as well as co-producing on his upcoming albumsee less biography

Miss Pooja

The sweet Punjabi kudi next door is what we have seen Miss Pooja as throughout her amazing musical career. From her traditional Punjabi attire, long, silky hair, and understated accessories, Miss Pooja's simplicity has helped get the recognition for her talent that she deserves. Miss Pooja, otherwise known as Gurinder Kaur Kainth, grew…
The sweet Punjabi kudi next door is what we have seen Miss Pooja as throughout her amazing musical career. From her traditional Punjabi attire, long, silky hair, and understated accessories, Miss Pooja's simplicity has helped get the recognition for her talent that she deserves. Miss Pooja, otherwise known as Gurinder Kaur Kainth, grew up in Rajpura, Punjbai. From a young age she has been singing and dancing and knew that she wanted to pursue music professionally.
Receiving her Masters in Music, Miss Pooja was ready to take on the world. She started her career as a duet singer. Her discography goes on and on as she has now recorded somewhere near 500 songs with 70 unique artists. She has had the opportunity to work with Panjabi By Nature, DJ H and DJ Rags, Lehmber Hussainpuri just to name a few. Despite such a long list of duets and collaborations, Miss Pooja has stayed true to her Punjabi roots. She sings all her songs in Punjabi and her folk music style is a perfect fit for her high yet powerful voice.
Miss Pooja's success started in India and recently she has taken her career to England. Now she is collaborating with Bhangra artists there. Through her career, Miss Pooja has gone from being on songs that are played second on the list to top of the charts and dance floors across the globe.
It seems that 2009 is the year for Miss Pooja as she has been working on her solo album on Moviebox's Label. "Romantic Jatt" has been produced by some of the greatest Urban and Bhangra producers on the scene. Along with her forthcoming album, the sweet Miss Pooja from next door is changing her look to something more fun, young, and hip. Her once straight, long hair and traditional wardrobe have been swapped for fun curls, tight jeans, and funky accessories.
Her distinct voice and fun dance moves have captivated audiences. Miss Pooja has stolen the hearts of many and is an international Bhangra singer who has no plans on slowing down, in fact her career is in full swing and we can expect to see a lot more of this Punjabi beauty in the near future. see less biography

MIA

Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, the daughter of a Tamil activist-turned militant, Arul Pragasam, was born in Hounslow, London. When she was six months of age, her family moved back to their native Sri Lanka. Motivated by his wish to support the Tamil militancy in Sri Lanka, her father became politically known as Arular and was a founding…
Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, the daughter of a Tamil activist-turned militant, Arul Pragasam, was born in Hounslow, London. When she was six months of age, her family moved back to their native Sri Lanka. Motivated by his wish to support the Tamil militancy in Sri Lanka, her father became politically known as Arular and was a founding member of The Eelam Revolutionary Organization of Students (EROS), a militant Tamil group. Her alias, M.I.A., stands for both Missing in Acton and Missing in Action.
Arulpragasam has an older sister, Kali, and a younger brother, Sugu. Due to the conflict, much of her young age was spent moving from home to home. Contact with her father was strictly limited, as she says he was in hiding from the Sri Lankan Army. As the civil war escalated, it became unsafe for the family to stay in Sri Lanka, so they relocated to Cennai, Tamil Nadu, India, moving into a derelict house, with sporadic visits from her father. They later settled in Jaffna again. By now, the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka was at its peak, and the family once again tried to flee the country. Eventually, Arulpragasam, her two siblings and mother Kala made it back to London where they were housed as refugees. It was in the late '80s, on a council estate in Mitcham (South London), that an eleven-year-old Arulpragasam began to learn the English language. Here she was exposed to Western radio for the first time, hearing broadcasts emanating from her neighbours' flats. Her affinity for hip-hop and rap began from there. Acts including Public Enemy, Big Daddy Kane, Roxanne Shante and N.W.A. would become just some of her early music influences.
Arulpragasam attended London's Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, where she studied Fine Art, Film and Video. Arulpragasam currently lives in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, New York in the United States.see less biography

MC Special

MC Special has carefully developed a diverse and successful musical career since his induction to the world of Bhangra by Sukshinder Shinda in 2002. He is that special breed of an MC and Music Producer who brings sensitivity and credibility to his work. Whatever genre of Punjabi/urban music he is working in, he takes pride in his music…
MC Special has carefully developed a diverse and successful musical career since his induction to the world of Bhangra by Sukshinder Shinda in 2002. He is that special breed of an MC and Music Producer who brings sensitivity and credibility to his work. Whatever genre of Punjabi/urban music he is working in, he takes pride in his music and pushes the beat in his own unique style.
VIP Records are excited to bring you exciting bhangra beats from MC Special - direct from London UK!! Since making waves in the music industry as an MC and music producer, he has worked with some of the most talented people in the bhangra scene. Having released tracks in the past with Sukshinder Shinda, Aman Hayer, Lembher Hussainpuri, KS Makhan, Ryan Singh, J Deep and having worked on albums such as Pure Desi Volume 2, Gal Sunja, Usual Yardies, Genie-Us, Groundshaker, Reminisce, Dholicious, First Round, Dhol Beats and Wont Look Back; he's taken his unique flavour and made an impact all around the world.
He's diverse, he's unique, he's successful and now he's released his own solo album! MC Special has spent the last two years working on this album from scratch from producing, rapping & song writing. On the album you also have a producer called E-SHANN who has helped to produce three tracks on the album. Mc Special has gone all the way with this album to look for most talent singers to feature on the album. The vocalist on the album would not even need an introduction on their history. Vocalists include: Kaka Bhainawala, Nirmal Sidhu, Feroz Khan, Manak-E and many more. SOMETHING SPECIAL will be supported with 2 videos, one which has just been shot by x1x film and video.see less biography

Lil Wayne

When we saw this boy-faced Southern artist rapping, passionately chewing on words of steel with Cash Money years ago, we knew that he was hungry to release some of the "sickest" and most incredible singles in the Hip Hop world. We however had no clue that Lil Wayne would be one of the crowned Gods in the hip hop entertainment world today.…
When we saw this boy-faced Southern artist rapping, passionately chewing on words of steel with Cash Money years ago, we knew that he was hungry to release some of the "sickest" and most incredible singles in the Hip Hop world. We however had no clue that Lil Wayne would be one of the crowned Gods in the hip hop entertainment world today.
Selling way over six million in over three years in the industry those that had doubted the slow talking Gangster from New Orleans has to be rechecking their thoughts and ideals as we speak. Wayne became a part of the scene, pretty young and released his first track "Get it how you live". To date Weezy (as he is commonly known) continues to release some of the most riveting singles in the industry. Some of his most noted hits are, "Stuntin' Like My Dad", "Fireman", "Go DJ", "Got Money", "Lollipop" and "Tell Me That You Need Me (Apologize Remix)".
The New Orleans rapper is also well known for his superb collaborations. Many even go as far as to say that anything the Weezy is featured on is a guaranteed best seller. The lyrical content and almost theatrical ways of in-your-face rhyming is definitely one reason that so many in the industry are itching at the chance to put out a single with him. Collaborations so far have included Destiny's Child, Juvenile, T-Pain, Jay- Z , Fat Joe, Akon, Birdman, Robin Thicke, T.I., Drake, and Kanye West, just to name a few.
In 2008, Lil Wayne was integral in signing Brit-Asian artist, Jay Sean to Cash Money Records. This made the already internationally acclaimed artist the first Brit-Asian performer to sign with a major American label. Lil Wayne is featured on Jay Sean's track, "Down" off of his album "My Own Way" released in October of 2009.
The very tattooed 29 year-old, Weezy, has created a new level of performer in the industry that was declared to have been stalled with the tragedy of the loss with great artists such as Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. This isn't to say that Lil Wayne has already reached the epic status of these great rappers, but if he continues with the success that he's had thus far, we will certainly still be talking about him in years to come.see less biography

Lady Gaga

With tracks like "Just Dance" and "Poker Face," Lady Gaga has rocketed to fame. The artist, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28th, 1986 came from humble beginnings. Born in Yonkers, New York to Italian American parents, Lady Gaga had music in her from an early age, by four; she learned how to play the piano. By 13, Lady…

Kidd Skilly

Kidd Skilly, an up and coming hip-hop artist and the latest phenomenon out of the "Motor City", Detroit, Michigan, is on his way to greatness as he explores a new genre of music. Kidd Skilly's upbringing being all but traditional has been one of the most poignant influences on his music.
His youth was spent in an averse and inner…
Kidd Skilly, an up and coming hip-hop artist and the latest phenomenon out of the "Motor City", Detroit, Michigan, is on his way to greatness as he explores a new genre of music. Kidd Skilly's upbringing being all but traditional has been one of the most poignant influences on his music.
His youth was spent in an averse and inner city neighborhood where he was constantly challenged by his peers and community to prove that he was worthy of a future. His environment was pivotal in his finding music as a solace and companion as competition was fierce and every boy needed to achieve a sense of individuality. Born and brought up in southwest Detroit and of Mexican-Indian heritage, Kidd Skilly's cultural experiences have also had strong impacts on the uniqueness of his style and flow. The various types of South Asian music from Punjabi folk music by Gurdas Mann to remixed and fusion music by Punjabi MC were always a safe place that he regarded as "his own." It was what distinguished him from all of the other kids on his block. His love for exploring new types of music and delving deeper than the mainstream has made him what he is today; more than a rapper or even musician, but an artist on every level.
Because his interests were in underground and undiscovered music, Kidd Skilly has become very devoted to creating music with a purpose. He has been inspired by artists that are not afraid to "get political" and vows to live without classification as he produces his versatile music-allowing him to be true to his name, as the "Pride of the People." With a pen in his hand and the WITNIS Project under construction, Kidd Skilly now writes a new genre of music. His music and performances are characterized by accompaniment by rapper/producer Helluva and a 7-piece live band. Kidd Skilly's eclectic background has allowed him to create a genre of his own, uniting vastly different music types from underground Hip-Hop to Punjabi Bhangra. With the body of Hip Hop music and the spirit of Soul music, there's no limit in sight for Kidd Skilly's work. Although he foresees a major restructuring of the record industry in the next few years, Kidd Skilly is assured that his presence will always be felt at some angle of the industry.
After breaking into the scene in 2004, Kidd Skilly now pushes forward with many exciting projects underway. His next single, for which the video is currently being shot, is a track entitled "Bhangra Chick" where he puts a Punjabi edge on hip hop beats with the use of traditional Indian instruments and synthesizers. The track speaks to today's generation of Indian Americans through both street and Punjabi lyrics as it touches on Punjabi hits and a hard hitting hip hop flavor. "Bhangra Chick" marks the launch of a series of original singles that will be peaked by a collaboration with one of today's hottest mainstream hip hop artists. After Kidd Skilly's release of several singles, his next stop will be an up close encounter with his fans through an original, ten-city, back-to-school tour where he will showcase his new material and past hits which will hopefully be replayed in the UK and abroad as well. Kidd Skilly and his team are now looking for DJs to do their own version of his tracks which will later be featured as official remixes.see less biography

Keri Hilson

Have you seen that gorgeous model-looking chick that's got Usher sprung in the video for "Love In This Club?" Turns out, she's a recording artist in her own right. Keri Hilson is about to be huge. And she's one of those rare people who deserve to be. For Keri, music was a childhood friend she kept throughout adulthood. "In school, I would…
Have you seen that gorgeous model-looking chick that's got Usher sprung in the video for "Love In This Club?" Turns out, she's a recording artist in her own right. Keri Hilson is about to be huge. And she's one of those rare people who deserve to be. For Keri, music was a childhood friend she kept throughout adulthood. "In school, I would get in trouble for singing all the time. I unknowingly hummed every chance I got. It got so bad my friend's nicknamed me 'Keri-okey'". She wears that name proudly on her sleeve, and in credits for every major hit she writes.
Destined for stardom since day one, the Atlanta native's determined spirit first materialized all before she'd turn a teenager. While performing in school plays and winning talent shows all around Atlanta, she taught herself how to write songs at twelve. Impressed with Keri's vocal ability, her piano-turned-voice teacher ushered her into a studio session where she learned the nuances of recording music. "That was when I really knew that I could take music seriously," she says. "But at the time, I didn't know if there was such a job as production or songwriting."
"I come across a lot of people who are opportunists and they're like, 'If it happens, it happens.' I'm not one of those. I'm a go getter." True to her words, by 18 she was arranging songs, cutting vocals and engineering sessions. While on her journey to making a name for herself as one of the strongest songwriters out there, Keri eventually ran into producer Polow da Don working in recording studios all over their hometown Atlanta. One afternoon, he asked her the pivotal question-"'What producer do you think would get you where you want to be as an artist? Who would musically inspire you the most?' I said, 'Timbaland- hands down!'" Little did she know, Polow had already been talking to the Virginia Beach producer about her potential. Polow called her one morning with the news that Tim wanted to meet her. Keri was elated. "I wasn't freaking out," she recalls of that morning, "I was prepared. While I had taken all this time to hone my craft as a songwriter, I always believed that I would eventually get to be an artist. Everything I experienced, everything I felt growing up, all the work...I was just like, 'Ok. Wow. This must be it. It must be happening.'"
It was definitely happening. As soon as Keri and Timbaland met there was chemistry. "A lot of nights we would just listen to other people's music and critique it. Not for the sake of study but to listen to it and discuss it. We don't agree all the time. Definitely not. But I think that's what happens when you get two strong creative minds in the same room."
Even better things happen when you get three strong, creative people in the same room. September 2008 will see the release of Keri Hilson's first album, "In A Perfect World..." It is being issued as a joint release from Mosley Music Group (Tim's label) and Zone 4 (Polow's label) as an imprint of Interscope Records (Jimmy Iovine's label). The album is about relationships, it's emotive, human, gorgeously and deliberately imperfect. "No human is exempt from the realities of life-heartbreak, love, failure, success-I want my album to convey a sense of reality. That's the standpoint that lent itself to the title. There will always be something you'd change if only you lived 'In A Perfect World...' and I'm no different."
The highly anticipated debut features her indomitable songwriting skills, the genre-obliterating production of Polow da Don and Timbaland, and Keri Hilson's undeniably incredible voice. "I deliver my songs with emotion," she enthuses, "I don't like a lot of effects. It takes away from the emotion. Like the raspyness of my voice in 'Slow Dance' (written with Justin Timberlake) for example. I love the way I sound on that track-straightforward, throwback, and old school. I don't want that feeling taken away. I'm so particular about those emotions. I don't want anyone to walk away from my album just thinking, 'that sounds nice.' Anybody can do that. I'm much more concerned that they walk away thinking, 'that felt great.'"
For her humility, the album is as dizzyingly good as it should be. It's a watershed moment that meets both goals-it sounds and feels great. The songs are unconventional. It's universally appealing in its pop offerings (infectious hooks are plenty) but the arrangements are challenging in how many layers there are to listen to. Heavy synth-laden basslines to the classical guitar in the tensely urgent Polow-produced "Ready to Fall," Keri anchors it all with a pitch-perfect voice that is refreshing in its versatility. From the sweeping cinematic orchestration of Timbaland's "Mic Check" ("I loved harnessing all that aggression in my voice.") to the speedy cascading electro bassline of "Return the Favor." The mutual trust between artist and producers allows them to take bold risks. Keri shouts out all the "fly girls" on her song "Get It Girl". "A 'Get It Girl' is focused on getting everything she wants out of life. She is strong, independent, determined, loves to have fun, always stays fresh - and no matter what, accepts no limitations."
"In A Perfect World..." represents a world where music is music and you can't put it in a box. It's a catalyst for Keri to defy categorization, "I want to be a point of reference" states Hilson. "Hip-hop has become pop; pop is hip-hop. Music is definitely changing. I want to be the crux of that. I want to be a reason, not a result."see less biography

Juggy D

Born and bred in Southall, Juggy has been performing since the age of 14 when he won a talent competition judged by Punjabi superstar Channi from Allap. Winning the competition inspired Juggy to pursue his dream to become a successful British-born Punjabi singer. Juggy performed during frequent visits back to his parents native India during…
Born and bred in Southall, Juggy has been performing since the age of 14 when he won a talent competition judged by Punjabi superstar Channi from Allap. Winning the competition inspired Juggy to pursue his dream to become a successful British-born Punjabi singer. Juggy performed during frequent visits back to his parents native India during his late teens and began to establish himself as a genuine British-Born Asian vocal talent. Having heard his vocals, Rishi Rich asked Juggy to collaborate on the track Nahin Jeenah on Rishi's debut album Simply Rich. The track was No 1 in the Bhangra charts for 6 weeks. In 2003, Juggy became part of the Rishi Rich Project, a music movement set up to showcase up-and-coming artists. The critically acclaimed debut single Dance with you (nachna tere naal) featuring Jay Sean was released on Virgin Records in Sept 2003. Since signing to 2Point9, Juggy has also featured on a number of commercial cross-over singles including:
Craig David - Rise and Fall (rishi rich desi kulcha remix)Craig David - Spanish (rishi rich desi kulcha remix)Ricky Martin - Juramento (remix)Brittney Spears - Me against the music (rishi rich remix)Mary J Blige - Love at 1st sight (rishi rich desi kulcha remix)Lamya - black mona lisa (tigerstyle remix)
Juggy D released his 1st solo album 'Juggy D' in August 2004, and set new records, being the first artist to have a fully-fledged panjabi album in the UK album charts. Currently Juggy D is working on his second album, as well featuring on the albums of other 2Point9 artists.see less biography

Jazzy B

Jazzy B was born in Nawanshahr, Punjab, India and immigrated with his family to Vancouver, Canada at the age of five. During his teen years he worked at a construction site and became a star player for his high school ice hockey team. He was persuaded into becoming a professional Bhangra artist by friends who sang with him as a group at…
Jazzy B was born in Nawanshahr, Punjab, India and immigrated with his family to Vancouver, Canada at the age of five. During his teen years he worked at a construction site and became a star player for his high school ice hockey team. He was persuaded into becoming a professional Bhangra artist by friends who sang with him as a group at parties and Sikh wedding receptions. He credits a co-worker for believing in him and launching his career by lending $5,000 for recording studio costs. After turning professional at the age of 18 he moved to Birmingham, England where he currently resides. Music Jazzy B has released thirteen albums all of which have been produced by Sukhshinder Shinda, a talented Bhangra record producer and artist known as 'The Music Man'. Together they have created some of the most popular Bhangra hits, including "Ghugian Da Jorra", "Londono Patola", "Naag", "Tera Roop", "Sardara", "Dil Luteya", and "Soorma". The 2005 Balle - Romeo Tour, which promoted Jazzy B's album Romeo and Sukhshinder Shinda's album Balle, played at various venues around the world including Paramount Canada's Wonderland near Toronto, Canada which attracted a record crowd of over 65,000.
Jazzy B's popularity and success in Bhangra can be attributed to his style which is quite different from other artists in the genre. From his unique appearance to his mix of traditional and westernized songs and music videos, he has revolutionized the image of Bhangra. The music videos for his singles "Soorma" and "Romeo" were based on Hip hop music videos and featured Hummer H2s and the Rap group Takeova Ent. Jazzy B has also said that the reason for his longevity as a successful Bhangra artist is that he works exclusively with Sukhshinder Shinda as he does not want to flood the Bhangra market with songs on different producers' albums like, for example, fellow artists Lehmber Hussainpuri and Manak-E. This often leads to only short-term popularity as the artist's own solo albums are not as eagerly anticipated by fans. He has been compared to legendary Bhangra artist Kuldip Manak, whom he considers an idol and inspiration. Jazzy B made his acting debut in 2000 with a cameo appearance in the Bollywood film Shaheed Udham Singh[2] which starred fellow Punjabi singer and actor Gurdas Maan as the Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. Their music was also featured on the film's album. In 2006, Jazzy B made another cameo when he was featured in the movie Teesri Aankh[3] performing the Indi-pop song "Chug De Punjabi". He has expressed an interest in acting and has stated that he would consider bigger roles in the future.
Health IssuesIn 1997, Jazzy B had major problems with his throat which required surgery. Having lost his voice and not being able to sing for over a year, he says he turned to God for help and miraculously got his voice back. After going through this experience, he did something very uncommon at the time for a Bhangra superstar by releasing the Sikhi spiritual album 'Singha Di Kaum Bahdhur Hai' in 1999. Since then, other popular Punjabi artists have followed in his steps and released religious material.
ControversyIn 2005, there was controversy regarding the music video of Jazzy B's single "Soorma" in which the actors appearing in the video were known drug dealers who were later convicted of various drug related charges. The Hummer H2s featured in the video were also supplied by these actors and were later re-possessed by the federal government.see less biography

Jaz Dhami

Talented Bhangra artist Jaz Dhami is making his name known worldwide. The 23rd year old relates a lot of his success to his training. After six years of schooling from Professor Hari Dev Ji he continued his Punjab training at Chandigarh University and was then accepted to the Paul McCartney School of Music in England.

Jay Sean

Jay Sean is a British singer/songwriter from London. Signed in 2003 by 2Point9, Jay recorded his first single 'Dance with you' with leading Brit Asian producer Rishi Rich alongside Punjabi singer Juggy D. The track blew up and Jay, who was on course to becoming a doctor, cut short his medical school education to sign a deal with Virgin…
Jay Sean is a British singer/songwriter from London. Signed in 2003 by 2Point9, Jay recorded his first single 'Dance with you' with leading Brit Asian producer Rishi Rich alongside Punjabi singer Juggy D. The track blew up and Jay, who was on course to becoming a doctor, cut short his medical school education to sign a deal with Virgin Records.
One UK No 12 and two top 10 singles later, his debut album 'Me Against Myself' ended up selling over 300,000 albums worldwide in mainstream outlets. In India "Me Against Myself' reached Number 1 going 5 times platinum. In addition Jay has also had a taste of Bollywood, appearing as himself performing live in the movie 'Kyaa Kool Hai Hum'.
During the last couple of years, as well as touring internationally in over 100 major cities across 4 continents, Jay has set up his own production company 'Jayded' - a joint venture between himself and his management company/record label '2Point9'. His follow up album 'My Own Way', recorded in New York and London, is due to be released on this label in December 2007.
So Jay Sean is back... doing what he does best. An artist who can cut it with some of the best pop acts in the world, combining quality song-writing and vocals representing the best of British R&B and Soul.see less biography

Jags Klimax

DJ / Producer Jags Klimax is one of the country's top UK Bhangra Dj's, and with a weekly residency at acclaimed club night The Works, Kingston, every Monday whilst also remixing tracks for top artists such as Pharell Williams, Raghav and Taz (Stereo Nation), he is in high demand. At the tender age of 16 Jags started dj-ing at regular Asian…
DJ / Producer Jags Klimax is one of the country's top UK Bhangra Dj's, and with a weekly residency at acclaimed club night The Works, Kingston, every Monday whilst also remixing tracks for top artists such as Pharell Williams, Raghav and Taz (Stereo Nation), he is in high demand. At the tender age of 16 Jags started dj-ing at regular Asian club nights around London and now plays all over the world including India, Faliraki, Dubai, Ayia Napa too name but a few. He has played alongside the who's who of anyone from Sean Paul, Panjabi Mc, 112, Snoop Dogg, Dru Hill, Next, Dr Zeus, Dj EZ, DCS, Alaap, Malkit Singh, Da Firin Squad, The Rishi Rich Project, Karan Johal....the list is endless.
In 2000 Jags was one of the co-founders alongside Radio 1's The Dreem Teem of a brand new club night 'Shake It Up' at the Hammersmith Palais, London. Shake It Up took London by storm and was one of the biggest Uk Garage & RnB events, attracting over 2000 people every month and soon became even bigger as the brand developed all around the country and Europe.
Jags Klimax's skills of cutting, mixing, scratching and promoting events has led him to develop his musical knowledge further and has set up his own studio. His original production style, music and Asian influenced beats have attracted top artists around the world to remix their work. With his intense passion for music Jags is currently working on his own debut album, featuring a host of special guests from the UK, US, and India.see less biography

Indy Sagu

Indysagu started his musical career at the age of 16, buying his first set of turntables in 1996, he started dj-ing with the vision to do bigger things. Meeting 'RDB' who were also starting on the dj circuit, they both shared the same vision. By the year 2000, RDB were releasing their debut album, which indysagu was involved in, releaseing…
Indysagu started his musical career at the age of 16, buying his first set of turntables in 1996, he started dj-ing with the vision to do bigger things. Meeting 'RDB' who were also starting on the dj circuit, they both shared the same vision. By the year 2000, RDB were releasing their debut album, which indysagu was involved in, releaseing through untouchables records it proved to be one of the biggest albums of the year.
There after Indysagu was involved in several solo projects on compilations before he released his solo debut album in 2001/2002, with his album entitled 'THE DEBUT'. having already featured on previous albums such as metz and trix's debut album danger, urban flavas, danger 2, Indysagu went on to win 'BBC RADIO 1 BEST NEWCOMER 2003' for his album at the uk ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS.
In 2004 Indysagu released his second album entitled 'INDYSTRUCTABLE', which again proved to be a big hit. Having now toured in many countires, such as the usa, canda, dubai, australia and europe, Indy is very much focusing on future projects, collabarations and shows.
Having now become a household name, Indysagu's third release entitled 'REINCARNATED' is set to be out in September of 2008, and proves to be an anticipated release worldwide.see less biography