Old School Sunday – Taio Cruz “Rainfall” (Rishi Rich Remix)
Taio Cruz is a UK based artist who hooked up with Nitin Sawhney on his 2003 album, “Human.”
Rishi Rich later did a remix for the song, which is what you see in this weeks dose of Old School Sunday.
Every time I listen to this song, I lose myself in the serene sound.
DJ Dips “This DJ” Video
I think I like this song quite a bit. Although, I’m not sure it’s because it actually is good, or because the bar has not been set particularly high by Dips.
DJ Dips, took his BBC Asian Network Chart number 1 track, and added 5 MCs and a grimey beat. The result, is the following track, and video.
The song will be released on March 1st, at the usual outlets.
Jade “Dil Luteya & Duppata” Video
This isn’t exactly my cup of tea, but I put up the video featuring my man Sardara S. Gill – in the second half of the video – just so you can see some dueling mullets in action.
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For more info on the album, hit up VIP Records
DJ Tally featuring Nirmal Sidhu “Nakrah” Promo
DJ Tally’s debut single is set to release on iTunes on February 26th featuring the vocals of Nirmal Sidhu. Stay tuned for more info.
Govind Bhachu Teaser “Viyah”
I don’t usually post many teasers, unless they REALLY capture my attention.
What’s so special about that you ask?
Only the fact that the person who produced it, is 17 years old. Now before you shout out bollocks, watch this next clip.
Like I was saying, 17 years old, and he played most of the percussion instruments on the first track, as well as the Tumbi and Alghozey. With so many ghost producers out there these days, it’s refreshing to see someone actually put in work, and actually have skills at making music.
Old School Sunday – Mark Morrison “Blackstabbers”
I couldn’t resist. Another Panjabi MC produced track, but with a twist, as there is nothing in Punjabi on this track besides the Alaap sample in the background.
Released in 2004, this track made its rounds everywhere. There’s nothing more I wish to add, besides these lyrics:
Who’s supposed to be ya friend?
The one that be down to the end
So what they do they stab you in the back?
What I’m supposed to do, Stab em back?
Gtown Desi “Peerh” Promo
I posted about the guys, and their track “Peerh” last year
Well, the boys can finally say they are set to release their debut album next month.
Their press release is saying all the right things, such as, the group is focused on quality over quantity, and that they have spent five years on producing this record (of course, the pitfall of that can be that their ideas are now dated.)
Check out the full track below, and let me know what you think.
Old School Sunday – Mac G “Sharaabi”
Going back to 2001, this track is for the alcoholics, or those that just enjoy a good drinking song with great music.
Mac G released this track on the EP “Ambersariya.” I didn’t really dig this tune back then, because I was so into the whole Bhangarage genre, that “Ambersariya” was the only song for me. But I soon came around. I love the Qawaal type of vibe it gives off.
As the cover of the album states, this is from the forthcoming album “The Return” which was a rather disappointing album, with the exception of a few songs (namely “Nachi Yaaro”.)
Mac G featuring Mohan Singh Namana
Purchase Sharaabi here
Sardool Sikander/Amar Noorie “Shadaiya” Video (Ravi Bal Mix)
The latest Sardool Sikander/Amar Noorie video of the track “Shadaiya.”
I’m really digging the music, which was produced by Ravi Bal.
What do you think?
Old School Sunday – Panjabi MC “Raat Da Na Bole”
It’s bloody cold, so I figured I bump a little summertime tuneage to heat things up a little.
I have three copies of this album. Back in 1996, this was the only thing I listened to for months.
Grass Roots, had just released when I was visiting the UK in May, 1996. I bought the cassette, which had the original six songs on it, and rinsed it back in Canada.
A few months later, upon visiting my favourite record store in Brampton (Spark Audio/Video – These guys had everything) I discovered the limited edition cassette, which featured two tracks that were only available on CD. (I was a late adopter of CDs you can say.)
Finally, I got my hands on the CD.
With Surinder Sonia on the vocals, it ended up being this track that became my favourite cut on the album. I’m a sucker for songs that make me feel like I’m in the Pind, without the song sounding that pindoo itself. Add the Will Smith “Summertime” sample, and we have a hit.
Panjabi MC featuring Surinder Sonia
Dude is making us wait far too long in between albums these days.
