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5
Jul
2010
Kulvinder Johal “Mundeh Panjabi” Press Release
Having broken records with the smash hit single ‘Johal Boliyan’; Vip Records are proud to present the debut album by folk vocalist Kulvinder Singh Johal titled ‘Mundeh Panjabi’.
The 10 track album has been produced by Kaos Productions & also features three singles by Tru Skool; the producer behind ‘Johal Boliyan’ which spent an incredible seven weeks at the top of the BBC Asian Network digital download chart.
With ‘Johal Boliyan’ already a firm fixture for dance floors across the UK, ‘Mundeh Panjabi’ promises to deliver further anthems, only adding to the already long list of hit songs by Kulvinder Singh Johal.
The single ‘Sun Baliyeh’ was given its exclusive first play on the distinguished Nihal show on BBC Radio 1, with ‘Mundeh Panjabi’ being premiered by Bobby Friction on the BBC Asian Network.
The album will be supported by another high quality video medley for the tracks ‘Mundeh Panjabi’ and ‘Sun Baliyeh’ which will be airing shortly.
With Johal Boliyan still riding high in the charts, ‘Mundeh Punjabi’ is set to become the essential sound track for the summer.
The 10 track album is out in all Asian music shops and iTunes on the 8th of July 2010.
Johal Boliyan
Mundeh Panjabi
Gubindhi
Kehjaa Kehjaa
Puth Sardaran Deh
Sun Baliyeh
21
Jun
2010
Jaskurn Gosal Releases “Haan Baliye”
The first Bhangra release from an Australian is an impressive chilled out track. In fact, it’s the first track that’s got me in the mood for the upcoming summer bhangra releases.
Jaskurn Gosal, who produced Bakshi Billa’s “Nachne Da Mazza” last year is set to release his debut solo effort.
His first track “Haan Baliye,” with vocals provided by A.S. Amar, elicits a summer vibe (even though it’s winter down under.)
Scope the sample.
Purchase the track on iTunes.
3
Jun
2010
Twin Beats “Nain Nashiley” Remix Released
Bill Simmons was right, “it’s great to be back in the mid-’80s again.”
After hitting you with the ultra smooth “Dil Vich Tareya” Remix, Twin Beats are at it again with their second of three “alternative” remixes they will be releasing from reworked songs off “The Sounds of Punjab.”
The Twins describe this remix as an ‘electro/disco house mix.’ Catch a sample below, and tell me those synths aren’t making you reach for a white suit and t-shirt.
The song is now available for download from iTunes.
P.S. That Cassette graphic is “Totally Rad!”
Related: Nain Nashiley Video
8
Mar
2010
Gtown Desi Release “1134″
Looks like we have our first substantial release of 2010, with the release of Gtown Desi’s “1134.”
The album quietly went on sale yesterday on the VIP Records website, and I’m sure it will soon reach iTunes.
For now, have a listen to promos of seven of the thirteen tracks that will be on the album.
Tor Vehka (Remix) – Jaswant Heera
Type of Guy – Nikitta
Sharaab – Poonam & Ramesh
Naal Nachna (Remix) – Jasa J
Lok Tath – Jaswant Heera
Why You Lie – Charlene
Tor Vehka – Jaswant Heera
Lok Tath is by far my favourite tune. I thought Drum n Bass had been long dead in the Bhangra genre, but with this track, it’s back in a big way.
The PR release for the album had stated that the album had been in the works for 5 years, and after listening to Tor Vehka, I realised, that it had already been released in 2005 on Pure Desi Vol. 1.
With the release of the album, came the release of the video. Take a look at the video premiere of “Peerh.”
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The album can be purchased from VIP Records.
21
Feb
2010
Old School Sunday – Madan Maddi “Nanaan Ghor Ghor”
Going back to 1996, this track sung by Madan Maddi was featured on Big Boom. It was also this album, that featured “Do Jugtan” by Jazzy B.
I want to say that’s a Lil Suzy sample, but I could be off with that one.
14
Feb
2010
Old School Sunday – Amit and Sanj “Tina O Tina”
I definitely have to post up more songs by Amit and Sanj of Executives.
During the eighties and nineties, these guys had one of the best series (10 in all) of remix tapes available on the UK Bhangra market.
To kick off how good they were, here is their take on Premi’s “Tina o Tina” from Extra Hot Volume 5.
Notice the Snap! “The Power” sample? Kind of hard not to, but these guys were the first to do it. They also did a few Hindi remixes as well as an Argentina football song remix (I’ll excuse them for that.)
9
Feb
2010
Twin Beats “Dil Vich Tareya” Remix
Twin Beats, who in my opinion had one of the best albums last year, has reworked one of its tracks, and given it a smoother refix. Check out “Dil Vich Tareya” remix.
The track, can be purchased on iTunes
20
Jan
2010
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.
17
Jan
2010
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
10
Jan
2010
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.
