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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.
2
Jan
2010
Nav Sarao “Mera Punjab” Promo
After posting nearly 18 months ago about Nav Sarao’s return to the scene, the wait is now almost over (for real this time.)
I caught up with Nav last night about the long delay, and he said the old promo is pretty much bunk.
The delay over the album had not only been partly due to figuring out distribution, but he also made the switch to a Mac. He said with the switch, (Cubase to Logic) the quality of the production is much sharper. He noted that he tweaked things that may not be noticed by everyone, but he gave examples of how the the kick drums now have a better feel to them, as well as working on minor details such as panning the dhol.
If you listen to the old promo compared to the new one below, you can definitely tell the difference.
As previously reported, the album will no longer be titled “The Desi Retrospect, but instead, “Mera Punjab,” and the only thing holding back the release now, is the filming of the first video, which I can tell you will be the song featuring Sonia Bajwa, “Aja Mere Kohl.”
Nav went on further to say, that he has been away far too long, and once this album is released, you can expect to see more releases from him every six months.
Releasing on the Planet Recordz label, the album will feature the vocals of Shaukat Ali, Manjit Pappu, Barkat Sidhu, MC JD, Laddi Aujla, Sonia Bajwa, Tej Gill, Gita Sharma and Amrita Deepak.
For more info related to all things Nav Sarao, hit up NavSarao.com
20
Dec
2009
Old School Sunday – Sound Ministry “Deor Da Viah”
I haven’t heard this song in a minute. So when I came across this CD in my car and played it, I remember how heavy the B-line was.
I’m still not sure who is and isn’t in Sound Ministry (Sanj and his brother Lil Sach are usually featured alongside them.) But what I do know is, that the song features the vocals of Dippa Dosanjh, and the album was released in 2002.
What you should do is turn the volume way up.
Sound Ministry featuring Dippa Dosanjh – “Deor Da Viah”
Purchase this song on iTunes
13
Dec
2009
Old School Sunday – PBN “Vekh Jandi Dolhi”
This week’s Old School Sunday is one of my favourite Bhangarage tracks. I also feel as if it is a continuation of the Bally Jagpal/Amar Arshi/Shazia Manzoor track I posted two weeks ago.
Released on Panjabi By Nature’s debut album “Second 2 None,” I feel it was the only song worth listening to. However, since Second 2 None, PBN has redeemed himself with some quality tracks.
Featuring the vocals of Amar Arshi, and Singh MC – I’ll give this guy some credit, because he wasn’t half bad either – the album was released during the year 2000.
Are we taking for granted that PBN has been around for almost 10 years?
