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I awoke to the sad news that Kuldeep Manak Ji had passed away, after battling with a bout of Pneumonia.
At one point or another, even the most casual Punjabi song listener has heard a Kuldeep Manak song, whether it be an original song of his, or a remix. His music inspired and touched the lives of millions over a span of multiple generations.
The Kaliyan Da Badshah may be gone, but his music will live on.
Kuldeep Manak – Heer Doli Beh Gai Kherian Di
Kuldeep Manak – Sahiban Bani Bharavan Di
Kuldeep Manak – Chithiyan
Kuldeep Manak – GT Road
Immortal Bhangra – Kachehari
Twin Beats – Manak Drops the Pressure
Panjabi MC – Sarwan Phuter
Panjabi MC – Yaar Mera Chad Giya
Panjabi MC – Laila
Panjabi MC – Muthiar Tooh
Thoughts and condolences go to Manak Ji’s family and loved ones.
Some more promos from Amrinder Gill’s forthcoming album “Judaa” have cropped up. With Dr. Zeus producing the entire album, and from what I hear on these promos, I’m definitely getting an “Unda Da Influence” type of vibe.
UPDATE: Thanks to some chucklehead in Punjab, I’ve had to take down the audio promos. Clearly, he has no clue that these are MusicWaves Canada promos, but sigh…it’s too much hassle to snail mail the man, and tell him he’s a dummy.
So enjoy these non space saving “video, uh audio” clips from MUSICWAVES CANADA OFFICIAL YouTube channel. (That was a direct message to you Mr. PiracyCop.)
Amrinder Gill – Judaa
Amrinder Gill – Ki Sumj (Remix)
And of course, the next level sounding Yaarian
A-ha! The album releases worldwide on November 20, 2011.
I’m still waiting on a release date. Hopefully it will be this year.
From the 1993 album “Bomb The Tumbi”, Balwinder Safri did just that.
Get a load of the Tumbi in The Boys Boliyan.
You can buy Bomb The Tumbi from iTunes.
I don’t really have to make any introductions for this track, as it was one of the biggest songs of my generation.
The album also featured the hits “Nach Ke Dikha”, “Tappe”, “Sas Kutni”, and “Rabbaa Ki Kariye”.
And what Heera related post can I write, without saying Deepak Khazanchi is a Don.
The last new material we heard from Swami, was when they performed in Mississauga last year.
So when I heard Bobby Friction would be interviewing Diamond and playing a new track last night, you know I had to tune in.
Diamond talks to Bobby Friction:
Highlights from the interview:
Making all the lyrics match (English, Hindi, Punjabi) is very difficult
The album will be very electronic, as it has always had a big influence on Diamond, and it will be very experimental
All live instruments were played for the album (No sampling – “but not like there is anything wrong with that”)
There will be Punjabi and Hindi influences and vocals on the album
The album is a culmination of two years worth of recording
Diamond assures the album will contain a lot of different stuff, and there will be something for everybody on there
It will be releasing at the end of Summer
(I think Bobby Friction may be the one person more excited than I am about the release)
And now for a snippet of “Dumdaraka” (Dub Upgrade Mix)
DJ Sanj has gone off on a bhangra tip, and is rehashing some old school classics for his next album.
According to his website:
The Official Mix-Tape/Remix Album by DJ SANJ featuring exclusive remixes of classics by Sardara GIll/ Balwinder Safri/ Soni Pabla/ Mangal Singh and 30 mins of DJ SANJ in the mix hosted by US Rappers BBSR!!!
Check out a couple of unofficial promos I obtained.
Sardara S. Gill – Bas Kar
Balwinder Safri – Challa
From 2001, Untruly Yours may have featured only 4 tracks, and probably ticked a few people off with having to pay £7 for the album back then (if you really purchased it.) But I still loved the tracks.
Ranjha was nice, and Aja Sohneya (remix) was, well you know what it was, but this Ranjit Mani, UK Garage infused track still was the one that got the highest amount of replays from me.
Tein Beats know how to make a catchy beat.
Released on the VIP Records album “Bhangra Duets”, the brothers pair up female vocalist, Poonam (thankfully not Miss Pooja) with the vocals of Romesh Chohan. Add to that, Twin Beats ability to make an infectiously upbeat..ummm, beat, and you get “Hatt Jaah”.
Buy the song from iTunes.
(*Technically, the one song that you should buy right now that is not by Panjabi MC.)
Long before Imran Khan was crooning about it, Ranjit Mani and Bally Jagpal had their own OG UK Bhangra version of the track “Bewafa.”
Dating back to 1997, this track was featured on “Live & Direct” (as well as “Dark & Direct”).
The album featured a few other great songs like “Nakhre Bin Soni Temi”, and “Putt Sardara De”. But for me, any song that uses that James Brown guitar riff is a winner.