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30
Nov
2011
R.I.P. Kuldeep Manak (1949-2011)
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.
2
Nov
2011
Amrinder Gill “Judaa” Promos
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
I’m still waiting on a release date. Hopefully it will be this year.
29
May
2011
Old School Sunday – Safri Boys “The Boys Boliyan”
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.
22
May
2011
Old School Sunday – Heera “Nach Diyan Dowain Soniyan”
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.
18
May
2011
Swami Premiere “Dumdaraka” on Friction
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)
14
Mar
2011
DJ Sanj “Rewind Vol 1″ Promos
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
13
Feb
2011
Old School Sunday: Bally Jagpal “Mur Vatneyia”
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.
23
Nov
2010
The One Song You Should Buy Right Now*
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.)
14
Nov
2010
Old School Sunday: Ballay Jagpal “Bewafa”
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.
9
Nov
2010
Panjabi MC “The RAJ” Promos
With much hype, but no substantial releases over the Summer (what happened B21?) we now move along to some hopefully eventual Fall releases.
First up, we have the imminent release November 15th release of Panjabi MC’s “The RAJ.”
“Moorni”
“Big Day Party”
“Nach Di Di”
“Jatti”
“Salute”
“Mundian Di Kher”
“Akh Da Eshara”
“The Raj”
“Dil Mor De”
“What You Feeling”
“Kuri Punjaban”
“Freaky Like That”
“Pambooka”
“Panjab In Here”
“Sox In Da Air”
“Kee Lagh Da” (Dance Remix)
“Moorni” (Dance Remix)
“Panjaban” (Dance Remix)
After giving these a listen, I came up with a few thoughts.
It sounds like this album picks up right where “Indian Timing” left off, with subtle hints of some throwback production a la “Grass Roots” in the “Jatti” track.
I’m always piping on about progression in one’s own production values and releases, but is it just me, or does it sound like PMC is just mailing it in?
Don’t get me wrong, a PMC at 50% is better than a majority of the producers out there today working at 100%. But I really miss the days of a Panjabi MC album, where I could listen to it from start to finish. This album has a few standout songs, with the unmistakable PMC sound, but half of the tracks sound the same. How many of the tracks sound like they use the same tumbi (or iTumbi) sample?
Furthermore, is he really using the iTumbi to produce? My friend pointed out this awhile ago, that his tumbi sounds artificial (this was before iTumbi was even released.) it didn’t seem apparent (or I just didn’t want to admit to it) last year, but it sounds like a glaring truth now.
All said, my UK Bhangra demanding ears have been starved for months for something of quality material, so I will cop this album for sure, but more than anything, I miss the pre-legalised PMC.
Purchase the album on Amazon.com on November 15.
