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3
Mar
2010
Juggy D Live in Toronto March 4, 2010
I like to think I have great timing. With the previous post of the Free Aman Sandhu Download, the uni crowd crowd in Toronto will be able to check him out live on stage, as well as Juggy D on Thursday, March 4.
The concert will take place at Suite 106 and Wet Bar. For more details hit up the Facebook Event Page.
3
Mar
2010
Free Download – Aman Sandhu “Koka Nakhro Da”
Check out the above promo for Aman Sandhu’s debut single “Koka Nakhro Da.”
I think it’s safe to say, this is the first good free download for Bhangra lovers in 2010 no?
Aman Sandhu was born and raised in Chandigarh, India, and has recently hooked up with a Toronto-based producer (who is also making his debut with this track) named sOe.
Download Link 1 – Download
Direct Download Link 2 – Download
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24
Feb
2010
Juggy D, Mumzy, A Slam & Avtar Rai Tour Western Canada
Juggy D, Mumzy Stranger, Avtar Rai and A Slam Productions are touring three Western Canada cities on “The Pandemonium Tour.”
Brought to you by Hush Entertainment
February 25 – Vancouver – Boss Nightclub – 1320 Richards Street
February 26 – Calgary – The Forum – 1140 10th Ave S.W.
February 27 – Edmonton – Blush Lounge – 2940 Calgary Trail
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.
12
Feb
2010
Bhangra at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics
If you’re in the Vancouver area around the 2010 Olympics, and need a Bhangra fix, look out for En Karma, Tigerstyle, Shin (DCS), the UBC Girlz Bhangra Team, and Harbhajan Mann to be all performing at various venues.
Saturday February 13, 2010 – Celebration Site – Surrey 2010 (Free Admission)
En Karma – 8:30PM
KS Makhan – 10PM
Sunday February 14, 2010 – BC Victory Ceremony (On TV)
The UBC Girlz Bhangra team will open for Nelly Furtado before the medal presentations.
Wednesday February 24, 2010 – The O Zone (Free Admission)
Tigerstyle – 8PM – 8:45PM
En Karma – 10:15PM – 11PM
Saturday February 27, 2010 – Quantum Bhangra – Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Tickets start at $38)
Show starts at 7PM
10
Feb
2010
Roach Killa feat. Blitz “Ghora” Video
I’m not entirely sure why I’m posting this video.
Yes, both Roach and Blitz have done well for themselves with the artists they have collaborated with, but their work still doesn’t appeal to me on a grand scale.
If anything, I posted this video because of the production. Surinder Rattan also produced “Yaara Dil Daara” for Roach, which also was a cool sounding song. I love seeing how innovative producers can get with eastern instruments to produce a western song. So bravo Surinder Rattan, you’ve done it again.
(Big up for representing T-Dot, with the clips down Spadina, and Dundas Sqaure)
10
Feb
2010
Sam Sahotra “Joora” Video
Last year, “Joora” was given away as a free download by Sam Sahotra and DJ Harun, and now they have given the song the video treatment.
I’m not gonna lie, I was feeling the tune last year for a minute. But that has quickly worn off. The video is meh. For once, I wish artists, directors, or anyone involved for that matter, would just listen to the song, and figure out what the video should be about. (Joora, meet phul.)
5
Jan
2010
Free Download – New Year Mega Mix
What a great way to start the New Year.
I got this mix from Rav-E (a resident DJ and Dhol player at San Francisco’s Non Stop Bhangra) this morning. I gave it a quick listen, broke out of my chair busting a move, and figured I should post this up asap. This mix has just the right BPM, and I’m sure, as it has me still doing it, will have you toe tapping and bouncing in your chairs in no time.
Rav-E says he is all about spreading Bhangra to new ears and breaking cultural barriers, and from what I’ve heard, the Bay Area Bhangra party’s are real fun. If you’re in the San Francisco Area, you can keep track of him and Non Stop Bhangra by checking out nonstopbhangra.com and myspace.com/deejayrave
Download Link 1 – Download
Direct Download Link 2 – Download
Direct Download Instructions
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Track list
Dj Gurps – Daru Peeki Nachda Remix
Jeeti – Mehfil
Jeeti – Meri Ik Gal Sunja
Manjit Rupowalia & Miss Pooja – Jatt Jogi Banya Firda
Jeeti – Yaari Laun Da Swaad
Malkit Singh – Paundah Bhangra
Jaswinder Daghamia – Punjabi
U Music – Hallara (Desi Mix)
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
31
Dec
2009
Top 5 Free Downloads of 2009
I’m going to try my best and bang out some year end posts today.
First off, I think we should deal with the best downloads the UK Bhangra world had to offer this year.
To qualify as best download, they had to be freely given by the artists themselves.
It’s funny how some albums have come out, and I hear people say “Man, that album is not even worth the download.” Well the past few years, artists have made a concerted effort to actually give away really good free stuff. These freebies I believe, could actually fetch a few pence had they been solely put on the market, so enjoy. Of course, all of the downloads here at bhangraw.com are legit, and I would say that, even the one’s that didn’t make the top 5 are worth the download. (So head on over to the downloads section.)
Without further ado; the top 5 downloads of 2009.
Number 5 – DJ Vix “Ah Chak Bottal”
DJ Vix has a knack for making some killer mixes. He took his original, got rid of almost any resemblance of Indian instruments, and turned up the BPM’s to create a dance track fit for a rave.
Number 4 – En Karma “En Karma Diyan Boliyan”
The boys from Vancouver did not disappoint in their second free download. They got together and produced a track that I found myself singing along to on most occasions. Memorise the lyrics and surprise your Auntys and Uncles at your next fam jam why don’t ya?
Number 3 – Gurteshwar Grewal “Dil Dangdi”
This track came out of nowhere, and once again it’s a Canadian product. The vocals and the production worked really well together, and once again I found myself listening to this on repeat.
Number 2 – Twin Beats “Manak Drops the Pressure”
This track surprised me the most. I never thought I would hear a house track mixed with a Manak track – and be done so well. If you haven’t heard it yet, you’re wasting time reading this line. Get to it!
Number 1 – Swami “Sugarless”
By far one of the biggest tracks of the year, period. No one – not even the band – knew that this track would take on a life of it’s own the world over. So much so, Swami were prompted to make a video. Of all the tracks I have given away, this one yields the most “thank you for the song…..and introducing me to Swami.” You’re welcome bhangraw fam.
