1
May
2012
Rav-E “Haan Karde”
After Deejaying and playing Dhol across North America as a member of the Non Stop Bhangra Collective, it’s only natural for Rav-E to slide on over as Producer.
Signed to Tigerstyle’s “Soldier Sounds Recordings” label, Rav-E made a valiant effort in his debut, although the vocalist kind of misses the mark for me. However, I hope this is a start of good things to come from him.
1
May
2012
Taj-E Featuring Bee2 “Jalebi”
I’m not entirely sure what Taj-E and Bee2 were thinking when they came up with this one. Is it a dance floor hit? Possibly, for the fact of it’s sheer silliness (in a fun and make-you-wanna-yell-out-Jalebi sort of way).
The brothers (who are known to market their work very well) pushed this video hard over twitter, and even though they may or may not have succeeded in accomplishing what they wanted, the video is once again of high quality. Which is something they have been known to bring to the table consistently.
19
Apr
2012
Days of Bhangra Producers Lives: Where Tigerstyle Learn a Valuable Lesson
Seems like most Bhangra Producers are on twitter these days. With tweets ranging from album updates, what they’re doing to pass time, or how good they are at cooking, twitter is a little telescope into their day to day life. However every now and then, they may also paint an even more interesting picture of what is running through their mind. This feature helps you chew on what is happening in Bhangra Producers lives.
Manni Sandhu Fam it ain’t even a sabji ting tonight its just a straight up masara di dhaal ting fam r u mad!
Panjabi Hit Squad the next party I’m going to do I’m gonna send two holograms to perform while I chill at home, slippers on with a warm mug of milk #bawse
Pops, Tigerstyle White kicks in India = bad idea lol
DJ Stin Funny how a hologram has just reclaimed the Hip Hop throne, from these Hit Pop Clones, who make ring tones, for mobile phones.
DJ H Tharka beans and roti. Yummy
19
Apr
2012
Dipps Bhamrah “Tu Nachdi”
Dipps Bhamrah drops his second video from his upcoming album “Project: BHANGRA”. It’s a catchy number which gives off a Dilshad Akhtar type of vibe.
As always, you can get yourself a copy off iTunes.
17
Apr
2012
Bhangra Hot Clicks
Happenings in Bhangra outside the realm of Bhangraw.
African Boys Got Talent [YouTube]
DJ Nihal breaks down his Top 10 “Eastern Bass” tracks [Bowers & Wilkins]
Bhangra Empire recall how they ended up on Panjabi MC’s Bari Barsi video [Bhangra Empire]
This week’s Bhangra and Beyond Radio Show, hosted by DJ Rekha [BreakThru Radio]
15
Apr
2012
Panjabi MC “Bari Barsi” (12 Months)
Panjabi MC as you may know, dropped his latest summer anthem “Bari Barsi” this past Thursday, and it rocketed straight into the top 100 UK iTunes charts (so far settling at no. 89)
Lately, whenever PMC releases a song, I can’t help but think that the music is just different enough to make people buy the song, but at the same time, it sounds almost like his previous few songs. Case in point, I played it in my car this past Friday for one of my boys as we were going for lunch, and as soon as the music started, he mockingly started singing the lyrics to “Moorni”.
My spidey senses also started tingling a few weeks ago, when a certain Producer from the UK tweeted something to the sentiment of a Producer he looks up to has the same sound in most of his songs, and that he should start to switch up his sound.
With all of this in mind, I still think Panjabi MC is one of the best Producers out there (obviously). His songs still have a certain polish to them that other Producers still aren’t capable of matching. I can’t help but liken P’s skills to the rest of the people in the Bhangra game as a Toyota compared to a Lexus. Yes, the Toyota is well made, all the fundamentals are there, but a Lexus is just an overly nicer polished vehicle.
Moving on to the video, I’m glad someone finally used Bhangra Empire in a video. They have been working extremely hard on their performances over the years, and I’m glad that they are getting – even more – worldwide exposure.
Also, the fact that Ashok Gill made it on to the video is also a fantastic showcase.
Support the track, and get your copy from iTunes.
12
Apr
2012
Days of Bhangra Producers Lives: Where Panjabi Hit Squad Know How to take a Day off
Seems like most Bhangra Producers are on twitter these days. With tweets ranging from album updates, what they’re doing to pass time, or how good they are at cooking, twitter is a little telescope into their day to day life. However every now and then, they may also paint an even more interesting picture of what is running through their mind. This feature helps you chew on what is happening in Bhangra Producers lives.
Raj (Tigerstyle) After using the Samsung Galaxy Note for a month Im super impressed! Couldnt use anything else now! This big screen is kick ass!
Jeeti It sounded like a good plan at the time butter chicken n lamb for lunch man ive been sleepy all day god knows how im guna play footy tonite!
Dipps Bhamrah #GreatMomentsFromMyDay – Watching Dad playing tabla on a 7 year olds head
Twin Beats Desi Amplifier
J-Skillz So #MarkZuckerberg just bought #Instagram for $1billion? Why didn’t he just go to the App Store and download it for 99p?
Panjabi Hit Squad ending off my bank holiday weekend by dunking a whole pack of Maryland choc chip and coconut cookies into a #ChaDaCup #Winning
11
Apr
2012
Free Download: Nihal’s Panjabi MC Mini Mix
Last night, Nihal premiered the new Panjabi MC track to the BBC Radio 1 listening crowd. Capping off the premiere, Nihal dropped the above 13 minute musical journey of Panjabi MC hits.
Luckily for us, Nihal also decided to share his mix as a free download.
Hit the download button on the above SoundCloud link, or download it directly from below.
Direct Download Link – Download
Direct Download Instructions
Internet Explorer Users – Right click and ‘Save Target As’
Mozilla Firefox Users – Right click and ‘Save Link As’
Bari Barsi drops on April 12.
10
Apr
2012
Pavitar Singh Pasla & Tru-Skool “Beant Satwant Da Badla”
Tru-Skool has done it again.
Now you may play the video and read along to the translation and then think something doesn’t add up. How does a Dharmik song sound so catchy?
Well first off, that is the essence of any Tru-Skool beat. The man just keeps it gangster.
But thinking further, I believe this is a good strategy to employ to educate the youths about Sikh history, as well as our present day trials and tribulations.
You may say the music has a hip-hop beat, and what’s up with that? But wasn’t hip-hop used to relay messages of an unjust world for African Americans?
Is this our version of “Fight the Power”?
All proceeds from the song will go to Khalsa Aid to help support the Shaheed families.
Buy from iTunes.
10
Apr
2012
