31
Dec
2009
The Best Songs of 2009
Capping the series of year end posts, let’s deal with the best songs of 2009.
There were a lot of albums released this year, and every album released, should have at least one “it” song. This list I have compiled is not based on sales, or anyone else chatting in my ear. The only thing in my ear was the music itself. People’s taste in music is subjective – but you guys should take me as an authority on this subject anyways (joke) – So the way I chose these songs, is based on what got the most airplay in my mp3 player.
Number 10 – PBN featuring Miss Pooja “Aashiq”
If there is one thing that the UK Bhangra industry in 2009 may be known for, it’s the rise in fame of Miss Pooja. Seems like everyone loves her. Everyone except me. But she still made the list – with PBN’s production skills of course – due to the fact this one song had a huge effect on the dance floors across the world.
Number 9 – Northern Lights featuring Ashok Gill “Nakreh”
This was an awesome debut song, and video for Northern Lights. I’ve talked enough about how good this album is, so enjoy the video.
Number 8 – Twin Beats featuring Jaswinder Daghamia “Twins Tappe”
I still can’t get enough of this track, the dhol intro is just too sick.
Number 7 – Jus Ritz featuring Raj Kaul and RKZ “Nehio Nibhani”
You may be surprised with this selection, but like I said in the intro, this track got crazy airplay from me. I was impressed with Ritz’ first track “Tere Na Te Glassy,” but when this track came out, it was like “whoa!” RKZ and Raj Kaul smashed it, and the video is a positive piece of work as well.
Number 6 – DJ Dips featuring Ashok Gill “Ek Gera”
Look at that, the vocals of Ashok Gill make the list twice. This track by DJ Dips did not get the video treatment. Quite surprising since it’s the best song on the album.
Number 5 – JK “Pat Liyah”
JK and Tru-Skool have made a killer combination, and although we’re still waiting on a full album release, this song held me over just well. I was mad at whoever made the decision to slowly release just singles after singles, but now I’ve changed my mind. These days, variety is the spice of life, and listening to one artist for ten songs straight get’s a little boring.
Number 4 – Dark MC featuring Jaswinder Daghamia “Chori Chori Takna”
This track is a monster, Dark MC gave us some great tracks a few years ago on “It’s Getting Dark in Here,” and although this album I feel, was a letdown, the one track you would find yourself continuously rocking out to is “Chori Chori Takna” with vocals provided by Jaswinder Daghamia. If you haven’t heard it, by all means go and search for it. I can’t post the video due to the lovely games MovieBox like to play.
Number 3 – Taj-E featuring Bee2 “B.I.G.”
In my opinion this is the biggest UK Bhangra dance floor track. Not many people recognise it as much as “Aashiq” on these ends still, but trust me when I say, I listened to this song almost as much as….
Number 2 – Swami “Sugarless”
Since the inception of Bhangraw.com, I’ve raved on and on about Swami. So why stop now? Even when I talk to people about Swami, they look at me as if I’m preaching about someone (I must admit, at times it sounds like I am.) This track continued in the footsteps of where they left off with the tracks on “Equalise” except, this was 100% all Swami right down to the lyrics.
Number 1 – Imran Khan “Amplifier”
I hate to admit it, but I ended up listening to this track more than anything towards the latter part of this year. Yikes! Any get together for any type of party, and it was this track that brought the masses together in a drunken stupor, trying to act out all the lyrics “On kara A/C!!!” Of course, if it wasn’t for the production of Eren E (who I think Imran Khan should take a bullet for if that should ever happen) on this track, it wouldn’t be as massive as it turned out to be. With the solid production, came that darn infectiously memorisable chorus “Nai woofer heh tu meri…meri, meh tera amplifier…FIRE!” And if that isn’t proof enough, the video has over 2.6 million views!
Go ahead, judge, criticise, mock. But these ten songs will go down for me as the biggest of 2009.
17
Jun
2009
Panjabi By Nature – “Sohni Lagdi” Video
First Pal D, now Panjabi By Nature is doing his best Sukshinder Shinda impersonation.
In his singing debut, PBN releases his third video off the “Homegrown” album with the aide of Apache Indian.
Personally, I think the lyrics are pedestrian, and if push comes to shove, I don’t think he could offer much vocal range.
What do you think? Should he stick to producing, or is it a decent start for the lad?
2
Mar
2009
Panjabi By Nature “Dancefloor” Video
Panjabi By Nature’s second video features the vocals of Dippa “Satrang” Dosanjh.
The video is one big “Soul Train Line” of women. PBN…Lucky guy.
“Homegrown” is out now.
5
Jan
2009
Panjabi By Nature/Miss Pooja “Aashiq” Video
Ladies and Gents. We are in the midst of the rising of Miss Pooja in the UK Bhangra scene. It’s her first solo track, and it’s featured on Panjabi By Nature’s album “Homegrown.”
It’s a sick track, and I must say we have two killer dance floor tracks ready for partying to (JK being the other.)
It’s good to see Miss Pooja do her thing in the UK, I was never feeling the whole “Petrol” type of tracks, well OK, I was feeling “Desi Jatt.” However, I put the over/under on her being rinsed in the UK by mid 2010 a la Amar Arshi, Kaka and Lehmber.
PBN has stated that the album is made for the dance floors with a heavy emphasis on live instrument usage. I have a lot of faith in the dude going by the man’s past work. Also, having Johnny Kalsi (Founder of TDF) featured in the video is a good start.
The album, set to be released in February, will also feature Lehmber, Dippa Dosanjh, KS Bhamrah and more.
What do you think?
