22
Feb
2011
Days of Bhangra Producers Lives: Where We Discover Sardara S Gill Is A Mack Daddy?
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.
PBN Morning World… How is everyone? 1st stop Starbucks and then in the studio working on the new @JASSISIDHU album.
Tigerstyle Right now I’m hating JOKE promoters who haggle by sms and whatsapp, and can’t even afford to call to make a booking!!! JOKERS!!!!
Dipps Bhamrah BREAKING NEWS – There are unconfirmed reports of a Nandos in Punjab, I repeat…unconfirmed reports #punjabinews #Nandos #newsthatmatters
Jassi Sidhu U watch the brits n grammy’s n think why can’t our industry have a great awards ceremony 2 celebrate our talent..then u remember were indian
Jeeti After seening the coloseum i think i cud of been a gladiator!!!
Rishi Rich Had an amazing dinner at the palace hosted by HRH Prince Charles. Truly an unfogerttable evening. He even said my name in his speech!
Jus Ritz If you had to choose, #KFC or #Nandos which would u pick… hmm hard choice
DJ Noreen Khan Calling all Bhangraheads…in the song Soho Rd Uttey, does S Gill say Bedford or Bradford when name checking towns and places??!
J-Skillz @DJNoreenKhan he said “back of his ford”
14
Feb
2011
Days of Bhangra Producers Lives: Where Juggy D has a song for the Kop
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.
Dipps Bhamrah Just realised that I slept with my underpants the wrong way round. Not an end of the world situation, more of a ‘oh…look what I did! 
J-Skillz digging in the crates looking 4 inspiration!!! NWA -straight outta Compton!gangsta!!! What an album!!!! Guess I’ll do straight out phagwara
Jus Ritz Tweeps if you had to chose out @McDonalds or @kfc_colonel #KFC which would u pick?
Tigerstyle #youwillnevercatchme on Twitter. Oops!
Twin Beats Bhangra top tip! If ur roadshow is failing, get a bakshi vocal and get soundpipe to produce it with ur name on it. Instant stardom.
Juggy D So its official I have done a track about LFC in punjabi @kennethdalglish is manager again so should have something to sing about soon brrah
17
Nov
2010
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.
26
Feb
2009
Jus Ritz “Tere Naina” Video
Jus Ritz released this video just as his album was hitting the stores. It’s the third video off the album, and the fourth song showcased.
I don’t know what it is about this song. I can’t take the vocalist BooBoo seriously (for what it’s worth,) and is the Reggaeton vibe still in?
As I was saying, this video released in line with the album release. I’m not sure what else Ritz has in store for this album, but I would have advised the dude to pace his video releases.
Is his thinking formulated through the shape of the industry? Do lesser known acts that go head to head against the giants, have to quickly produce all the videos at once, for one big album release day sales push?
While acts like Shinda, Jazzy B and Swami are releasing videos months (a year!) after their album was initially released. Are they doing it to get more people in the shops to buy them over an extended course of time? Or to constantly remind people of their music as they tour?
The latter I believe, is the smarter approach, and I think it should be employed regardless of your stature in this game.
Ritz’ “Nehio Nibhani” track was off the hook, he should have milked that sucker for all it’s worth, and chilled on BooBoo (not literally) for the time being.
8
Jan
2009
Jus Ritz “Nehio Nibhani/Boliyan” Medley Video
I really need to play catchup. This video has been in my inbox over a month, and I apologise for keeping it there this whole time.
Jus Ritz is on the come up. His last video “Tere Na Te Glassy” was a definite plus in my books, and his next two tracks in this video don’t disappoint either.
The first track “Nehio Nibhani” is sung by Raj Kaul, accompanied with some lyrics provided by RKZ and SP, who come up with some surprisingly good lyrics of their own. The production of the tune sounds similar to some tracks out there, yet it sounds unique. I’m digging the use of the strings in the track, and a beat that I can only describe as a soda pop beat?
The second “Boliyan” track has vocals provided by Ashok Gill, and has been given the traditional treatment.
I’m impressed with the video as well, as it has quite the creative flair going for it.
The ten track album “Jus the Beginning” should be released shortly on the DAS Records label.
When there is a new Producer on the block, there is always chatter about “oh, did he produce that stuff himself?” I think Jus Ritz is the real deal. What do you think?
22
Sep
2008
Jus Ritz “Tere Na Te Glassy” Video
The second of two alcohol related songs today. DJ/Producer Jus Ritz hailing out of the West Midlands, UK, is ready to release his debut album “Jus the Beginning.”
It’s a ten track album featuring the vocals of Ashok Gill, Ranveer Rana, Ravinder Malri, and new talents Raj Kaul, Amarjeet Rana and Pretti & Dalvir Huripuria.
The first video to be released is “Tere Na Te Glassy” featuring the vocals of Raj Kaul. The track has grown on me, more in part due to the music than the vocals, especially around the chorus. I can definitely see this getting the crowd hyped in a club. If you don’t believe me, turn the volume up and see for yourself.
The album is set to be released on October 31. For more on Jus Ritz, hit up jusritz.com
