14
Dec
2011
Free Download: DJ KSR December Podcast
DJ KSR celebrated the life of Kuldeep Manak (RIP) by dedicating his entire December Podcast with his songs.
1. GT Road – Kuldeep Manak
2. Tere Tilon – Angrez Ali
3. Nachna Pia – Kuldeep Manak
4. Jarnail – Kuldeep Manak
5. Chitian – Kulvinder Johal
6. Daru – Kuldeep Manak
7. Dushman – Kuldeep Manak
8. Dhulla – Kuldeep Manak/Jazzy B
9. Rani Sundaran – Kuldeep Manak
10. Amb Da Boota – Kuldeep Manak
11. Jeona Morh – Kuldeep Manak
12. Kahdi Sardari – Kuldeep Manak
13. Jatt Hete – Kuldeep Manak
14. Putt Sardaran De – Kuldeep Manak/ADH
15. Tere Nak Da Koka – Darapuria
16. Hukam – Kuldeep Manak/Jazzy B
17. Hogaya Sharabi – Kuldeep Manak
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18
Sep
2011
17
Nov
2010
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.
12
May
2010
HMD & BattleKATT “String is King” Video
More Canadian funky for the masses!
Vancouver based HMD and BattleKATT have come up with a completely original track paying homage to the tumbi, and the great tumbi players.
It’s not Punjabi based, but Bhangraheads should still appreciate the concept.
Support the track by purchasing it from iTunes
16
Oct
2009
Twin Beats – “Dil Vich Tareya” & “Nath Digpaye” Video
I posted about Twin Beats last month when I dropped their new Kaka tune as well as a free download featuring the legend Kuldeep Manak.
Earlier this week, they dropped their debut video featuring the tracks “Dil Vich Tareya” and “Nath Digpaye.”
I’m digging the tunes in the video. It’s like each song has a different percussion led beat, and going by the promos, the whole album sounds very promising.
“Kach Di Glassi” – Bakshi Billa
“Tere Nain Nashiley” – Bikram Singh
“Twins Tappe” – Jaswinder Daghamia
Now those are some good vocalists, but the entire lineup is pretty crazy. Check the track listing:
01 – Dil Vich Tareya (Kaka Bhaniawala)
02 – Nath Digpaye (Sudesh Kumari & Jelly Manjitpuri)
03 – Kach Di Glassi (Bakshi Billa)
04 – Tere Nain Nashiley (Bikram Singh)
05 – Nanke V Dhadke (Rani Randeep)
06 – Kar Gayian Sauda (Sabar Koti)
07 – Twins Tappe (Jaswinder Daghamia)
08 – Mitran Naal Gidhe Vich (Anil)
09 – Challa Ishq De Rang (Romesh Chohan)
10 – Marda Lalkara (Bakshi Billa)
I haven’t heard Romesh Chohan in a minute, so I’m definitely looking forward to his track.
The album will be dropping very soon, so keep your eye on VIP Records Digital Downloads page to cop the album.
3
Oct
2009
ADH “Putt Sardaran De” Video
The third video and fourth track off of ADH’s “Taubah Taubah” album, features the Mighty Kuldeep Manak.
This is a solid tune for the most part, and I am liking it. Now if it was just missing ADH’s vocals, I’d like it even more.
ADH gives his best effort in this track compared to the previous three we have heard, although he did have practice with these lyrics, because this song is four years old. ADH already had this track featuring Manak Saab on “4 Folk Sake.” Even still, for some reason the vocals just come out of his mouth wrong, it’s like they’re just rolling off his tongue.
If you can’t tell, music production has been handled by Aman Hayer. I’ve said in the past that Producers need to have a signature sound, and Aman Hayer sure has his, but it’s getting a little ultra repetitive no?
The album is set for release during the middle of this month, and ADH still has a few more videos lined up, and from what I hear, they stay desi here on out.
14
Aug
2009
DJ Jagz “Devil’s Eye” Video
DJ Jagz, a newcomer onto the Bhangra scene is set to release his debut nine track album “My Moment,” on the Sound Pipe Records label on August 30, 2009.
The first video “Devil’s Eye,” features the vocals of (Late) Kaka Bhaniawala.
Other vocalists featuring on the album include, Kuldeep Manak, Mukki G and Rajia Dhillon.
For more info on DJ Jagz, hit up his website.
13
Aug
2009
ADH “Taubah Taubah” Video
ADH is back, and if you never knew he was gone, then I can’t blame you.
He’s releasing his fourth album titled “Taubah Taubah,” and this is the first of five videos he is releasing in Autumn on the MovieBox label.
The title track features the help of US based rapper Gop Virk. I’m not feeling the vocals or the tune, it’s too light for me.
The album will however, feature production from the Jagpal brothers (B21) as well as Aman Hayer, and features Kuldeep Manak, Hunterz and Miss Pooja, so I won’t completely write off the album just yet.
22
Mar
2009
Old School Sunday – Panjabi MC “Laila”
You guys are in for a treat today, because this is some rare stuff.
Back in the 90′s when I was a young lad with no drivers license, I would jump at the chance when anyone was making a trip to Malton. Back then where I was living, Malton was the closest (and best) place to buy the latest UK Bhangra cassettes.
I have been into PMC’s work since “Souled Out” was released, but became in awe of him when I was in the UK in 1996, and “Grass Roots” had just come out, and we all know how Grass Roots pretty much shaped PMC into what he is today.
Summer of 1996 (visiting Malton,) after I had come back from the UK, I was looking into the glass case where all the cassettes were kept in the store, and the above cover caught my eye. I had no clue who Ambi Bilga was, (he is in fact Jazzy B’s UK Manager) or that Sukshinder Shinda produced the album, or even Sardara S. Gill was featured on one of the songs. I saw PMC and Kuldeep Manak and my eyes lit up. Needless to say, I had never coughed up six dollars so fast.
I Grabbed the keys to the car, ripped off the plastic wrapping, and let my ears enjoy the blissful sounds of side A, track 1 – “Laila.”
Probably one of my favourite PMC tracks of all time. Just the right amount of underlying bass blended with a traditional beat to perfection.
This isn’t the first time Panjabi MC has done a track on someone else’s album. In 1995, he also did a “Megamix” on Santara’s “Take It” album, but it wasn’t at the well-crafted-level as this track.
The song was previewed on “Dhol Crusader,” as it was officially to be on Kuldeep Manak’s “Punjab” album, released later that year. One can only imagine, had this track been on “Grass Roots,” and had more people been able to listen to it, what kind of reaction it would have received.
