30
Nov
2011
R.I.P. Kuldeep Manak (1949-2011)
I awoke to the sad news that Kuldeep Manak Ji had passed away, after battling with a bout of Pneumonia.
At one point or another, even the most casual Punjabi song listener has heard a Kuldeep Manak song, whether it be an original song of his, or a remix. His music inspired and touched the lives of millions over a span of multiple generations.
The Kaliyan Da Badshah may be gone, but his music will live on.
Kuldeep Manak – Heer Doli Beh Gai Kherian Di
Kuldeep Manak – Sahiban Bani Bharavan Di
Kuldeep Manak – Chithiyan
Kuldeep Manak – GT Road
Immortal Bhangra – Kachehari
Twin Beats – Manak Drops the Pressure
Panjabi MC – Sarwan Phuter
Panjabi MC – Yaar Mera Chad Giya
Panjabi MC – Laila
Panjabi MC – Muthiar Tooh
Thoughts and condolences go to Manak Ji’s family and loved ones.
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.
16
Oct
2009
Free Download – Twin Beats “Reproduced”
Happy Friday Boys and Girls.
With 15 minutes and 41 seconds of bliss, this is BIG! I’m proud to say you’re not gonna get this anywhere else (well, until the vultures attack.) This is an exclusive free download provided by Inderjeet (One half of Twin Beats.) It’s the Reproduced segment Twin Beats put together for Bobby Friction’s Radio Show.
Get it now, and get a jump start to your weekend.
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25
Sep
2009
Free Download – Twin Beats “Manak Drops the Pressure”
Twin Beats is preparing to release their debut album “The Sounds of Punjab,” and going by the following tracks, it sounds like there is something to look forward to in what seems like a pretty dull moment in the industry.
The first official single off the album will be “Dil Vich Tareya” sung by the late Kaka Bhaniawala. The intro beat is pretty sweet and it carries over into the rest of the song. I totally get this Surjit Bindrakhia vibe from the tune.
“Dil Vich Tareya”
Also, a new track was recently added to the BBC Asian Network playlist by Twin Beats featuring Jelly Manjitpuri and Sudesh Kumari, going by the title of “Nath Digpaye”. It’s another solid BIG tune by the duo.
No official release date is confirmed, but vocalists featured on the album will be Sudesh Kumari, Jelly Manjitpuri, Sabar Koti, Rani Randeep, Bikram Singh, The Late Kaka Bhaniawala, Bakshi Billa, Romesh Chohan and Jaswinder Daghamia.
For more info on Twin Beats, hit them up on their MySpace Page, or their Facebook Group.
“Manak Drops the Pressure”
Here’s a free download provided by Twin Beats. I have been listening to this for awhile now, and still haven’t grown tired of it. If you like Kuldip Manak and House music, this tune is for you. The Manak tune is “Ghariya Milan Deh,” while the House sample is taken from a 2004 track called “Drop the Pressure,” by Mylo. So you can understand how the title of the song came about.
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