29
May
2012
Days of Bhangra Producers Lives: Where PMC Misses the Hardest Working Man in Show Biz
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.
Tried to send out some emails, nearly signed the first one off with ‘Kind Retards’ :0 #Blunder Yep its Tuesday!
— Gupz Saund(@Gupzsaund) May 22, 2012
Anyone who jumps in an elevator to avoid one small flight of stairs deserves to be slapped at the back of their head with a fish! #lazy
— GV (@GV_music) May 24, 2012
Would love to meet this secret admirer of mine…
— Jr Dread (@JrDreadOnline) May 27, 2012
Shattered … so slobbing on the sofa with Junior Bhamrah. Learning a few things from him, like how soothing it is suck your finger!
— Dipps Bhamrah (@DippsBhamrah) May 27, 2012
I’m really missing James Brown right now.. To me he was the biggest & no one is bigger or will be
— Panjabi MC (@PanjabiMC1) May 27, 2012
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.
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.
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Bari Barsi drops on April 12.
30
Mar
2012
PMC talks about Bari Barsi
A few months ago I posted PMC debuting his track Bari Barsi in NYC. Here we have P talking about the track and displaying his tumbi skills featured on it.
His collaborations with Ashok Gill continue to be epic.
19
Jan
2012
Free Download: Twin Beats “Friction Mix”
Hot damn I haven’t posted anything in over a month! Instead of an apology however, I’ll do you guys one better.
Free Download!
Twin Beats were kind enough to provide this mix that they had made for Bobby Friction (it aired on Friction this past Tuesday)
Labeled as a “Progressive Desi Mix,” it contains current favourite songs of mine, some favourite songs of the general Bhangra loving world, and what will soon be some new favourites of yours, including some fresh new material from Twin Beats.
Without further ado…
Download Link 1 – Download
Direct Download Link 2 – Download
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Tracklist:
Gupsy Aujla featuring Saini Surinder – Get Funky
Jay Status – Silli Silli
Jeet Chahil – Dance
Honey Singh featuring Gippy Grewal – Angreji Beat
Bikram Singh – Mere Naal Nach (Produced by Twin Beats)
Badshaah – Begani Naar
Panjabi MC featuring Beenie Man – Jogi
Meek Mill – Indian Bounce
Alfaaz featuring Honey Singh - Yaar Bathere
Panjabi MC – Moorni
Tigerstyle – Nakhra
Dhanush – Why This Kolaveri Di (Soup Boyz Drum and Bass Remiix)
Twin Beats – Lalkara (Drum and Bass Remix)
BIG BIG BIG Thanks to Twin Beats.
14
Dec
2011
PMC Debuts “Bari Barsi” in NYC
DJing at Basement Bhangra in New York over their Thanksgiving Holiday, Panjabi MC debuted his upcoming track on his next album “56 Districts”.
The song has Panjabi MC’s now classic iTumbi sound, along with a heavy synth and bass line.
What do you think?
Oh, before he drops the album, there’s a small matter of releasing the Moorni Remix featuring Warren G.
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.
7
Nov
2011
Days of Bhangra Producers Lives: Where Manni Sandhu Knows Dood Cereal
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.
Panjabi MC Anyone who we chilled with in Canada so far. It’s been a real pleasure !!
MoneySpinner Wake up in the A.M., compose a tweet….
Tarli Digital I remember when it was the radio that broke out new acts and created the future hits, Now radio stations follow social media trends #hype
Manni Sandhu Weetabix Time
Panjabi Hit Squad Has anyone ever had a daag on a chitta suit??
18
Oct
2011
Bhangra Hot clicks
Happenings in Bhangra outside the realm of Bhangraw.
This dude has some sick skills on the Violin [YouTube]
Juggy D Delivered his own Baby [DesiHits]
Blast from the Past: DCS – Punjabi Dance Nation [T-Minus]
An interview with JK [Chakdey.com]
DJ Rekha plays an hour of Panjabi MC tracks [BreakThru Radio]
