31
Jan
2010
Old School Sunday – Taio Cruz “Rainfall” (Rishi Rich Remix)
Taio Cruz is a UK based artist who hooked up with Nitin Sawhney on his 2003 album, “Human.”
Rishi Rich later did a remix for the song, which is what you see in this weeks dose of Old School Sunday.
Every time I listen to this song, I lose myself in the serene sound.
30
Dec
2009
Malkit Singh “Nach Billo” Video
Malkit Singh’s new album “Billo Rani” is out now, so check out the premiere song from the album.
Featuring the production of Rishi Rich and the aide of Mumzy Stranger on the track, I still feel like after all these years, Malkit’s voice is still on point.
You have to give the man credit, for always mixing it up as far as whom he chooses to produce for him is concerned – There is also a track on the album featuring production from PBN that also has quite a catchy beat.
Just as I give credit to Malkit for reaching out to Rishi Rich to vary up his songs, I do have to say that Rishi’s production has virtually remained the same since as far back as I can remember. It sounds like all his beats are the byproduct of every beat he previously created. Now don’t get me wrong, Rishi is one of the top producers in the industry, and we know the dude actually does the work himself, but still, a little progression is all I’m asking for.
25
Aug
2009
Miss Pooja “Kise De Naal Pyar” Video
If you’re going to be a bear, then you may as well be a Grizzly.
Miss Pooja goes all out in her UK solo debut video.
I have a feeling that Miss Pooja’s next stop, will be an attempt to crack into Bollywood.
The album “Romantic Jatt,” released last week, and going by some of the reviews I’ve read online, people are not that impressed.
9
Aug
2009
Old School Sunday – Rishi Rich “Muhnde(Shava Shava)”
I’m telling you now to turn the volume way up, because this track is classic Summer music.
I can go back and listen to this song wherever, whenever. In fact I’ll drop anything to sing along to it. There is just something about it that lifts the spirits, and puts a bounce in ya step.
Back in 2002, waking up early to go to the office in the Summer, it was this song that specifically had me roll down my windows and wake me up while I was stuck in traffic on the 403.
Released on the “Pure Garage: Chapter 2″ CD, the album contained a few wicked Hindi tracks too (yeah I just said that.) (“Tere Dar Par Sanam” and “Dheere Dheere Se.”) I don’t listen to Hindi songs, but the music had me converted for a short period.
Of course Don Dee’s rhymes had a bit to do with the listenability as well. The Punjabi vocals on this song are provided by Surinder Kumar.
1
Mar
2009
Old School Sunday – Juggy D “Billo”
Going back to 2004, this week’s Old School Sunday puts you on a coach with Juggy D.
“Billo,” which was produced by Rishi Rich’s younger brother Mentor, is one of my favourite tracks off Juggy’s self titled debut album. It has always been one of those songs that has provided me with a certain uplifting energy.
In related news, Juggy D is planning on releasing his Sophomore album this Spring titled “Juggy D 2.”
25
Nov
2008
Silinder Pardesi “Mahi Vey” Video
The second video from Silinder Pardesi’s album “Hey Soniye.” The music has been given the Rishi Rich treatment.
2
Nov
2008
Old School Sunday – Jay Sean “Dance With You”
I cannot believe it has been five years already since this song came out.
Released in 2003, the trio Rishi Rich, Juggy D and Jay Sean burst on to the scene and garnered worldwide fame and critical acclaim with this song.
Since then, Jay has gone on to do big things. In fact, it was recently announced that he signed a deal with Cash Money Records. That’s right, Jay Sean and Lil Wayne are collaborating on one of Jay Sean’s tracks titled “Tonight.”
I hope it works out for him. There have been a lot of artists signed to Cash Money in the past that have made records, only to see them never reach the light of day, or radio play for that matter.
27
Jun
2008
H-Dhami “Mitran Di Jaan” Video
One of Rishi Rich’s newest proteges is set to release his debut album on July 18th. I feel like I’ve heard this sound before – maybe around 2004? The video is actually quite sick when you compare them to the slew of regular UK Bhangra videos out. What does flying cars and dhols have to do with Mittran Di Jaan is anyones guess, but x1x is definitely a talented bunch, and I think I like the song more now just because of the Video.
