27
Jan
2010
DJ Dips “This DJ” Video
I think I like this song quite a bit. Although, I’m not sure it’s because it actually is good, or because the bar has not been set particularly high by Dips.
DJ Dips, took his BBC Asian Network Chart number 1 track, and added 5 MCs and a grimey beat. The result, is the following track, and video.
The song will be released on March 1st, at the usual outlets.
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.
14
Dec
2009
Free Download – RKZ “Kuke Kuke”
I’m a bit late to the party on this one.
After hooking up with Bharat Goel on “Genda Phool,” RKZ has collaborated with him again, and presents us with another free download.
The track plays along the same lines as “Genda Phool,” with a sample taken from the movie Life Partner. Yet again, it works.
Download Link 1 – Download
Direct Download Link 2 – Download
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4
Nov
2009
RKZ – “Genda Phool” Video and Free Download
I first heard RKZ lyrical talent on one of my favourite tracks from last year, Jus Ritz’ “Nehio Nibhani.”
Since then, RKZ has gone on to release his own mixtape and videos. But it hasn’t been up until now that I took further notice of his work, because this song and the video for it is seriously serious (yes, I just said that.)
Check out the Bharat Goel produced track “Genda Phool.”
Alright, there’s a hindi sample in the song (from Delhi 6 if you’re wondering.) But is this video not amazingly different? I think the concept of the video and the track is in sync with each other.
Even Bharat Goel has stepped up his work. I guess it’s the fact that RKZ’ vocals work well with his music. I never was feeling Bharat Goel’s work before, because the majority of it was with Pankaj Khanna – look up “Club Vich,” and you’ll understand what I’m saying.
RKZ is signed on to the DAS Records Label, and if you go to their website, you can download his mixtape “Mr Entertainer” for free.
Download “Mr Entertainer” here.
If you just want “Genda Phool” then directly download it here
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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?
