13
Sep
2009
Old School Sunday – Sardara S. Gill “Gideh Wich”
The group may be back together again, but I still liked Sardara S. Gill’s vocals over K.S. Bhamrah’s.
That being said, this track was HOT back in 1995. Released off his solo album “Pure Magic,” this track caught my attention because of the intro music. I would play this at parties, but then soon realised that the track is a tad slow to dance to, and a bit on the long side.
An interesting tidbit about the musical production of this song, is that it was the Jagpal brothers (Bally and Bhota) that produced it. Also, that killer tumbi was played by Balwinder Safri.
Sardara S. Gill – “Gideh Wich”
26
Jul
2009
Old School Sunday – Crew Creative “Chill Out”
I have to give credit to my sister for getting this CD. I saw it in her car while I was sitting in it one day, and decided to pop it in the stereo to see what it was all about. The music was raw and different, and it was one of my first experiences with Jungle music.
It was a year later when I had another such experience with the genre, with the release of Panjabi MC’s “100% Proof,” and then a trip to the UK one more year later, showed me that this music was a movement that was taking over Europe, but rarely heard of in North America.
This track “Chill Out,” released in 1994 by the Crew Creative, is exactly that. A chilled out Jungle track laced with a hint of Punjabi lyrics. The album was titled “Butterfly,” and the female vocalist of the track is Jayshree.
So “Relax to the max with a six pack cup of tea” on this dreary Sunday morning, and let your ears enjoy this.
29
Mar
2009
Old School Sunday – Skillz Inc. feat. Surinder Shinda “Balbero Bhabi/Jeona Mohr”
This weeks Old School Sunday brings “The Legendary” Surinder Shinda in with some UK flair.
In 1997, Skillz Inc. managed to produce an entire album for the man, and this track is one I have always had on repeat.
I picked this cassette up mainly because of Surinder Shinda and Skillz Inc., but also because of the cover. Album cover design seems to be a lost art these days, where most artists just like to stick their own picture on the cover, or treat it as an afterthought altogether. This one seems a bit plain, but the darkness of it makes it rather appealing.
The beat is upbeat and insane, and when you reach the three minute mark in the track, you realise how insane it is. The Cypress Hill sample “How I Could Just Kill A Man” kicks in with the accompaniment of Prodigy’s “Smack My Bitch Up.” It makes you wanna turn the volume up and do some damage.
