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.
18
Aug
2009
DJ Gurps “Daru Peeke Nachda” Video
DJ Gurps’ second video features the late Kaka Bhaniawala on the track “Daru Peeke Nachda.”
I get the feeling I’ve heard this song before. Oh wait I have. It was on DJ Dips album “Stand Up Vol. 1.”
I don’t know what Gurps (or Dips for that matter are playing at.) Even the sound seems a little, umm, Kam Frantic/Zeusish.
Moving on, I wasn’t feeling the track on Dips’ album, and I really haven’t swayed now I have seen the video.
DJ Gurps’ album “Expectations” released over the past weekend. Despite my opinion of the first two video’s released, I suggest you go out and buy the “Boliyan” track featuring “Sarbjit Kaur” from the VIP Records download section ($0.99 or £0.79.) The music to the Boliyan are just too funky. (I have really been feeling all the Boliyan released as of late.)
For you people on the North American side of the pond, make sure you click on the $ sign on the top right of the download page.
DJ Gurps “Expectations” Download Link
26
Mar
2009
DJ Dips “Gerra De De” Video
The third video off of DJ Dips album “Stand Up Vol. 1″ is out, and it’s the mega collabo of Miss Pooja, Lehmber and Kaka.
A song of this nature deserved the traditional musical treatment, and credit goes to Dips for doing that but, I’m left thinking that it’s still missing something.
The other day I was putting together a list of songs for my friends wedding reception. This track made the short list, but it’s not really a dance track is it? And after watching the video, I soured a bit more on the track. The video just gives off a gloomy feel. Have a look.
4
Feb
2009
DJ Dips feat. Sharmilla & MC Rax “Nagin” Video
DJ Dips second video release, sees him team up with Sharmilla and MC Rax on the “Nagin” track.
I still haven’t jumped on the Sharmilla bandwagon. There’s just something about his voice that doesn’t do it for me. This song, which sounds an awful lot like something Zeus had created seems a little off, right down to the sound effects on the track.
You can tell the state of the industry, when the video – which is usually an aide to sell your album – is turned into a blatant advertisement – see at 1:48.
DJ Dips “Stand Up Vol. 1″ releases on February 20.
