Twin Beats “Nain Nashiley” Remix Released
Bill Simmons was right, “it’s great to be back in the mid-’80s again.”
After hitting you with the ultra smooth “Dil Vich Tareya” Remix, Twin Beats are at it again with their second of three “alternative” remixes they will be releasing from reworked songs off “The Sounds of Punjab.”
The Twins describe this remix as an ‘electro/disco house mix.’ Catch a sample below, and tell me those synths aren’t making you reach for a white suit and t-shirt.
The song is now available for download from iTunes.
P.S. That Cassette graphic is “Totally Rad!”
Related: Nain Nashiley Video
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.
Twin Beats “Tere Nain Nashiley” Video
I am definitely feeling the Twin Beats album “The Sounds of Punjab.”
But this is one of the few tracks on the album I am not. Bikram Singh just hasn’t done much for me lately, well since “American Jugni” honestly, and the whole Bhangra Reggaeton vibe? Is something I could live without. Although this may be one of the better sounding ones.
If you don’t want to stick around for the Bikram Singh, make sure you watch the ending, to hear a preview of their next track “Mitran Naal Gidhe Vich.” How could I describe it? I’ll go with it being “vintage.”
Like I was saying, there are some ill cuts on the album, and it’s definitely one that should be on your shortlist of albums to cop.
Click on ‘Watch on YouTube’ link when directed.
Free Download – Twin Beats “Reproduced”
Happy Friday Boys and Girls.
With 15 minutes and 41 seconds of bliss, this is BIG! I’m proud to say you’re not gonna get this anywhere else (well, until the vultures attack.) This is an exclusive free download provided by Inderjeet (One half of Twin Beats.) It’s the Reproduced segment Twin Beats put together for Bobby Friction’s Radio Show.
Get it now, and get a jump start to your weekend.
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Twin Beats – “Dil Vich Tareya” & “Nath Digpaye” Video
I posted about Twin Beats last month when I dropped their new Kaka tune as well as a free download featuring the legend Kuldeep Manak.
Earlier this week, they dropped their debut video featuring the tracks “Dil Vich Tareya” and “Nath Digpaye.”
I’m digging the tunes in the video. It’s like each song has a different percussion led beat, and going by the promos, the whole album sounds very promising.
“Kach Di Glassi” – Bakshi Billa
“Tere Nain Nashiley” – Bikram Singh
“Twins Tappe” – Jaswinder Daghamia
Now those are some good vocalists, but the entire lineup is pretty crazy. Check the track listing:
01 – Dil Vich Tareya (Kaka Bhaniawala)
02 – Nath Digpaye (Sudesh Kumari & Jelly Manjitpuri)
03 – Kach Di Glassi (Bakshi Billa)
04 – Tere Nain Nashiley (Bikram Singh)
05 – Nanke V Dhadke (Rani Randeep)
06 – Kar Gayian Sauda (Sabar Koti)
07 – Twins Tappe (Jaswinder Daghamia)
08 – Mitran Naal Gidhe Vich (Anil)
09 – Challa Ishq De Rang (Romesh Chohan)
10 – Marda Lalkara (Bakshi Billa)
I haven’t heard Romesh Chohan in a minute, so I’m definitely looking forward to his track.
The album will be dropping very soon, so keep your eye on VIP Records Digital Downloads page to cop the album.
Free Download – Twin Beats “Manak Drops the Pressure”
Twin Beats is preparing to release their debut album “The Sounds of Punjab,” and going by the following tracks, it sounds like there is something to look forward to in what seems like a pretty dull moment in the industry.
The first official single off the album will be “Dil Vich Tareya” sung by the late Kaka Bhaniawala. The intro beat is pretty sweet and it carries over into the rest of the song. I totally get this Surjit Bindrakhia vibe from the tune.
“Dil Vich Tareya”
Also, a new track was recently added to the BBC Asian Network playlist by Twin Beats featuring Jelly Manjitpuri and Sudesh Kumari, going by the title of “Nath Digpaye”. It’s another solid BIG tune by the duo.
No official release date is confirmed, but vocalists featured on the album will be Sudesh Kumari, Jelly Manjitpuri, Sabar Koti, Rani Randeep, Bikram Singh, The Late Kaka Bhaniawala, Bakshi Billa, Romesh Chohan and Jaswinder Daghamia.
For more info on Twin Beats, hit them up on their MySpace Page, or their Facebook Group.
“Manak Drops the Pressure”
Here’s a free download provided by Twin Beats. I have been listening to this for awhile now, and still haven’t grown tired of it. If you like Kuldip Manak and House music, this tune is for you. The Manak tune is “Ghariya Milan Deh,” while the House sample is taken from a 2004 track called “Drop the Pressure,” by Mylo. So you can understand how the title of the song came about.
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