Sunday, 22 July 2012

Bohemia + Gitta Bains + Tigerstyle = Talli [New 2012 Official Video]

Bohemia + Gitta Bains + Tigerstyle = Talli [New 2012 Official Video]



http://www.facebook.com/realbohemia
http://www.twitter.com/iambohemia
http://www.thousandthoughts.com
http://www.desihiphop.com

Artist: Bohemia
Featuring: Gitta Bains
Lyrics: Bunty Bains
Music Production: Tigerstyle
Video Production: Shaneil Deo
Location: Oakland, California
Known world wide as the creator of Punjabi rap music, Bohemia is a Pakistani American Punjabi rapper and a music producer from California, Bohemia quickly gained popularity in 2003 with his independent debut album, 'Vich Pardesan De (In The Foreign Land)' which hit the Top 10 on BBC Radio 1 UK. The following album, 'Pesa Nasha Pyar', became the first full-length Punjabi-rap album released by a major label in history. It brought Bohemia increased popularity, including his recent multi-record deal with music mogul Universal Music Group Pvt. Ltd. India. It also brought his creation of Punjabi rap to mainstream recognition making Bohemia known as pioneer of a new genre of music: Desi-Hip-Hop or Desi-rap. In 2006 'Pesa Nasha Pyar' hits #2 on Maxim magazine's Top 10 downloads, and #3 on Planet M chart. Bohemia appears in XXL magazine New York. He enters Bollywood in 2009 with the title track for Warner Bros. feature film 'Chandni Chowk to China', Bohemia appeared in the film with Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone. He most recently lends his voice for the film Desi Boyz. Bohemia raps to set the scene for Sanjay Dutt's cameo along with, Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone and Chitrangda Singh. 'Da Rap Star', his third album receives 4 nominations at the UK Asian music awards and PTC Punjabi music awards, including 'Best Punjabi Album' and 'Best Music Director'. 'Da Rap Star' also remains #1 on Planet M chart India for several weeks. Bohemia then went on touring for the rest of 2009 performing all over Europe, Asia and America. He has appeared on many of Universal India's mega-compilations including "The Chart busters" where he appears on three tracks. Universal called this compilation The biggest hits in Punjabi on one massive album! Bohemia is one of the best-selling artists of the year, making him the flagship artist of Universal Music Group India.
Bohemia was born in Karachi, Pakistan[8] although his hometown is Lahore. He started writing Punjabi poetry around then as well. After moving to San Francisco Bay Area California, USA at about 14 years of age, Bohemia was introduced to America that was much the opposite of palm trees and green grass. The town was infested with drugs and violence. About a year later being in the states, he lost his mother to cancer. At that time, Bohemia left home and survived as a local musician. He started working as a instrument|keyboard]] player/music arranger while living at local studios with other musicians. After a few years of success, the local group of musicians fell apart and Bohemia left to pursue music on his own. Bohemia soon started putting his poetry to the music he composed and gave birth to a new genre of music. He is now the most successful Punjabi rappers of all time. His music has changed the Desi music scene forever and has spread all over the world. A number of up and coming artists consider Bohemia as there biggest inspiration as they embrace the genre of Urdu/Punjabi Rap. Bohemia has mentioned numerous times in his interview that he does not belong to any cultures, or represent any religions. He considers himself to be someone who came from the streets, struggled with the world, and made it to where most people die before reaching.

http://www.facebook.com/realbohemia
http://www.twitter.com/iambohemia
http://www.thousandthoughts.com
http://www.desihiphop.com

Bohemia + Gitta Bains + Tigerstyle = Talli [New 2012 Official Video]

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

RDB, Akshay Kumar to Rap with Ludacris in Breakaway

RDB team up with Akshay Kumar, Ludacris for another smash hit soundtrack for the forthcoming movie Breakaway. The movie is all set to release soon with a huge star cast of Russell Peters, Camilla bell, Rob Lowe and a cameo from Drake. But, well we already have told you about that. Bhangra boys have allegedly teamed up with Ludacris and together they are making music magic.
This would not be the first time RDB hangs out with American rappers as they have previously worked with Snoop Dogg and it was RDB that introduced Snoop to Bollywood, so could Bollywood be in Luda’s future too..? Akshay is so far very happy about his various collabos for Breakaway and told the Times of India: “It’s going to be very exciting to collaborate with Ludacris. It’s great to work with such big artists from across the globe.”

This indo – Canadian movie is an inspiring movie based on a hockey player in Canada. RDB have given music to the movie alongside the background score. As Always RDB have paired up with the best in the industry, Akshay Kumar and Ludacris for Shera Di Khom. RDB, Akshay Kumar and Ludacris will be seen in the music video. Breakaway is upcoming Hollywood Movie of Director Robert Lieberman and written by Writer of Breakaway are Jeff Schechter and Ajay Virmani. Also look out for the track Sansar feat rapper, Jai Hind, Nav, and Kat Eyez which is also used in the theatrical promo.

After featuring with International music stars Snoop Dogg and Kylie Minogue, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has lend his voice to another song. The song is “Shera Di Kaum” and Akshay Kumar has rapped with Ludacris in this dance number. Canada – based Punjabi band RDB has composed the music and the song is to be featured in Akshay Kumar ‘s home production Speedy Singh / Breakaway.
The film is an underdog story that has it all, Sports, Drama, Music and a dash of Bollywood, The blend to a perfect entertaining movie with some great music and a huge star line up.

Desi Hustlers- The New Beat

Desi Hustlers have been doing hustling with different genres of music for some time now and their area of expertise is the fusion of hip hop and rap with Indian music, that is like mixing metal with custard and offering it to your most valuable guests and the best part is that they won’t be disappointed. So what are these Desi Hustlers? Well they are just two brothers Manpreet Singh and Gora Singh who love the sound and beats of hip hop music and rap. They are the ones responsible for rocking various clubs throughout India and have now decided to tweak with Punjabi music.
Desi Hustlers were in Lahore this week on a tour of some local schools. The spoke to the local media and shared their thoughts about their visit. When asked what are the reasons of their fast spreading fame, Manpreet Singh said “Young people are looking for ways to break away from their usual nine to five, five-day work weeks. Naturally, when they get a chance, they hit the clubs in Goa or Mumbai. Since weekends are always fully-packed, clubs are constantly looking for big artists. This has opened up a market for acts like us in India”.
The Desi Hustlers have only stepped into the world of fusion and their experiments will keep on rocking their fans for many years to come.