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UK’s Lady Gaga? – Kazz Kumar!

Posted by samy On March - 31 - 2010

Fusing together the sounds of Pop, Rock, Dance, R&B and Electro, 2010 sees London based singer/songwriter Kazz Kumar step onto the scene with her unique and refreshing music style.

On 25th January Kazz Kumar unleashes her debut single ‘Dirty Word’. Already being tipped by British R&B star Jay Sean and New York’s Metro newspaper as one to watch this year, her debut video is directed by the critically acclaimed Amit and Naroop, who’s credits include the likes of Taio Cruz, Tinie Tempah and 50 Cent.

“Kazz Kumar’s music is the audio equivalent of her wardrobe. Loud, Brash, and Poppy as well as Cool, Credible and Unique. May her colour chrome beats spread like a virus!”
Bobby Friction (BBC Asian Network)

Formally a member of the Urban group ‘Sona Family’, Kazz has already toured around the world, released an album and performed in front of thousands of fans worldwide as well as developed a core audience in the British Asian market. Her songwriting with the group has seen popular tracks featured in MTV’s ‘The Hills’ and NBC’s ‘Las Vegas’. After four years with the group, Kazz decided it was time to fly solo and work on developing her own solo material.

Originally of Sri Lankan descent and hailing from the suburbs of Greater London, Kazz’s distinctive style and presence has captivated audiences around the UK in recent months with key performances at Radio 1’s One Big Weekend and ‘I Luv Live’ as well as performing at trendy London venues such as the Notting Hill Arts Club and Monto Water Rats. A BBC Maida Vale Live Session in 2009 also proved to critics that beneath her bold fashion statements and outspoken personality lies a singer/songwriter with raw untapped talent.

Check out her latest hit “Dirty Word”

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Popularity: 22%

desiFEST 2009: Raghav

Posted by samy On March - 30 - 2010

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Currently based between the UK and hometown of Calgary, Raghav’s blend of R&B with hip-hop and dancehall beats has made him India’s first “crossover” artist. He has made his introduction to the UK public on four top ten smashes and a top twenty hit. Raghav has sold an unprecendented 1.3 million copies of 2004 debut album Storyteller around the globe and his videos on YouTube.com chart hundreds of thousands of views. He holds the title of  the 6th biggest international selling album of all time in India. Raghav has also won a MOBO for Best Collaboration, an Asian Achievers Award, an Urban Music Award, two UK Asian Music gongs and the Southern Asian Music Award for Best Artist. He consistently tours the UK, India and the States, his single and music video My Kinda Girl features hip-hop legend Redman. His second album entitled Identity released in September 2009, which he’s co-wrote with the likes of Cutfather and Joe (Pussycat Dolls), Peter Wade (JLo) and Jazzwad (Damian Marley).
http://www.raghav.com/
http://www.myspace.com/raghavmusic

Popularity: 26%

Here are pictures from Canadian Music Week’s Rock Night! It was an amazing night with awesome music! The crowd was exciting and vibrant!

Check it out!!

Popularity: 45%

StandUP Radio – March 30th Broadcast

Posted by KMcCreight On March - 30 - 2010

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BattleKATT (aka I.AM.IT.) originally known as K.A.T.T. (Kamakazee Asian Track Terrorist) has been making his presence felt in the underground Hip Hop scene for some time and is now taking his talent to the next level. This Asian MC has dedicated his time to the studio working on collaborations with artists such as Harbhajan Talwar, Sukhdev Sukha, Bob Mann, living legend Kuldip Manak, HMD, Jagua, EnKarma, Alan Africa, B.Morales, Scape and the list gets bigger by the day. BattleKATT has also performed along side notorious artists such as Apachie IndianRDBRishi Rich, Jay Sean, Juggy D and Panjabi MC.

His debut solo single “Chaos” (produced by Bob Mann) is the title track in the film “Sweet Amerika” starring Gulshan Grover. The remixed version of “Chaos” (produced by B. Morales) was featured on a mixtape released in New York.

HMD (aka DJ HMD) started with one mic but his love of music and creative intelligence lead him to release a roster of 6 full albums. Formed from years of following his own path, HMD’s unique sound is hard to miss and even harder to turn off. Nasha 2000 was HMD’s first claim to fame, as he combined hard hitting hip hop beats with punjabi vocals from folk legends like Kuldeep Manak and Yamla Jatt. This infamous album set off a frenzy of demand for a whole new genre of music. As many North American DJs & producers will admit, HMD was one of the first Punjabi producers to experiment with a mix of Eastern and Western music…forever changing the Bhangra industry.

Check out BatteKATT’s Fan Page for more music!

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Thanks to everyone who came out and supported Canadian Music Week’s first ever Spotlight On India! Friday night was an Urban Showcase featuring artists like Shweta, Prita Chhabra, Shobha, MC JD & JT Roadshow, The Tabla Guy, The Bilz & Kashif and En Karma. It was an amazing night with great music! Check out the pictures!

Popularity: 48%

JoSH – New Video!!

Posted by samy On March - 24 - 2010

Canadian duo JoSH is back with a new video from their album Mausam. This is the 7th hit song off their old album, but the video is new! The song is a sweet melody with beautiful lyrics. Not surprising from JoSH, of course!

Check it out here!

Popularity: 14%

En Karma releases debut album!!

Posted by samy On March - 24 - 2010

Vancouver-based group En Karma will be releasing their debut album on May 31st, 2010!

After the huge success of their singles Tohar Naal Jeena and En Karma Diyan Boliyan, the band has been working hard in the studios alongside some of the biggest names in Bhangra. Collaborations with H-Dhami, KS Makhan, Sanj & Kytami from Delhi 2 Dublin, Vancouver’s rising Hip Hop stars A-Slam, and Toronto’s MC JD.

Check out a sneak peak of whats to come!!

Popularity: 14%

New Music from Parichay!

Posted by samy On March - 24 - 2010

After releasing his debut album No Boundries last summer, Parichay debuts not one, but 3 new teasers from his upcoming album! His second album is set to release summer of 2010

Check out the teasrers here!!

The first teaser features yet again Joe Louis, the single entitled Tum Habibi also features production by Boi 1Da.

The next single Voh Hoon Main (That’s Me) featuring Roach Killa alongside Manchester based MC Intenso.

The third teaser features rapper Freedom.

Popularity: 13%

desiFEST 2009: Saima Khan

Posted by samy On March - 24 - 2010

With her striking charisma, distinguished charm and stunning looks, the mesmerizing Diva, took the world by storm becoming one of the most sought after artists in the South Asian community. Saima’s career is destined for continued success not only in Canada, Pakistan & India but her fame is fast spreading across the world. Watch out for Saima’s new Album was released in 2009.
http://saimakhan.net/

Popularity: 19%