Yo Yo Honey Singh - ‘Satan’

Yep, you read that right…Honey Singh has just made a track & video called SATAN!  Honey Singh is a love/hate artist, in the sense that I’ve never met a person who’s indifferent to him.  It’s all or nothing with his haters as well as his fans.  For me he’s always been an unpredictable artist who beneath all the macho posturing and slightly cheesy Punjabi-isms is a true radical at heart.  His fans are the millions of youth growing up in the villages & hinterlands of India as well as the new-money middle classes created by India’s 20 year long boom.

Mark my words…Honey Singh is destined for a great, successful as well as an unpredictable & controversial journey over the next few years.

R.I.P. Kuly Ral (June 5th 1977 - May 22nd 2012)

Official Release from RDB:

The international music fraternity has faced a saddening loss with Kuly of music band RDB, passing away on 22nd May 2012 in Houston, Texas, USA. The popular music group member sadly lost his battle with cancer at the young age of 35 years old.

Kuly was diagnosed with a brain tumour in April 2011 and underwent radio and chemotherapy. He was receiving treatment at a specialized clinic in Houston at the time of his death.

Kuly was an intrinsic part of RDB, a leading international music group, famed for their contribution to globalizing Bhangra and Indian music. His legacy will remain with RDB and their super-hit tracks such as Aaja Mahi, Singh is Kinng, Aloo Chaat and Shera di Kaum.

RDB and the family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time and thank their fans and well-wishers for their continued support and condolences.

RDB’s facebook page has been opened up for those who wish to pay their respects to Kuly and his family. To leave a message please visit: http://facebook.com/rdbmusic.

MTV Sound Trippin (Dub Sharma) - ‘Tung Tung’

Made for MTV India as part of the Sound Trippin series this Bhangra Dubstep track is simply the frikkin B.E.S.T!! The program is all about different Indian musical culture’s & states being explored via a ‘found sound’ paradigm.

Gotta give props to my boy Dub Sharma who made the track, and who the FRICTION show has been supporting for the last 3 years…we just seem to pick them!

In my opinion this is infinitely more interesting & might even be better than ANY Bhangra released in the UK over the last few years.

Zameer - ‘Tatti’

Is this a comedy satirical/political track making important points about the state of Bhangra Music in 2012? Or is it, as the artist behind the track triumphantly declares a pile of steaming shit (Tatti) ??? Whatever you may think, I know for a fact that a community, people, or industry than can laugh at themselves are standing prouder & more secure than the ones that cant!  Wait for the closed minds & the proverbial “shit” to start flying…

Pavitar Singh Pasla & Tru-Skool - ‘Beant Satwant Da Badla’

This video & track about the two Sikh’s who assassinated former Indian PM Indira Gandhi may not be to your taste politically, and you may not share its religious sentiments…but one can’t ignore the powerfully sung track, or indeed the well made video that packs a real punch.

Dj Sanj Feat. Satwinder Birdi - ‘Tusi Bewafa’

This is a brilliant tune if your heart has been broken in Punjabi…as well as English.  Warning» Do not listen to straight after a messy break-up! ;)