Singer Diljit Dosanjh’s single 15 Saal causes women’s rights protest

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The singer Diljit Dosanjh is no stranger to controversy however his latest single which was leaked online, 15 Saal, is proving particularly contentious as a women’s rights group staged a march to the performer’s home to protest over the message the singer is portraying in his single.

Diljit’s new single, 15 Saal, which means 15 years in Punjabi, discusses the loss of innocence in young women and how modern teenage girls are more likely than ever to grow up too quickly and get involved in drink, drugs and boys at a young age.

While Diljit fans believe the singer has a valid point to make about the way society is changing and how this is having a negative effect in young women, others believe the Punjabi singer is portraying teenage girls in a derogatory light, which has lead to the recent protest at Diljit Dosanjh’s home.

The women’s group acting under the banner, Istri Jagriti Manch, marched to the Punjabi singer’s home last month and gathered outside the property to hold a rally. The women were protesting over Diljit’s use of indecent language and remarks towards females in his music. A member of the singer songwriter’s family came out to apologise to the women’s group.

The 28-year-old’s volatile relationship with the public started last year when the singer fell on stage. The incident was recorded by a member of the audience who posted the clip online. However the situation soured after Diljit retaliated by posting a reply to the clip in his own YouTube video in which he slams the people who posted his on stage fall, verbally attacking them through a song. This caused a major backlash with new videos being posted daily blasting the singer for his actions.

As a result, the release of Diljit’s single, 15 Saal and album Urban Pendu were both cancelled. However the single was leaked online and the album has now being prepared for release later in 2012.

Have you heard the leaked single 15 Saal? Do you find the song’s message offensive or do you think Diljit has a valid point to make? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below.

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Tribute to DJ Unkz to be released by Kudos Music

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The team behind Kudos Music and E3UK Records have come together to pay their respects to the loss of their beloved DJ Unkz. With the anniversary of his passing approaching on the 15th of February 2012, the best way and most fitting tribute was for a moving tribute track to be released in his name. DJ Unkz aka Unkar Singh was a significant member of the Kudos Music roadshow.

“sunna sunna lagda eh, sanu tere bina jag saara. Satho tu taan vichr gaya teri yaad nahi vichri yaara”.

Appropriately the brother he has left behind, DJ Aman produces the track in his memory. He has coupled delicate music and a strong sense of feeling to work alongside vocalist Dev Dhillon. Dev Dhillon emotionally showcases his immaculate vocals which are sure to bring tears to anyone who has lost a friend, relative or colleague.

The track will see its release via iTunes on the 1st anniversary of DJ Unkz’s passing on the 15th of February 2012, in conjunction with a music video with special appearances from his musical contemporaries and friends.

DJ Unkz – Always in our Hearts

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Bhangra singer Jaz Dhami plans new single with Eren E

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If you’ve been pining for bhangra singer Jaz Dhami of late, then here’s some good news for you and all of the UK based singer’s fans. After almost a year out of the limelight, 25-year-old Jaz is due to make his musical comeback in 2012 with the release of a brand new club track produced by a well known record maker.

Jaz Dhami hasn’t released a single since last January when Tere Naal, produced by DJ Harvey, became a hit for the vocalist from Birmingham. However the rest of 2011 passed without as much as a hint of a new record from the popular singer.

That is all about to change in 2012 as Jaz Dhami has reportedly been hard at work putting in the hours on his second album which will be the follow up to his debut record, JD released in 2009. Teke Wali was one of the biggest hits to come off Jaz’s debut album and the singer will be hoping to emulate its success with the first release off what is tipped to be his next album.

There had been rumours that Jaz Dhami was working with music producer, Eren E, who is famed for producing the smash hit record, Amplifier, for Imran Khan. Jaz confirmed his involvement with the hitmaker himself by writing on Twitter recently, “Touchdown in Amsterdam, here to do some work with Eren E.”

The new track from Jaz Dhami in association with Eren E is still unnamed at present, however it’s believed to be an up-tempo club track and due for release in early 2012.

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Jawani 2 by DJ H tops iTunes chart just an hour after release

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DJ H has done it again, bagging yet another smash hit number one iTunes record, this time hitting the top spot on the world chart just an hour after the single was released at midnight last night.

Two versions of Jawani 2 were released at midnight including the normal mix and the desi remix, and by 8am this morning the two versions had secured the top spots on the iTunes chart sitting at number one and number two respectively on the chart.

The official music video for Jawani 2 featuring DJ H doing all manner of crazy stunts including sky diving and motorcycle racing, has also been released to coincide with the single’s debut on the iTunes chart.

The stunning video was shot on location in Dubai and will definitely put a smile on your face as DJ H and Jas Johal live it up in the sun-soaked UAE and indulge in a whole host of crazy activities. The video closes with DJ H paying tribute to his friend and former Kudos Music colleague, DJ Unkz, who sadly passed away in February last year.

It feels especially fitting for H to pay tribute to the late DJ in Jawani 2 as the spirit of the song is to embrace life and enjoy your youth, a message which is especially poignant when you consider that some people don’t get this chance if their lives are unexpectedly cut short.

If you’ve not heard the new number one iTunes single from DJ H, Jawani 2, where have you been?! Get online now and check out the smash hit single, Jawani 2 from DJ H, Nirmal Sidhu, Jas Johal & Angel.

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Raghav’s new single Top of the World gets its debut

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Urban Desi singer, Raghav, is back with a bang and hoping to blow away the January with an up-tempo and downright feel-good track, Top of the World.

The new single from Raghav is available to buy on iTunes and the official video has also just been released. The video starts with Raghav having an argument with a girl, however the singer switches the negative situation into a positive, turning his back on the argumentative lady and hitting the club with his friends.

The song’s message seems to be, don’t let petty things get you down, live and enjoy your life. As the title of the track suggests, if you’re on Top of the World, no one can touch you. This uplifting message is just the kind of inspiration many of us need at this time of the year, so Raghav may have another hit on his hands with this new track which cleverly taps into the mood of the nation as we look forward to what we hope to achieve in the coming 12 months.

Talking about what to expect in 2012, we wonder if Raghav will be looking to build on his Bollywood success in the next year? The vocalist broke into the world of Bollywood in 2011, releasing his first B-Town track, Hey Na Na Shabana, which proved very popular on dance floors in the run up to the New Year. Would you like to see Raghav produce another Bollywood track? Let us know your thoughts by dropping us a line below.

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DJ H prepares for the launch of his brand new single Jawani 2

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DJ H prepares for the launch of his brand new single Jawani 2

DJ H has released a number of behind the scenes footage on the popular online video sharing website YouTube, so fans can enjoy a sneak peak of exclusive footage from the official music video shoot for his forthcoming new single, Jawani 2.

The eagle-eyed DJ H fans amongst you will recognise the title of the top club DJ’s new single from one the music star’s previous smash hit singles, Jawani from the album Reloaded. That single was released back in 2008, with vocals supplied by the late Kaka Bhaniawala and became one of the biggest hits of the year, as well as a top selling single for DJ H.

The forthcoming single, Jawani 2, takes its inspiration from the original Jawani hit, although it is a brand new track in its own right. The message from the new single sings out clear and true, compelling the listener to enjoy their youth and live life to the max, and that’s the exact spirit that DJ H celebrates in the exciting new video for Jawani 2.

Shot on location in Dubai, the video depicts DJ H as he indulges in some hair-raising activities including sky diving, motor cycle racing, a spin in a helicopter and living the high life on a luxury speed boat, with Dubai as its stunning backdrop.

While the music video for Jawani 2 is yet to be officially released, check out the four YouTube videos featuring exclusive behind the scenes footage from the amazing video shoot in Dubai featuring DJ H, Jas Johal and also the Drumline Dhol Players.

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Garry Sandhu confirms deportation in official statement

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Garry Sandhu

The rising Asian music star, Garry Sandhu, has lost his battle with UK immigration officials and has confirmed that he will be deported back to India tomorrow. The singer made the announcement on his Facebook page today, with many of his 14,000 rushing to comment on the status update and offer their support.

The award winning music star’s future in the UK has been hanging in the balance since his arrest on October 27th 2011 by UK Border Agency after he was suspected of breaking UK immigration law. It later transpired that Garry Sandhu had remained in the UK after his visa had run out, which lead the authorities to track him down and ask questions about the legitimacy of his residency in the UK.

Despite being detained in an immigration detention centre since his arrest, aside from a brief period before Christmas when he was released on bail, Garry has kept his fans up to date on his situation through his social media page.

Close friend and fellow music star Roach Killa posted a statement on Garry’s behalf in the wake of his arrest last year, with Garry Sandhu taking to his Facebook page himself today to break the news of his imminent deportation. In the status update, the vocalist writes defiantly, “To my haters, you will never stop me making music wherever I am in the world.”

The news of Garry Sandhu’s deportation will come as quite a blow for the Asian music fans as the singer was seen as one of the big stars of tomorrow on the UK bhangra scene with Garry scooping two of the top trophies at the 2011 Brit Asia Music Awards including Best Newcomer and Best Male Act.

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Kudos Music transforms the Celtic Manor Resort especially for the Transport Broker Awards

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Kudos Music succeeded in transforming the 5-star Celtic Manor Resort this weekend especially for the annual Transport Broker Awards ceremony with their expert venue styling skills. The leading DJ entertainment and venue theming company dressed the venue for the glitzy awards ceremony and gala dinner and also provided the music entertainment for the after show party.

This is the third year in a row that the Kudos Music Roadshow had been invited to provide the DJ entertainment and style the venue for the annual Transport Broker Awards ceremony and they certainly didn’t disappoint.

The Caernarfon Suite at the Celtic Manor Resort, home to the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament 2010, was transformed into a dazzling party venue by Kudos Music with a white LED pea-light dance floor, red starlight backdrop and big screen illuminating the main stage with guest tables decorated with black table candelabras, rose petals and crushed velvet table cloths to create a phenomenal setting for the special event.

DJ H and Jas Johal kept the 250 guests dancing until the small hours with their pumping DJ sets incorporating a mix of current hit tunes along with some Indian and bhangra classics along with some R&B and hip hop numbers.

For the very first time, the Transport Broker Awards hosted the final for the Miss Limo beauty pageant. Miss Universe Great Britain, Chloe-Beth Morgan, crowned Gemma Roberts from the Vale of Glamorgan as Miss Limo 2012 which was one of the highlights of the glamorous evening. Kudos Music ensured the crowing of the new Miss Limo was a spectacular affair with confetti cannon explosions, winner’s music and dramatic lighting effects.

Exclusive images from Kudos Music at the Transport Broker Awards coming soon…

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Miss Pooja back on the bhangra scene with new single and album

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Miss Pooja has been quiet for the last few months, however the Queen of bhangra has come back with the bang with the unveiling of her brand new album Breathless, and a video for her brand new single off the record, Menu Tere Jeya.

Breathless is the follow up record to her award winning and hugely popular last album Romantic Jatt, and the singer looks set to have yet another hit on her hands if the reaction to her first singles is anything to go by.

The first single to be released off Miss Pooja’s new album before Christmas was Ferreri Laika featuring Canadian rap star Roach Killa who sets up the song with a rap section at the start before Miss Pooja’s unmistakable vocals kick in.

Miss Pooja’s most recent release, Menu Tere Jeya, sees her team up with top bhangra music producer, Rishi Rich. The new track is the second time the Miss Pooja has collaborated with the UK based music maker as the duo previously worked together on a single for the singer’s last album, Kisi De Naal Pyaar which proved a big hit for the pair.

The Romantic Jatt singer’s new album features a number of high profile collaborations with well known stars with DJ Sanj, Kam Frantic, DJ Vix and Sukhi Chand all appearing on Miss Pooja’s new record, Breathless.

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Jay Sean has penned three tracks for Priyanka Chopra’s debut album

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R&B star Jay Sean has revealed that he’s been in the studio with Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra in LA and has even penned three songs for the star as she prepares to launch her singing career.

The duo have been friends for some time and are often seen corresponding with each other on Twitter with Jay often remarking that PC should star in one of his music videos. While the actress is yet to take him up on this offer, she has however been collaborating with the Down singer in another form, enlisting his advice and help as she prepares her debut album.

According to a recent report, the actress and the hit maker have been in contact a lot in recent times as Priyanka Chopra looks to Jay for advice as she prepares to break into the singing world. The pair share an interest in their taste in music including R&B and hip hop.

Speaking in a recent interview the singer from Hounslow said he’d been in the studio with the Bollywood beauty in Los Angeles in the last few months and that he’d written three tracks for her, adding that PC has really good voice.

Priyanka Chopra is reportedly collaborating with a number of well known artists as she works on her debut album although no release date for the actress-turned-singer’s first record has been named yet.

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