Bollywood for you - The Vibe – Asian Music In The UK

B4U MEET RISING STAR D-SARB
WEDNESDAY, 16TH MAY 2012 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

I have been following the music of this young artist for over a year, and each time I lend my ears to his sound, it just keeps getting better. D-Sarb’s vocal capabilities surpass a lot of the current musicians out there today; his sound is a contemporary take on a traditional genre, coming from a family of talented musicians this is no surprise...
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ELECTRO BHANGRA WITH RV NARANG!
TUESDAY, 17TH APRIL 2012 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

RV Narang entered the music scene over a year ago, and has since released three singles all of which demonstrate his versatility and fresh new approach to Bhangra music. From the traditional folk sound to the more upbeat electro vibes, RV has a futuristic outlook on Bhangra music, and his talent does not stop at the vocals...
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SHAM-E-MUSIC: A VISION MADE REALITY FOR CHARITY
TUESDAY, 22ND MARCH 2012 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Last Saturday 17th March, over 150 people gathered at The York Gardens Community Centre, Battersea for ‘Sham-E-Music’ - a night of Ghazals and classical music for the community. The event which was organised by the late Mrs Syeda Naqui and Beatcircle, was in aid of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, to raise money towards the vital long-term medical research and treatment of Cancer patients...
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HORIZON PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIS FATHER WITH 'DEAR DAD'
TUESDAY, 28TH FEBRUARY 2012 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

UK Asian rapper Horizon has dropped a new track ‘Dear Dad’, a song that addresses an issue that surrounds many today – alcoholism. The heartfelt song is a dedication to Horizon’s father who passed away as a result of alcohol. Not only is it a commendable testimonial to his father that is not short of emotional lyrics enabling us to connect with the rapper...
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B4U THE VIBE MEET SHIDE BOSS
MONDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY 2012 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

There was a lot of talk last year about winner of Channel 4's ‘Hollyoaks Unsigned' music talent show, Shide Boss. Mr Boss, who is a singer, songwriter and rapper hit the Asian music scene last year with a fresh new sound and was an artist I personally tipped as one to watch ...
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FROM DOWN UNDER AND UP NORTH... INTRODUCING 'RAOOL'
MONDAY, 6TH FEBRUARY 2012 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Introducing brand new talent to the Asian music scene ‘RaOol'. A mix and blend of something different, RaOol is a duo consisting of two extremely artistic musicians –rapper/ singer D.Wunder and DJ/producer Macks Wolf. Both musicians come from different necks of ...
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THE VIBE MEET X FADER
MONDAY, 26TH DECEMBER 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

DJ and producer X Fader, is no stranger to the music scene, highly acclaimed in the Indian music circuit, he has been resident DJ at some of India 's most renowned clubs and even created a name for himself as a radio presenter on Delhi 's hot commercial radio station ...
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THE VIBE MEET NISH
MONDAY, 19TH DECEMBER 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Talent in the music industry has been getting younger and younger. With Bieber fever in the air over the past 2 years, more teens have been proving that they have the vocal capabilities to be recording stars. I was extremely surprised when I came across 13 year old Nish ...
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B4U THE VIBE MEET HARJ FROM XS BASS
FRIDAY, 25TH NOVEMBER 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

B4U The Vibe meet Bhangra DJ and Producer Harj XS BASS. A spiritual and musical individual, Harj initiated his passion for music at the Gurdwara, where he spent a lot of his time whilst growing up. Having travelled to India regularly he was exposed to the strong roots of his culture...
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HIP HOP FROM PARIS TO PUNJAB…DESI BOOME!
TUESDAY, 1st NOVEMBER 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Hailing from the streets of Paris, Imran Nasar AKA Desi Boome initiated his music career in the French Hip Hop scene. Hhhmm French Hip Hop… music surrounded by poverty, politics and drugs? Not in this case! Desi Boome has added a fresh new vibe to the French Hip Hop scene, by fusing his own culture and language with the music...
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Allah Made Me Funny (Are back!)
WEDNESDAY, 28th SEPTEMBER 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

November 10th see's the World Domination Tour come to the UK! One of the funniest cultural acts in the world returns to UK shores by popular demand. The three comedians who are better known to many as“Allah Made Me Funny” collectively perform their new comedy sets in Manchester & Glasgow and...
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B4U THE VIBE MEET KAMAL RAJA...
WEDNESDAY, 7th SEPTEMBER 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Introducing one of Amsterdam's finest when it comes to the desi music scene, Kamal Raja. Initiating his passion for performing at the early age of 12 as a dancer, Kamal has since developed his love for music and the stage and evolved into a talented singer and songwriter. With his latest track ‘No Clue’ getting a lot of hype...
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THE VIBE MEET HANI …
THURSDAY, 18th AUGUST 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Introducing Hani, a new addition to the UK Asian music scene and a well travelled one too! From his vocal capabilities, musical instruments, to song writing, Hani’s musical style has been shaped by his multi-cultural influences, and his determination to learn, develop and grow into an extremely talented young musician. His debut single ‘Do It’ is...
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THE VIBE MEET JOSH…
THURSDAY, 7th JULY 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

We meet Canada’s very own musical geniuses…JoSH. JoSH is a duo consisting of two equally talented musicians, Q and Rups, both of whom have their own individual unique fused sound. Blending together a mix of genres, from Punjabi to Reggae with a touch of rock. JoSH’s music has echoed worldwide...
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Its Time To Get Nas-T…
FRIDAY, 1st JULY 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Nas-T broke through into the music during the highly popular UK Garage era, an era which introduced some of the most versatile artists in UK Music scene. As a DJ, Producer and MC, his talent for music grew from his determinationand curiosity to learn the industry and master his skills. Being a part of the Garage nation tour,...
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3MIX RETURN...
TUESDAY, 21st JUNE 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Over 2 years ago I reported on a brand new Asian boy band ‘3MIX’ as they emerged into the scene with their hot debut single ‘Put It On Me’. The track created a lot of hype and 3Mix launched with a bang of talent, bringing a fresh new concept to the Asian music market. Almost like a teaser of what was in store the trio Karim, Myan and Usman...
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B4U THE VIBE MEET KEE!
FRIDAY, 10th JUNE 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

It's time to kick some serious girl power into the UK Asian music scene, as we introduce a young talented lady who goes by the name KEE. Hailing from the midlands, singer and songwriter KEE is blessing us with her mind-blowing hindi vocals and beautiful lyrics. A contemporary take on Hindi music, her music style proves...
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B4U THE VIBE MEET SHIVALI BHAMMER
TUESDAY, 24th MAY 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

When we think of Bhajans, we think of devotional music, complimented by classical beats and sung by the elder more wise holy men or women …but Shivali Bhammer has certainly challenged that stereotype. Bringing a fresh, modernistic approach to Bhajan music, Shivali’s music is comprised of lyricsto the Lord fused with pop and RnB...
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B4U THE VIBE MEET CHAN HAS!
Thursday, 14th April 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Born and brought up on music, Chan Has acquired the essential skills and creative abilities from a young age. At the age of 8 he was introduced to a variety of instruments, and from play to professional, he developed a strong ear for music that lead to his undeniable talent in the art. Now this multi-talented artist is all set to make an impression on music fans worldwide...
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B4U THE VIBE BRINGS YOU LONDON EVENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR…
Friday, 1st April 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

U Got Jokes is a leading UK Urban Comedy brand, having previously sold out at venues such as Hackney Empire, Broadway theatre, Comedy Store, Leicester square and Stratford Circus. U Got Jokes now takes on the Indigo O2.This event promises to be the biggest show to-date. Bringing you live comedy and music all fused together...
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B4U EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MIGHTY MOE!
Tuesday, 8th March 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

When we think back to the UK music scene, there is one era in particular that will always stick - The UK Garage scene. Bringing the UK culture, originality and distinctive style to music, Garage saw the rise of talented DJs, MCs and producers. The Heartless Crew, which consisted of members Mighty Moe, MC Bushkin and DJ Fonti...
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B4U THE VIBE INTERVIEW WITH MISSY J THE FEMALE DHOLI!
Thursday, 24th February 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Whether it's rocking the entrance to a wedding or performing at a gig, Missy J has added her own flavour to take Dhol playing to a whole new level. The female Dholi has worked hard to master the art of the drum, and her modernistic approach ...
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B4U PRESENTS THE UK ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS 2011 NOMINEES!
Tuesday, 8th February 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

It’s that time of the year again where celebrate the endless amount of talent in the UK Asian music scene. From the artists that have given us hit songs and albums to the radio dj’s who have entertained us through our lonesome moments!...
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B4U THE VIBE - INTERVIEW WITH REDZZ
Wednesday, 5th JANUARY 2011 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Rapper Redzz has already created a storm, loud enough to open doors to collaborations with some of America’s finest Rapstars. Although primarily a Rapper, multi-talented, Redzz AKA RedMusicUK is also a songwriter, producer and actor...
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B4U THE VIBE MEETS PARICHAY
Wednesday, 24th November 2010 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Parichay's presence in the music scene has been far from short, initiating his journey at the age of 13 when he participated in a massive televised singing competition, he has since excelled in all platforms of the industry. A talented singer, songwriter, producer and a natural performer...
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IT’S TIME TO LISTEN TO THE BANNED…
Monday, 8th November 2010 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

They say music is one of the most powerful tools when it comes to conveying a message, however the recognition of just how powerful a tool it is has meant that many artists have had their music banned or frowned upon by those who deem it to be unacceptable...
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B4U THE VIBE MEETS ARON B
Friday, 29th October 2010 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

We have a mix bag of talent in the U.K Asian music scene, full of fusion and cross-genre sounds; however there is one artist in particular who has created a storm over the past year – Aron B. This young talented man seems to have mastered the art of creating fresh catchy tracks...
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B4U 'THE VIBE' INTRODUCES ARJUN
Tuesday, 21st September 2010 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Stepping into the UK Asian scene is the remarkably talented Arjun…Arjun can no doubt be labelled as a musical genius in the making, leaving no area of the art untouched. He's a song-writer, vocalist, instrumentalist and producer, his music is the product of a multi-talented artist who is set to make a big impact on the industry in many ways...
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B4U 'THE VIBE' MEETS AVINA.
Thursday, 9th September 2010 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

With a lack of talented Asian female vocalists in the music industry, I am proud to introduce a lady who really can do it all… AVINA. This bilingual vocalist, is set to make a big impact on the UK Asian music scene...
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IT'S TIME TO GET BLITZ!! ‘THE VIBE' INTERVIEW WITH BLITZKRIEG
Tuesday, 3rd August 2010 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Hailing from Toronto Canada, Blitzkrieg is bringing a fresh new flavour to Desi Hip Hop music… Not only has he collaborated with almost every artist in the UK Asian scene, but his music has even been featured in Bollywood! His latest single ‘Kiss' (Chumma) taken from his new album ‘Get Blitz'...
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B4UTV.COM ‘THE VIBE' INTERVIEW WITH JERNADE MIAH
Tuesday, 20th July 2010 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Introducing the latest addition to Doh Point Nau (2 POINT 9) Records… JERNADE MIAH. He’s a Singer…songwriter and even a dancer, hailing from East London, Jernade is all set to switch up the UK Asian Music...
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THE SOULFUL SISTER... SONNA RELE
Monday, 12th July 2010 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

B4U TV.com ‘The Vibe' is always on the look out for fresh new talent in the UK Asian music scene. So keeping my ears to the street, I went to check out a sister with soul…Sonna Rele who has been actively involved in ...
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BRINGIN' BACK THE BOLLYWOOD! INTERVIEW WITH MITHUN
Wednesday, 12th May 2010 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

B4U THE VIBE catches up with the latest artist to hit us with some British Bollywood! 23 year old Mithun, has been singing and performing from a young age, having been classically trained to sing in Hindi and play the harmonium, he has certainly got...
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SISTERS ARE DOIN' IT FOR THEMSELVES!
Thursday, 6th May 2010 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

The U.K Asian music scene has been heaving with talent over the past few years. We have witnessed rising stars, an international number one and artists that have helped give the Asian industry that massive push into the mainstream...
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B4U THE VIBE CATCHES UP WITH SHAM D…
Friday, 5th March 2010 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Its time to jam out to some feel good music, as the UK Asian Music scene is hit with a outburst of talent from Sham D. Having re-launched himself for an exciting solo career, Sham's smooth RnB/ Pop vocals have already been heard and loved by...
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B4U THE VIBE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JAYA
Friday, 29th January 2010 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

When the D.J plays her record on the radio…we just can't get enough! B4U introduces the latest sensation to be signed to Universal records…JAYA. The gorgeous Jaya has not only been fortunate enough to be signed to a mainstream record label ...
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JAY SEAN GIVES IT HIS ALL FOR STATESIDE!
Wednesday, 16th December 2009 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Musically the 2009 highlight for me was having a U.K artist reach number one in the motherland of Urban music; the U.S.A. So as I sit back and embark on an evening of lending my ear to newly released albums, one I was most excited to hear...
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B4U THE VIBE IS WHISKED AWAY ON A MAGIC CARPET RIDE WITH KAREN DAVID
Wednesday, 2nd December 2009 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

The stunning Karen David is on a neverending magic carpet ride to stardom, as a established singer and actress she has certainly made her name known in the industry. Having already starred in theatre and Hollywood productions...
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THE TRUTH AND NANG BEATS…UK ASIAN HIP HOP AT ITS BEST!
Monday, 23rd November 2009 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

The UK Asian Music scene is about to get very interesting… as we introduce The Truth. The Truth has a distinctive, versatile voice which allows him to work with a variety of musical genres. Not only has the The Truth broken into the UK Asian scene...
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B4U THE VIBE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ROACH KILLA!
Monday, 26th October 2009 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Roach Killa has brought a fresh, innovative sound to the Desi music scene. Although he is labelled as a reggae artist, like the most successful reggae artists his music is a fusion of different genres creating music...
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B4U INTRODUCE HIP HOP HEAD KIDD SKILLY!
Thursday, 17th September 2009 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

B4U ‘The Vibe’ moves across to Stateside to catch up with Kidd Skilly! Kidd Skilly is an up and coming American rapper from Detroit who has already made a mark in the UK Asian music scene...
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B4U MUSIC EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NAVIN KUNDRA!
Thursday, 20th August 2009 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

So picture this…an artist whose fan base is so varied that it breaks the common rule that no teenager can possibly share the same musical taste as their parents! B4U Music introduces…Navin Kundra...
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MUMZY STRANGER GIVES US ONE MORE DANCE!
Friday, 22nd July 2009 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

The U.K Asian music scene has been heaving with talent recently, however there are certain artists that have notably stood out. Mumzy Stranger is one of these artists. Mumzy Stranger is a recent addition to the UK Asian Music scene; however he is certainly no stranger...
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B4U MUSIC EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH AG DOLLA
Friday, 3rd July 2009 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

It’s rare to find a rapper like AG Dolla in the Asian scene that has lyrical skill as well as quality content that reflects realism and experience. With the ability to tackle controversial issues in a light hearted way, as well provide great party tracks AG Dolla is no stranger to the UK Asian Music Scene...
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B4U MUSIC MEETS JAZ DHAMI - AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!
Thursday, 18th June 2009 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Bhangra just got a whole lot better….introducing Jaz Dhami! This multi-talented young man has taken the UK Asian Music scene by a storm, with a breathtaking voice and the credentials to go with it! Already gaining a strong diverse fan base, Jaz Dhami’s hard work has certainly paid off...
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B4U MUSIC EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH YOUNG ARCHIE ASSIGNMENT!
Friday, 15th May 2009 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

Young Archie Assignment consists of 4 talented individuals representing different genres and styles; together they form a strong versatile group with a distinctive, unique sound. Their latest track ‘Nachna’ has had instantaneous appeal and their debut album is set for release later this year...
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IT’S THE COLLABORASIAN ERA!
Monday, 27th April 2009 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

The Asian music scene has taken the world by surprise with its instant appeal globally. Over the years the genre, which consists of Bhangra, Bollywood and Desi music – to name a few, has been drifting in and out of the mainstream, leaving Asian artists to drift in and out too...
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B4U MUSIC EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH D-BOY
Monday, 13th April 2009 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

The award winning, prominent mogul of music D-boy has worked alongside some of the most acclaimed names in the industry, his music is a reflection of perfect production, a successful fusion of different cultures and neck breaking beats! So I catch up with D-boy to get...
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B4U MUSIC EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH RAMZI!
Monday, 6th April 2009 | By Rishma Dhaliwal | London

The talented UK Singer Ramzi who is signed to EMI Records has already made a mark in the Uk Asian music scene as well as the mainstream market. His first two singles ‘Alone’ and ‘Say Goodnight’ were instant hits and his continuous determination and success...
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