Posted on 29 June 2009 by Pras Geng
Michael Jackson died at the age of 50 on Thursday 25th June 2009. Paramedics were called to his Beverly Hills home in the afternoon after he stopped breathing. The star was then pronounced dead a couple of hours later at the UCLA medical centre. The official line was that the singer died of a cardiac [...][...more]
Posted on 23 April 2009 by Pras Geng
While musical trends are ever-changing, it is undeniable that music of the past is almost always influencing the present. I find it astonishing how a song has the ability to freeze a particular time or mood in your life, a romantic moment, the lack of one, or simply a joyful time you will always cherish. [...][...more]
Posted on 23 February 2009 by Pras Geng
Votes for this year’s UK Asian Music Awards (AMA) are in, and its fans are eagerly anticipating the event ceremony. Organisers are doing their best to top 2008’s star studded show, with 2009’s AMA’s seeing some of the hottest and most talented artists and producers from the British Asian music industry.2008 has been a groundbreaking [...][...more]
Posted on 12 December 2008 by Halima Khatun
In a bid to refresh its schedule for 2009, The BBC Asian Network is moving its stalwart presenter Adil Ray to the coveted breakfast show slot. This means that on your way to work (or while you’re prying your eyes open to get to lectures after a hard night out), you can listen to the [...][...more]
Posted on 08 December 2008 by Azharul Islam
Promotion for Sharukh Khan’s much awaited film “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi” hit the screens last month with the tag line: “There is an extraordinary love story in every ordinary jodi.” With this film, director Aditya Chopra promises to make us ‘laugh’, make us ‘dance’ and make us ‘fall in love’. And judging by the promotional [...][...more]
Posted on 04 December 2008 by Shuhel Miah
The remix of Busta Rhymes’ song Arab Money has caused a bit of a commotion among British and U.S. Muslims. The song, which features some of the biggest names in Hip Hop - including P Diddy, Lil Wayne and Akon, and produced by hip hop powerhouse Swiss Beats - features vocals which consist of lines [...][...more]
Posted on 28 October 2008 by Kaynath Parvez
They say music knows no boundaries. It abides by no laws of separation. It freely crosses lines of control, and has the ability to appeal to every colour and every creed, regardless of its expressive language. But somewhere along the journey, the Bangladeshi music scene had lagged somewhat behind. Sure there were legends such as Ayub Bacchu, emerging talent such [...][...more]
Posted on 16 October 2008 by Shuhel Miah
Although Jay Sean didn’t win any awards at last night’s prestigious MOBO award ceremony, he did make a rather surprising revelation backstage. He announced that he had signed a record deal with Cash Money Records - the label that made a massive score not too long ago with Lil’ Wayne’s latest album: ‘Tha Carter III’ [...][...more]
Posted on 15 September 2008 by Pras Geng
Jay Sean’s success story continues as he receives two nominations at this year’s Mobo Awards (Music of Black Origin). The R&B crooner is up for ‘Best UK Male’, alongside Wiley, Dizzee Rascal, Taio Cruz and Sway. He is also up for the ‘Best R’n'B/Soul’ award, where his competition consists of an international line-up of R&B [...][...more]
Posted on 13 August 2008 by Halima Khatun
Bhangra beats, Bollywood melodies, urban flavas. Yes that’s right, the London Mela rolled into Gunnersbury Park last weekend for an eclectic celebration of all things Desi. In fitting London ish-tyle, the event was split into seven zones, each with its own vibe and party atmosphere. The music coming from the boombox was a heady mix of urban, [...][...more]
Posted on 30 July 2008 by Kaynath Parvez
Shocking reports have emerged of budding singer Ishmeet Singh Sodhi, winner of Star Voice of India 2007, drowning in a swimming pool yesterday evening 29th July, around 5pm. The charmingly-polite singer was on a promotional tour with fellow singers in the Maldives when the tragedy struck. Renowned playback singer Shaan, who was also present at [...][...more]
Posted on 24 July 2008 by Pras Geng
Leading a new generation of young British Bhangra singers is H-Dhami. Being Rishi Rich’s first signing to the new label, Rishi Rich Productions, he already benefits from a significant international fan base. H-Dhami’s first album, titled after his single ‘Sadke Java‘, dropped last week. The release was accompanied by a swanky album launch party at [...][...more]
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