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Juggy D, the vocalist of Rishi Rich Project, goes solo with a self-titled album. This one doesn't have his trademark hip-hop component
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SINGULAR SUCCESS The album will appeal to hardcore bhangra fans
"Nachna Tere Naal (Dance With Me)" was the track featured in the soundtrack of Boom last year, which launched the British crossover band, Rishi Rich Project, in India. Though the song was overshadowed by the presence of "Mundiyan Tho Bachke", the chart-stormer by Panjabi MC, Rishi Rich's track grew on the listeners slowly and ultimately became the biggest hit of 2004.
Rishi Rich Project is a group of NRI Indians who spearheaded the popular bhangra scene at London clubs, by incorporating by merging hip-hop and Punjabi vocals with fusion accomplishments. Rishi, Jay Sean, Juggy D and Veronica make up the band which was featured on a remix version of the title track for the movie Hum Tum. While Jay Sean does the "Hinglish" hip-hop vocals, Juggy is the man who adds the "desi" touch with his earthy Punjabi vocals.
Close on the heels of Jay Sean who released his album last month, Juggy D follows with his debut self-titled solo album (Times Music; CD, Rs. 195).
Born in Southall, London, Juggy has been addicted to Punjabi music since the age of 14, and singing in Punjabi for U.K. audiences has always been his dream. This became true when he joined the 2 Point 9 brigade. 2 Point 9 (pronounced as Dho Point Nau) is a production company that gives Brit-Indian artistes their first break. After collaborating with Rishi Rich Project and adding to its popularity, Juggy releases a typically Punjabi album, minus the hip-hop.
The first single from the album, "Sohniye", the video of which is getting heavy airplay on the music television channels, is not your typical Bhangra track. Though there is impressive use of the tabla and dholaks, the tempo and high pitch makes it an irresistibly danceable number. The remix version of the same track featuring the rapper Don Dee adds punch to the song. Other tracks like "Billo" and "Nasheh" are typical earthy bhangra tracks, while a track called "Gabaru" takes the cake with its sustained energy and flowing vocals.
Though one misses the smoothness of Jay Sean's vocals, Juggy's album will appeal to hardcore bhangra fans. Chakde phatte!
A. VISHNU
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