Panjabi MC

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Panjabi MC (also known as Punjabi MC, real name Rajinder Singh Rai) was born in 1971 in Coventry, England. Ninder Johal of Nachural Records discovered him thanks to his remix of Kuldeep Manak's "Ghariah Milan De".

His first 12" "Rootz" was very controversial because PMC used a religious Muslim song in it. The 12" was taken off the…

His first 12" "Rootz" was very controversial because PMC used a religious Muslim song in it. The 12" was taken off the market but PMC continued making records. "Mundian To Bach Ke (Beware of the Boys)" (1998; first appeared on the CD Legalised) which mixed the theme of the TV series Knight Rider (already used before by Timbaland & Magoo on the track 'Luv 2 Luv U' and Busta Rhymes on his track 'Fire It Up (Remix)) with bhangra was already an underground hit when German record company Superstar Recordings - thanks to downloads on the Internet - picked it up and it became a major hit in Germany and then in the rest of Europe, including the UK. A version of this recording in 2003 featured American rapper Jay-Z named Beware of the Boys.

Panjabi MC is one of the pioneers of Asian/rap/dance fusion. He is very versatile, using not only hip hop but also styles like jungle (on "100% Proof"), UK garage (on "Desi"), reggae (on "Desi"). On "Desi", Panjabi MC uses vocal samples from Ofra Haza's "Im Nin'Alu". He also used "Planet Rock" ("Pyar Wich (Planet Rock Remix)" on Legalised) before Afrika Bambaataa recorded "Indian Planet Rock".

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Panjabi MC Collaborates with Avion on 'Panjaban' Posted November 06th, 2009 09:11 Panjabi MC is collaborating with Brooklyn based rapper Avion on "Panjaban." Read all about it here..

Summer Urban Desi Hits: Part II Posted September 04th, 2009 05:09 We already shared the first half of the summer's hottest songs with you, now check out the hits that ended our summer..

Summer Bhangra Hits: Part I Posted September 07th, 2009 05:09 Check out some of this summer’s hottest Bhangra hits!.

H-Dhami's Album Gets Remixed Posted August 26th, 2009 01:08 H-Dhami's album "Sadke Java" took Bhangra charts by storm in the summer of 2008. Now he's remixing his album. Read all about it here..

Alyssia and Panjabi Hit Squad Release ‘Meri Jaan’ Posted August 03rd, 2009 02:08 Listen to the full song ‘Meri Jaan’ produced by Panjabi Hit Squad and featuring the vocals of Alyssia..

Alyssia and Panjabi Hit Squad Summer Track 'Meri Jaan' Posted July 23rd, 2009 09:07 Hindi vocalist, Alyssia and the Panjabi Hit Squad are teaming up again this time for a summer track titled, 'Meri Jaan.' Listen of a snippet of the track..

Panjabi By Nature and Malkit Singh Collaborate for Huge Dance… Posted July 06th, 2009 06:07 Read on to get the full story of the latest Bhangra collaboration..

Panjabi By Nature's Full Length Video for 'Sohni Lagdi' Posted June 09th, 2009 04:06 Check out the new full length music video of 'Sohni Lagdi' from Bhangra Music Producer, Panjabi By Nature..

Panjabi By Nature's Video Teaser for 'Sohni Lagdi' Posted June 04th, 2009 04:06 Watch Panjabi by Nature's latest video teaser for 'Sohni Lagdi'..

Panjabi by Nature's Best Music Videos Posted April 28th, 2009 07:04 Check out the videos that propelled Panjabi by Nature to stardom.

Panjabi MC's 'Panjaban' Video Posted April 08th, 2009 07:04 Watch Panjabi MC's second music video 'Panjaban' from his successful album "Indian Timing".

Panjabi by Nature Video: 'Dancefloor' Posted March 02nd, 2009 15:03 Check out the video for 'Dancefloor' by Panjabi by Nature..

Panjabi MC's 'Indian Timing' Receiving Positive Media Response Posted February 26th, 2009 14:02 Read about how U.K. Bhangra artist Panjabi MC's latest album is getting big time attention..

Panjabi By Nature's New Album 'Homegrown' is Out Posted February 26th, 2009 12:02 Read about U.K. Bhangra extraordinaire, Panjabi by Nature's new album 'Homegrown.'.

Panjabi By Nature 'Dancefloor' Photos Posted February 17th, 2009 11:02 Panjabi By Nature is back with some new music. Read more about Panjabi By Nature's album "Homegrown.".

Panjabi Hit Squad Launches Social Network Posted January 21st, 2009 11:01 Panjabi Hit Squad officially launches their new social networking website. As always, Desi Hits! is your number one place to get all the scoops on what's new and hot in the Desi world..

Panjabi By Nature New Single- 'Dance Floor' Posted January 15th, 2009 13:01 Brand new Panjabi By Nature track called 'Dance Floor.'.

Video of 'Aashiq' By Panjabi By Nature Posted January 07th, 2009 00:01 Oh My! Miss. Pooja looks stunning in the video for 'Aashiq' by Panjabi by Nature. If you haven't watched the video yet check it out!.

DJ Sachy's Top Ten Favorite Songs List For 2008 Posted December 31st, 2008 14:12 DJ Sachy Count's down his top ten favorite songs of 2008..

Panjabi By Nature and Miss Pooja- 'Aashiq'- Video Teaser Posted December 19th, 2008 13:12 Panjabi By Nature and Miss Pooja Aashiq Video Teaser.

Behind the Scenes with Panjabi By Nature and Miss Pooja Posted December 16th, 2008 19:12 You may have heard news of Bhangra producer Panjabi By Nature's return to the scene with a brand new album 'Homegrown,' and we're here to bring you news on the first single from the album!.

One on One with Ms. Scandalous Posted December 15th, 2008 14:12 We caught up with the sexy, Ms. Scandalous! To read the interview click..

Exclusive Interview: Panjabi MC Posted December 15th, 2008 13:12 Desi Hits got up close and personal with Panjabi MC. The artist chats about 'Indian Timing' and more!.

Panjabi By Nature Returns to the Scene Posted December 09th, 2008 14:12 Panjabi By Nature returns with a fourth solo album, 'Homegrown', due out in 2009.

Remix Alert: Panjabi Hit Squad Remixes Jay Sean's 'Tonight' Posted November 21st, 2008 07:11 Panjabi Hit Squad added their own flavor into Jay Sean's track 'Tonight'. To listen to the remix click..

Bhangra Breaks Into America Or Not? Posted November 18th, 2008 17:11 There's no doubt Bhangra music has infiltrated the mainstream music scene, but the question is, where has it gone since then?.

Jugtar's Point of 'Biew' - Week 2 Posted November 17th, 2008 17:11 When the wacky sardar, Jugtar has something to say, he will make sure to say it. Read his point of 'biew' about the different things that are going on in the Bhangra scene!.

Video Alert: Panjabi MC's 'Snake Charmer' Posted November 10th, 2008 16:11 Check out Panjabi MC's hypnotizing video for' Snake Charmer'! Let us know your thoughts on this video filled with beautiful women and snake charmers..

Ms. Scandalous Heats Up With 'Aag' Posted October 06th, 2008 18:10 Ms. Scandalous is out with a new album. To listen to the track click..

Panjabi MC's new song Indian Timing Posted September 19th, 2008 09:09 Click here to exclusively listen to Panjabi MC's new song Indian Timing from his unreleased album.

Panjabi MC Is Right on 'Indian Timing' Posted September 10th, 2008 11:09 Bhangra Maestro Panjabi MC concocted a 20 track album entitled, "Indian Timing". To listen to a few snippets click here..

Panjabi By Nature - 'Homegrown' Posted August 25th, 2008 09:08 Panjabi By Nature is back with a brand new album, to get all the details click.

Panjabi MC's 'Indian Timing' Posted August 20th, 2008 11:08 Panjabi MC is back with a brand new album, Indian Timing! To hear a clip from the new release, click.

New Ms Scandalous Track Posted June 18th, 2008 14:06 She's been missing from the game for quite a while, but we just had Ms Scandalous' new track, Let's Dance, come through our dropbox. To listen to it, click.

Alyssia Hits Us with Her New Single! Posted April 29th, 2008 11:04 First she made you go "Deewana," and now Alyssia's back with the third single, "Aaja Mahiya," the remix featuring Cheshire Cat!.

WHEN PHOTOSHOOTS GO WRONG Posted April 11th, 2008 00:04 Photoshoots are meant to flatter a star - show them in the best light possible, BUT we all know that isn't always the case! So we bring you photoshoots gone WRONG!.

New Years DESILUTION Posted April 08th, 2008 13:04 The Offlicence boys have decided to give the Desi Hits! viewers a sneak peak of 'Jadoo,' the lead single from their new album 'Desilution.'.

Kray Twinz! Posted November 02nd, 2006 12:11 Two identical characters that not only look alike but also think alike, with musical minds that are highly innovative, inspiring and exciting, welcome to the phenomenon of the Kray Twinz. UK born producers, the Twinz dedicated much time and….

Panjabi MC Collaborates with Avion on 'Panjaban'
Posted November 06th, 2009 09:11
Panjabi MC is collaborating with Brooklyn based rapper Avion on "Panjaban." Read all about it here..

Summer Urban Desi Hits: Part II
Posted September 04th, 2009 05:09
We already shared the first half of the summer's hottest songs with you, now check out the hits that ended our summer..

Summer Bhangra Hits: Part I
Posted September 07th, 2009 05:09
Check out some of this summer’s hottest Bhangra hits!.

H-Dhami's Album Gets Remixed
Posted August 26th, 2009 01:08
H-Dhami's album "Sadke Java" took Bhangra charts by storm in the summer of 2008. Now he's remixing his album. Read all about it here..

Alyssia and Panjabi Hit Squad Release ‘Meri Jaan’
Posted August 03rd, 2009 02:08
Listen to the full song ‘Meri Jaan’ produced by Panjabi Hit Squad and featuring the vocals of Alyssia..

Alyssia and Panjabi Hit Squad Summer Track 'Meri Jaan'
Posted July 23rd, 2009 09:07
Hindi vocalist, Alyssia and the Panjabi Hit Squad are teaming up again this time for a summer track titled, 'Meri Jaan.' Listen of a snippet of the track..

Panjabi By Nature and Malkit Singh Collaborate for Huge Dance…
Posted July 06th, 2009 06:07
Read on to get the full story of the latest Bhangra collaboration..

Panjabi By Nature's Full Length Video for 'Sohni Lagdi'
Posted June 09th, 2009 04:06
Check out the new full length music video of 'Sohni Lagdi' from Bhangra Music Producer, Panjabi By Nature..

Panjabi By Nature's Video Teaser for 'Sohni Lagdi'
Posted June 04th, 2009 04:06
Watch Panjabi by Nature's latest video teaser for 'Sohni Lagdi'..

Panjabi by Nature's Best Music Videos
Posted April 28th, 2009 07:04
Check out the videos that propelled Panjabi by Nature to stardom.

Panjabi MC's 'Panjaban' Video
Posted April 08th, 2009 07:04
Watch Panjabi MC's second music video 'Panjaban' from his successful album "Indian Timing".

Panjabi by Nature Video: 'Dancefloor'
Posted March 02nd, 2009 15:03
Check out the video for 'Dancefloor' by Panjabi by Nature..

Panjabi MC's 'Indian Timing' Receiving Positive Media Response
Posted February 26th, 2009 14:02
Read about how U.K. Bhangra artist Panjabi MC's latest album is getting big time attention..

Panjabi By Nature's New Album 'Homegrown' is Out
Posted February 26th, 2009 12:02
Read about U.K. Bhangra extraordinaire, Panjabi by Nature's new album 'Homegrown.'.

Panjabi By Nature 'Dancefloor' Photos
Posted February 17th, 2009 11:02
Panjabi By Nature is back with some new music. Read more about Panjabi By Nature's album "Homegrown.".

Panjabi Hit Squad Launches Social Network
Posted January 21st, 2009 11:01
Panjabi Hit Squad officially launches their new social networking website. As always, Desi Hits! is your number one place to get all the scoops on what's new and hot in the Desi world..

Panjabi By Nature New Single- 'Dance Floor'
Posted January 15th, 2009 13:01
Brand new Panjabi By Nature track called 'Dance Floor.'.

Video of 'Aashiq' By Panjabi By Nature
Posted January 07th, 2009 00:01
Oh My! Miss. Pooja looks stunning in the video for 'Aashiq' by Panjabi by Nature. If you haven't watched the video yet check it out!.

DJ Sachy's Top Ten Favorite Songs List For 2008
Posted December 31st, 2008 14:12
DJ Sachy Count's down his top ten favorite songs of 2008..

Panjabi By Nature and Miss Pooja- 'Aashiq'- Video Teaser
Posted December 19th, 2008 13:12
Panjabi By Nature and Miss Pooja Aashiq Video Teaser.

Behind the Scenes with Panjabi By Nature and Miss Pooja
Posted December 16th, 2008 19:12
You may have heard news of Bhangra producer Panjabi By Nature's return to the scene with a brand new album 'Homegrown,' and we're here to bring you news on the first single from the album!.

One on One with Ms. Scandalous
Posted December 15th, 2008 14:12
We caught up with the sexy, Ms. Scandalous! To read the interview click..

Exclusive Interview: Panjabi MC
Posted December 15th, 2008 13:12
Desi Hits got up close and personal with Panjabi MC. The artist chats about 'Indian Timing' and more!.

Panjabi By Nature Returns to the Scene
Posted December 09th, 2008 14:12
Panjabi By Nature returns with a fourth solo album, 'Homegrown', due out in 2009.

Remix Alert: Panjabi Hit Squad Remixes Jay Sean's 'Tonight'
Posted November 21st, 2008 07:11
Panjabi Hit Squad added their own flavor into Jay Sean's track 'Tonight'. To listen to the remix click..

Bhangra Breaks Into America Or Not?
Posted November 18th, 2008 17:11
There's no doubt Bhangra music has infiltrated the mainstream music scene, but the question is, where has it gone since then?.

Jugtar's Point of 'Biew' - Week 2
Posted November 17th, 2008 17:11
When the wacky sardar, Jugtar has something to say, he will make sure to say it. Read his point of 'biew' about the different things that are going on in the Bhangra scene!.

Video Alert: Panjabi MC's 'Snake Charmer'
Posted November 10th, 2008 16:11
Check out Panjabi MC's hypnotizing video for' Snake Charmer'! Let us know your thoughts on this video filled with beautiful women and snake charmers..

Ms. Scandalous Heats Up With 'Aag'
Posted October 06th, 2008 18:10
Ms. Scandalous is out with a new album. To listen to the track click..

Panjabi MC's new song Indian Timing
Posted September 19th, 2008 09:09
Click here to exclusively listen to Panjabi MC's new song Indian Timing from his unreleased album.

Panjabi MC Is Right on 'Indian Timing'
Posted September 10th, 2008 11:09
Bhangra Maestro Panjabi MC concocted a 20 track album entitled, "Indian Timing". To listen to a few snippets click here..

Panjabi By Nature - 'Homegrown'
Posted August 25th, 2008 09:08
Panjabi By Nature is back with a brand new album, to get all the details click.

Panjabi MC's 'Indian Timing'
Posted August 20th, 2008 11:08
Panjabi MC is back with a brand new album, Indian Timing! To hear a clip from the new release, click.

New Ms Scandalous Track
Posted June 18th, 2008 14:06
She's been missing from the game for quite a while, but we just had Ms Scandalous' new track, Let's Dance, come through our dropbox. To listen to it, click.

Alyssia Hits Us with Her New Single!
Posted April 29th, 2008 11:04
First she made you go "Deewana," and now Alyssia's back with the third single, "Aaja Mahiya," the remix featuring Cheshire Cat!.

WHEN PHOTOSHOOTS GO WRONG
Posted April 11th, 2008 00:04
Photoshoots are meant to flatter a star - show them in the best light possible, BUT we all know that isn't always the case! So we bring you photoshoots gone WRONG!.

New Years DESILUTION
Posted April 08th, 2008 13:04
The Offlicence boys have decided to give the Desi Hits! viewers a sneak peak of 'Jadoo,' the lead single from their new album 'Desilution.'.

Kray Twinz!
Posted November 02nd, 2006 12:11
Two identical characters that not only look alike but also think alike, with musical minds that are highly innovative, inspiring and exciting, welcome to the phenomenon of the Kray Twinz. UK born producers, the Twinz dedicated much time and….