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"They are without doubt the next Asian/Bhangra act that will break through into the mainstream - it is only a question of time." "Tigerstyle's new album will be massive, and ......... will make sure Bhangra doesn't die quality wise." (Bobby Friction BBC Radio 1)
Coming from a traditional background where religious adherence was the…
"They are without doubt the next Asian/Bhangra act that will break through into the mainstream - it is only a question of time." "Tigerstyle's new album will be massive, and ......... will make sure Bhangra doesn't die quality wise." (Bobby Friction BBC Radio 1)
Coming from a traditional background where religious adherence was the call of the day and learning to play instruments from a young age so that they could perform at their local temple have now turned this young Sikh outfit into the most sought after act. Recently signed to Nachural Records (the label that launched Panjabi MC onto the world stage and into a global hit), Tigerstyle are now preparing their debut single and debut album for a worldwide release.
"You've got two very devout Sikh Punjabis from Glasgow, who know their Bhangra music more than anybody. I mean they absolutely know their stuff. They're young, they're the right generation. If you listen to some of their earlier albums they were ground-breaking then. What they do and what they've done is, they still play the traditional stuff, but they will effortlessly fuse it into Dancehall or Hip-Hop. And the beauty of them is that they both know their genres of music......It all works together, it sounds great. And they can perform live......I think that is really interesting, really clever. We've still got the traditional Punjabi music. We've still got the element of live and it's still taking it forward." - Adil Ray (BBC Asian Network UK, excerpt taken from "Bhangra" written by Dr. Rajinder Dudrah).
But Tigerstyle's journey has not been an easy one. After two albums of more traditional Desi flavours, Tigerstyle got themselves into a problematic situation which left the duo unable to release material for three years. But this hiatus allowed Tigerstyle to develop their musical talents as they were asked to do white label mixes for Ms Dynamite, Busta Rhymes, Eminem and 50 Cent.
Further recognition came in the form of official remixes for other mainstream acts such as Lisa Maffia (Independiente), Lamya (J Records),and Raghav (A&R) where Tigerstyle contributed with a remix on the hit single Angel Eyes which charted at No.4 in the UK charts. They fused Bhangra with Reggaeton championing the unique "Bhangraton" genre, providing remixes for Machete Music artists Luny Tunes, Wisin Yandel & Don Omar. They worked an exclusive remix of M.I.A.'s "XR2" for the BBC Asian Network.
Nachural Records also announced the placement of tracks from its catalogue onto Project Gotham Racing 3 the game to be launched by X Box (owned by Microsoft) in the winter of 2005. Two tracks by Achanak ("Teri Muhabbatain" Produced by Tigerstyle and "Lak noo" remix) and three tracks from the forthcoming Tigerstyle album ("Boliyan", "Akh mastani" and "Maan doabe da") were identified as key representations of the worldwide appeal of Bhangra music.
This was the first time that Bhangra tracks had been placed on any interactive game and endorsed the mainstream opinion that Bhangra had finally arrived in the ever increasing music market. Recent Success: Tigerstyle ft Kanwar "Son of a Sardar (part 1)" was the first Sikh Hip Hop track to be playlisted in the A list on the BBC Asian Network. It charted at No3 in the station playlist chart, was No1 in Friction's Top Five tracks, and was No7 in his Top 40 songs of 2007. The song has received over 32,000 plays on their Myspace profile in the space of 9 months.
The success of Tigerstyle has taken them touring all over the world including USA, Canada, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Poland, Russia, Dubai, Singapore and Australia, all in the time span of the last 4 years. They have shared stages with the likes of internationally reknowned artists Lily Allen, Talvin Singh, Nitin Sawhney, The Dub Pistols, Fun-Da-Mental, Misty in Roots, Gunjan, Asian Dub Foundation, Badmarsh & Shri, Truth Hurts, Panjabi MC, Future World Funk, Raghav, Johnny Kalsi & The Dhol Foundation, Hans Raj Hans, Jazzy B, Malkit Singh, Jassi Sidhu, Channi Singh (Alaap), Andy Gangadeen of Massive Attack, DJ Semtex, Bobby Friction & Nihal from BBC Radio 1 and Panjabi Hit Squad of BBC 1Xtra.
Tigerstyle are one of the few Asian acts to have ever recorded a live session for the legendary late Sir John Peel. They were given the opportunity to showcase material from their forthcoming album supported by a full live band and feature vocalists at the first ever BBC Electric Proms in September 2006, and were selected out of 1000s of bands to perform on the first ever BBC Introducing Stage at the Glastonbury Festival in July 2007.
"These overlapping territories mapped within a single Tigerstyle beat demonstrate that Bhangra is not just a new set of sounds for rap dudes to sample it is a movement unto itself, folk music for folk that live in the gaps." - Ed Stats (Fader Magazine)
Traditionally asian record labels have signed artists to "buy out" deals whereby the artist is paid a lump sum for their material but sell all their rights, including publishing rights, to the record label. This meant that artists would no longer own or control their own material and would receive no long term income from the exploitation of this material.
Tigerstyle broke the mould and consciously revolutionised the way the asian music industry was running in the U.K. by setting up their own production label, Soldier Sound Recording, which has been instrumental in managing the careers of artists such as Bikram Singh, Blitzkrieg and Gunjan. Tigerstyle are currently working on new material due to be released in the coming months, where Indian, American and European record labels have shown a keen interest in licensing Tigerstyle's album. These same partners were responsible for the success of Panjabi MC.
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Posted September 23rd, 2009 05:09
Check out British brothers Tigerstyle and Blitzkrieg’s "T-T-Tigerstyle," video, selected for the 10th annual South Asian FILMI Film Festival in Toronto, Canada..
Tigerstyle Ready to Release Gunjan's Debut Album
Posted September 16th, 2009 10:09
Glaswegian producers Tigerstyle are getting ready to release Hindi vocalist Gunjan's first album ever! Read about the album..
Album Review: 'Romantic Jatt' by Miss Pooja
Posted August 23rd, 2009 22:08
Check out our review of Miss Pooja's Bhangra album "Romantic Jatt.".
Shizzio's Song 'I Swear (Kasam Khuda Di)' Hits iTunes Today
Posted August 08th, 2009 08:08
Shizzio's song 'I Swear (Kasam Khuda Di)' hits iTunes today and we caught up with this rapper to talk about his musical career. Check out the exclusive interview..
Shizzio Track 'I Swear' With Tigerstyle Out on iTunes Soon
Posted August 05th, 2009 23:08
Read about the upcoming Shizzio Track "I Swear" with Tigerstyle and check out the video if you haven't seen it yet..
Tigerstyle's and Rapper Shizzio's New Song 'I Swear (Kasam Khuda…
Posted July 28th, 2009 09:07
Check out Tigerstyle's song, 'I Swear (Kasam Khuda Di)' with UK rapper, Shizzio. Read on to hear a clip from the track!.
Promotion Tactics Turn You Into a Walking Billboard
Posted July 01st, 2009 03:07
Urban Desi and Bhangra artists look to their fans to promote their music. Read about the newest promotional trend..
Video of Tigerstyle's Religious Track ' Jhoolde Kesri Jhande'
Posted June 15th, 2009 12:06
Listen to the dynamic Bhangra duo Tigerstyle's new religious track..
Tigerstyle's New Project with Yugraj
Posted June 01st, 2009 00:06
Can Punjabi artist Yugraj’s new single, "Chan Warga Chamkara," add to Bhangra production duo Tigerstyle’s legacy? Check out the video for the track..
Tigerstyle Releases Music Video for 'Son of a Sardar' Just in…
Posted April 06th, 2009 11:04
Read about the song 'Son of a Sardar' and how Tigerstyle decided to release it around Vaisakhi. And watch the music video for it..
Tigerstyle Review: Heard on the Street
Posted January 15th, 2009 13:01
We hit the streets of New York to get honest opinions from real people on Tigerstyle's track 'T-T-Tigerstyle'.
Tigerstyle and Blitzkrieg In 'T-T-Tigerstyle' Video
Posted January 14th, 2009 07:01
Check out Tigerstyles's new video 'T-T-Tigerstyle'..
UK AMAs Weeks Away
Posted January 13th, 2009 12:01
Nominations for the UK AMAs are in.
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!.
New Music: Tigerstyle's 'Dil Lutke Legayi'
Posted November 12th, 2008 14:11
Unique, powerful and vibrant describes, 'Mystic, Martyrs & Maharajas', Tigerstyle's new album that released in the UK this week! Listen to song, 'Dil Lutke Legayi' off the album and tell us what you think of it!.
Exclusive Interview with Bhangra Masterminds, 'Tigerstyle'
Posted October 15th, 2008 07:10
Click to read an in-depth interview with bhangra artists, Tigerstyle..
Tigerstyle Is Ready To Balle Shava
Posted October 06th, 2008 19:10
Tigerstyle's music video, 'Balle! Shava!' is out. To check it out click here..
Tigerstyle Makes You 'Balle Shava'
Posted September 08th, 2008 12:09
Bhangra producer-duo, Tigerstyle is set to release their latest album, "Mystics, Martyrs, Maharajas" and you can listen to snippets off the album now, just click.
Tigerstyle's 'Balle Shava' From Mystics, Martyrs and Maharajas
Posted August 13th, 2008 18:08
Tigerstyle has just released their first single 'Balle! Shava!' from their upcoming album 'Mystics, Martyrs and Maharajas' and we have a sneak peak just for you..
Bikram Singh and Tigerstyle - 'Telephone'
Posted August 04th, 2008 15:08
Bikram Singh's new album, Tip Top, is all set to release this August and we've got a snippet of the brand new track, Telephone, which will also be the first video. To listen to a snippet of the track, click.
Urban Desi Artists Invade 'Singh is Kinng'
Posted July 08th, 2008 10:07
The Singh is Kinng, soundtrack is the talk of the B-Town and interestingly, it's chocked full of Urban Desi artists, like Hard Kaur, Jay Dhabi, Tigerstyle, RDB and more. To listen to the tracks, click.
Akshay Kumar Unveils 'Singh is Kinng' at the IIFAs
Posted June 30th, 2008 20:06
Akshay finally unveiled the highly anticipted music from the upcoming film, Singh is Kinng, including the Snoop-RDB collabo. To watch the video, click.
Tuesday's Must Have Tracks
Posted June 17th, 2008 11:06
Our Music Must Haves have been reworked and this time around we'll be bringing you the hottest tracks you need to know about every Tuesday! To listen to the tracks and to find out how to cop them, click.
Des-C's 'Future Flight'
Posted June 06th, 2008 12:06
What has the latest young Bhangra phenom been up to since the release of his single, 'Tor Nagni'?.
Tigerstyle's Video Game Track
Posted May 22nd, 2008 22:05
Tigerstyle's track, 'Akh Mastani,' was featured in a XBox 360 game in 2005, but now they're set to re-release it!.
Bikram Singh's New 'Tip Top' Track
Posted May 05th, 2008 11:05
Bikram Singh is back with his new track 'Aashiqan De Dil,' produced by Tigerstyle!.
Mmmh 23... Monday Music Must Haves
Posted March 24th, 2008 02:03
In a musical rut? Don't know who to turn to? Not to worry! Desi Hits! is here to bring you the most bangin tunes from the past, present and future....
Urban Desi Show Special - BhangraTon
Posted December 29th, 2007 07:12
The Urban Desi wizards that are Arun, Dr P and Terry Mardi get together to bring you a special Urban Desi show to see out 2007 with a bang !!!!! Dont know what Bhangraton is? Well let the crazy trio enlighten you on the magic created when Bhangra….
Oye! Chak De!
Posted May 04th, 2007 12:05
Immortal Productions is back with yet another hot album: Panj. Alongside Jagowale, Kulwinder Singh Johal, Shveta, Surinder Singh & Narinder Singh, Tigerstyle, XS-BASS and introducing Bhai Balkar Singh Chola Sahib, Crative Boy, Des-C, G.N.E.,….
Dj Levan serves up a hot Mix
Posted May 01st, 2007 12:05
Dj Levan is here with a mixshow of the hottest variety coming straight out of Georgia !!!!! This weeks show is exclusives packed with the brand new tune from Tigerstyle called "Son of a Sardar" and duet from rihanna & neyo, I also seems like….
Dj Levan serves up a Mix
Posted May 01st, 2007 12:05
Dj Levan is here with a mixshow of the hottest variety coming straight out of Georgia !!!!! This weeks show is exclusives packed with the brand new tune from Tigerstyle called "Son of a Sardar" and duet from rihanna & neyo, I also seems like….
Rhythm and Bhangra
Posted April 02nd, 2007 12:04
The Rhythm and Bhangra show is back again. You had to wait an extra week for this next instalment, but it’s worth it!!! This show is action packed, with tunes that have NEVER been heard before, from Aman Hayer, Tigerstyle and Specialist….
Punjabi beats hit the US!
Posted March 08th, 2007 12:03
It’s done! Nachural Records (the same label that launched Punjabi MC) is now in the process of showcasing the finished goods to some labels overseas. The album is gonna be PHAT! In the past they’ve been hugely successful at doing….
Urban Desi Show 38 - Lady Ru
Posted May 22nd, 2007 12:05
Arun and Bobs serve up another tasty Urban Desi Show including an interview with artist of the week, the sexy and vocally talented Lady Ru. Catch an exclusive remix of club banger "This is why im hot" by The Bilz and tunes from the likes of….
Blitz Goes Prime Time
Posted December 16th, 2007 23:12
There’s no doubt one of the biggest names in the Urban Desi scene today is rapper Blitz. His debut album ‘The Rhyme Book’ showcases his ability to jump from witty, fun lyrics to serious life altering lyrics all in the scope….
Urban Desi Blitz
Posted September 27th, 2007 22:09
With the hip hop industry full of egos and PR stunts, it’s hard to find a legitimate rapper who’s honestly putting himself out there for the world to see. Yet, with his tell it as it is lyrics and down to earth persona, it doesn’t….
Tigerstyle Ready to Roarrrrrrrr!!!!
Posted September 22nd, 2007 15:09
If you don't know who Tigerstyle are, where have you been? They're only THE biggest Desi act to come out of Scotland! They've toured across the globe to countries as far as Singapore, Dubai, and Russia as well as throughout Europe, Canada and….
Breaking News - Rishi Rich signs with new record label!
Posted June 11th, 2007 12:06
Producer extraordinaire, RISHI RICH has joined the ranks of Jazzy B., Sukshinder Shinda and Tiger Style by signing an exclusive 3 album worldwide recording contract with MOVIEBOX! RISHI RICH will be collaborating with established AND new MOVIEBOX….
Urban Desi Show 37 - M.I.A Exclusive
Posted May 09th, 2007 12:05
Arun is here with some more exclusive flavas and hot news from the world of the Urban Desi. On this weeks show there's a brand new track from Sri Lankan princess M.I.A and a hot banger from ladies favourite Desi man, Jay Sean.All this plus….
Urban Desi Show 36 - Jay Sean Exclusive
Posted May 02nd, 2007 12:05
The Urban Desi crew of Arun & Bobs return with another awesome selection of hot tunes and fiery chat. This week sees exclusives from the like of Jay Sean, super producer Surinder Rattan and the brothers from Tigerstyle. On the subject of producers,….
