The new album, SKIP I J by State of Bengal is out now! It’s absolutely smashing!!! In their attempt to reconcile traditional Bangladeshi music with the UK’s vibrant sound system culture and club scene they drop in funky, organic bass next to synthetic acid bass lines and traditional Indian percussion amongst sequenced break beats. An experimental album, based on the familiar sounds that can be heard on the streets of India. Every minute of the album will refresh your memories of visits to the motherland! SOB has been known to fuse Indian Classical, break beat, Hip-Hop, tabla driven beats, melodic vocals to smashed up beats and ...  Full Story»

Arun is one of today's rarities – a talented, attractive, funky, South Asian male presenter! Arun is the host of the "Arun & P" and "Bollywood Barstewards" shows, two of the highest rated podcasts on Desi Hits! serving up a fabulous mix of music and South Asian culture, which has quickly turned him into a household favorite.  Full Story»

Jay Sean touched down in Singapore & hooked up with the ’Nasha 1’ crew only to fly out the very next morning for a gig at the swanky ’Ritz Carlton’ Hotel in Jakarta. Over 500 Indonesians turned out to see him perform a 1 hour set at the exclusive ’Club Mistere’ based within the hotel itself. After his performance, our Desi Hits! R&B crooner was back on a flight headed to Singapore to perform on the eve of Chinese New Year at ’Indo Chine, The Forbidden City’ in ’Clarke Quay’ on the Waterfront….seems as though Jay Sean is quite the international playboy! A massive ...  Full Story»

In tribute to the Oscars, today's Urban Desi Show comes straight to you from the West Side! The Oscars maybe full of glam and glitz but DJ's Anj and Ranj are keepin' it real with the latest music from the Urban Desi Streets! Tune in to hear Kelly Rowland's new release with a strong Desi flavour! Didn't we tell you everyone is doing Desis!!? We bring you the latest from Jags Klimax, Nivla, Metz & Trix, The Bilz with some cool Urban Bollywood remixes... Of course the latest news from the red carpet.  Full Story»

The UK’s hottest up and coming group 3Mix made up of Karim Ismail, Myan Mirza and Usman Mirza, recently won the Desi Hits! sponsored award for “Best Unsigned Act” at the recent UK Asian Music Awards!!! Our FLY boys Arun and P will have the group in the studio next week on the UK Urban Desi Show for an exclusive interview AND the lowdown on what these soulful singers are up to!!! The boys’ co-management is hooked up with the guru behind A&R Records, Aadil Rasheed. If you don’t already know, Aadil is the man responsible for delivering the first worldwide mainstream multi-platinum Indian artist ...  Full Story»

Desi Hits! has the low-down on Def Jam UK DJ and popular producer, DJ Fricktion...he just released is 4th Mixtape from his highly popular ‘Strictly Tuned’ series. As you would expect he’s got a host of all star talent AND global superstars that include stand-up comedian Russell Peters, Grammy Nominated multi-platinum R&B Singer Chris Brown and Panjabi MC!!! This much anticipated mixtape promises to satisfy the growing legion of fans the 12 year veteran DJ has accumulated in the UK and overseas!!! As with previous titles, the CD features over 60 tracks…yes, 60 tracks! of mixed live on three turntables, with new ...  Full Story»

Tune into another fresh portion of the tasty twosome Arun & P on the Urban Desi Channel. Get voting in the notorious DESI DEATH MATCH as DH's favorite collective, the SONA FAMILY, represent both the red and blue corner with two great new offerings Also catch up with tunes from your industry favourites Lembher, Hunterz and Raja Wilco as well as the new kidz on the block such as Shakti and AG Dolla. Put this in your iPod and smoke it  Full Story»

Juggy D. has been performing since the age of 14. He made his breakthough alongside, DesiFlyChicks' favorite, Jay Sean. His vocals are often about girls (to put it mildly!) and his experiences with alcohol, although he has done milder dance songs as well as the religious track, ‘Akheer.’ Juggy D. has also appeared on numerous crossover singles with some of the world’s biggest stars such as Madonna, Ricky Martin, Mary J Blige and Craig David. He is the MOST popular person on the block in Chicago!!! Juggy D. recently flew to Vancouver to appear in the latest video for DCS. The track 'Oh Jaan Meri Yah' is a duet featuring ...  Full Story»

Though there’s very little info out on the highly anticipated album, Desi Hits! has learned that Jay Sean is locked down in the studio doing some serious work! Jay is concentrating on more of an international sound so we’ve gotten to know he’s moving away from the whole "Desi" hype. After all, he IS a multi platinum artist and internationally known! Don’t be disheartened Desis ...a couple of tracks will still have the Desi vibe and of course, the album will feature Juggy D. and Veronica. Most of his songs are based on his real life experiences. He’ll be incorporating sounds from across the globe. These ...  Full Story»

The nominations are in and Canada has spoken! Canadian R&B singer Deesha has picked up her first JUNO nomination in the R&B/Soul Recording of the Year Category. This sexy, sultry and exotic talent was born and raised in Toronto. The world’s hidden gem has been making some impressive moves over the last several years. Her recently released debut album ‘Life Less Ordinary’ includes her chart-topping Canadian hit ‘Falling In Love’ along with 12 additional self-penned confessions of love. The 2007 Juno Awards ceremony is being hosted this year by none other than our favorite promiscuous girl herself, ...  Full Story»

Desi Hits! has got the globe covered!!!! Fusing Reggae, Ragamuffin, Hip Hop and Bhangra, Apache Indian (a.k.a AI) has quickly catapulted globally, thus creating a new market for the music world to explore! The album 'Sadhu - the Movement,' offers a variety of music, appropriately balancing the best of ALL genres. From heavy bass dance floor tracks to spiritual iskonic music (that's absolutely correct....Hare Krishna Hare Ram refixed!). A collaboration with the sizzling Sunidhi Chauhane on the track 'Sona Munda' makes this compilation much MORE than its worth. His lyrics are inspired by his personal quest to define his identity in a ...  Full Story»

The Urban Desi Show goes all “United Nations” on you, as the UK and the US collaborate to bring you the ultimate in Desi Fusion Music with R&B, Hip-Hop, Bhangra and way more. As promised we have an exclusive interview with THE Punjabi Rapper, Bohemia and offer you the chance to win an exclusive Bohemia signed CD. If that’s not enough, the lucky winner will also get the opportunity to chat with him live on the phone! See how Desi Hits! HOOKS YOU UP?!! On this weeks show you can hear some BIG tunes from the likes of the Kray Twinz, Lembher, Bikram Singh, the sexy track from 3LW and a spotlight on up and coming artist ...  Full Story»

  Rest assured, the Desi Hits! DJ’s know for a fact that the BIGGEST Asian producer in the UK is about to drop a taste of electrifying sounds in the first quarter of 2007. He’ll entice us early in the year only to follow up with a Bollywood/Desibeats album at the end of next year. His previous albums have sold more then 100,000 copies in the UK…..let’s see what the master of urban desi beats will throw at us in 2007. Desi Hits! is unmistakingly your first and last stop for the dopest freshest, beats worldwide!!!!  Full Story»

        Desi Hits! brings you Atif...He's taken his act solo in 2007...that’s right, we report the news first! The voice behind the biggest tracks in Bollywood in 2006, ‘Woh Lamhay,’ ‘Aadat’ and ‘Tere Bin’ has penned 16 tracks in the last year to drop his album...already selling 10,000 copies in his first week! Desi Hits! is proud to present this amazing superstar who’s already setting a new precedent in the worldwide Asian music scene. Can his tender voice win over the heart of our own DJ Anj? Stay tuned to experience cuts from his first solo album...close your eyes and ...  Full Story»