Episodes
"Panjabi MC links with Ashok Gill on a wicked new tune. India’s indie electronic powerhouses, Ritviz and Nucleya, drop the first single from their forthcoming 8 track album. LA via Vancouver’s Horsepower, has some healthy advice with some genre agnostic tropical bass leaning, and Uproot Andy collaborates with Pierre Kwenders for a dance heavy summertime banger.
Fulvargi - Panjabi MC
Sathi - Ritviz, Nucleya
00:00 - Intro
01:38 - Fulvargi - Panjabi MC, Ashok Gill
05:23 - Bismillah - Amrit...
Published 08/17/21
"West Coasters Jasmine Sandlas and Raaginder continue to drop emotive and cutting-edge Punjabi tracks. L.A. based, Naya Records, which specializes in reissues and remixes from the subcontinent and South Asian diaspora, drops its full-length compilation Naya Beat Volume 1: South Asian Dance and Electronic Music 1983-1992
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Snake Charmer - Panjabi MC
05:04 - Snake Charmer - Raf-Saperra, Sukshinder Shinda
10:58 - Branded Nakhra - Jordan Sandhu, Sanaa
13:02 - Teejee...
Published 08/10/21
"Despite the hackneyed beginning, Ranjit Bawa, alongside Punjab’s most prolific producers, Desi Crew, deliver a solid summer banger. First Nation electronic powerhouse Halluci Nation drop some dancer goodness with 2 tracks featured from their latest album.
Loud - Ranjit Bawa
When We Fly- Halluci Nation feat. Jennifer Kreisberg
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Loud - Ranjit Bawa
04:25 - Punjab Bolda - Ranjit Bawa
09:31 - Agg Att Koka Kehar - Baani Sandhu, Gurnam Bhullar
13:22 - Barood Wargi -...
Published 08/03/21
"Unthemed selections in both segments, bookend by fierce female truth-sayers Jasmine Sandlas and Natasha Noorani. Dancehall, disco, folk, and fight the system vibes spawn the 60 plus minute podcast this week. Plus, a question about the perils of overly dependent digital existence.
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Chu Gon Do - Karan Aujla
04:18 - Glassy Rhythm - Jags Klimaxx
08:22 - Teri Meri - Bups Saggu, DJ Harpz & Manwal
11:38 - Sira E Hou - Maan & Nimrat Khaira
14:53 - Apan Punjab - DJ...
Published 07/27/21
"Raf Sapera and Sukwinder Shinda keep it classic and put a fresh spin on a ubiqutous South Asian rhythm. Vocalist, rapper, and producer, Raj Kumari, drops a certifiable anthem with a collaboration with some of the best cypers from India.
00:00 - Intro
01:38 - Snake Charmer - Raf-Sapera, Sukhwinder Shinda
06:30 - Oh Na Kuri Labdi - Sukhshinder Shinda, Jazzy B
11:14 - Purani Yaari - Jazzy B, Babbu Maan
15:36 - Palazzo - Kulwinder B1lla, Shivjot, Aman Hayer
18:40 - Palazzo2 - Kulwinder...
Published 07/20/21
"Legendary producer Tru-Skool never disappoints, proven by his new track for Karan Aujla. Also, a dancehall inflected mini set precedes tracks by Garry Sandhu and DJ Rekha’s contender for best song of the year by Jasmine Sandlas. The beyond set is a grab bag from Manara, Ayesha and new discover, Jordan based artist Amjad Shahrour.
00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Chu Gon Do? - Karan Aujla, Tru-Skool
05:06 - Nashia Tho Dhoor - Ranjit Mani, Tru-Skool
09:05 - Pomp Pomp - JK, Tru-Skool
13:12 - Ik Tera...
Published 07/13/21
"It was time for a deep dive into game changer Jasmine Sandlas, with no shortage of bangers. We listen to the depth and range in her catalogue. The beyond set showcases proverbial b-sides and her tracks that were released as vinyl records including a track demonstrating what made her an underground sensation.
00:00 - Intro
01:49 - Laddu - Jasmine Sandlas, Garry Sandhu
05:56 - Punjabi Mutiyaran - Jasmine Sandlas
09:21 - Sip Sip - Jasmine Sandlas
12:59 - Illegal Weapon - Jasmine Sandlas,...
Published 07/06/21
"Game changer Jasmine Sandlas does it again with a generically titled but entirely unique Punjabi song. With no shortage of bangers, her best is when her lyrics feel introspective and authentic. The beyond set highlights relatively mellower tracks from the pleasantly frenetic Daytimers compilation raising funds for Covid-19 relief in India.
Thug Life - Jasmine Sandlas
Illusion - Somatic feat. Tommy Khosla
00:00 - Intro
01:24 - Thug Life - Jasmine Sandlas
05:55 - Charkha - Mitika...
Published 06/29/21
"Summer classic by birthday boy Roack Killa with Bilal Saeed on a current dance floor jam in the Bhangra set. For the beyond segment, the range of Talal Qureshi is displayed via two very distinct tracks, plus a show favorite from Van City’s Khanvict.
Lethal Combination - Bilal Saeed, Roach Killa
Constant Summer - Talal Qureshi, Natasha Noorani
00:00 - Intro
01:16 - Agg Att Koka Kehar - Baani Sandhu & Gurnam Bhullar
05:11 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira
08:24 - Palazzo 2...
Published 06/22/21
"Classics, and a few newer tracks, make it into this set of songs that deserve to be played at high volume. In an open windowed car or in public spaces, these have to be pushed to the limits of local sound ordinances. The beyond set includes choice Bollywood tracks that fit the bill for this episode, including a classic track from Nucleya.
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Amplifier - Imran Khan
05:03 - Phone - Mickey Singh
08:32 - Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar
11:20 - Illegal...
Published 06/15/21
"Bally Sagoo's Kinna Chauna, from his latest full-length release, gets a refix that
changes the vibe of his 90's influenced track into a more contemporary tropical bass sound. Pakistan’s Natasha Noorni invokes the spirit of Nazia Hassan in new pop number and summer ear worm.
Kinna Chauna -Bally Sagoo, Vicky Marley, Madhvi Shrivastav
Choro - Natasha Noorani
00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Agg Att Koka Kehar - Baani Sandhu & Gurnam Bhullar
05:12 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat...
Published 06/08/21
"DJ Rekha digs through massive Jazzy B discography and selects their favorite tunes from the Prince of Bhangra’s trove of hits. Plus, Tibetan duo Anu, Talal Quereshi and more in the beyond segment.
Naag - Jazzy B
Fly - Anu
00:00 - Intro
01:33 - Naag - Jazzy B
06:51 - Jatt Kaym - Jazzy B
10:32 - Mitran De Boot - Jazzy B, Kaur B, Fateh
15:23 - Purani Yaari - Jazzy B, Babbu Maan
20:19 - Feem (Desi Mix) - Diamond Cut, Jazzy B
25:58 - Feem - Diamond Cut, Jazzy B
27:28 - Dil Luteya - Jazzy B,...
Published 06/01/21
"Jazzy B and Babbu Maan collaborate on what is sure to be a wedding reception, end of the night, drunken classic. The beyond segment features good vibe tunes from an array of genres including Swiss-Tamil star on the rise, Priya Ragu.
Purani Yaari - Jazzy B, Babbu Maan
Sahara - PedroDJDaddy feat. Produso, steff3beatz, Tahiel
00:00 - Intro
01:39 - Purani Yaari - Jazzy B, Babbu Maan
06:04 - Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar
08:52 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat...
Published 05/25/21
"Triple play from Jassi Gill, new senti tune from Jasmine Sandlas and Raaginder, and another spin of what the number one song of the year might be. Plus, DJ Rekha selects an array of Palestinian artists in the beyond segment in support of the occupied.
Royi Na - Jasmine Sandlas, Raaginder
Oye Hoye Hoye - Jassi Gill, Dhanashree
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar
04:02 - 8 Parche Remix - Baani Sandhu
07:17 - Oye Hoye Hoye - Jassi Gill,...
Published 05/18/21
"New track by Bhangra powerhouse Miss Pooja with Geeta Zaildar has a contemporary vibe, but DJ Rekha plays one of the favorites by the duo. The beyond segment features songs from Pakistan and its diaspora, including an Oscar nominated actor.
Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar
Paisa - Talal Qureshi, Hasan Raheem
00:00 - Intro
01:36 - Seeti - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar
06:19 - Majhail Vs Malvain - Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar
09:07 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat...
Published 05/11/21
"In anticipation of DJ Rekha's first outdoor show in front actual humans in a long time, they pick their likely selection of Punjabi tunes they want to road test. In the beyond segment, new tracks from Africa, the Caribbean as well as Columbia electro tropical royalty, Bomba Estéreo.
Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira
Deja - Bomba Estéreo
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira
05:02 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot
08:25 - Heartbeat - Nawab,...
Published 05/04/21
"Mankirt Aulakh teams up with Gurlez Akhtar, plus a lot of throwbacks sprinkled in the first segment. In the beyond set, we hear new tunes from Arooj Aftab, electronic musician Renu, and India’s Dee MC.
8 Raflaan - Mankirt Aulakh, Gurlez Akhtar
Mohabbat - Arooj Aftab
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Groundshaker - Aman Hayer
06:32 - Milli-1 - Raf-Saperra, DJ Frenzy
09:05 - Make Some Space - Manj Musik
11:44 - Apna Punjab - DJ Sanj
15:16 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot
18:40 - Time Chakda -...
Published 04/27/21
"Specialist and Tru-Skool have influenced many a bhangra producer, as evident in the DJ Frenzy’s track with Raf-Saperra. The beyond section features tracks for the compilation, Inquilab, which features music written, performed, composed and produced by South Asian women, trans, nonbinary and/or gender fluid sonic artists. From the Subcontinent to the diaspora across the globe, these artists span across genres and fields in the music industry: film scoring, spoken word, lo-fi, electronica,...
Published 04/20/21
"The spring harvest festival of Vaisakhi coincides with the release of this episode of the show, and DJ Rekha digs up an RDB and somewhat dark ode to the day. Bup Saggu drops a new song with DJ Harpz and Manwal. In the beyond segment, DJ Rekha, recalls Mona Haydar’s Hijabi, as support against the French government banning the head covering, plus a new one from Khanvict.
Vaisakhi - Jasvir Dhanjal
Teri Meri- Bups Saggu, DJ Harpz & Manwal
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - Vaisakhi - Jasvir...
Published 04/13/21
"In a bhangra world driven by voluminous single releases, Bally Sagoo and G. Sidhu release well thought out full-length albums. Never afraid to switch up her style, Jasmine Sandlas drops a hip-hop hybrid, dropping bars and verses in English and Punjabi. Plus, Brooklyn producer Ayesha, and some Afghani infused beats in the beyond segment.
Mago - Jasmine Sandlas
Liminality - Ayesha
00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira
04:42 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa,...
Published 04/06/21
"Kulwinder Billa returns with a sequel to his hit Palazzo, cleverly named Palazzo 2. Jaz Dhami drops a new collab with urban desi crooner Sama Blake. The beyond segment revisits a song from Riz Ahmed’s breakup album, in celebration of his Oscar nomination.
Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot
Diva - Jaz Dhami, Sama Blake
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot
04:45 - Palazzo - Kulwinder Billa
07:48 - Time Table - Kulwinder Billa
12:19 - Hearbeat - Nawab feat. Gurlez...
Published 03/30/21
"Jassie Gill drops a much teased playful vowel laden tune with Simar Kaur. The beyond segment includes tracks from the Vancouver based Snakes and Ladders label and their latest release by Protokhal, plus other selections from a Desi infused dance label.
Oye Hoye Hoye - Jassie Gill & Simar Kaur feat. Dhanashree
Tulsi Dance - Protokhal
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Oye Hoye Hoye - Jassie Gill & Simar Kaur feat. Dhanashree
04:13 - Lamborghini - Khan Bhaini feat. Shipra Goyal
07:19 - Sau...
Published 03/23/21
"Amrit Maan latest duet with Nimrat Khaira rivals the impact of his earlier monster song with Jasmine Sandlas, Bamb Jatt. Speaking of Jatts, Bups Saggu provides beats for DJ Kam Kang and Manwal with his lasted joint. In the beyond segment, DJ Rekha shares some selections from their programming for New York’s Sona Restaurant slated to open later this month.
Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira
Scape No.2 - Anjali
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan, Nimrat Khaira
04:24 -...
Published 03/16/21
"Bally Sagoo revisits his tried and true themes from his folkier repertoire of bhangra songs, with a new single from his forthcoming album. Brooklyn based Ayesha gently infuses South Asian sounds in her release from last fall, the second of her’s during the pandemic. Plus, a new tune from ciphers Chee Malabar and Prabh Deep.
Bhangra Jawan Ho Gaya - Bally Sagoo
Time Chakda - Nimrat Khaira
00:00 - Intro
01:44 - Bhangra Jawan Ho Gaya - Bally Sagoo
04:59 - Billo Ni Tera Dil Mangda -...
Published 03/09/21