Juggy D
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Jagwinder Singh Dhaliwal, better known by his stage name
, Juggy D, (born 19 November 1981) is a British Indian
singer from Southall
, London
, England
.
, Ricky Martin
, Mary J Blige and Craig David
.
Juggy D has collaborated with Veronica
and Rishi Rich
in the Bollywood
movie Hum Tum
. He, Veronica
, and Jay Sean also have guest appearances in the Hindi
film Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
. They sing the track off Jay Sean's album Me Against Myself
, "One Night," featuring added vocals from Veronica. He also is one of the first people to experiment with Bhangraton. Juggy D's own debut album, Juggy D, was released in 2004 and became the first Punjabi language
album to enter the UK national charts. A version of the song "Sohniye" from the album is also featured in the 2004 Bollywood film Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart
.
Juggy D's single "Come Closer" features the guest vocals of Jin Au-Yeung, a Chinese American
rapper from the Ruff Ryders
stable. Juggy D best friend is Zain Qureshi.
Juggy D has recently collaborated with Bhangra group, DCS
to release a single called "Oh Jaan Meri Yah" which can be found on DCS's
new album, Desi Culture Shock. He has also teamed up with many great US artists including Timbaland and made an unreleased track called "Cop That Shit." He has also recently performed at South Florida's India Fest 07.
Juggy D has revealed on the April 7 show of Kickin' Off With Nihal
on the BBC Asian Network
that his forthcoming album titled Juggy D 2 will be released in May/June. He also revealed this on the May 22 show on the Bobby Friction
& Nihal
show on the BBC Radio 1
. Juggy also revealed that he is a supporter
of Liverpool F.C.
In 2006, Juggy D won "Best Act" at the UK Asian Music Awards
.
In 2008, Juggy D suffered from an asthma
attack after a show in Australia
, but soon recovered.
playing a drug dealer named Jimmy. Ameet Chana
, executive producer of the film, got Juggy D involved in the project.
Juggy D performed in the Olympic city of Vancouver in 2005.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
, Juggy D, (born 19 November 1981) is a British Indian
British Indian
The term British Indian refers to citizens of the United Kingdom whose ancestral roots lie in India. This includes people born in the UK who are of Indian descent, and Indian-born people who have migrated to the UK...
singer from Southall
Southall
Southall is a large suburban district of west London, England, and part of the London Borough of Ealing. It is situated west of Charing Cross. Neighbouring places include Yeading, Hayes, Hanwell, Heston, Hounslow, Greenford and Northolt...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
Music
Juggy D got his stage name from his first name Jagwinder which became Juggy, and the D from his last name Dhaliwal. Juggy D has been performing since the age of 14. He made his breakthrough alongside Jay Sean. Juggy D has also appeared on numerous crossover singles with musicians such as MadonnaMadonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
, Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin
Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales , better known as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican and Spanish pop singer and actor who achieved prominence, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then as a solo artist since 1991.During his career he has sold more than 60 million album copies worldwide...
, Mary J Blige and Craig David
Craig David
Craig Ashley David is an English singer and songwriter. He has released five studio albums: Born to Do It, Slicker Than Your Average, The Story Goes..., Trust Me, Signed Sealed Delivered and a Greatest Hits album...
.
Juggy D has collaborated with Veronica
Veronica Mehta
Veronica is an Indian R&B singer based in London, UK, who sings in Hindi, Urdu, English and Punjabi.-Biography:Aged 16, Mehta successfully auditioned for the part of female vocalist for the 2Kool album 2Kool Flavor...
and Rishi Rich
Rishi Rich
Rishpal Singh Rekhi better known by his stage name Rishi Rich is a British Indian music producer born in Croydon, England and based in London...
in the Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
movie Hum Tum
Hum Tum
Hum Tum is a Bollywood movie, released in India on 28 May 2004, directed by Kunal Kohli and produced by Aditya Chopra and Yash Chopra. The movie stars Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles....
. He, Veronica
Veronica Mehta
Veronica is an Indian R&B singer based in London, UK, who sings in Hindi, Urdu, English and Punjabi.-Biography:Aged 16, Mehta successfully auditioned for the part of female vocalist for the 2Kool album 2Kool Flavor...
, and Jay Sean also have guest appearances in the Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
film Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum is a 2005 Bollywood comedy directed by Sangeeth Sivan and produced by Ekta Kapoor. The film was the surprise box office hit of 2005 and was among the highest grossing films of the year.-Synopsis:...
. They sing the track off Jay Sean's album Me Against Myself
Me Against Myself
Me Against Myself was universally acclaimed by critics across the world, particularly for its experimental, creative fusion of contemporary R&B, hip hop music and Indian music , as well as its social commentary...
, "One Night," featuring added vocals from Veronica. He also is one of the first people to experiment with Bhangraton. Juggy D's own debut album, Juggy D, was released in 2004 and became the first Punjabi language
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
album to enter the UK national charts. A version of the song "Sohniye" from the album is also featured in the 2004 Bollywood film Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart is a 2004 film directed by Anupam Sinha, starring Anupam Kher, Aftab Shivdasani, Shriya Saran and Indraneil Sengupta. It is based on the film Meet Joe Black starring Brad Pitt.-Plot:...
.
Juggy D's single "Come Closer" features the guest vocals of Jin Au-Yeung, a Chinese American
Chinese American
Chinese Americans represent Americans of Chinese descent. Chinese Americans constitute one group of overseas Chinese and also a subgroup of East Asian Americans, which is further a subgroup of Asian Americans...
rapper from the Ruff Ryders
Ruff Ryders
Ruff Ryders Entertainment is a record label founded by brothers Darrin "Dee" Dean and Joaquin "Waah" Dean, uncles of producer Swizz Beatz. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed by Fontana Distribution.The label is currently active as Ruff Ryders...
stable. Juggy D best friend is Zain Qureshi.
Juggy D has recently collaborated with Bhangra group, DCS
DCS (band)
DCS are a British Asian live Bhangra band formed in 1983. They are seen as one of the first bands of the UK Bhangra scene along with other bands such as Alaap headed by the legendary Channi Singh, Apna Sangeet, Heera, Shava Shava led by Nirmal Kumar Nirmal and many more...
to release a single called "Oh Jaan Meri Yah" which can be found on DCS's
DCS (band)
DCS are a British Asian live Bhangra band formed in 1983. They are seen as one of the first bands of the UK Bhangra scene along with other bands such as Alaap headed by the legendary Channi Singh, Apna Sangeet, Heera, Shava Shava led by Nirmal Kumar Nirmal and many more...
new album, Desi Culture Shock. He has also teamed up with many great US artists including Timbaland and made an unreleased track called "Cop That Shit." He has also recently performed at South Florida's India Fest 07.
Juggy D has revealed on the April 7 show of Kickin' Off With Nihal
DJ Nihal
DJ Nihal is an English radio and TV presenter, as well as club night promoter and DJ, currently broadcasting on BBC Radio 1, BBC Asian Network and since August 6, 2010 BBC Radio 5 Live...
on the BBC Asian Network
BBC Asian Network
BBC Asian Network is a British radio station serving those originating from and around the Indian subcontinent. The music and news comes out of the main urban areas where there are significant communities with these backgrounds. The station has production centres in Birmingham, Leicester and London...
that his forthcoming album titled Juggy D 2 will be released in May/June. He also revealed this on the May 22 show on the Bobby Friction
Bobby Friction
Paramdeep Singh Sehdev , better known as Bobby Friction, is a DJ, television presenter and radio presenter from west London.He studied Contemporary Arts at The Nottingham Trent University....
& Nihal
DJ Nihal
DJ Nihal is an English radio and TV presenter, as well as club night promoter and DJ, currently broadcasting on BBC Radio 1, BBC Asian Network and since August 6, 2010 BBC Radio 5 Live...
show on the BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
. Juggy also revealed that he is a supporter
Fan (person)
A Fan, sometimes also called aficionado or supporter, is a person with a liking and enthusiasm for something, such as a band or a sports team. Fans of a particular thing or person constitute its fanbase or fandom...
of Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
In 2006, Juggy D won "Best Act" at the UK Asian Music Awards
UK Asian Music Awards
The UK Asian Music Awards, also known by the abbreviation UK AMA, is an award show that is held annually in the United Kingdom since 2002. It is presented by B4U Music since 2008...
.
In 2008, Juggy D suffered from an asthma
Asthma
Asthma is the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath...
attack after a show in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, but soon recovered.
Film work
In 2006, Juggy D, made a cameo appearance in the Britflick Cash and CurryCash and Curry (film)
Cash and Curry is an independent British movie directed by Sarjit Bains and written by Christine Edwards and Manish Patel. It was filmed in 2008 on location in Harrow, Barnet and Wembley. The film has been premiered at the Portobello Film Festival, Mumbai Film Festival and the Tongues on Fire Film...
playing a drug dealer named Jimmy. Ameet Chana
Ameet Chana
Ameet Chana is a British Indian actor. His most notable role is Adi Ferreira in EastEnders....
, executive producer of the film, got Juggy D involved in the project.
Juggy D performed in the Olympic city of Vancouver in 2005.
Albums
- Juggy D (2004) - UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#70 - Juggy D 2: Punjabi Rockstar (2011)
Singles
- "Nahin Jeena" (2002), feat. Rishi RichRishi RichRishpal Singh Rekhi better known by his stage name Rishi Rich is a British Indian music producer born in Croydon, England and based in London...
and Bally SagooBally SagooBally Sagoo is a British Asian musician and DJ who was born in Ranjit Nagar, Delhi, India, but grew up in Birmingham, England, in a predominantly black neighbourhood, influenced by disco, rap and Motown music. In an interview "Re-mixing Identities: "Off" The Turn-Table," Bally said:"Indian music... - "Dance with You (Nachna Tere Naal)Dance with You (Nachna Tere Naal)"Dance with You ", released on 8 September 2003, is the debut single by the Rishi Rich Project, consisting of Jay Sean, Juggy D and Rishi Rich. It was an Asian Underground song, which was Sean's debut single and was produced by Rich. The lyrics are in both English and Punjabi, with Sean singing the...
" (2003), feat. Jay Sean and Rishi Rich - "Sohniye" (2004), feat. Rishi Rich
- "Billo" (2004)
- "Push It Up (Aaja Kuriye)" (2006), feat. Jay Sean and Rishi Rich
- "Khol Aaja (Come Closer)" (2007), feat. Jin Au-YeungJin (rapper)Jin Au-Yeung , who performs under the stage name MC Jin, is a Hong Kong hip hop rapper, songwriter, and actor. Growing up in the Miami, Florida area, and later living in New York City, he decided to reside permanently in his motherland, Hong Kong...
- "Oh Jaan Meri Yah" (2007), feat. DCSDCS (band)DCS are a British Asian live Bhangra band formed in 1983. They are seen as one of the first bands of the UK Bhangra scene along with other bands such as Alaap headed by the legendary Channi Singh, Apna Sangeet, Heera, Shava Shava led by Nirmal Kumar Nirmal and many more...
Film soundtracks
- "Balle Balle", feat. Veronica MehtaVeronica MehtaVeronica is an Indian R&B singer based in London, UK, who sings in Hindi, Urdu, English and Punjabi.-Biography:Aged 16, Mehta successfully auditioned for the part of female vocalist for the 2Kool album 2Kool Flavor...
and Rishi Rich, in Bride and PrejudiceBride and PrejudiceBride and Prejudice is a 2004 romantic musical film directed by Gurinder Chadha. The screenplay by Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges is a Bollywood-style adaptation of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. It was filmed primarily in English, with some Hindi and Punjabi dialogue. The film released in...
(2004) - "U 'n' I", feat. Veronica Mehta and Rishi Rich, in Hum TumHum TumHum Tum is a Bollywood movie, released in India on 28 May 2004, directed by Kunal Kohli and produced by Aditya Chopra and Yash Chopra. The movie stars Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles....
(2004) - "Dil Mera (One Night)", feat. Jay Sean and Veronica Mehta, in Kyaa Kool Hai HumKyaa Kool Hai HumKyaa Kool Hai Hum is a 2005 Bollywood comedy directed by Sangeeth Sivan and produced by Ekta Kapoor. The film was the surprise box office hit of 2005 and was among the highest grossing films of the year.-Synopsis:...
(2005)
Cameo appearances
- "Nahin Tere Jeha Hor Disda" (2002), by Rishi Rich
- "Me Against MyselfMe Against MyselfMe Against Myself was universally acclaimed by critics across the world, particularly for its experimental, creative fusion of contemporary R&B, hip hop music and Indian music , as well as its social commentary...
" (2004), by Jay Sean - "Eyes on YouEyes on You (Jay Sean song)"Eyes on You" is the second single from Jay Sean's debut album Me Against Myself. It was released on June 21, 2004. The song reached #6 on the UK Singles Chart and sold over 60,000 copies in the United Kingdom.-Formats and track listings:CD1...
" (2004), by Jay Sean feat. Rishi Rich
See also
- Indian popIndian popIndian pop music , often known as Indian-Pop, Hindi Pop, Indipop or Indi-pop, refers to pop music in India. Pop music really started in the South Asian region with the famous playback singer Ahmed Rushdi's song ‘Ko-Ko-Korina’ in 1966...
- Bhangra
- BohemiaBohemia (musician)Bohemia is an Pakistani American Punjabi rapper and a music producer from California, Bohemia quickly gained popularity in 2003 with his independent debut album, ‘Vich Pardesan De ’ which hit the Top 10 on BBC Radio 1 UK. The following album, ‘Pesa Nasha Pyar’, became the first full-length...
- Jazzy BJazzy BJaswinder Singh Bains, more popularly known as Jazzy B, is a Punjabi language bhangra singer-songwriter. He was born on April 1, 1975 in Durgapur, Nawanshahr, Punjab, India. When he was 5 years old, his family moved to Vancouver, Canada. He has released 12 studio albums, including two religious ones...
- Panjabi Hit SquadPanjabi Hit SquadPanjabi Hit Squad are a group of Asian artists signed to the UK imprint of Hip-Hop giant, Def Jam. The members all grew up in Southall, UK. As well as working with various high-profile acts such as Mariah Carey, Ashanti, and Sway, they also work with community projects such as youth project BBC...