Juggy D
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 Juggy D performing in Oxford |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jagwinder Singh Dhaliwal |
| Also known as | Juggy D |
| Born | 19 November 1981 (age 30) |
| Origin | Southall, London, UK |
| Genres | Bhangra, Pop |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Rishi Rich Productions |
Jagwinder Singh Dhaliwal, better known by his stage name, Juggy D, (born 19 November 1981) is a British Indian singer from Southall, London, England.
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[edit] 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 Madonna, 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 has recently[as of?] 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.
In 2006, Juggy D won "Best Act" at the UK Asian Music Awards.[1]
[edit] Film work
In 2006, Juggy D, made a cameo appearance in the Britflick Cash and Curry 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.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
[edit] Singles
- "Nahin Jeena" (2002), feat. Rishi Rich and Bally Sagoo
- "Dance with You (Nachna Tere Naal)" (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-Yeung
- "Oh Jaan Meri Yah" (2007), feat. DCS
[edit] Film soundtracks
- "Balle Balle", feat. Veronica Mehta and Rishi Rich, in Bride and Prejudice (2004)
- "U 'n' I", feat. Veronica Mehta and Rishi Rich, in Hum Tum (2004)
- "Dil Mera (One Night)", feat. Jay Sean and Veronica Mehta, in Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005)
[edit] Cameo appearances
- "Nahin Tere Jeha Hor Disda" (2002), by Rishi Rich
- "Me Against Myself" (2004), by Jay Sean
- "Eyes on You" (2004), by Jay Sean feat. Rishi Rich
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Desi hits the UK AMA's - London 2006 - on desihits.com". desihits.com. January 1, 2007. http://www.desihits.com/news/view/desi-hits-the-uk-amas-london-2006. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 131. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
