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His first official single was through his own label MathOne Ent. The track is titled "Double Addi" and it featurs vocals from Mickey Singh, Amar Sandhu, and DJ Ice. The music for the song is also produced by Mickey Singh along with 2 NyCe.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mickey Singh & Amar Sandhu - Double Addi (2015)|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/Mickey-Singh-Amar-Sandhu-Double-Addi-Out-31st-July/articleshow/39001471.cms|accessdate=30 April 2015}}</ref> |
His first official single was through his own label MathOne Ent. The track is titled "Double Addi" and it featurs vocals from Mickey Singh, Amar Sandhu, and DJ Ice. The music for the song is also produced by Mickey Singh along with 2 NyCe.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mickey Singh & Amar Sandhu - Double Addi (2015)|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/Mickey-Singh-Amar-Sandhu-Double-Addi-Out-31st-July/articleshow/39001471.cms|accessdate=30 April 2015}}</ref> |
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He gained significant youth fan following, especially in india by remixing |
He gained significant youth fan following, especially in india by remixing [[Ankit Tiwari]]'s hit song [[Galliyan]] from the movie [[Ek Villain]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Doing a song with Sonu Nigam and David Guetta would be fun: Mickey Singh (2015)|url=http://zeenews.india.com/exclusive/doing-a-song-with-sonu-nigam-and-david-guetta-would-be-fun-mickey-singh_1575513.htmls|accessdate=30 April 2015}}</ref> The remix titled "Moving On" was uploaded on YouTube December 2014 and the video amassed more than a million views in less than one month. Following the first month of the release, Mickey Singh's fan following in India tripled.<ref>{{cite web|title="International Singer Mickey Singh sets foot in India with a romantic number" (2015)|url=http://www.newspatrolling.com/international-singer-mickey-singh-sets-foot-in-india-with-a-romantic-number/|accessdate=4 May 2015}}</ref> |
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His first official release in India and also through a Indian based record label occurred on February 9th, 2015 when he released the single "Ho Gaya Pyar" through Speed Records.<ref>{{cite web|title=Singer Mickey Singh makes a romantic Indian debut (2015)|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Singer-Mickey-Singh-makes-a-romantic-Indian-debut/articleshow/46188955.cms|accessdate=30 April 2015}}</ref>The music video for "Ho Gaya Pyar" crossed a million YouTube views in less than a month. |
His first official release in India and also through a Indian based record label occurred on February 9th, 2015 when he released the single "Ho Gaya Pyar" through Speed Records.<ref>{{cite web|title=Singer Mickey Singh makes a romantic Indian debut (2015)|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Singer-Mickey-Singh-makes-a-romantic-Indian-debut/articleshow/46188955.cms|accessdate=30 April 2015}}</ref>The music video for "Ho Gaya Pyar" crossed a million YouTube views in less than a month. |
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Mickey Singh | |
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 Mickey Singh (2014) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Harmajit Singh Mathone |
| Born | 21 December 1990 Hoshiarpur, Punjab  India |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2012-present |
| Labels | MathOne Ent Speed Records |
| Website | www |
Harmanjit "Mickey" Singh (born December 21, 1990) is an Indian born, American raised singer, songwriter, producer, and dancer.[1][2] His fusion of Punjabi and English music gained recognition through his landmark EP (extended play) titled "Mick's Tape" released on July 22, 2013.[3] His different approach to Urban-Desi music caught the attention of many, especially ones living outside of India.
Early Life
Born in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, Mickey began singing at the age of 3. At the age of 13, Mickey moved to the United States with his family, where he explored his musical creativity and developed an artistic blend of South Asian and Western sounds. With support from his family to pursue his artistic passion he recognized the importance of heritage and culture no matter where you might live in the world.[4]
Career
Mickey Singh first caught the attention of the public in 2012 with his Punjabi remix to Rihanna's Birthday Cake sang by Mickey Singh himself and Amar Sandhu.[5] Shortly after, in December 2012, Mickey Singh released his remake of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's "Akhiyan" with his own blend of western music and Punjabi vocals. The video for "Akhiyan" crossed 1 million YouTube views by december 2014. On July 22, 2013 he released an EP titled "Mick's Tape" which included ten songs in which he incorporated a blend of western sounds and Indian vocals.He later did Mick's Tape Tour in 50 cities across North America.[6] The song Bad Girl was the first music video from the EP and the video amassed more than 2 million views on YouTube by July 2015.[7] Bad Girl was also recognized as a must have in your Bollywood workout playlist by Women's Health (magazine) in December 2014.[8] The second song from the EP which has a music video is titled "In Love" featured Mickey Singh alongside Pakistani teenage sensation Asim Azhar.[9] The music video of "In Love" was uploaded on YouTube December 2013 and this video crossed 1 million views by December 2014.
His first official single was through his own label MathOne Ent. The track is titled "Double Addi" and it featurs vocals from Mickey Singh, Amar Sandhu, and DJ Ice. The music for the song is also produced by Mickey Singh along with 2 NyCe.[10]
He gained significant youth fan following, especially in india by remixing Ankit Tiwari's hit song Galliyan from the movie Ek Villain.[11] The remix titled "Moving On" was uploaded on YouTube December 2014 and the video amassed more than a million views in less than one month. Following the first month of the release, Mickey Singh's fan following in India tripled.[12]
His first official release in India and also through a Indian based record label occurred on February 9th, 2015 when he released the single "Ho Gaya Pyar" through Speed Records.[13]The music video for "Ho Gaya Pyar" crossed a million YouTube views in less than a month.
Mickey Singh collaborated with Diljit Dosanjh on romantic song titled "Ishq Haazir Hai" for whom Mickey wrote the Lyrics and produced the music.[14] The song reached No. 1 on the BBC Asian Network download chart the first week.[15] Collaborating with Diljit Dosanjh exposed Mickey Singh to a larger number of Punjabi music listeners worldwide, especially in Punjab.
Mickey has performed alongside Bollywood singers like Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Ali Zafar, Manj Musik, Raftaar, Badshah, Imran Khan, Jay Sean and also with actors like Parineeti Chopra, Aditya Roy Kapoor.[16]
Discography
Songs
| Year | Title | Singer | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Birthday Cake Punjabi Remix | Mickey Singh, Amar Sandhu | |
| 2012 | Akhiyan (Remake) | Mickey Singh | Mickey Singh |
| 2013 | Dukh (Single) | The PropheC, Mickey Singh | Mickey Singh |
| 2013 | Tere Naal | Mickey Singh, Prabh Gill | Gur |
| 2013 | Bad Girl (Single) | Mickey Singh | Waseem Stark |
| 2013 | Addi Mardi | Mickey Singh | Mickey Singh |
| 2013 | Rani Mehlan Di | Mickey Singh | |
| 2013 | Band Bottle | Mickey Singh, The Prophec | Mickey Singh |
| 2013 | Gal Ban Gayi | Mickey Singh | Mickey Singh, Sohdivine |
| 2013 | In Love (Single) | Mickey Singh, Asim Azhar | Mickey Singh |
| 2013 | Tere Pyar Ka | Mickey Singh, Raashi Sood | Mickey Singh |
| 2013 | Snap Back | Mickey Singh, Amar Sandhu | Mickey Singh |
| 2013 | Kali Behke | Mickey Singh | |
| 2013 | Baichen | Mickey Singh | Mickey Singh |
| 2014 | Bullet (Single) | Kay V Singh | Mickey Singh, Epic Bhangra |
| 2014 | Double Addi (Single) | Mickey Singh, Amar Sandhu, Dj Ice | Mickey Singh, 2 NyCe |
| 2014 | Galliyan (Remix) | Mickey Singh | Mickey Singh |
| 2015 | Ho Gaya Pyar (Single) | Mickey Singh, Dj Ice | Mickey Singh, 2 NyCe |
| 2015 | Ishq Haazir Hai (Single) | Diljit Dosanjh | Mickey Singh |
References
- ^ ""Mickey Singh's Rise To Stardom"(2014)". Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ "Mickey Singh Biography(2015)". Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ ""Indo-American singer Mickey Singh to Perform in India"(2014)". Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ ""Mickey Singh's Rise To Stardom"(2014)". Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ "Mickey Singh, Amar Sandhu in Birthday Cake (2012)". Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ ""Indo-American singer Mickey Singh to Perform in India"(2014)". Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ ""Indo-American singer Mickey Singh to Perform in India"(2014)". Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ "This Workout Playlist Will Conjure Your Inner Rockstar (2014)". Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ ""Mickey Singh En Asim Azhar Zijn In Love" (2014)". Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ^ "Mickey Singh & Amar Sandhu - Double Addi (2015)". Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ "Doing a song with Sonu Nigam and David Guetta would be fun: Mickey Singh (2015)". Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ ""International Singer Mickey Singh sets foot in India with a romantic number" (2015)". Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- ^ "Singer Mickey Singh makes a romantic Indian debut (2015)". Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ "Diljit Dosanjh & Wamiqa Gabbi to release Ishq Haazir Hai (2015)". Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ "The Official Asian Download Chart (2015)". Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ "Singer Mickey Singh makes a romantic Indian debut (2015)". Retrieved 30 April 2015.