RDB (band)
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RDB (an acronym for Rhythm, Dhol, Bass) are a Punjabi DJ production team consisting of three Sikh brothers; Kuly, Manj, and Surj who blend western genres with traditional Punjabi beats and vocals. Currently they perform both DJ sets and concerts all over the world, namely the UK, USA, Canada, India,[1] and Pakistan .
History
Background
The brothers
RDB are essentially a group of three Sikh brothers from Bradford although; Kuly, Manj and Surj who over the past four years have been performing, producing and djing for thousands of people in nightclubs, festivals and parties.
Originally club DJs, the RDB brothers play a blend of Bhangra, House, UK garage, Hindi, Bollywood, RnB, Hiphop, Ragga and Dance music. Even having firmly established a fan base worldwide, the RDB team still say they represent their own country, the UK, where they have performed in many well known clubs.
They have performed alongside celebrities from the urban world of music, including Tim Westwood, Mc Romeo, So Solid Crew, Shola Ama, The Dream Team, Misteeq, UK Apachi.
Sound
RDB have been pioneers of British bhangra by adding their flavour of urban sounds.
Hit releases
Since June 2002, RDB have released 13 releases into the UK Bhangra market, receiving good ratings[citation needed]. All albums have hit and held the number one spots in bhangra charts across the board[citation needed]. The videos (which are directed, shot and edited by RDB themselves) have been aired on most major Asian TV channels such as Zee TV, B4U and ARY Digital.
RDB were also the first[citation needed] bhangra production Dj group to bring UK Garage influences to the Bhangra sound and with songs such as “Putt Sardaran Dhe”, “Sah Rukh Dha”, “Dil Karda” , "Aaj Meh Peeni" and “Aaja Mahi” (with the collaboration of British Pakistanis such as Mc Metz and Mc Trix).
More recently they have also produced exclusive tracks on :
- Urban Explosion (Warner Bros. Records Music Label) a compilation album which sold over 60,000 copies and featured in the top ten selling charts.
- Essential Asian Flavas (Outcaste Records)
- Desi Nation (Future World Funk . Sterns Music Africa)
- Desi Beats (Def Jam)
As well as producing music for albums, RDB have also created tracks for such motion pictures such as:
- Where’s the Party Yaar [2]
- Bollywood Queen [3]
- Namaste London feat Akshay Kumar & Rishi Kapoor
Exposure
The RDB anthems have been spinning on Radio 1 in the form of “Bobby and Nihal presents” and also on the “Lamacq Live” show over the past year now, with “Jatt Marda” holding the no.1 spot on Bobby and Nihal's Top Ten.
In December 2002, ‘The Face’ magazine did a 5 page exclusive interview on the RDB team labelling RDB as “The Asian So Solid Crew”.
RDB was also featured in the Bhangra Article in the mainstream DJ magazine and also Mixmag.
RDB now have there very own bi-weekly Saturday night radio show called ‘The RDB After Party’ on 'Urbanfusion' which plays out nationally on the Galaxy Radio Network.
RDB have recently collaborated with Bollywood Singer Himesh Reshammiya on a track on Namastey London called Rafta Rafta.
Following
According to the group, the RDB Roadshow was born to cater to the demands of fans. On-stage DJ battles, multiple MC confrontations, elaborate dancers and live drummers have formed a large RDB following.
Other artists
RDB has collaborated with the following artists:
- Angrez Ali
- Gubi Sandhu
- Himesh Reshammiya
- Lehmber Hussainpuri
- Manak-E
- Manjit Rupiyawalia
- Sabar Koti
- Sahara
- Surinder Shinda
Discography
(all Untouchables UK releases)
Singles
Albums
- Vaisakhi – The Birth of Khalsa (2007)
- Three (2005)
- Unstoppable (2003)
- Sounds of the North (2002)
- Rhythm Dhol Bass debut(2001)
Compilations
- "Urban Flavas 3" (2005)
- "Saathi (All Together)" (2005)
- "Danger 3 (2004)"
- "Urban Flavas 2" (2003)
- "Heavy (2003)"
- "Danger 2" (2002)
- "Urban Flavas" (2002)
- "Danger (2001)"
Collaborations
- Manak-E's "Darr" (2006)
- E=MC's "And What!" (2005)
- Manak-E's "Paisa" (2004)
- Gubi Sandhu's "Sold My Soul" (2004)
- E=MC's "Call it What You Want" (2004)
- Sahara's "Undisputed" (2004)
- Gubi Sandhu's "Dil Karda" (2003)