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Hot Seat: Sureet Sandhu

Sureet Sandhu aka the face behind Digital Desi Productions is one of most respected names in the South Asian urban music scene. Ever since he started off his mixtapes titled “Renegades,” he’s crossed into international borders and has worked with some of the finest names in the US and UK.

Sureet was the first South Asian producer from the US to be recognized by the BBC Asian Network over in London with his track “Let Go,” featuring Sir Aah. Since then, Sureet has become a steady name over on the BBC radio, having been play-listed by some of the top hosts such as Adil Ray, Bobby Friction, and Nihal.

Sureet is a man known to be creative and he shows that not only in his different production style, but also through the projects he releases. Recently Sureet produced UK-based MC Seminar’s debut EP titled, “Digital War,” which can be found on iTunes. I had the chance to sit down with Sureet and gave him sixty seconds to tell us all we need to know!

Sureet, you’re in the hot seat today and you have 60 seconds to spill the beans about a few things which are on my mind! You’re time starts now! Where did the name “Digital Desi Productions” come from?
My wife came up with the name because I’m always making music digitally on the computer and because I’m a Desi  

What was the first track of yours which truly established the DDP-brand?
‘Let’s Go’ ft Sir Aah was the first track I got play-listed on the BBC by The Punjabi Hit Squad back in 2003. That’s when I knew I was on to something!

The “Digital War” EP, which I need to plug is currently out on iTunes, is a collaboration between your production skills and the vocals of UK-based MC, Seminar. How on Earth did you make this an international project?
Seminar hit me up via my website contact form; he sent me some of his stuff; I was feelin’ it and then somehow we came up with and idea to do an EP! And TD our publicist was encouraging and supportive of the idea too!

My favorite track is “Dekho Naa,” and I’m not being bias (laughing)! What are your top three tracks from the EP!
My Parents (Punjab) — Off the Chain!!…Seminar KILLED IT ON THIS ONE!!!!…I think all of our FAMS dealt with this and we OWE Them!!!…GREAT TRACK!!

Take Her Home Tonight — Grimy!!

Dekho Naa — Great Mainstream sound! Can appeal to many audiences!!

I tortured KO the Timeless with this and now it’s your turn! What’s up with this project called “Crossroads.”
It’s KO’s upcoming mixtape featuring production by me. KO’s an up-and-coming Desi MC from the DMV that has a lot of energy and talent & is poetic on the mic with his cool catch phrases and punch-lines! Watch out for this kid!

What other projects are you working on right now and when can we expect to hear a new single featuring your production?
A bunch…I can’t remember them all Tune in to the BBC and hopefully you’ll hear a new DDP track every few weeks! That’s the plan…To keep grindin’ out hott tracks!…

You’re the father of a beautiful baby girl, Mia; when she becomes older and tells you that she wants to be a singer, what advice would you give to her?
Be Careful! The music industry is a cut-throat industry.

 

 

 

Do you have any final words for your fans and the readers of Bravura Artist Magazine?
Please check out and support our New EP! — “Digital War” featuring Seminar. It’s a Cool album that features something New & Fresh for everyone from the US to the UK and everywhere across the Globe!! — Desi, Hip Hop, Conscious tracks, Party Joints, Abstract, Rock & Roll…so check it out!! “Desi Hip Hop” is making Waves! Support the Movement! For more info check me out at: www.digitaldesi.com