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Time To Let Your Dil Jam

Tirusha — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:58:37 +0000

I think it’s a little cool that I can say I’ve got some awesome friends like Baba Kahn, Lomaticc, and Sunny Brown – they are always putting out some of the hottest tunes in the scene. With bangers such as Slip & Fall and Tonight, it came to no surprise that the rest of their music would be just as fab!

When they came down a few months ago, I had the chance to spend the entire day with them and all we did was drive around Jersey and blast Bombay Bo in my car. I knew that everyone would love it when they heard it & they did! And when the video dropped, everything was history!

I knew they were cooking up some big-time collaborations, but when Dil came out I was straight shocked! I heard it and I fell in love with it right away! People were asking me for the song, but good things come to those who wait, right?!

When the track dropped today afternoon, I sent a quick text to Baba and he replied back, “This track has a great club vibe and has club banger written all over.”

I think text Lomaticc to congratulate him on the track and replied back saying, “We feel that this song has great potential the group worked really hard to put this track together. We had the honor of Twista to blessed this track and now we are only going one way and thats UP.”

Sunny Brown was the last one the list and he replied back saying, “This is a high energy track with all the elements to make you move your feet.”

“Dil (Heart)” is the second single from Culture Shock 2 and it’s FIRE! Not only are three of the hottest (and I meant…

Sean Paul’s “So Fine” Remix

Tirusha — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:51:26 +0000

The crew from 747 Records has done it again. First it was their smash-hit “Tonight” with Fatman Scoop and Kardinall Official. Then it was their long awaited track, “Bombay Bo,” which created international waves! Now the boys of 747 – Baba Kahn, Lomaticc, and Sunny Brown – are back with a BANG…and I mean it!

They recently collaborated with superstar Sean Paul and made an official remix to his track “So Fine.” I can sit here and write about the song all day, but why don’t you just take a listen and let us know what you think!

Culture Shock 2: The Blackmarket Edition

MonicaPatel — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:01:26 +0000

Baba Kahn, Lomaticc, and Sunny Brown are three artists, hailing from Canada, who have created quite the stir in today’s urban South Asian music scene. From their hit track “Tonight” which features Hip-Hop fame, Fatman Scoop, to the release of the highly anticipated “Culture Shock 2,” they are on the verge of taking over the music industry and won’t settle for less. We thought that it would be good to give you a little more insight on these three artists. And of course, I’ll be right there to bring you up-close & personal with three three guys in the not-so-distant future!

Up-Close & Personal – DJ Desiplaya

MonicaPatel — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:01:26 +0000

Vimal Patel, aka DJ Desiplaya, aka The International Idol (aka can we stop with the names, ha), is the founder of Xplicit Desi Vibes – hold your breath – the #1 South Asian remix and production group in the United States. When they release a new mixtape, it becomes my latest playlist for the gym! Sorry, but I can’t help to turn up the volume to XDV while hanging out at my friends’ dorm at the University of Rochester!

“We all have a strong passion for music! Everyone in XDV has a passion for music and love what they do,” asserted DJ Desiplaya. Hailing from Oregon, this young and energetic producer has got the skills, determination, and talent needed to make it in this scene!

Having started DJing and mixing at the age of 16, he knew that music was something that he would spend ample time dedicated towards. Till date, his favorite XDV memory has been, “the chance to work with such astounding talent in the Desi scene.” I could sit here and list all the artists Vimal has worked with, but then what would you read in the article!

After many compliments and positive feedback from his latest mix, “My Kinda Girl” by Raghav and featuring Lil’ Wayne, I sat down with this producer on the rise to talk about his past, present, and future and how he can balance it all in between school, work, and of course…the ladies!

Vimal, for those who aren’t familiar with who you are and what you do, give us a quick one-liner!
I love music, I’m a producer, and I run the underground Desi scene!

Confidence! I like that! I think the one thing people always want to know is how did you get involved with…

A Fresh Take on South Asian Music

Tirusha — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:30:16 +0000

When I sat to write this piece, honestly, it was agonizing; I was given a task – pick eight stand-out artists from the South Asian music scene and at the same time, not seem bias – trust me, it was a very difficult task! From the USA, into Canada, to the UK, and dipping into India, I narrowed my list down to eight contenders, who have proved they are “the best of the best.” We have singers, rappers, and producers – all who allow their forte to shine the brightest in today’s South Asian music scene.

We start our journey in Orlando, Florida, where rapper Ajaxxx is on a mission to release four CDs in one year – a feat which many artists have tried, but failed at. He’s is one of the most intense MCs we have in today’s Desi music scene and definitely has ‘something to prove’ to all his listeners! Ajaxxx has three internationally-released CDs: “It’s About Time,” “Something to Prove Promo,” and “The Set-Up.” With three more CDs in the works, Ajaxxx is determined to make his music known to the rest of the world. However, CDs and TV commercials aren’t the only thing which is bringing Ajaxxx to the top. He’s also been featured in internationally published magazines, and I don’t mean Canada – international meaning Hong Kong and India! It’s also important to note that Ajaxxx was one of ten finalists, in a recent “Rap Against Violence” contest – and the only South Asian winner. His song, “Walk With You” was featured on a non-profit CD and played on the top hip-hop radio stations across the state of Florida. Keeping that in mind, how many artists can you name who’ve had a TV commercial air…

Bombay Beats Mixtape

Tirusha — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:18:33 +0000

Xplicit Desi Vibes [XDV] has grown to become the largest South Asian remix and production crew in the United States. DJ Desiplaya and DjP were the masters behind this amazing group. Since their establishment, they’ve added DJ Mashup (Delaware), DJ India (New Orleans), and DJ Abhi (India) – making them a true intermational remix and production crew!

XDV has had the opportunity to work with some of the most amazing artists in the South Asian scene such as Baba Kahn, IshQ Bector, Ajaxxx, Raja Wilco, Menis, Drilla Kid, and others. Moreover, they’re known to release one amazing mixtape after the other! With the huge success of their double-disc mixtape, Urban Desi, Xplicit Desi Vibes is back on the market with yet another banger – Bombay Beats. “Bombay Beats” features remixes which have never been released from the XDV vault. We even got Canada’s #1 DJ, Baba Kahn to jump on the mixtape too! Be sure to check an exclusive remix to Baba Kahn’s club-banger “Tonight,” which features Fatman Scoop, Kardinal Official, Lomaticc, Sunny Brown and Blizz!

We’re going to bring you an eclusive interview with the boys behind XDV very soon, so get ready for more!