Based in Portland, Oregon, Vimal Patel aka DJ Desiplaya is the Co-Founder and prime producer of Xplicit Desi Vibes - a group which can easily be called the #1 South Asian remix and production crew in the U.S. DJ Desiplaya asserts that all members of XDV have, “a passion for music and love what they do.”

Desiplaya began DJing at the age of 16, and since then, he’s always felt at one with the art of music. When he entered into this industry, it was his goal to release a mixtape which would one, set him apart from other producers in the scene, and two, catch the attention of not only South Asian listeners, but music lovers across the globe with his fusion of different genres.

With the recent release of his highly anticipated mixtape, “The International Idol,” he’s set a new standard in underground urban Desi music. The 21-track mixtape not only features some of Desiplaya’s biggest and best re-productions, but it also features an exclusive listen to his original production as well. From Hip-Hop to Bhangra to Bollywood and Rock, this mixtape is filled with something for everyone.

 We asked the readers of Bravura Artist to tell us what they thought were the best songs of 2008. After looking through all the responses and what people had to say, the list below are the Top 10 Songs of 2008! Let us know what you think are going to be the hits of 2009! If you’ve got a musical comment, hit up our Music Editor, Rajni (rajni.bravura@gmail.com) and let her know what you think!

Happy listening!