UpsideDown is a Canadian producer and DJ of Indian descent. He primarily produces EDM, Hip Hop, R&B, Pop and Fusion Music and is influenced by American producers such as Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Timbaland and others. UpsideDown's style of production consists of combining traditional instruments with modern rhythm and percussion.[1][2]
UpsideDown | |
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 UpsideDown in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | UpsideDown, DJ UpsideDown |
| Born | New Delhi, India |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | UrbanAsian Music, Speed Records, Tips Music |
| Website | djupsidedown |
Early life
editUpsideDown was born in New Delhi, India and raised in Toronto, Ontario, where he produced for underground Hip hop and R&B artists. He attended college and studied Mechanical Engineering to pursue a career in Technology and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue Music.[3]
Career
editUpsideDown collaborated with Mickey Singh & Amar Sandhu to produce music for the records "Tonight" and "Rooftop Party" which were released through Speed Records in 2015.[4][5] He also produced a Dance Version (Remix) of the title track for the movie Ambarsariya featuring vocals by Diljit Dosanjh which was released through Tips Music in 2015.[6]
UpsideDown appeared on BBC Radio 1 hosted by Bobby Friction in 2016.[7] for his track "How Many Shots" featuring vocals by Amar Sandhu.[8][9] He also released a track on BBC Radio 1 called "Only You" featuring vocals by R&B singer Anthony Lewis.[10][11]
In 2016, UpsideDown produced the records "Phone" and "Hold Me" for Mickey Singh.[12][13]
In March 2016, UpsideDown participated in New York's first Urban Music Conference alongside other South Asian artists such as Raghav, Mickey Singh, Raxstar, The Prophec, Amar Sandhu and others.[14][15]
In 2017, he produced the track 'Temple" for Jasmin Walia alongside Zack Knight.[16]
UpsideDown collaborated with Asim Azhar in 2017 and produced the track "5 AM".[17][18]
On May 10, 2018, UpsideDown released his first solo single "Got It All" featuring fellow Canadian singer songwriter The PropheC. The music video starred Bollywood actress Sunny Leone.[19][20]
UpsideDown released another single "Cyclone" on August 2, 2018 which featured UK based artist Jaz Dhami. The track was released through Saavn's Artist Originals.[21][22][23]
In December 2018, UpsideDown released an Electronic/Dance EP titled "Ups & Downs".[24]
Production Discography
edit| Track Title | Artist | Music Producer |
|---|---|---|
| Freak (Remix) | Rishi Rich, Jay Sean, Juggy D, | Rishi Rich, UpsideDown |
| Pagg Waala Munda (Remix) | Diljit Dosanjh, Tarannum Malik, | Jatinder Shah, UpsideDown |
| Tonight | Amar Sandhu | UpsideDown, PRANNA |
| 4AM (AfterHours) | Amar Sandhu | UpsideDown, PRANNA |
| Rooftop Party | Amar Sandhu, Mickey Singh | UpsideDown |
| Switch | Bikram Singh, Samica | UpsideDown |
| Phone | Mickey Singh, UpsideDown | UpsideDown |
| Naina (Remix) | The PropheC, Mickey Singh | UpsideDown |
| Hold Me | Mickey Singh, UpsideDown | UpsideDown |
| Temple | Jasmin Walia | UpsideDown, Zack Knight |
| 5 AM | Asim Azhar, UpsideDown | UpsideDown |
| Only You | UpsideDown, Anthony Lewis | UpsideDown |
| Got It All | UpsideDown, The PropheC | UpsideDown |
| Dunya | Asim Azhar, UpsideDown | UpsideDown |
| Cyclone | UpsideDown, Jaz Dhami | UpsideDown |
| Jaan Di | The PropheC, UpsideDown | UpsideDown |
| 2AM | Rhea Raj, UpsideDown[25] | UpsideDown |
| Nakhra | UpsideDown, Happy Singh | UpsideDown |
| Fallin' | UpsideDown, ICONYK | UpsideDown, ICONYK |
| Senorita | UpsideDown, Studio Pirates | UpsideDown, Studio Pirates |
| Need Me | UpsideDown, Rhea Raj | UpsideDown, Rhea Raj |
| Delete | G Sidhu, Amar Sandhu, UpsideDown | UpsideDown |
| Humraah | Malang - The Movie | The Fusion Project, UpsideDown |
| Burj Khalifa | Laxmii -The Movie | UpsideDown, Shashi-DJKhushi |
- Ups & Downs (EP)
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by UpsideDown
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "X Intro" | 1:52 |
| 2. | "Got Dat Juice" | 2:22 |
| 3. | "Wake & Make" | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Wonky Shit" | 2:30 |
| 5. | "Turn Up The Bass" | 2:26 |
| 6. | "Make Beats Not War" | 2:55 |
| 7. | "Flute" | 3:17 |
| 8. | "Bounce" | 2:33 |
References
edit- ^ "Meet the Man Behind Your Favorite Hits: Upside Down | Urban Asian". Urban Asian. 2016-12-08. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ "BRITASIA TV MEETS DJ UPSIDEDOWN - BritAsia TV". BritAsia TV. 2017-08-19. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ "Meet the Man Behind Your Favorite Hits: Upside Down | Urban Asian". Urban Asian. 2016-12-08. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ "Amar Sandhu & PRANNA - Tonight (Out Now)". Bhangra Website | SimplyBhangra.com | Home of Bhangra Online. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ Choudhury, Nila (2016-10-27). "Mickey Singh Calls his Fans Personally to Promote New Release, 'Phone'". India.com. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ "TIPS MUSIC | Music". www.tips.in. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ ""I produced the track on a three hour flight!", #TandoorTuesdays, Bobby Friction - BBC Asian Network". BBC. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ "Brand New Track of the Week: UpsideDown's 'How Many Shots' ft Amar Sandhu, Bobby Friction - BBC Asian Network". BBC. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ "DJ UpsideDown - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ "UpsideDown Exclusive!, Kan D Man and DJ Limelight - BBC Asian Network". BBC. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ "NEW RELEASE: DJ UPSIDEDOWN FT. ANTHONY LEWIS – ONLY YOU - BritAsia TV". BritAsia TV. 2017-11-15. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
- ^ "Mickey Singh releases NEW single 'Phone' | BritAsia TV". BritAsia TV. 2016-10-26. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ Gibsone, Interview by Harriet (2017-02-21). "The best of BBC Asian Network: Swet Shop Boys, Horsepowar and more". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ Shah, Jinal (2016-04-09). "New York City's First-Ever 'Urban Desi' Conference Reveals the Future of Urban Desi Music". India.com. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ Gajjar, Saloni (2016-03-05). "Urban Desi Conference and Concert Brings Global and Local Talent to New York City". India.com. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ "Jasmin Walia looks Hot in new Music Video 'Temple' | DESIblitz". DESIblitz. 2017-03-09. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
- ^ "5 AM (feat. Upside Down) - Asim Azhar Song - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
- ^ Butt, Laiba (2017-11-03). "Asim Azhar's 5am sure is HIP!". HIP. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2018-05-11). "Sunny Leone to star in UpsideDown's single featuring The PropheC - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
- ^ "Sunny Leone To Star In UpsideDown s Got It All featuring The PropheC". mid-day. 2018-05-12. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
- ^ IANS (2018-08-03). "UpsideDown, Jaz Dhami collaborate for 'Cyclone'". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ^ "UpsideDown collaborates with UK-based singer Jaz Dhami on cross-cultural single 'Cyclone'". Firstpost. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ^ "UpsideDown, Jaz Dhami collaborate for 'Cyclone'". Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ^ "DJ UPSIDEDOWN BRINGS EDM/DANCE VIBES IN NEW EP "UPS & DOWNS"". POPSHIFT. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- ^ "Royalty By UpsideDown, Happy Singh & Rhea Raj Will Make You Shake A Leg". Urban Asian. 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
- ^ Ups & Downs, 6 December 2018, retrieved 2019-05-21