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Jaswinder Singh Dhami (born 1 March 1989),[1] better known as Jaz Dhami, is a British-Indian playback singer, music composer, music producer, and performer.
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 Jaz Dhami (credits Zulfa Reprise) | |||||||
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| Birth name | Jaswinder Singh Dhami | ||||||
| Born | 1 March 1989 (age 35)[1] UK | ||||||
| Genres | Bhangra, hip hop | ||||||
| Occupation(s) | singer, composer, music producer, performer | ||||||
| Instrument | Guitarist | ||||||
| Years active | 2008–present | ||||||
| Labels | Verve-music, T-Series and Sanchez Productions Zee Music Company | ||||||
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Early life
editJaz Dhami is a native of Sandhra Sodhia in the Hoshiarpur district[citation needed] and is of Punjabi, Indian origin. He was raised in Birmingham, Handsworth. He follows Sikhism. He is the son of Bikramjit Dhami, lead vocalist of the Bhangra band Sangam. From the age of nine Jaz's vocal abilities were recognized by his father. At the age of 9, Jaz began on his musical journey, undertaking tutorials in Indian classical training in Birmingham, England.
Community work
editJaz Dhami is involved in encouraging Asians to get into football and is featured in The Football Association's "Football Needs" campaign.[4][5]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- 2008: Groundshaker 2 (featured by Aman Hayer)
- 2009: JD
- 2012: Jakara (Music: Gurmeet Singh)
- 2018: Pieces Of Me
Singles
edit- 2008: Roj Miliye
- 2009: Theke Wali
- 2009: Tera Mera
- 2010: Bari Der
- 2011: Tere Naal
- 2012: Sardari (Jakara & Music by Gurmeet Singh)
- 2012: High Heels ft. Yo Yo Honey Singh
- 2013: Meh Punjabi Boli Ah
- 2013: Zulfa ft. Dr Zeus
- 2014: Zulfa Reprise ft. Dr Zeus
- 2014: "God Only Knows" (BBC Music) featuring Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Emeli Sande, Elton John, Kylie Minogue, One Direction, Sam Smith, Chris Martin, Brian Wilson, Eliza Carthy, Nicola Benedetti, Jools Holland, Brian May, Jake Bugg, Katie Derham, Lauren Laverne, Gareth Malone, Alison Balsom, Zane Lowe, Paloma Faith, Chrissie Hynde, Jamie Cullum, Baaba Maal, Danielle de Niese, Dave Grohl
- 2014: Pasina ft Sneakbo & Ikka [Steel Banglez]
- 2015: Beparwaiyan
- 2015: Beparwaiyan Refix ft. Dr Zeus & Fateh
- 2015: Sithneyan ft. Aman Hayer
- 2015: Sitarey Tigerstyle ft. Jaz Dhami
- 2015: Munda Like Me
- 2016: Bhangra Machine ft. PBN
- 2016: Teri Ah
- 2017: Desi Girls Do It Better with Raool
- 2017: Oye Hoye Oye Hoye
- 2017: Oye Hoye Oye Hoye (Desi Mix)
- 2017 : Jean Teri featuring Raftaar (rapper), Deep Kalsi
- 2017 : Kurti Mal Mal di featuring Kanika Kapoor, Tigerstyle, Shortie Littlelox
- 2018 : So Simple
- 2018 : Shehzada
- 2018 : Cyclone
- 2022 : Bas ft. Karan Aujla (music by Yeah Proof)
Bollywood
edit| Year | Film | Song | Co-singer(s) | Music | Writer(s) |
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| 2016 | Sanam Re | "Humne Pee Rakhi Hai" | Neha Kakkar, Ikka Singh | Epic Bhangra | Kumaar, Ikka |
| Ki & Ka | "High Heels" | Aditi Singh Sharma, Yo Yo Honey Singh | Meet Bros, Yo Yo Honey Singh | Kumaar, Yo Yo Honey Singh | |
| 2024 | Yudhra | "Sohni Lagdi" | Sonna Rele | Prem-Hardeep | Raj Ranjodh |
Awards
edit- Best Newcomer 2009 – UK Asian Music Awards[6]
- Best Male Act 2010 – Brit Asia TV Music Awards[7]
- Best Desi Act 2011 – UK Asian Music Awards[8]
- Best song of 2012 – PTC Awards (Punjabi Television Awards)[citation needed]
- Best Male Act 2013 – Brit Asia TV Music Awards[9]
- Best Single 2014 for "Zulfa" – Brit Asia TV Music Awards[10]
- Best Bollywood Song 2016 – PTC Awards (Punjabi Television Awards)[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b "Happy Birthday Jaz Dhami!". Desi Hits. 1 March 2011. Archived from the original on 6 March 2011.
- ^ he is native of Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
- ^ he lives in Birmingham, England
- ^ Worldwide, Story (13 February 2010). "Bhangra star's footballing mission". kickitout.org. Archived from the original on 13 February 2010. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ Hassal, Paul (10 August 2011). "Musician signs up with Reds". liverpoolfc.com. Archived from the original on 9 April 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "2009 UK AMA Award Winners". desihits.com. 6 March 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ Sembhi, Jas. "Brit Asia TV Music Awards Winners". DESIblitz. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ Sembhi, Jas (10 March 2011). "2011 UK Asian Music Awards Winners". desiblitz.com. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
- ^ Farooq, Aisha (14 October 2013). "Brit Asia Music Awards 2013 Winners". DESIblitz. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ Baddhan, Raj (7 October 2014). "Brit Asia Awards 2014: Winners list". BizAsia. Retrieved 20 August 2020.