Jaz Dhami

Jaz Dhami
Jaz Dhami (credits Zulfa Reprise)
Background information
Birth name Jaswinder Singh Dhami
Born 1 March 1986 (1986-03) (age 32)[1]
UK
Genres Folkhop
Occupation(s) singer, music composer, music producer, performer
Instruments Guitarist
Years active 2008–present
Labels Verve-music, T-Series and Sanchez Productions
Website www.jazdhami.com

Jaswinder Singh Dhami (born 1 March 1986),[1] best known by his stage name Jaz Dhami, is a music artist of the Folkhop genre, signed in 2008 to Sanchez Productions Ltd.

Biography

Jaz Dhami native of Sandhra Sodhia in the Hoshiarpur district is of Punjabi, Sikh origin. He was raised in Birmingham, Handsworth. 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

Jaz Dhami is involved in encouraging Asians to get into football and is featured in The Football Association's "Football Needs" campaign.[2][3]

Discography

Albums

  • 2008: Groundshaker 2 (featured by Aman Hayer)
  • 2009: JD
  • 2012: Jakara (Music: Gurmeet Singh)
  • 2018: Pieces Of Me

Singles

  • 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. 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 T-Series
  • 2015: Munda Like Me Speed Records
  • 2016: Bhangra Machine ft. PBN MovieBox
  • 2016: Teri Ah T-Series
  • 2017: Desi Girls Do It Better T-Series
  • 2017: Oye Hoye Oye Hoye - Zee Music Company
  • 2017: Oye Hoye Oye Hoye (Desi Mix) - Zee Music Company
  • 2017 : Jean Teri featuring Raftaar (rapper) , Deep Kalsi - Zee Music Company
  • 2017 : Kurti Mal Mal di featuring Kanika Kapoor, Tigerstyle, Shortie Littlelox - Zee Music Company
  • 2018 : So Simple - Zee Music Company
  • 2018 : Shehzada - Zee Music Company
  • 2018 : Cyclone - Upsidedown

Bollywood

Year Film Song Co-singer(s) Music Writer(s)
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

Awards

  • Best Newcomer 2009 - Uk Asian Music Awards
  • Best Male Act 2010 - Brit Asia Tv Music awards
  • Best Desi Act 2011 - UK Asian Music Awards
  • Best song of 2012 - PTC Awards (Punjabi Television Awards)
  • Best Male Act 2013 - Brit Asia Tv Music Awards
  • Best Lyrics 2013 for Meh Punjabi Boli Ah - Brit Asia Tv Music Awards
  • Best Song 2014 for Zulfa - Brit Asia Tv Music Awards
  • Best Bollywood Song 2016 - PTC Awards (Punjabi Television Awards)

References

  1. 1 2 "Happy Birthday Jaz Dhami!". Desi Hits. 1 March 2011. Archived from the original on 6 March 2011.
  2. ↑ Worldwide, Story (13 February 2010). "Bhangra star's footballing mission". kickitout.org. Archived from the original on 13 February 2010. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  3. ↑ Hassal, Paul (10 August 2011). "Musician signs up with Reds". liverpoolfc.com. Archived from the original on 9 April 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
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