RDB (band)
RDB Rhythm Dhol Bass | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK |
Genres |
Bhangra Hip hop Bollywood |
Years active | 1997– 2013 |
Labels | Three |
Website |
rhythmdholbass |
Members | Surjeet Singh (SurjRDB) |
Past members |
Kuldeep Ral Manjeet Ral |
RDB (an acronym for Rhythm, Dhol, Bass) is a band initially formed by three British Sikh brothers in 1997, whose style blends western genres with traditional Punjabi beats and vocals.[1][2] The group is now led by its sole remaining founder SurjRDB (Surjeet Singh) along with a team of singers, performers and composers.
History
RDB's musical journey began with singing at the gurdwara: "We used to assist our father in performing in front of the community at our local gurdwara, playing the harmonium and the tabla. This gave us a great understanding of our musical creativity and we mixed this with our passion for technology and started experimenting with sounds." In 2003, they won "Best Club DJ Bhangra" at the UK Asian Music Awards.[3] The group is on the Brampton Walk of Fame. RDB have collaborated with acts such as Snoop Dogg and T-Pain. In April 2011, Kuldeep was diagnosed with a brain tumour and underwent radiotherapy and chemotherapy. He died on 22 May 2012 in Houston, Texas.
Split
After the death of Kuly Ral in 2012 and the recent statement from Manj which confirmed his exit from RDB to pursue his solo career, there were rumours about the closure of the band. However, Surj, the only existing member of RDB has taken it on himself to carry on the legacy of RDB and lead the team from the front.
2015
Surjeet Ral made a comeback with "Sardarji" in 2015. Ral performs concerts in many countries along with his wife. Ral most recently performed in Lahore at Lahore Grammar School, and is currently working on upcoming projects in Bollywood.
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Album | Label |
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2001 | Sounds of the North | Untouchables Records |
2003 | Unstoppable | Untouchables Records |
2005 | Three | Untouchables Records |
2007 | Vaisakhi – The Birth of Khalsa | Three Records |
Singles
Year | Song | Label |
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2011 | "Akhian" (ft. Nindy Kaur & Blitzkrieg) | Three Records |
2011 | "Deewani" (ft. Nindy Kaur) | Three Records |
2011 | "2 Seater" (ft. Nindy Kaur) | Three Records |
2011 | "Sachi Gal (The Truth)" | Three Records |
2011 | "Raati Neendh (Last Night)" | Three Records |
2012 | "Yaadan" (ft. Harjog Singh) | Three Records |
2012 | "We Doin' it BIG" (ft. Smooth & Raftaar) | Three Records |
2013 | "BBM" (ft. Nindy Kaur & Raftaar) | Three Records |
2013 | "Gal Mitro" (ft. Nindy Kaur & Raftaar) | Three Records |
2013 | "Daddy Da Cash" (ft. T-Pain) | Three Records |
2015 | "Sardar Ji" (ft. JessieK) | Three Records |
Compilations and unofficial albums
Year | Album | Label |
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2001 | Danger | Untouchables Records |
2002 | Urban Flavas | Untouchables Records |
2002 | Danger 2 | Untouchables Records |
2003 | Urban Flavas 2 | Untouchables Records |
2003 | Heavy | Untouchables Records |
2003 | Danger 3 | Untouchables Records |
2005 | Urban Flavas 3 | Untouchables Records |
2005 | Saathi (All Together) | Untouchables Records |
2007 | Asian ROC | Bollyhood Records |
Soundtracks
Year | Song | Movie | Label |
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2003 | Dude, Where's the Party? | Saregama-HMV | |
2007 | "Rafta Rafta" | Namastey London | Eros |
2008 | "Singh is Kinng" (ft. Snoop Dogg) | Singh Is Kinng | Eros Junglee Music |
2009 | "Paisa Paisa" Manak-E ft RDB | De Dana Dan | Eros |
"Om Mangalam" | Kambakkht Ishq | ||
"Aloo Chaat" (ft. Nindy Kaur & Smooth) "Boliyaan Giddha" (ft. Nindy Kaur) |
Aloo Chaat | T-Series | |
2011 | "Shera Di Kaum" (ft. Ludacris) | Speedy Singhs | |
"Title Track" | Yamla Pagla Deewana | ||
"Sadi Gali" (ft. Lehmber Hussainpuri) | Tanu Weds Manu | ||
2013 | "Tamanche Pe Disco" (ft. Nindy Kaur & Raftaar ) | Bullett Raja | |
2014 | "Sharabi" (ft. SurjRDB & JessieK) with Vishal-Shekhar | Happy New Year | |
2015 | "Mari Gali" (ft. NS Chauhan & Dilbagh Singh) | Tanu Weds Manu Returns | T-Series / Eros |
Collaborations
Year | Artist | Title |
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2002 | Indy Sagu | The Debut |
2003 | Gubi Sandhu | Dil Karda |
2004 | Manak-E | Paisa |
2004 | E=MC | Call It What You Want |
2004 | Gubi Sandhu | Sold My Soul |
2004 | Sahara | Undisputed |
2005 | DJ H | The Debut |
2006 | Manak-E | Darr |
2006 | E=MC | And What! |
2006 | Peter Maffay | Ishq Naag (Love Bites) |
2007 | Manak-E | Aaja |
2007 | GI Jatt | Militant |
2008 | DJ H & DJ Rags | Reloaded |
2008 | Indy Sagu | Reincarnated |
2011 | Gurjit Rahal | The Takeova |
2012 | Raftaar | We Doin' it BIG |
2013 | T-Pain | Daddy Da Cash |
References
- ↑ http://www.rollingstoneme.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1136
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/RhythmDholBass/info%5Bnon-primary+source+needed%5D
- ↑ "BRITISH ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS 2004 LAUNCHED". 7 October 2004. Archived from the original on 10 February 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.