The Legendary Apache Indian returns to his roots on brand new studio album 'IN JA'

New `Reggae' Album in Celebration of 25 Years since his signing to the iconic Island Records label

 

 

The Brit-Asian Steven Kapur a.k.a. APACHE INDIAN needs no introduction. He's been around for a long time with a distinguished career that most of today's artistes will envy of! A journey that started 25 Years ago with his signing to the iconic ISLAND RECORDS label in the UK. Apache took his vibrant sounds of Dancehall, Reggae and Raga around the world fusing his distinctive vocal style with Indian, Jamaican and English music. "Chok There", "Arranged Marriage", "Don Raja", "Boom Shack-A-Lak", "Raggamuffin Girl", "Make Way For The Indian" to name a few became Anthems and Apache Indian had arrived!

 

Cut to 2017, APACHE INDIAN refuses to sit on his laurels as he prepares the launch of his brand new studio album IN JA (or `In Jamaica') – as the title indicates, Apache returns to his roots with an out and out Reggae album!  In celebration of 25 Years since his signing to Island Records in 1992, IN JA – Produced by Jim Beanz (who has previously worked with Britney Spears, Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Shakira, Duran Duran, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Empire TV Series, the Simpsons TV show & more) & Charlie Hype – is a sonic treat with great production and strong lyrical content.

 

Sharing his excitement for the new album, Apache Indian said, "`In Ja' takes you on a journey back to Jamaica and celebrates my deep love of Reggae music! From the Dancehall style that I'm known for, to Lovers Rock & Roots. The Album gives you some great songs, melodies & production, it will keep u singing dancing and thinking of the important messages behind the lyrics. The real magic comes from my Music Producers Jim Beanz & Charlie Hype at Sunset Entertainment! Working with them has been the most inspirational experience of my career and allows me to celebrate 25 years in full style! Love & Peace to all the fans that have supported me over the years….this one's for you! "

 

Devraj Sanyal, MD and CEO of Universal Music Group, "UMG has always been home to Apache Indian and we are delighted to once again have the privilege of releasing his brand new studio album `IN JA'. With a career spanning over 25 years, his longevity in the music business itself makes him Special and none can doubt his immense contribution towards introducing Indian sounds to the western world through his unique brand of `Bhangramuffin'. With the resurgence of reggae and dancehall, we are confident that `In Ja' will introduce Apache to a whole new generation. It's a contemporary sounding reggae album with high production values and infectious hooks - prepare for Apache Indian 2017!"

 

'In JA' will be available across all digital partners on 24^th of February, 2017 Exclusively on Universal Music.

 

About Apache Indian

Starting his music career in 1989, Apache Indian gained popularity amongst the masses both in India and overseas for his distinct reggae style combining elements of Jamaican, Indian, and English music. His first single "Move over India" released in 1990 flawlessly combined raga and Bhangra beats showcasing his ability to incorporate his Indian Roots with his music in the popular British Reggae scene. Since then, Apache has been on a journey of prolific success with his brand of fusion reggae music. He signed to the iconic label Island Records - a Universal Music Group in 1992 and dropped his debut album 'No Reservations' in 1993. The rest as they is History as Apache continued to unleash some of the biggest dance hits around the world including "Chok There", "Arranged Marriage", "Don Raja", "Boom Shack-A-Lak", "Raggamuffin Girl" and "Make Way For The Indian" Ft. Tim Dog to name a few. Along the way Apache earned some prestigious accolades including receiving the Ivor Novello Award for `Best Contemporary Song' ("Arranged Marriage"), `Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Brit Asia TV Award, `Best International Success' (2003), `Outstanding Achievement' (2005) and `Lifetime Achievement Award' (2011) at the UK Asian Music Awards. He was also nominated for `Best Debut Album' (`No Reservations') at the Mercury Music Prize (1993).

In addition to working with artists ranging from Shaggy, Sly & Robbie, Frankie Paul, Maxi Priest, Tim Dog, Pras (from The Fugees), Mafia & Fluxy, Jim Beanz, Charlie Hype to A.R Rahman Asha Bhosle, Malkit Singh, Jazzy B, Miss Pooja, Bally Sagoo, Rishi Rich, Sunidhi Chauhan, Apache Indian is also known as one of the earliest UK artists of Asian origin to have a significant impact on the UK charts.

Fwd: Ranbir-Katrina look adorable in the latest still of 'Jagga Jasoos.'

Ranbir-Katrina look adorable in the latest still of 'Jagga Jasoos.' 

A new still featuring Ranbir-Katrina has been released by the makers where the duo is looking absolutely adorable. The lead pair look cute in their geek-chic attire, almost mirroring each other's pose, against the backdrop of a Moroccan marketplace. Yet another fresh image from the film that has been one of the most anticipated films this year! 

The world (sneak peeak in the trailer) of Anurag Basu's 'Jagga Jasoos' was released in December, 2016 and has been widely appreciated by the audience for its unique content. The film is a musical adventure where Ranbir's character is on a mission to look for his missing father. 

The trailer has been creating waves and the movie is all set to release on 7th April, 2017.  

Wizcraft Announces Nominations for the 6th Gionee Colors GiMA Awards- Bajirao Mastani, Tamasha and Roy lead the nominations in the film category

 

Wizcraft Announces Nominations for the 6th Gionee Colors GiMA Awards

Bajirao Mastani, Tamasha and Roy lead the nominations in the film category

 

 

22nd March 2016 Mumbai: India's biggest celebration of music, The Global Indian Music Academy (GiMA) has unveiled its most illustrious nominee list for the year. Only the most outstanding in the industry have the honor of receiving a GiMAnomination, with only the finest getting a chance to walk awaywith the most coveted music award in India- the GiMA award.

 

For the film category, Bajirao Mastani bagged the maximum nominations by receiving a nod in nine categories. Following closely with seven nominations is the super hit movie Tamasha and Roy with six.

 

Global music icon A.R. Rahman has been nominated for his incredible work as music director in Tamasha and Arijit Singh features prominently on the list for his playback singing.

 

Sabbas Joseph, Director – Wizcraft International said, "Every year with the Gionee Colors GiMA Awards, we aspire to bring forth newer talent and recognize true achievements in the music industry. This year we have introduced the 'Best Music Video' category and have been successful in reaching out to many more talented artists from across the country. We are also very fortunate to have an esteemed jury whose members have diligently listened to the entries and then adjudicated on the same. This year's GiMA will once again honour some of the most deserving talents and I'm sure it's going to be a great success."

 

Commenting on the occasion, Shankar Mahadevan said, "I am thrilled to be nominated at this year's GiMA Awards across multiple genres and categories in film and non-film. I am also happy to see such a diverse range of new artistes in the Debut categories. GiMA strives to bring forth and celebrate talent in Indian music; it is an amazing feeling to be a part of such an outstanding platform." 

 

Commenting on the occasion, A.R. Rahman said, "I am really happy to be nominated for this year's Global Indian Music Academy Awards across 4 categories for 'Tamasha'. It is always a great feeling when your work is appreciated by the fraternity. GiMA is a great platform that recognizes the efforts of the artists and their contributions every year. I extend my heartiest congratulations to all the nominees for GiMA'16 and thank them for giving us great hits and taking the Indian music industry to newer heights."

Gionee Colors GiMA encapsulates a plethora of genres including classical, devotional, pop, rock, fusion, Bollywood, folk and more with the total number of award categories being 21 with 11 in the Film and 10 in the Non-Film segment.

 

The voting process is open only to members from the Indian music industry and is monitored by KPMG, the official process validators for the awards. Nominees are selected by the GiMA Jury Panel, comprising of experts across various genres of the music industry. The Academy, that comprises of over 350 members of the music and film industry votes for the final winners in a secret ballot process. The Advisory Board plays an important part in streamlining the Awards process; and all major decisions are taken with the consensus of the Board.

 

GiMA has set itself an ambitious mission to create a movement for Indian music by honoring artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in Indian music.

About GiMA:

The Global Indian Music Academy Awards (GiMA) Awards, an initiative by Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, was started in 2010 to give the Music industry a unified platform to celebrate and honor talent across various genres in Indian music, giving them the same importance and recognition. GiMA is a unique initiative in Indian music with a vision to honour artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in Indian music. GiMA is partnered by IMI, T-Series, MCAI, SAI and other key constituents of the music industry. For more information on the Global Indian Music Academy Awards, please visit www.gima.co.in

 

Film Category- Nominees

 

1.     Best Music Debut

1	Ami Mishra; Music Director Hasi-  Hamari Adhuri Kahani
2	Anupam Roy; Music Director Piku
3	Neeraj Rajawat; Lyricist Maati Ka Palang  - NH10
4	Swati Sharma; Singer Banno - Tanu Weds Manu Returns
5	Tanishk - Vayu; Music Director Banno - Tanu Weds Manu Returns

 

2.     Best Music Arranger & Programmer

1	Amit Trivedi, Gourab Dutta &Sourav Roy Gulaabo - Shaandaar
2	Amit Trivedi & Sovon Mukherjee Dhadaam Dhaam - Bombay Velvet
3	Shankar – Ehsaan - Loy Girls Like to Swing – Dil Dhadakne Do
4	Sachin - Jigar Jee Karda - Badlapur
5	Shail - Pritesh Deewani Mastani – Bajirao Mastani

 

3.     Best Engineer

1	Eric Pillai ABCD 2
2	Eric Pillai Badlapur
3	Eric Pillai & Shadab Rayeen Dilwale
4	Tanay Gajjar Bajirao Mastani
5	Tanay Gajjar Dil Dhadakne Do

 

4.     Best Background Score

1	ABCD 2 Sachin-Jigar
2	Badlapur Sachin-Jigar
3	Bajirao Mastani Sanchit Balhara
4	Dil Dhadakne Do Shankar Ehsaan Loy
5	Piku Anupam Roy
6	Tamasha A.R Rahman

 

5.     Best Playback Singer- Female

1	Alka Yagnik Agar Tum Saath Ho - Tamasha
2	Jyoti Nooran Ghani Bawri - Tanu Weds Manu Returns
3	Kanika Kapoor Chittiyaan  Kalaiyaan - Roy
4	Monali Thakur Moh Moh Ke Dhaage - Dum Laga Ke Haisha
5	Shreya Ghoshal Deewani Mastani – Bajirao Mastani
6	Shreya Ghoshal Mohe Rang Do Laal- Bajirao Mastani

 

6.     Best Playback Singer- Male

1	Arijit Singh Aayat – Bajirao Mastani
2	Arijit Singh Khamoshiyan - Khamoshiyan
3	Arijit Singh Soora jDooba Hai - Roy
4	Mohit Chauhan Matargashti - Tamasha
5	Papon Moh Moh Ke Dhaage - Dum Laga Ke Haisha

 

7.     Best Duo/Group Song

 

8.     Best Music Director

1	A.R. Rahman Tamasha
2	Ankit Tiwari, Amaal Mallik& Meet Bros Anjjan Roy
3	Pritam Bajirangi Bhaijaan
4	Pritam Dilwale
5	Sanjay Leela Bhansali Bajirao Mastani
6	Shankar Ehsaan Loy Dil Dhadakne Do

 

9.     Best Lyricst

1	Amitabh Bhattacharya Gerua - Dilwale
2	Gulzar Zinda - Talvar
3	Irshad Kamil Agar Tum Saath Ho - Tamasha
4	Kausar Munir Tu Jo Mila – Bajrangi Bhaijaan
5	Kumaar Soora jDooba Hai - Roy
6	Varun Grover Moh Moh Ke Dhaage - Dum Laga Ke Haisha

 

10.  Best Film Song

1	Agar Tum Saath Ho - Tamasha A.R. Rahmaan; Alka Yagnik & Arijit Singh; Irshad Kamil
2	Gerua - Dilwale Pritam; Arijit Singh &Antara Mitra; Amitabh Bhattarcharya
3	Moh Moh Ke Dhaage - Dum Laga Ke Haisha Anu Malik; Papon & Monali Thakur; Varun Grover
4	Pinga – Bajirao Mastani Sanjay Leela Bhansali; Shreya Ghoshal & Vaishali Made; Siddarth – Garima
5	Sooraj Dooba Hai - Roy Amaal Malik; Arijit Singh &Aditi Singh Sharma; Kumaar

 

11.  Best Film Album

1	Bajirao Mastani Sanjay Leela Bhansali
2	Bajrangi Bhaijaan Pritam
3	Dilwale Pritam
4	Roy Ankit Tiwari, Amaal Mallik, Meet Bros Anjjan
5	Tamasha A. R. Rahman

 

Non - Film Category- Nominees

 

1.     Best Music Debut: Non-Film Music

1	Achint Thakkar Shalimar
2	Arjun Kanungo Baaki Baatein Peene Baad
3	Padmanav Bordoloi Teri Jo Baatein Hai
4	Soul'd Out Hurry Up
5	The Other People Take My Hand

 

2.     Best Pop Song

1	Dheere Dheere Se Meri Zindagi Yo Yo Honey Singh
2	Enchantress The Manoj Pandya Collective
3	Khalipan Salim - Sulaiman
4	Khuda Mere Shraddha Shree
5	Saiyyan Bina Sonu Nigam &Bickram Ghosh
6	Sway With Me Dhruv feat. Vasuda Sharma

 

3.     Best Rock Song

1	Aais Pais Dhappa Ameya
2	Anhad Naad Sona Mohapatra, Ram Sampath feat. Shadab Faridi
3	Dhima Dhruv  feat. IlaArun
4	Mind Over Matter Barefaced Liar
5	What if_? As we keep searching

 

4.     Best Music Video

1	Baanwarey Midival Punditz
2	Dheere Dheere Se Meri Zindagi Yo Yo Honey Singh
3	Dhima Dhruv  feat. Ila Arun
4	Lonely Sound Srinidhi Venkatesh
5	Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon Armaan Malik
6	Mere Gully Mein Divine feat. Naezy

 

5.     Best Electronica Single

1	Little Lotto Alo Wala & Nucleya feat MC Zulu
2	Jungle Raja Nucleya, Divine
3	Storm Mojojojo
4	Superfly Anish Sood, Nanok & Anushka Manchanda
5	Get Rowdy Vice Versa& Mr. Doss

 

6      Best Fusion Album

1	Coke Studio@ MTV Season 4 (Episode 4) Ram Sampath feat. Various Artistes
2	Dreams Rahul Sharma
3	Flute Symphany - A tribute to Mozart Ronu Majumdar
4	The Music Room Bickram Ghosh & Sonu Nigam
5	Voyage Dhruv feat. Various Artistes

 

7      Best Traditional Folk Single

1	Banno Mehendi Rachayee Malini Awasthi
2	Dhuna Saali Gosore Nirmali Das
3	Hansla Aditya Gadhvi
4	Naam Phukache Phukache Pandit Anand Bhate
5	Saawan Mame Khan

 

8      Best Ghazal Album

1	Ehsaas Ki Khushboo Pooja Gaitonde & Pankaj Udhas
2	Ishq Karo Tauseef Akhtar
3	Jazbaa Ustad Rashid Khan & Devyani
4	Pehchaan Alap Desai
5	ZikrTera Roop kumar & Sonali Rathod

 

9      Best Devotional Album

1	Baba Tum Kitne Achhe Ho! BK Asmita
2	Divine Flute Pt. Ronu Majumdar
3	Krishna Sudha Ras Sonu Nigam, Shankar Mahadevan, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam & others
4	Mahamantra Musical 3 Om Voices
5	Soul Chants Silki Agrawal

 

10    Best Hindustani Classical Album - Instrumental

1	Guru Vandana Milind Raikar
2	Milder Milind Milind Date
3	Moods Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt & Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee
4	The Hidden Harmony Lakshay Mohan &Ayush Mohan
5	Vihaan Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt & Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee