Panjabi Hit Squad are British DJs, producers and radio broadcasters for BBC Asian Network[3] and formerly BBC 1Xtra.[4] The group recorded several albums, including Desi Beats Vol 1 with Def Jam.[2] They have won the UK Asian Music Awards three times, in 2003, 2005 and 2012. They produced two albums for Ms Scandalous, Ladies First and Aag.[5]
Panjabi Hit Squad | |
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| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Bhangra[1] |
| Labels | Tiger, Def Jam[2] |
| Members | Rav, Dee |
| Past members | Markie Mark |
| Website | panjabihitsquad |
Career
Panjabi Hit Squad started their broadcasting career on BBC 1Xtra in 2002 where they hosted the Desi Beats show on Monday nights from 12–2am.[citation needed] In 2003, the show moved time slots to Thursday night from 10pm–12am.[citation needed] They won two UK Asian Music Awards (UK AMA) for Best Radio DJ, in 2003[6] and 2005.[7] In 2007, Panjabi Hit Squad started to host their own show on BBC Asian Network on Saturdays from 6pm–9pm.[8] In 2012, they won the UK AMA for Best Club DJ.[9]
Panjabi Hit Squad hosted their own 2 hour mix show on the in-flight systems of every Emirates flight.[10]
Discography
Albums
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The Album
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The Streets
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Desi Beats E.P.
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Desi Beats Vol.1
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| World Famous |
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See also
References
External links
- panjabihitsquad
.com - Panjabi Hit Squad (BBC Asian Network)
- Panjabi Hit Squad's channel on YouTube