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  • Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan signs with Universal Music India for ‘Back 2 Love’

    Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan signs with Universal Music India for ‘Back 2 Love’

    MUMBAI: Maestro Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has signed up with Universal Music India for the release of his long awaited album ‘Back 2 Love’.  This is his fourth album and the first in 7 years. The album will see a global release on 9 June 2014.

     

    `Back 2 Love’ is a collection of 10 soulful melodies that aims at enthralling audiences, both new and existing. The album includes collaborations with Indian musicians including the music composer brother duo Salim- Sulaiman and a duet with play back singer Shreya Ghoshal.

     

    This Ustaad of `Qawaali’ and `Sufi’ music, has an envious list of Bollywood hits to his credit including ‘Sajda’ (My Name is Khan), ‘Teri Ore’ (Singh is King), ‘O Re Piya’ (Aaja Nachle), and ‘Jiya Dhadak Dhadak’ (Kalyug) to name a few amongst his poignant works that have always tugged many a heart strings. This time round too, the world renowned musician is all set to mesmerize with his 10 new soulful and heart rendering compositions from `Back 2 Love’.

     

    Rahat Fateh Ali Khan said, “I am excited about my signing with Universal Music Group and look forward in creating magic with ‘Back2Love’ as it is perhaps my best solo effort so far. I feel honoured being part of a label like Universal Music as it represents some of the top most artists in this world. I look forward for a long lasting musical relationship with UMG and thank my Producer Salman Ahmed and Universal Music’s Devraj Sanyal for putting this deal together.”

     

    Adding an Indian feel to his compositions is the much in love couple of `Big Boss’ fame Gauhar Khan and Kushal Tandon who feature in the music video shot for the lead track ‘Zaroori Tha’ that will break closer to the album release date.

     

    Universal Music / EMI Music, South Asia managing director Devraj Sanyal said, “We are extremely proud to present the work of a legendary artist as Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Khan’s works being an inspiration and solace to many, have always been looked forward to by avid music lovers the world over. His new album `Back 2 Love’ is an all new extension to his already prolific body of work and is definitely his best work yet! Needless to say, we are rolling out a red carpet plan for this brilliant new album as we are confident of its impending success! We will ensure that this one reaches out and touches millions of hearts worldwide!”

  • Chitra Singh launches Ghazal Maestros unreleased album with Universal Music India

    Chitra Singh launches Ghazal Maestros unreleased album with Universal Music India

    Remembering Jagjit Singh on his second death anniversary, Chitra Singh launched Ghazal Maestros’ unreleased album with Universal Music India.

     

    The late Jagjit Singh’s album was presented with great pride by his wife, noted Ghazal singer Chitra Singh and leading music label, Universal Music India on 10 October.

     

    Titled ‘The Voice Beyond’, the album includes seven of Jagit Singh’s unreleased, original compositions. The album was launched on the maestro’s second death anniversary at an event conceptualised by his wife Chitra Singh. Music and memories marked the evening which saw eminent personalities like veteran actor/politician, Shatrughan Sinha and director Subhash Ghai sharing anecdotes about the time spent with the singer.

     

    The music fraternity came together to commemorate Jagjit Singh’s legacy. Creating a wave of nostalgia, a soulful medley of Jagjit Singh’s earlier hits sung by Anup Jalota, Deepak Pandit, Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar and Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt stirred the audience.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, Chitra Singh said, “If the album is successful in celebrating Jagitji’s music and the legacy created by him, then I am successful.  We wanted to pay tribute to his genius by releasing previously unheard tracks. As they are unreleased compositions, I am releasing them for him, as that is what he would have wanted as a gift to his million fans.”

     

    Universal Music India VP marketing Sunil D’sa said, “We are proud to have the opportunity to launch the album of a true legend. Universal has always been a platform for talent. It will be exciting to see audiences react to the album, as we are sure Jagjit Singh’s Ghazals will create frenzy among his fans even today.”

     

    The album The Voice Beyond will be available in physical and digital formats at all leading music stores.

  • Superstar Enrique Iglesias returns with his Smashing new Single “Turn The Night Up”

    Superstar Enrique Iglesias returns with his Smashing new Single “Turn The Night Up”

    MUMBAI: Leading music label, Universal Music India today announced the release of the brand new single “Turn The Night Up” from pop superstar Enrique Iglesias. The Latino heartthrob once again conquered the Billboard Dance Chart with “Turn The Night Up” — his thirteenth No.1. Already holding the record on the chart for most #1’s, he increases that number yet again. “Turn The Night Up” is also the lead-off from his highly anticipated tenth full-length studio album, due out later this year.

     

    Produced by The Cataracs [Selena Gomez, Snoop Dogg], the track delivers dance floor energy with undeniable pop panache. The superstar’s instantly recognizable voice carries a soaring and sexy hook, making for a sizzling and seductive club anthem. And now the track gets a unique `Bollywood’ spin as music producer / DJ AKS delivers a monster of an Indian remix by cleverly infusing Desi instruments like the “Dhol” and “Tumbi” along with vocals from Pakistani vocalist Mustafa Zahid, best known for his break through Bollywood hit “Tera Mera Rishta” (`Awarapan’) and more recently “Bhula Dena” from the musical block buster `Aashiqui 2’.

     

    Enrique Iglesias has consistently been one of the best-selling International artistes in India and this Indian remix will extend his fan base to well beyond the International music audiences.

     

    Says Enrique Iglesias on this remix, “It’s well known I love India and the great support I always get from my fans there. That’s why we always try to pay a bit more attention to them and one way is to customize the single with a special version for India”.

     

    The remix titled DJ AKS Remix Ft. Mustafa Zahid can be heard here http://saa.vn/enrique on Saavn.com – the exclusive streaming partner for the track.

     

    This infectious Indian remix is part of the six track release of the “Turn The Night Up” single which includes the original version along with five club remixes as an Indian exclusive!

     

    Says DJ AKS the producer of the track, “Turn the night up” is a definite worldwide club banger. This Enrique Iglesias tune had the right vibe for fusion with the “Bollywood” sound. The theme being very simple… “Turn the night up”. So we got creative with Desi instruments like “Dhol” and “Tumbi” along with vocals by Mustafa Zahid which takes the song to a whole new level. Thanks to Universal Music India who gave us the opportunity and freedom to collaborate and remix this chart busting number!”

     

    Says Mustafa Zahid on the remix, “I’m a huge fan of Enrique Iglesias and his music, so when my record label Universal Music called me and asked me to sing on this remix, I jumped on it! It’s a great up-tempo dance track and all credit to DJ AKS for turning it around into a big Bollywood dance remix! I’m sure it will be a huge hit across clubs out here and I’m waiting to hear what my fans think of it”.

     

    Since 1995, ENRIQUE IGLESIAS has solidified himself as one of the most respected and revered stars worldwide. He remains one of the best-selling Spanish artists in history with sales exceeding 100 million worldwide. To his credit, he’s turned out five top 5 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 with two reaching the top spot as well as 12 number ones on the Dance chart—the most for any male performer ever. Meanwhile, he also is the record holder for most Spanish language singles to hit number one on the Hot Latin Tracks chart, producing 23 in total. Still, there are even bigger things on the horizon for him.

     

    The 6 track single is available today on both physical and digital formats Exclusively on Universal Music.

  • Universal Music India signs top 11 contestants from ‘Indian Idol juniors’

    Universal Music India signs top 11 contestants from ‘Indian Idol juniors’

    MUMBAI: Leading label Universal Music India has signed the top eleven contestants from the popular `Idol’ television property Indian Idol Junior that just completed its debut season. Emerging as a powerhouse of explosive talent, the Top 11 Indian Idol Juniors were chosen from millions of aspirants across India. The nation was taken by storm by the young musical wonders, who continued to keep the audiences in awe week after week with their prodigious flair.

     

    A well established brand already, it is the first year that the `Idol’ propertyintroduced a `junior’ season. The junior edition of the show proved to be a huge success as is evident from the impressive young talent that emerged out of which 11 proved to shine far brighter than the rest.  Universal Music offers the contestants a 360 contract wherein the young artists’ assignments will be exclusively managed by the leading record label.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, Devraj Sanyal, Managing Director, Universal Music India & South Asia, said, “Our association with `Idol’ both globally & here has been very successful as we saw with II6 where we were able to take the recorded music piece & the Live piece & make it into a sustainable business. The Indian Idol 6 kids performed some 60 shows in over ten countries over 11 months. Now our endeavor with the Indian Idol Junior kids will exactly be the same, only with the added advantage of having a wider audience to reach out to. Our partnership with future thinking companies like Fremantle will allow us to do just that. The talent has been outstanding and it’s my firm belief that the Indian Idol Juniors today are tomorrow’s stars.”

     

    The talent on Indian Idol junior has been of an exceptional level. We are pleased to announce our association with Universal Music to build this talent into young legends.” added Anupama Mandloi, Managing Director, Fremantlemedia India.

    Along with the winner Anjana Padmanabhan, the musical sensations who created waves are Nirvesh Dave, Debanjana Karmakar, Anmol Jaswal, Sugandha Date, Sonakshi Kar, Priyam Borpatragohain, Akash Sharma, Sankalp Yaduwanshi,Eman Chaudhary and Aryan Das along with the winner Anjana Padmanabhan, all of whom set the stage ablaze with their fiery talent

    Universal Music has signed on these young superstars for a holistic 360 degree contract wherein all aspects including `live’ show, endorsements, music albums etc. will be solely managed by the label.

    For more enquires on shows, contact smiran.bansal@umusic.com.

  • Universal Music partners Appytunes to provide Android and iOS apps

    Universal Music partners Appytunes to provide Android and iOS apps

    MUMBAI: Universal Music has tied up with Bangalore based developer Appytunes to provide Music Album apps on Android and iOS platforms.

    Universal Music India GM – Digital P K Prasannan said, “The concept of the album app is to give the end user the same experience that they would get from a physical CD. Great Music, Lyrics, Caller tunes, Information on the Album, Artist Biography and links, a Dynamic Gallery and a Multi share option for the app makes for a killer combination.”

    He added, “Basically the concept gives the end user “More Than Just The Music” and with the Lite App they can sample at least one free track and if required they can upgrade to the full version with no Ads, the ability to leave comments and all tracks.”

    Appytunes Director Sahil Jagtiani said, “We have so far created about 36 album apps both paid and dree versions for Universal Music which is available on Android and IOs. Soon we will launch Blackberry Apps for all 36 albums on Blackberry World and for sale on appytunes.com.”