B21
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B21 comprise of hit making producer brothers Bally Jagpal, and Bhota Jagpal. The duo, originally a trio with Jassi Sidhu, borrow their name from the Handsworth postcode in Birmingham, England. Handsworth is regarded as the home of UK bhangra. B21 are expected to make a comeback since Jassi Sidhu split from the band with their new album, 3's A Crowd, 2's Company.
[edit] Albums by B21
"The Sounds Of B21" - 1996
featuring the classic 'Put Sardara Deh' this album showcased them as a premier new talent throughout the summer of 96. The Sounds Of B21 remained the number one album for over six weeks and they performed together at various melas and gigs during the remainder of the year.
"By Public Demand" - 1998
B21's second album "By Public Demand" is a tribute to their fans, and stayed in the charts at number one for over 22 weeks. Featuring hits such as 'Chandigarh', 'Din Raat' & 'Put Sardara Deh', this album received numerous awards at the Asian Pop and Media Awards 1998
"Made In England" - March 2000
The track Darshan featured in the Box Office Hit Movie "Bend It Like Beckham" and featured B21 in the movie which was directed by Gurinder Chadda. The instrumental to Darshan was used in the opening of the Commonwealth Games held in the UK 2002.
"Long Overdue" - 2002
Featuring the hit track "Jawani" featuring "Everything but the girl" Sample.
[edit] Albums by Bally Jagpal
"Live & Direct" - 1997
In between the two B21 projects Bally Jagpal produced the best seller of 1997 with his debut solo album Live & Direct.
"Dark & Dangerous" - 1999/2000
Bally Jagpal's 2nd solo album called "Dark & Dangerous" features an artist from Pakistan - Shazia Mansoor the track "Aja Soneya", which also featured in a Bollywood Film.
"Untruly Yours"- 2001
Bally Jagpal went solo, ending up with the biggest seller of 2001 with the track "Ranjha" on his single "Untruly Yours".
