Iraj Weeraratne
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| Born | February 21, 1981 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
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| Occupation | Musician Record producer |
Iraj Weeraratne born February 21,1981, is a Sri Lankan music producer based in Sri Lanka, known for his involvement in the island’s new generation music scene.
[edit] Background
He is the son Preethiraj Weeraratne, Educational Consultant and one time Film Producer. Iraj was educated at Royal College, Colombo and Stafford International School.
[edit] Music Career
Following the success of his singles J town Story and Ahankara Nagara both in Sri Lanka and in European Asian charts [References needed], his next hit J Town Story, about the hopes and despair of a young boy from the war-torn city of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka, broke through to the South Indian Tamil market. Going beyond this to the wider Indian market, his hit with Ranidu Ahankara Nagare was featured in Hom Records' Asian Flava Vol 01 album and the video was played on both MTV India and Channel V.
He has his own show on the radio station Y FM entitled Hip Hop Party with Iraj on Fridays from 8.00pm to 10.00pm and a clothing brand I Wear.
Iraj will perform @ "Lotus Heart" on 1st of june in aid of Samitha"( http://www.helpsamitha.lk/gallery.html)" at Sugathadasa Stadium at 6.30 p.m. Tickets Rs3000, Rs2000, Rs1000, Rs500 from Medical faculty entrance Further details Sameera- 0714813591
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