Juggy D

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Juggy D
Juggy D performing in Oxford
Juggy D performing in Oxford
Background information
Birth name Jagwinder Singh Dhaliwal
Also known as Juggy D
Born November 19
Origin Southall, London, UK
Genre(s) Bhangra
Years active 2003–present
Label(s) 2Point9 Records
Website www.2point9.com

Juggy D (born Jagwinder Singh Dhaliwal on November 19)[1] [2] is a British bhangra singer from Southall in London, England.

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[edit] Music

Juggy D got his name from his first name Jagwinder which became Juggy, and the D from his last name Dhaliwal. Juggy D has been performing since the age of 14. He made his breakthrough alongside Jay Sean. Part of 2 point 9 records, his vocals are often about girls, and alcohol experiences, although he has done milder dance songs as well as a religious track, Akheer. Juggy D has also appeared on numerous crossover singles with some of the biggest stars such as Madonna , Ricky Martin , Mary J Blige and Craig David.

Juggy D has also had a Number 1 hit on the Asian music charts on 1458, a radio station in the UK with his album, the self titled "Juggy D". Big hits on the album include the Punjabi wedding favourite Sohniye. His album made it into the Top 20 Best Seller list in HMV. Also he is the first Punjabi artist to make it into the top 75 national charts.

Juggy D has also made a track collaborating with rising star Veronica and Rishi Rich in the Bollywood movie "Hum Tum". He, Veronica, and Jay Sean also have guest appearances in the Bollywood film "Kyaa Kool Hai Hum". They sing the track off Jay Sean's album Me Against Myself, One Night featuring added vocals from Veronica. He also is one of the first people to experiment with Bhangraton. Juggy has recently has his tongue pierced as he has shown it off in the Aaja Kurieh (Push It Up) video.

Juggy D's single Come Closer features the guest vocals of Jin Au-Yeung, a Chinese rapper from the Ruff Riders stable.

Juggy D has recently collaborated with Bhangra group, DCS to release a single called Oh Jaan Meri Yah which can be found on DCS's new album, Desi Culture Shock. He has also teamed up with many great US artists including Timbaland and made an unreleased track called 'Cop That Shit'.[3]. He has also recently performed at South Florida's India Fest 07.

Juggy D has revealed on the 7 April show of Kickin' Off With Nihal on the BBC Asian Network that his forthcoming album titled Juggy D 2 will be released in May/June. He also revealed this on the 22 May show on the Bobby Friction & Nihal show on the BBC Radio 1. Juggy also revealed that he is a huge supporter of Liverpool F.C.

2006 saw Juggy D team up, once again with Dips (Dhol Player) from Teamdips.com. A team which originally sparked off in High School and now performing together at Juggy D's solo shows. Live Dhol by Dips and Raw Boliyan by Juggy D shows off snips of Juggy ds new forth coming album.

[edit] Film Work

In 2006, Juggy D, made a cameo appearance in the Britflick Cash and Curry (film) playing a drug dealer called Jimmy. Executive producer of the film, Ameet Chana, got Juggy D involved in the project.

[edit] Juggy D online

In 2008, Juggy D has launched a new social entertainment and networking website - AsianAffair.com. Come view all his latest samples and read exclusives from his journal!

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