Goldkartz
| Goldkartz | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Malaysia |
| Genres | Bhangra, Punjabi, dance music |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Associated acts | Mumzy Stranger, Rishi Rich |
| Members |
Manjit Singh Gill Sukhjit Singh Gill |
Goldkartz (sometimes stylized GoldKartz) is a Malaysian music duo consisting of two Sikh brothers - Manjit Singh Gill and Sukhjit Singh Gill. They make Punjabi-inspired dance music. They have been called "the first serious attempt by a Southeast Asian bhangra recording act to cross over to foreign markets".[1]
History
Goldkartz's first album, Loaded, was released in 2008 and received success in Malaysia. In 2010, they began working on their second album 24 Karaatz. Rosmah Mansor, the wife of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, helped in the release of their second album 24 Karaatz.[2][3] 24 Karaatz was released in 2011 in Malaysia and in the USA, the UK, Europe, Canada and India.
Reception
They have received critical acclaim for their music.[4][5] Goldkartz's first album Loaded was the first Bhangra album to be recorded and made completely in Malaysia and received that distinction in the Malaysian Book of Records.[6]
Discography
- Loaded (2008)
- 24 Karaatz (2011)
| No. | Title | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ha Karde" (featuring Rishi Rich and Mumzy Stranger) | 4:17 | |
| 2. | "Paisa" (featuring Vibe) | 4:27 | |
| 3. | "Gidhe Vich Nach" (featuring Punjabi by Nature) | 4:20 | |
| 4. | "Khed Ishqe Da" | 5:14 | |
| 5. | "Marjava" | 5:11 | |
| 6. | "Put Sardara De" (featuring Johnny Kalsi) | 4:53 | |
| 7. | "Sher Punjabi (Rebirth Mix)" | 3:39 | |
| 8. | "Nachangi Meh" (featuring Ranjit Gill and, Deftman) | 4:18 | |
| 9. | "Jawani" | 4:38 | |
| 10. | "Rock With You" | 4:13 | |
| 11. | "Dhol Tu Wadja" | 5:00 | |
| 12. | "Put Sardara De" (featuring Tigerstyle) | 4:45 | |
| 13. | "Tu Nachdi" (featuring Vibe) | 3:39 | |
| 14. | "Naal Nachna" (featuring Vibe) | 4:16 | |
| 15. | "Veer Da Viyah" | 5:09 | |
| 16. | "Rock With You (Tamil)" (featuring Shankar Mahadevan) | 4:13 | |
| 17. | "Bebaskan Hatim" (featuring Awie (Wings)) | 5:03 |
References
- ↑ "The Associated Press: Malaysia brothers bring new twist to bhangra music". Google.com. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ↑ "Wife of Malaysian PM launches bhangra album - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2011-04-02. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ↑ "Rosmah: Music as universal language connects human race | BorneoPost Online | Borneo , Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News". Theborneopost.com. 2011-04-02. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ↑ "Music Connects The Human Race - Rosmah". Bernama. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ↑ "Malaysian Sikh brothers seek inroads in bhangra hitmaking scene dominated by Britain, India - Arts - Canada - World". The Western Star. 2011-04-05. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ↑ "GoldKartz going global with second album". Thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2011-04-11.