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 stylised 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 had some 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 its release.[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

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

  1. "Malaysia brothers bring new twist to bhangra music". Associated Press. 1 April 2011. Archived from the original on 12 April 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  2. "Wife of Malaysian PM launches bhangra album". Times Of India. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  3. "Rosmah: Music as universal language connects human race". BorneoPost Online. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  4. "Music Connects The Human Race - Rosmah". Bernama. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  5. "Malaysian Sikh brothers seek inroads in bhangra hitmaking scene dominated by Britain". The Western Star. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  6. "GoldKartz going global with second album". The Star online. 31 March 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2011.

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