Parichay (singer)

For other uses, see Parichay (disambiguation).
Parichay
Background information
Born August 22
Mumbai, India[1]
Origin Toronto, Ontario, Canada[1][2]
Genres Desi urban[3]
Occupation(s) Singer, composer, music producer
Labels N-Tro/Chay Productions[4]
Website parichayonline.com

Parichay (born August 22)[5] is an Indo-Canadian singer,[6] composer, and music producer. He has released three albums and collaborated in Bollywood film songs including a remix of Yamla Pagla Deewana[7] and "O Meri Chandni"[1] from the film Chaar Din Ki Chandni which he sang with Sunidhi Chauhan. In the Bollywood film Loveshhuda, released in February 2016, he composed and produced four tracks, and lent his voice to three tracks.[8][9]

Musical style

UK lifestyle magazine Female First recognized Parichay for his "pioneering fusion style" in combining Urban sounds with Hindi Classical and Pop music.[10] Web music portal Simply Bhangra praised him as "one of the major producers of Desi Urban music", who has "created a sound that’s unique to today’s generation" of South Asians.[11] India's websites Bollywood Hungama and Times of India described Parichay's music in Loveshhuda as "youthful throughout" and "upbeat and intoxicating"[12][13] Music blog Sari-Clad Speakers wrote that his fusion discography has included "electronic dance anthems", "gritty urban tracks", as well as "romantic" and "sweet" tracks like the hit Tu Hi Zindagi.[14]

Female First magazine has commended Parichay's for his "smooth vocals"[15] As per leading Toronto area South Asian newspaper The Weekly Voice, Parichay is "known for his amazing voice" and for "singing his heart out".[16] Music blog Sari-Clad Speakers has said that Parichay mixes "languages seamlessly" when singing (Hindi, Punjabi and English), given the urban fusion nature of his music.[17]

Summarizing his musical mission, Parichay has said, "I want to touch people’s emotions through my music, be able to relate to their experiences through my music. Be able to get them to dance, send positive messages... I am trying to express that there are no boundaries as far as music goes."[18]

Discography

Albums

Bollywood Discography

With the release of Loveshhuda, Parichay became the only artist from outside of India to compose and sing on the majority of a mainstream Bollywood film soundtrack, working with established singers such as Vishal Dadlani, Neha Kakkar and Gippy Grewal and veteran lyricists such as Manoj Yadav and Kumaar. [19] Parichay's Bollywood discography is listed below.[20]

Year Title Singer Music director Lyrics Album
2016 "Peene Ki Tamanna" Vishal Dadlani, Parichay Parichay Kumaar Loveshhuda
2016 "Dono Ke Dono" Parichay, Neha Kakkar Parichay Manoj Yadav Loveshhuda
2016 "Chitta Kukkad" Gippy Grewal, Neha Kakkar Parichay The Gunsmith Loveshhuda
2016 "Total Talli" Parichay, Teesha Nigam Parichay Kumaar Loveshhuda

References

  1. 1 2 3 "*Exclusive Interview* Parichay says ‘Learn Your Craft and Try To Perfect It’ - UrbanAsian". UrbanAsian. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  2. ↑ Rashid, Zaynah. "Toronto Got desiFIED Again". EventCombo.
  3. ↑ "Harbourfront Centre - Media Resources". harbourfrontcentre.com. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  4. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Parichay". apple.com. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  5. ↑ Parichay [ParichayOnline] (August 22, 2014). "Thank you for all the love & birthday wishes guys!!" (Tweet). Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  6. ↑ "July 7 - Flame lights the way in Etobicoke for Day 38 of the Pan Am Torch Relay". The Record. Waterloo. July 7, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  7. ↑ Rashid, Zaynah (2011). "DesiClub Exclusive: Parichay Talks About Queen of Spades". EventCombo. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  8. ↑ "'Loveshhuda' is a fresh, young take on romance". Times News Network. October 16, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Tips Music - YouTube". Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  10. ↑ Female First (December 24, 2011). "Watch Out For Parichay". Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  11. ↑ Simply Bhangra.com. "Introducing Parichay". Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  12. ↑ Joginder Tuteja (January 25, 2016). "LoveShhuda". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  13. ↑ Mohar Basu (January 29, 2016). "Music Review: Loveshhuda". Times of India. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  14. ↑ Sari-Clad Speakers (February 1, 2012). "Parichay - All New Everything Review". Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  15. ↑ Female First (December 24, 2011). "Watch Out For Parichay". Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  16. ↑ The Weekly Voice (March 17, 2014). "Parichay Takes 4 Steps Forward". Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  17. ↑ Sari-Clad Speakers (February 1, 2012). "Parichay - All New Everything Review". Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  18. ↑ South Asian Generation Next (October 28, 2009). "Parichay- A Rising Name in URBAN DESI Music". Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Parichay: "It's all about timing, a little luck, and being prepared"". Bollywood Film Fame. February 16, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Tips Music - YouTube". Retrieved January 23, 2016.

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