JD
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English musician
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Male
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11 August 1988(Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom)
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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
The details
Biography
Introduction
Jaswinder Singh Dhami (born 1 March 1989), better known as Jaz Dhami, is a British-Indian playback singer, music composer, music producer, and performer.
Early life
Jaz Dhami is a native of Sandhra Sodhia in the Hoshiarpur district and is of Punjabi, Indian origin. He was raised in Birmingham, Handsworth. He follows Sikhism. He is the son of Bikramjit Dhami, lead vocalist of the Bhangra band Sangam. From the age of nine Jaz's vocal abilities were recognized by his father. At the age of 9, Jaz began on his musical journey, undertaking tutorials in Indian classical training in Birmingham, England.
Community work
Jaz Dhami is involved in encouraging Asians to get into football and is featured in The Football Association's "Football Needs" campaign.
Discography
Albums
- 2008: Groundshaker 2 (featured by Aman Hayer)
- 2009: JD
- 2012: Jakara (Music: Gurmeet Singh)
- 2018: Pieces Of Me
Singles
- 2008: Roj Miliye
- 2009: Theke Wali
- 2009: Tera Mera
- 2010: Bari Der
- 2011: Tere Naal
- 2012: Sardari
- 2012: High Heels
- 2013: Meh Punjabi Boli Ah
- 2013: Zulfa
- 2014: Zulfa Reprise
- 2014: "God Only Knows" (BBC Music)
- 2014: Pasina
- 2015: Beparwaiyan
- 2015: Beparwaiyan Refix
- 2015: Sithneyan
- 2015: Sitarey
- 2015: Munda Like Me
- 2016: Bhangra Machine
- 2016: Teri Ah
- 2017: Desi Girls Do It Better
- 2017: Oye Hoye Oye Hoye
- 2017: Oye Hoye Oye Hoye (Desi Mix)
- 2017 : Jean Teri featuring Raftaar (rapper), Deep Kalsi
- 2017 : Kurti Mal Mal di featuring Kanika Kapoor, Tigerstyle, Shortie Littlelox
- 2018 : So Simple
- 2018 : Shehzada
- 2018 : Cyclone
- 2022 : Bas ft. Karan Aujla (music by Yeah Proof)
Bollywood
| Year | Film | Song | Co-singer(s) | Music | Writer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sanam Re | "Humne Pee Rakhi Hai" | Neha Kakkar, Ikka Singh | Epic Bhangra | Kumaar, Ikka |
| Ki & Ka | "High Heels" | Aditi Singh Sharma, Yo Yo Honey Singh | Meet Bros, Yo Yo Honey Singh | Kumaar, Yo Yo Honey Singh |
Awards
- Best Newcomer 2009 – UK Asian Music Awards
- Best Male Act 2010 – Brit Asia TV Music Awards
- Best Desi Act 2011 – UK Asian Music Awards
- Best song of 2012 – PTC Awards (Punjabi Television Awards)
- Best Male Act 2013 – Brit Asia TV Music Awards
- Best Single 2014 for "Zulfa" – Brit Asia TV Music Awards
- Best Bollywood Song 2016 – PTC Awards (Punjabi Television Awards)