RDB (band)

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RDB Rhythm Dhol Bass
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Background information
Origin Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
Genres Bhangra
Hip hop
Bollywood
Years active1997– 2014
LabelsThree Records ltd
MembersSurjeet Singh Ral (SurjRDB)
Past members Manjeet Singh Ral (Manj Musik) and Kuldeep Singh Ral
Website www.rhythmdholbass.com

RDB (an acronym for Rhythm, Dhol, Bass ) is a band initially formed in 1997 by three British Indian brothers, Kuldeep, Surjeet and Manjeet Singh Ral. The band's style blends western genres with traditional Punjabi beats and vocals. [1] After the death of the eldest brother Kuldeep in 2012 and the departure of Manjeet to start a solo career, RDB has continued with the brother Surjeet.

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History

RDB's musical journey began with singing at the gurdwara: "We used to assist our father in performing in front of the community at our local gurdwara, playing the harmonium and the tabla. This gave us a great understanding of our musical creativity and we mixed this with our passion for technology and started experimenting with sounds." In 2003, they won "Best Club DJ Bhangra" at the UK Asian Music Awards. [2] In April 2011, Kuldeep was diagnosed with a brain tumour and underwent radiotherapy and chemotherapy. [3] He died on 22 May 2012 in Houston, Texas. [3]

While originally the remaining brothers planned to continue working together, [4] A few months after Kuldeep's death, the band split and Surjeet and Manjeet went their separate ways. Surjeet continued to perform under the RDB banner, while Manjeet operated as an independent artist. [5] In 2013 RDB was awarded Best Music Video for "We Doin’ It Big" at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards (BAMA). [6] In BAMA 2014 RDB was awarded Best Music Video for "Daddy Da Cash" feat. T-Pain. [7]

In 2014 Manjeet filed a lawsuit against Surjeet over the use of RDB songs and brand. [5] An application for an interim injunction was rejected by the Bombay High Court. [8] According to Surjeet, the a lawsuit was withdrew in 2016. [9] As of 2019, Manjeet is operating independently. [10]

Discography

Studio albums

YearAlbumLabel
2000The AlbumUntouchables Records
2001Sounds of the NorthUntouchables Records
2003UnstoppableUntouchables Records
2005Simply RDBUntouchables Records
2005ThreeUntouchables Records
2007Vaisakhi – The Birth of KhalsaThree Records

Singles

YearSongLabel
2011"Akhian" (ft. Nindy Kaur & Blitzkrieg)Three Records
2011"Deewani" (ft. Nindy Kaur)Three Records
2011"2 Seater" (ft. Nindy Kaur)Three Records
2011"Sachi Gal (The Truth)"Three Records
2011"Raati Neendh (Last Night)"Three Records
2012"Yaadan" (ft. Harjog Singh)Three Records
2012"We Doin' it BIG" (ft. Smooth & Raftaar)Three Records
2013"BBM" (ft. Nindy Kaur & Raftaar)Three Records
2013"Gal Mitro" (ft. Nindy Kaur & Raftaar)Three Records
2013"Daddy Da Cash" (ft. T-Pain)Three Records
2015"Sardar Ji" (ft. JessieK)Three Records

Compilations and unofficial albums

YearAlbumLabel
2001DangerUntouchables Records
2002Urban FlavasUntouchables Records
2002Danger 2Untouchables Records
2003Urban Flavas 2Untouchables Records
2003HeavyUntouchables Records
2003Danger 3Untouchables Records
2005Urban Flavas 3Untouchables Records
2005Saathi (All Together)Untouchables Records
2007Asian ROCBollyhood Records

Soundtracks

YearSongMovieLabel
2003 Dude, Where's the Party? Saregama-HMV
2007"Rafta Rafta" Namastey London Eros
2008"Singh is Kinng" (ft. Snoop Dogg) Singh Is Kinng Eros
Junglee Music
2009"Paisa Paisa" Manak-E ft RDB De Dana Dan Eros
"Om Mangalam" Kambakkht Ishq
"Aloo Chaat" (ft. Nindy Kaur & Smooth)
"Boliyaan Giddha" (ft. Nindy Kaur)
Aloo Chaat T-Series
2011"Shera Di Kaum" (ft. Ludacris) Speedy Singhs
"Title Track" Yamla Pagla Deewana
"Sadi Gali" (ft. Lehmber Hussainpuri) Tanu Weds Manu
2013"Tamanche Pe Disco" (ft. Nindy Kaur & Raftaar ) Bullett Raja
2014"Sharabi" (ft. SurjRDB & JessieK) with Vishal–Shekhar Happy New Year
2015"Mari Gali" (ft. NS Chauhan & Dilbagh Singh) Tanu Weds Manu Returns T-Series / Eros

Collaborations

YearArtistTitle
2002Indy SaguThe Debut
2003Gubi SandhuDil Karda
2004Manak-EPaisa
2004E=MCCall It What You Want
2004Gubi SandhuSold My Soul
2004SaharaUndisputed
2005DJ HThe Debut
2006Manak-EDarr
2006E=MCAnd What!
2006 Peter Maffay Ishq Naag (Love Bites)
2007Manak-EAaja
2007GI JattMilitant
2008DJ H & DJ RagsReloaded
2008Indy SaguReincarnated
2011Gurjit RahalThe Takeova
2012 Raftaar We Doin' it BIG
2013 T-Pain Daddy Da Cash

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