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Shahin Badar | |
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| Born | 17 June 1974 Colchester, Essex, England |
| Origin | Gants Hill, Ilford, Redbridge, London, England |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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Shahin Badar (born 17 June 1974) is a British singer and songwriter who is best known in Europe and North America for her vocals on the Prodigy's single "Smack My Bitch Up" (1997), which went platinum.
Badar was born on 17 June 1974, in Colchester, to a Bangladeshi father and Indian mother. She spent her formative years growing up in Kuwait and the UAE. [1]
Inspired by her mother, Zohra Ahmed, who is a classical singer and encouraged by her teachers, Badar developed a blend of Arabic and Indian vocals. [2] She also sings in English, Arabic, Bengali and Indian. [1]
Badar returned to England to continue her schooling at Gilbert Grammar School. Upon leaving she took up a position in Customs and Excise. [1]
In 1996, Badar's first album Destiny was released, produced by British music producer Kuljit Bhamra. In 2010, her second album Laila was released. [2] [3]
Badar's vocal contributions feature in over 50 international film and TV soundtracks. Her vocals have also featured on shows such as the UK Music Hall of Fame, Bollywood films Yuva and Zubeidaa , the theatrical trailer for Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life , Charlie's Angels , Scary Movie 2 , Dhai Akshar Prem Ke , Closer , US sitcoms North Shore and Kevin Hill , and Sky News broadcasts. [1] [2] [4] [5] [6] [7]
She has worked with musicians and producers such as A. R. Rahman, Liam Howlett, Tim Deluxe, Fraser T Smith, Indian Ropeman, Jah Wobble, Twista, Juliette Lewis, Bobina. She supported 50 Cent and worked with director Ang Lee on the film The Hulk . [2] [6] [7] [8]
Several of Badar's collaborations have charted on the UK top ten singles, Independent, Dance, Radio and Bhangra charts with inclusions on three Prodigy UK No. 1 albums: The Fat of the Land , Always Outnumbered Never Outgunned , and Their Law: The Singles 1990-2005 . [8] Her most notable hit is "Smack My Bitch Up", released in 1997; [2] in 2013, [7] she received a quadruple platinum disc for her contributions. [5]
Her vocal and written work has featured in adverts for Scottish Widows, Tongues on Fire and Zee Cine Awards. [4]
She has also appeared as a judge for Brit Asia Talent show and one of the judges for Miss Universe Great Britain. [4]
Badar has headlined various UK festivals, performed live with 50 Cent, and has performed in countries such as Switzerland, Singapore, Sweden, France, Belgium, Norway, Russia, Ireland, India, and at events such as Radio One Live, Creamfields, Oxegen, Glastonbury Festival, Ibiza Rocks, Global Gathering, World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD), Respect Festival, Essentials Festival, and Mystery Land in the Netherlands. [4]
She was the face of the Bradford International Festival in 2002 and headlined the Luton International Carnival in 2000. [4]
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 1997 | Mercury Music Prize | Nominated | |
| 1998 | Asian Pop and Media Awards | Best Female | Nominated |
| 1999 | Ethnic Multicultural Media Award | Best Newcomer | Nominated |
| Asian Women of Achievement Awards | Nominated finalist | ||
| 2000 | Asian Pop Awards | Best Female vocalist | Won |
| NetAsia | Shortlisted nomination | ||
| 2002 | Alhamra Muslim News | Award for Excellence | Shortlisted finalist |
| Asian Women of Achievement Awards | Arts & Culture | Shortlisted finalist | |
| 2005 | Desi Xpress | Artiste of the Week | Won |
| Asian Achievers Award | Shortlisted | ||
| 2006 | Nominated | ||
| Channel S Community Award | Music Category | Won | |
| 2007 | India International Friendship Society | Glory of India award | Won |
| 2010 | UK Asian Music Awards | Best Female Alternative Act | Nominated |
| Title | Album details | Peak chart position |
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| Destiny |
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| Year | Single | Chart position | Label |
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| 1996 | "Jind Meriyeh" | UK Bhangra chart No. 4 | |
| 1999 | "Jouleh Jouleh" | EMI | |
| 2010 | "Andheri Raat" | Imprint Records | |
| 2011 | "Leley Mera Dil" | Keda Records | |
| Year | Title | Performed by | Written by | Label |
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| 1997 | "Smack My Bitch Up" | The Prodigy and Shahin Badar | The Prodigy (Alaap chant vocalled by Shahin Badar | XL Recordings, Maverick Records |
| 1999 | "66 Meters" | Indian Ropeman featuring Shahin Badar | Indian Ropeman & Shahin Badar | Skint Records |
| 2002 | "Hayati" | Jah Wobble featuring Shahin Badar | Count Dubulah, Jah Wobble, Neil Sparkes & Shahin Badar | 30 Hertz Records |
| 2004 | "Mundaya" (The Boy) | Tim Deluxe featuring Shahin Badar | Tim Deluxe & Shahin Badar | Underwater Records |
| "Get Up Get Off" | The Prodigy | Liam Howlett, Shadin Badar, Twista and Juliette Lewis | XL Recordings, Maverick Records, Warner Bros. Records, Sony Music | |
| 2010 | "Take It" | Noise Control featuring Shahin Badar | N.C. Recordings | |
| "Ummah Oum" | Kaya Project featuring Shahin Badar | Sebastian Taylor & Shahin Badar | Mariko Music Publishing Ltd | |
| 2012 | "Happiness" | Supafly featuring Shahin Badar | Supafly | X-Energy Records |
| 2020 | "Sapphire" | Dee Montero featuring Shahin Badar | Dee Montero | Futurescope |
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