Tech Panda & Kenzani

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Tech Panda & Kenzani
Also known asTech Panda & Kenzani
Origin Delhi, India
Genres Electronic dance music, Folktronica, Techno, House music
Occupation(s) DJ, record producer
Years active2010 (Independently) -present
Labels Sony Music Entertainment, Groovebird Records, Aluku Records
MembersRupinder Nanda, Kedar Santwani

Tech Panda & Kenzani are an Indian electronic DJ and music production duo based out of Delhi consisting of Rupinder Nanda - Tech Panda (born, 12 December 1986) and Kedar Santwani - Kenzani (born 26 May 1989). [1] They are best known for their tracks "Khoyo", "Dillagi", "Dilbar" and Indian version of "Sunflower" from the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse . [2]

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History

The duo was formed in around 2018. [3] Rupinder and Kedar met through a friend and they immediately began discussing goals as artists. Originally, Tech Panda and Kenzani were previously solo DJs and producers. Later, they began collaborating and performing live together and soon formed the musical duo "Tech Panda & Kenzani". [4] Kenzani is an artist name derived from the combination of first name Kedar and last name Santwani. [5] Tech Panda adopted his nickname from his school days, when he was called Panda for his laziness. He added the word Tech to his name to reflect his affinity for tech house music. [6]

The duo formed the abstract genre "Indian electronica", taking inspiration from house, techno and subgenres. [7]

Career

In 2019, they released "Saawariya" together.[ citation needed ] It was featured in BBC Asian Network and MTV USA. They started primarily focusing on folktronica, Indian electronic music and Electronica eventually. [8]

In 2021, their single "Khoyo" gained millions of streams after it was sync licensed for the Amazon Prime series "Shehar Lakhot".

In 2023, their single "Dilbar" with Rusha & Blizza went viral on Instagram with audience creating a total of 400K+ videos using the song [9] and DSPs, [10] gaining millions of streams within the month of release. [11] Dilbar was also charting across Canada, UK, Dubai and Pakistan and in India Indie Charts on Spotify and No.1 in Apple Music India Music Electronic Charts for over three months. [12] The track was later signed by Sony Music. [13] Same year, they released another single "Kulli" which received significant coverage as well. [14] [15]

In June 2023, They were asked to recreate the track "Sunflower" from the film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” to Indian musical traditions and Hindi vocals. [16] The version was released by Sony Music Entertainment (Maddison Gate Records) and was featured in the official covers for the sequel film, [17] Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”. [18] [19] The cover version featured the artist "Badal" for the Hindi Vocals. [20]

In September 2023, They were invited as speaker for the TED event hosted independently by TCET called "The Symphony of Life". [21]

In December 2023, They collaborated with the British rapper Raxstar and Folktronica duo Hari & Sukhmani for the single "Talk To Me Nice", which was mixed and mastered by Grammy winning producer Luca Pretolesi. [22] [23]

Major Performances

EventHosted ByCityDateRef
DGTL FestivalDGTLMumbai18 November [24]
MOTOSONIC Royal Enfield Goa24 November 2023 [25]
Swiggy SteppinOut Presents Tech Panda X Kenzani Swiggy Jaipur5 August 2023 [26]
The Mijwan Fashion Show Manish Malhotra Mumbai31 July 2023 [27]
Indo Warehouse: Tech Panda x KenzaniIndo WarehouseNew York11 June 2022 [28]
Holi Moo! Festival - DehradunHoli Moo!Dehradun4 March 2023 [29]
Mahindra Roots Festival Mahindra Mumbai24 February 2023 [30]
Press Play Armani Exchange New Delhi11 February 2023 [31]
Gin Extravaganza Unleashed: Retroverse RevelryGin Explorers ClubGurugram10 February 2024 [32]
Joytown Festival BMW Mumbai7 January 2023 [33]
Road to Lolla: India Lollapalooza Jaipur23 December 2022 [34]
Zomaland Zomato Delhi17 December 2022 [35]
Swiggy SteppinOut Music Festival Swiggy Bangalore10 December 2022 [36]

Discography

TitleFeaturing ArtistYear
HeerTalwiinder2024
Talk to Me Nice Raxstar, Hari & Sukhmani 2023
Mohabbat
Dua
Kulli
Sunflower (From "Spider-Man:Across the Spider-Verse") (Indian Remake)Badal
DilbarRusha & Blizza
Gangster Disco2022
Dillagi
Gajrela
Shaan
Vaya
Freedom
Showstopper (Manish Malhotra)
Ranjha
AankhenAamir Azher
Metanoia
Khoyo RemixKahani
Doya Reprise
Melancholia
My Heart goes Disco
Piya
RaatanMitika Kanwar
Kosha
YakeenAamir Azher2021
Saawariya RepriseRupali Moghe
Sinister
Rangila
Mahane
Tutda TaaraMitika Kanwar
Bahaar
Urja
Guftagu
Essence of Saundh
Chidiya
Daydream
Ethnicity
Jiya
Back in Time
Bhaa
Colossal2020
Laagi
Falak
Sauda
Out of the Blue
My Window at Night
UncertaintyAneesha
Infiniity
You and Me
Super Naani
Svara
Last Tear
Fable
Promised Land
Eunoia
Together
Doya
Closer
Mat Lovely
Levitate
5 Am
Lost In Love
Duniya Sari
Sadhu
Poetic Love
Indian Monsoon
Naina
Banjara
Khoyo (2)
Khoyo
Headstart
Tropical Soil
Reflections
Faith Above Else
Calling It a Day
Resurgence
Saawariya2019
Ruhani2018
Widing System
Naani

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