Gurdeep Samra (born 5 May 1983) (also known as G Samra) is a
British Asian bhangra music producer and DJ from
Bicester, England. Gurdeep was born in
Oxford
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and is of
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History Antiquity
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descent.
In 2002, Gurdeep released a collaboration with Panjabi folk music singer,
Surinder Shinda. The song, "Jatt Panjab" became a minor radio favorite with specialist Asian music stations in the UK. The track caught the attention of
Markie Mark who licensed the song for the compilation album ''Desi Beats Vol 1''. This album was released by the UK imprint of the music label
Def Jam
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The ...
. Since this debut, Gurdeep has continued to release music independently. His track "Mittare Naie", which featured
Lehmber Hussainpuri
Lehmber Hussainpuri (pronounced ; born 17 July 1977) is an Indian Bhangra singer.
Life
Lehmber Hussainpuri was born on 17 July 1977 in his village Hussainpur. He now resides in Deol Nagar Jalandhar City. On May 31, 2021, Lehmber was accused ...
from ''The First Cut EP'' is another notable hit.
Gurdeep also hosted a weekly radio show on
Sanjhi Awaz Radio between 2010 and 2012.
Discography
*2003 - Panjabi Hit Squad’s ''Desi Beats Vol 1'' - Def Jam UK (Various Artists Compilation - Contributor)
*2005 - ''The First Cut EP'' - Gurdeep Samra
*2005 - ''Ashlene Nand presents BHOOD - Bollyhood Records'' (Various Artists Comp - Contributor)
*2005 - ''Jade Foxx's LAWHT Mixtape 2'' - Full Impact (Compilation/Contributor)
*2005 - ''Future World Funk’s On The Run'' - Ether Music (Various Artists Comp - Contributor)
*2006 - ''Beginners Guide to Asian Lounge'' - Nascente Music (Various Artists Comp - Contributor)
*2007 - ''Back for the Second EP'' - Gurdeep Samra
*2007 - ''Project 3 EP'' - Gurdeep Samra
*2009 - ''The First Cut EP'' (Remastered Edition) - Gurdeep Samra
*2009 - ''Just the Beats: Vol 1'' - Gurdeep Samra (Instrumental compilation)
*2009 - ''Ready & Reloaded EP'' - Gurdeep Samra
*2009 - ''Undercover Funk EP'' - Gurdeep Samra
*2017 - "Bhangra" (feat. Amreek Meeka)
igital Single- Gurdeep Samra
*2017 - "Starz" (feat. Anil Aftab & Dgio)
igital Single- Gurdeep Samra
*2018 - ''The Throwback'' - Gurdeep Samra (Compilation)
*2018 - "Pretty Look Gal" (feat. Cheshire Cat)
igital Single- Gurdeep Samra
*2019 - "Get Something Started" (feat. Dgio & Emily Perkins) - Gurdeep Samra
External links
Official website
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1983 births
Living people
English composers
English hip hop musicians
English DJs
English Sikhs
Asian Underground musicians
Alumni of Oxford Brookes University