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Anushka Jag’s hard hitting number makes sure that no one accepts ‘Crumbs’ in a relationship

Anushka Jag offers a powerful statement of self-worth with her melody 'Crumbs'. Carrying one's dignity on one's sleeve defines Anushka and this is the clear message in her song as she reaches out to her global audiences with an indomitable spirit of self-respect. 'Crumbs' is a statement song with a mix of Indian classical elements (so close to Anushka's heart) with punk rock and a hard hitting hook. Produced by Duddy Brown, the track has been written by Anushka Jag, Duddy Brown and Jennifer O'Neil.Jag has crafted an original style melding sounds of old-world India with modern electronic soundscapes to deliver universally accessible pop. Jag's vocal range brings Stevie Nick's vibrant contralto to mind, with an upper register kick that will catch you off guard. With passionate vocals and lyrics, she is P!NK, Ke$ha, and Demi Lovato rolled into one fierce yet approachable personality. Jag garnered attention with the release of her original songs 'Taboo, Dirty Work and Rebirth'' as she went on to perform at landmark venues across the globe. Working with some of the music industry's most notable songwriters and producers, Jag has created music that moves you and resonates with a global audience.Anushka Jag's last single 'Love You Like You Never Left' Anushka Jag offers a throwback 1950s feel to the audiences with her track which sings of a graceful parting of ways. Not holding grudgesmay be inevitable, the ballad empassions affection for the loved one though they are not with you anymore.'Crumbs' is now available to stream on Radio City Freedom and all digital music platforms worldwide

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With Shahrukh Khan Flow and Kalia Rapper Big Deal finds his footing pune

Rapper Big Deal is a renowned name in the Indian Hip Hop genre. He has several accolades to his name, such as Verve Magazine Fresh List 2018, Radio City Freedom Best Hip hop artist 2016, Sennheiser top 9 artists in India, Renault Free the music contest winner. He has collaborated with industry stalwarts such as Sneha Khanwalkar, Shraddha Sharma, HardKaur, Adnan Sami as well as worked on the Bollywood movie "Detective Byomkesh Bakshy".He has done India tours, been on channels like VH1, MTV, 9XO, been on magazines like Rolling stone, Rock street Journal and almost every newspaper. Rapper Big Deal is also a music composer and he composes all the music that he raps on. In addition to that, he composes music for other rappers and singers. He has created songs for brands like Colgate, Nissan Datsun Redigo, Big Bazaar, Brand Factory, Tixdo, Red FM, Mr.Wealthy, Skilled In Odisha.Odisha-bred Samir Rishu Mohanty aka Rapper Big Deal got into world of rap to express the agony of his distorted sense of belongingness. Born to a Japanese mother and an Indian father, Samir struggled to find his footing.It was more so for Samir because it provided him with the much-needed and unique outlet to raise his voice against the discrimination he faced because of his mixed race. Samir was born in Puri and raised in Darjeeling, and was often mistaken for a North-Eastern because of his facial structure.'Artist of the Month' Rapper Big Deal's 'Shah Rukh Khan Flow', 'Kalia' and 'I'm Chinkey' tracks can now be streamd on Radio City Freedom and across leading music portals.

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Shalmali: 2020 was a year of personal reflection for me

Popular Bollywood playback singer turned independent singer/songwriter Shalmali spoke to Team Radio City recently, over an interaction as part of the Artist of the Month activity where she confessed about how the imposed lockdown in 2020, following the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic, gave her a chance to introspect upon her career and eventually helped her in releasing a full-length album in English.'I thank the circumstances that led me to this decision because I would tell people around me for the longest time that I was working upon my English music and that I would put out something soon. Especially to those people who've known me since college because they knew I had an inclination towards English music. But I couldn't materialise on what I wanted to put out and how. 2020 really gave me the time to ask myself, if this is really something I want to do. Is this something that will speak about my musical identity? I immediately realised that this who I am and this is what I want to do.'The 31-year old singer/songwriter released her six-track EP '2X Side A' which features songs about love, loss and self-discovery. The album is winning hearts across the board with many fans hailing her for her hit collab 'Here is Beautiful' with Sunidhi Chauhan.You can check out her interview below.

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Anushka Jag’s hard hitting number makes sure that no one accepts  ‘Crumbs’ in a relationship

Anushka Jag’s hard hitting number makes sure that no one accepts ‘Crumbs’ in a relationship

Anushka Jag offers a powerful statement of self-worth with her melody 'Crumbs'. Carrying one's dignity on one's sleeve defines Anushka and this is the clear message in her song as she reaches out to her global audiences with an indomitable spirit of self-respect. 'Crumbs' is a statement song with a mix of Indian classical elements (so close to Anushka's heart) with punk rock and a hard hitting hook. Produced by Duddy Brown, the track has been written by Anushka Jag, Duddy Brown and Jennifer O'Neil.Jag has crafted an original style melding sounds of old-world India with modern electronic soundscapes to deliver universally accessible pop. Jag's vocal range brings Stevie Nick's vibrant contralto to mind, with an upper register kick that will catch you off guard. With passionate vocals and lyrics, she is P!NK, Ke$ha, and Demi Lovato rolled into one fierce yet approachable personality. Jag garnered attention with the release of her original songs 'Taboo, Dirty Work and Rebirth'' as she went on to perform at landmark venues across the globe. Working with some of the music industry's most notable songwriters and producers, Jag has created music that moves you and resonates with a global audience.Anushka Jag's last single 'Love You Like You Never Left' Anushka Jag offers a throwback 1950s feel to the audiences with her track which sings of a graceful parting of ways. Not holding grudgesmay be inevitable, the ballad empassions affection for the loved one though they are not with you anymore.'Crumbs' is now available to stream on Radio City Freedom and all digital music platforms worldwide

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With Shahrukh Khan Flow and Kalia Rapper Big Deal finds his footing pune

With Shahrukh Khan Flow and Kalia Rapper Big Deal finds his footing pune

Rapper Big Deal is a renowned name in the Indian Hip Hop genre. He has several accolades to his name, such as Verve Magazine Fresh List 2018, Radio City Freedom Best Hip hop artist 2016, Sennheiser top 9 artists in India, Renault Free the music contest winner. He has collaborated with industry stalwarts such as Sneha Khanwalkar, Shraddha Sharma, HardKaur, Adnan Sami as well as worked on the Bollywood movie "Detective Byomkesh Bakshy".He has done India tours, been on channels like VH1, MTV, 9XO, been on magazines like Rolling stone, Rock street Journal and almost every newspaper. Rapper Big Deal is also a music composer and he composes all the music that he raps on. In addition to that, he composes music for other rappers and singers. He has created songs for brands like Colgate, Nissan Datsun Redigo, Big Bazaar, Brand Factory, Tixdo, Red FM, Mr.Wealthy, Skilled In Odisha.Odisha-bred Samir Rishu Mohanty aka Rapper Big Deal got into world of rap to express the agony of his distorted sense of belongingness. Born to a Japanese mother and an Indian father, Samir struggled to find his footing.It was more so for Samir because it provided him with the much-needed and unique outlet to raise his voice against the discrimination he faced because of his mixed race. Samir was born in Puri and raised in Darjeeling, and was often mistaken for a North-Eastern because of his facial structure.'Artist of the Month' Rapper Big Deal's 'Shah Rukh Khan Flow', 'Kalia' and 'I'm Chinkey' tracks can now be streamd on Radio City Freedom and across leading music portals.

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Rapper Akshay The One’s Ramayana mirrors the contemporary evils of our times

Rapper Akshay The One’s Ramayana mirrors the contemporary evils of our times

Ludhiana-based 21-year old rapper Akshay The One is all set to release his brand new single, 'Ramayana' alongside a captivating music video which features the backdrop of the historic epic against a video game.Mirroring the evils of contemporary society that dictate lives today, the rapper blurs the line between black and white through the song. The song further highlights the prevalent hypocrisy in every aspect of the society. A winner of the Indian reality TV show 'Dil Hai Hindustani' in 2018, the young rapper manages to resonate with his audience through his unique concepts and impactful verses.The song is being released through Big Indie Bang, a platform housed under Big Bang Music, which showcases young emerging talents from across the country. Speaking further on the development, musician and singer/songwriter Raghav Meattle, Head of Big Indie Bang and New Initiatives adds, 'It's all about artistic expression and when Akshay played us this song, we knew it came straight from the heart and had to support it.'The song will premiere on Radio City Freedom from May 21st and you can check out the music video on Big Bang Music's YouTube channel.

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