Jaz Dhami

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Jaz Dhami

Jaz Dhami (credits Zulfa Reprise)

Background information

Birth name

Jaswinder Singh Dhami

Born

1 March 1989 (1989-03) (age 35)^[1]
UK

Genres

Bhangra, hip hop

Occupation(s)

singer, composer, music producer, performer

Instrument(s)

Guitarist

Years active

2008–present

Labels

Verve-music, T-Series and Sanchez Productions Zee Music Company

Jaz Dhami
Nationality	Indian^[2]
Citizenship	British^[3]

Jaswinder Singh Dhami (born 1 March 1989),^[1] better known as Jaz Dhami, is a British-Indian playback singer, music composer, music producer, and performer.

Early life

Jaz Dhami is a native of Sandhra Sodhia in the Hoshiarpur district^{[citation needed]} and is of Punjabi, Indian origin. He was raised in Birmingham, Handsworth. He follows Sikhism. He is the son of Bikramjit Dhami, lead vocalist of the Bhangra band Sangam. From the age of nine Jaz's vocal abilities were recognized by his father. At the age of 9, Jaz began on his musical journey, undertaking tutorials in Indian classical training in Birmingham, England.

Community work

Jaz Dhami is involved in encouraging Asians to get into football and is featured in The Football Association's "Football Needs" campaign.^[4]^[5]

Discography

Albums

2008: Groundshaker 2 (featured by Aman Hayer)
2009: JD
2012: Jakara (Music: Gurmeet Singh)
2018: Pieces Of Me

Singles

2008: Roj Miliye
2009: Theke Wali
2009: Tera Mera
2010: Bari Der
2011: Tere Naal
2012: Sardari (Jakara & Music by Gurmeet Singh)
2012: High Heels ft. Yo Yo Honey Singh
2013: Meh Punjabi Boli Ah
2013: Zulfa ft. Dr Zeus
2014: Zulfa Reprise ft. Dr Zeus
2014: "God Only Knows" (BBC Music) featuring Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Emeli Sande, Elton John, Kylie Minogue, One Direction, Sam Smith, Chris Martin, Brian Wilson, Eliza Carthy, Nicola Benedetti, Jools Holland, Brian May, Jake Bugg, Katie Derham, Lauren Laverne, Gareth Malone, Alison Balsom, Zane Lowe, Paloma Faith, Chrissie Hynde, Jamie Cullum, Baaba Maal, Danielle de Niese, Dave Grohl
2014: Pasina ft Sneakbo & Ikka [Steel Banglez]
2015: Beparwaiyan
2015: Beparwaiyan Refix ft. Dr Zeus & Fateh
2015: Sithneyan ft. Aman Hayer
2015: Sitarey Tigerstyle ft. Jaz Dhami
2015: Munda Like Me
2016: Bhangra Machine ft. PBN
2016: Teri Ah
2017: Desi Girls Do It Better with Raool
2017: Oye Hoye Oye Hoye
2017: Oye Hoye Oye Hoye (Desi Mix)
2017 : Jean Teri featuring Raftaar (rapper), Deep Kalsi
2017 : Kurti Mal Mal di featuring Kanika Kapoor, Tigerstyle, Shortie Littlelox
2018 : So Simple
2018 : Shehzada
2018 : Cyclone
2022 : Bas ft. Karan Aujla (music by Yeah Proof)

Bollywood

Year	Film	Song	Co-singer(s)	Music	Writer(s)
2016	Sanam Re	"Humne Pee Rakhi Hai"	Neha Kakkar, Ikka Singh	Epic Bhangra	Kumaar, Ikka
2016	Ki & Ka	"High Heels"	Aditi Singh Sharma, Yo Yo Honey Singh	Meet Bros, Yo Yo Honey Singh	Kumaar, Yo Yo Honey Singh

Awards

Best Newcomer 2009 – UK Asian Music Awards^[6]
Best Male Act 2010 – Brit Asia TV Music Awards^[7]
Best Desi Act 2011 – UK Asian Music Awards^[8]
Best song of 2012 – PTC Awards (Punjabi Television Awards)^{[citation needed]}
Best Male Act 2013 – Brit Asia TV Music Awards^[9]
Best Single 2014 for "Zulfa" – Brit Asia TV Music Awards^[10]
Best Bollywood Song 2016 – PTC Awards (Punjabi Television Awards)^{[citation needed]}

References

^ ^a ^b "Happy Birthday Jaz Dhami!". Desi Hits. 1 March 2011. Archived from the original on 6 March 2011.
^ he is native of Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
^ he lives in Birmingham, England
^ Worldwide, Story (13 February 2010). "Bhangra star's footballing mission". kickitout.org. Archived from the original on 13 February 2010. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
^ Hassal, Paul (10 August 2011). "Musician signs up with Reds". liverpoolfc.com. Archived from the original on 9 April 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
^ "2009 UK AMA Award Winners". desihits.com. 6 March 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
^ Sembhi, Jas. "Brit Asia TV Music Awards Winners". DESIblitz. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
^ Sembhi, Jas (10 March 2011). "2011 UK Asian Music Awards Winners". desiblitz.com. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
^ Farooq, Aisha (14 October 2013). "Brit Asia Music Awards 2013 Winners". DESIblitz. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
^ Baddhan, Raj (7 October 2014). "Brit Asia Awards 2014: Winners list". BizAsia. Retrieved 20 August 2020.