Djay Adx
Amandeep Singh, also known by his stage name Camo or stylised as Camo Musiq , earlier known as Djay Adx[1] and as Adx, is an Indian hip-hop producer and rap artist from New Delhi. He is best known for his role in #HipHopIsHipHop,[2] a hip hop version of "We Are the World", a charity single by the supergroup United Support of Artists (USA). He has been part of the Indian music industry for more than a decade. He is a trained DJ, and he completed his training at the Midnight Blues Camp. He is also one of the first Indian DJs to be certified by Japanese music equipment brand Pioneer Corporation. He is a certified music production professional by the BeatFactory Academy. Adx specializes in producing urban desi music. He is also the owner of India's first desi hip-hop crew, Nau Sau Bai[3][4] (aka 922) who had a track played on Indian mainstream television channels followed by a full length interview on PTC Punjabi and BBC Asian Network.[5]
Camo | |
|---|---|
 Camo Musiq | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Amandeep Singh |
| Also known as | Camo, Camo Musiq |
| Born | New Delhi, India |
| Origin | New Delhi |
| Genres | Desi hip hop, Punjabi, Bollywood |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, music director |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Labels | TurbanHood Records, Universal Music India, Sony Music India, Xoldier Muzik |
| Associated acts | Nau Sau Bai, Mika Singh, Badshah, Raftaar (rapper), Ikka Singh, Millind Gaba, Bohemia (musician) |
| Website | beatstorex |
Musical career
Lacking the support of his family, Adx began his career as a DJ by playing at private parties and clubs, and started making bootleg recordings in the early 2000s. After realizing that there was too much competition in the DJing field, he took his musical passion and learned music production and how to make mainstream music.
2008-09
While DJing at a club, Adx met King-P, who was a promoter and wanted to form a group of Indian rappers and Hip-Hop DJ's. Adx and King-P created a group called Hip-Hop Mafiaz, which included: Adx, Bir, Golu, Ikka, JB, Max (now Raftaar), Nifty, O-Positive, DJ Notorious Sid, and King-P. The group was later renamed D-Soldierz. After hosting numerous Hip-Hop events and song recordings, D-Soldierz disbanded due to financial issues.
2009-12
After leaving D-Soldierz, Adx attended the BeatFactory Academy to increase his skills as a music producer. Afterwards, he formed Nau Sau Bai with ex-D-Soldierz members Ikka and JB. After recording their first studio track, "Tumbi Ridin Gangstas", 922 (aka Nau Sau Bai) went on to be signed by Gaurav Dayal, the owner of BeatFactory Academy and BeatFactory Music. They were later featured on Universal Music India's album #1s Sher-E-Punjabi[6] on a track titled "Sher-E-Punjab", along with Bollywood singer Mika Singh. Later, 922 released their self-titled track, called "Nau Sau Bai Anthem", on Universal Music India's first Hip-Hop mixtape, titled Desi Hustle.[7] The track was reportedly viral, online as well as on Indian mainstream music channels. The group was invited for an interview on PTC Punjabi, on the programme First Look, and was also interviewed by Bobby Friction on the BBC Asian Network. Later, 922 released their first album on BeatFactory Music, titled We The Movement produced by Adx.
2012-13
Nau Sau Bai disbanded in early 2012 due to personal issues. In 2013, Adx released his first commercial production "Patiala On The Rocks" featuring GRV, and a dance track titled "Tenu Labda Fira" featuring Rigul Kalra. In late 2013, "922 Anthem" was featured in Hollywood movie Gravity.[8]
2014
In 2014, "Dont Go Away" was released on Billionaire Music, Indeep Bakshi's Music Label, of "Saturday Saturday" fame. It featured Aman Khanna, and was produced by Adx.
2015
In 2015, Adx produced the hugely popular Haryanvi track "Badlaav", featuring the Haryanvi singing sensation SB-The Haryanvi. In mid- 2015, both Adx and SB released another smash hit, titled "Skirt Aali Ragni" in a Haryanvi Hip -Hop Avatar. Also in 2015, Adx participated in the worldwide collaboration titled "#HipHopIsHipHop",[9] a Hip Hop version of the charity single "We Are The World". It includes 14 rappers from 14 different countries, expressing their love for Hip Hop in their own languages and styles. All profits from the track are donated to UNICEF to fund children's education.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | #1s Sher-E-Punjabi | Universal Music India |
| 2010 | Desi Hustle | Universal Music India |
| 2012 | We The Movement | BeatFactory Music |
| 2012 | BreakOut – Biggest Indian Mixtape[10][11] | Indie Release |
Hollywood
| Year | Movie | Title | Singers | As | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gravity | "922 Anthem" | 922 Ft Gaurav Dayal | Co-Music Director / Rapper | Crucial Music Corporation |
Singles as Music Director & Featurings
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Sher-E-Punjab" | Mika Ft. 922 | Universal Music India |
| 2010 | "Nau Sau Bai Anthem (922 Anthem)" | Nau Sau Bai (922) | Universal Music India |
| 2011 | "Kush – Desi Wala Remix" | Dr.Dre, Snoop Dogg & Akon Ft. Adx | Indie Release |
| 2012 | "Akh Vich Radke" | Nau Sau Bai (922) | TurbanHood Records |
| 2012 | "Firangi" | Slyck Ft. Adx | DRS TV |
| 2013 | "Patiala On The Rocks" | GRV Ft. Adx | Pearl Treat Music & Rise Up Records |
| 2013 | "Tenu Labda Fira" | Rigul Kalra Ft. Adx | Rigul kalraVevo |
| 2014 | "Don't Go Away" | Aman Khanna Ft. Adx | Billionaire Music |
| 2015 | "Badlaav" | SB The Haryanvi Ft. Adx | Sony Music India |
| 2015 | "Sunle Chori" | SB The Haryanvi Ft. Adx | Sony Music India |
| 2015 | "Aankh Ladi" | SB The Haryanvi Ft. Adx | Sony Music India |
| 2015 | "#HipHopIsHipHop" | Various Artists | Sony Music Korea |
| 2015 | "Skirt Aali Ragni"[12] | SB The Haryanvi Ft. Adx | Bhardwaj Films |
| 2015 | "Party Hot" | SB The Haryanvi Ft. MDKD (Mix-Master By Adx) | Bhardwaj Films |
| 2015 | "Night Queen" | Djay Adx | TurbanHood Records |
| 2016 | "Ishqe Da Tag" | Djay Adx (Ft. Pavjeet Singh) | TurbanHood Records |
| 2016 | "The Legend" | Djay Adx ( Ft. Pavjeet Singh) | TurbanHood Records |
| 2016 | "Mudh Mudh Ke" | Djay Adx | TurbanHood Records |
| 2016 | "Work" (Indian Remix)[13] | Djay Adx ft. Rihanna |
References
- "Djay Adx". IMDb. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- "San E, KRS-One, Adx & International Rappers Declare '#HipHopIsHipHop': Video Premiere | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- "Nau Sau Bai from New Delhi". www.artisttrove.com. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- "Beatfactory Music | Nau Sau Bai". www.beatfactorymusic.com. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- "BBC Introducing on Friction: Nau Sau Bai, Friction - BBC Asian Network". BBC. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- "#1s Sher-E-Punjab 2013 by Various Artists on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- "Desi Hustle by Various Artists on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- "Gravity (2013)". IMDb. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- "San E & 13 Rappers From Around the World Team Up for '#HipHopIsHipHop' Charity Single: Exclusive | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- "ADX – "BREAKOUT"". DesiHipHop.com.
- "Breakout – The Biggest Indian Mixtape". kru172.com. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
- "Skirt Aali Ragni Lyrics – SB The Haryanvi Ft ADX Mp3 Songs". LyricsRaag.Com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- "Djay Adx Is Finally Back". DesiHipHop.com. Archived from the original on 6 February 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
