JK & Bhota Jagpal | Episode 12 | Folk & Funky

UK Bhangra Legends JK & Bhota Jagpal (B21) join Amrin, Simran, and Slamz to discuss getting their start in music, their thoughts on today's Punjabi music, and much more.

Instagram: @jk.1 @bhotab21

TikTok: @jkgabru

Snap: @JKGABRU

Twitter: @JK1

Bookings:

01:57-08:48 JK's Background

08:48-10:17 Working with Tru-Skool

10:17-13:45 Bhota's Background

13:45-16:43 How B21 was formed

16:43-17:25 Songs that Bhota's produced

17:25-19:11 How Bhota learned music

19:11-20:10 Touring and Live Performing

20:10-20:45 Collabing on a track?

20:45-21:30 JK gives Bhota his flowers

21:30-23:30 Bhota producing today?

23:30-27:05 Thoughts on today's Punjabi music

27:05-28:30 JK writes his own songs?

28:30-29:07 What makes Folk music different

29:07- 29:55 JK vocal sample: Hekh & "82"

29:55-31:30 Telling stories through Folk Music

31:30-34:16 Why don't modern artists make more Folk Music?

34:16-36:02 The richness of Punjabi culture, dress, and language

36:02-36:41 Upcoming EP w/Tru-Skool

36:41-38:12 JK's most popular songs

38:12-42:32 Music videos and media today

42:32-43:34 JK performing at Breaking Borders festival in Malta

43:34-46:03 Making it as an artist in today's scene

46:03-46:44 JK's favorite artists

46:45-48:51 Thoughts on the California Punjabi music scene

48:51-50:30 Gabhru Punjab Da Documentary and Hip-Hop Influences

50:30-51:30 JK vocal sample: "Pomp Pomp tha Music"

51:31-52:30 Gratitude

52:30-56:55 Rapid Fire Questions

Japjeet Sandhu | Episode 11 | Folk & Funky

Amrin, Simran, & Slamz sit down with Japjeet Sandhu, a Punjabi vocalist from Dallas TX, talking about her recent work with Raf-Saperra, Wazir, Chani & Moga, and her experience as a Woman in the Punjabi Music Industry.

Instagram: @sandhujaps

TikTok: @sandhujaps

YouTube: @SandhuJaps

00:00-01:00 Intro

01:00-05:30 Japjeet’s background

05:30-12:40 Classical Music Training

12:40-25:25 Working with Raf on “Off Endz”

25:25-27:40 Debating on when to drop music

27:40-34:20 Performing Off Endz in NYC

34:20-35:30 Jay Sean

35:30-40:35 Working with Wazir on “MTCD”

40:35-47:36 Working with Chani & Moga on “Aja”

47:36-48:50 Future Projects

48:50-51:00 Jasmine Sandlas

51:00-52:00 Family Support

52:00-53:00 Full Time Job

53:00-53:45 Going All In?

53:45-56:00 Family Dynamics

56:00-1:00:18 Punjabi Scene in Dallas

1:00:18-1:06:48 Words to an aspiring Female Punjabi Artist

1:06:48-1:10:30 Posting on Social Media

1:10:30-1:12:00 Letting go of control

1:12:00-1:13:00 Female Artist Collaborations & Simar

1:13:30-1:16:40 Fear as a female artist

1:16:40-1:18:15 Being a “pretty girl” in the industry

1:18:15-1:19:40 Jasmine Sandlas at the Yuba City Mela

1:19:40-1:22:10 Getting judged

1:22:10-1:24:45 Jam sessions with family

1:24:45-1:26:59 Raf’s Versatility

1:26:59-1:28:35 Live Vocal Sample

1:28:35-1:29:42 Female Folk Artists, Khushi Kaur

1:29:42-1:30:02 Dream Collaboration

1:30:02-1:34:37 Future Podcast Guest?

Simran, Amrin and Slamz sit down with R Gill, an up-and-coming singer from Sacramento, CA, to discuss social media hate, pushing the Punjabi music scene in California, meeting Sukshinder Shinda, and more....

Instagram: @r_gill23

TikTok: @RGILL

YouTube: @r_gill23

Video Editing and Production: Simran Kang & Amrin Dhillon