KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- A three-year labour of love by two brothers, Saturday saw the launch of a debut album containing local Bhangra songs, with a dash of Malaysian flavour.
Calling themselves 'Goldkartz', Manjit Singh Gill @ M-ji and Sukhjit Singh Gill @ Surj performed during the launch of the album at the city centre Saturday.
Indian High Commissioner Ashok K. Kantha launched the album.
Called "Loaded", the album is designed to be unique as compared to other Bhangra music as it contains Malaysian elements, including multi-lingual songs such as `Identitimu', which has Malay lyrics.
"We wanted to reflect the cosmopolitan society of Malaysia through our music.
"We also feel the time is right for a Malaysian urban bhangra album as currently there is a vacuum in the local music scene," said Manjit.
The album is a three-year labour of love by the brothers. It not only focuses on the traditional Punjabi folk song themes but also adds in the modern dimensions such as hip-hop, R&B, house and trance music styles.
Even Karyawan Association Malaysia president Freddie Fernandez was impressed by the quality of the album.
He said it had the potential to penetrate the international markets in England and India where there is a strong bhangra following.
"I am confident we can find a fan base in these countries. The album is of international quality and I can see that there is something innovative and original in the album," added Fernandez.
-- BERNAMA
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