Under the guidance and support of Punjabi MC together with a strong musical heritage, Desi Dark Child is the culmination of several years of work to produce a new sound which captivates and epitomises the true essence and roots of real Punjabi music.  Desi Dark Child succeeds in taking a fresh approach by blending 80’s Hip Hop with a crossover of American urban/dance with new Punjabi lyrics.

Desi Dark Child (aka Ranjit Jassal) is rarely discussed as a producer, since our vision of him is entrenched in the image of a live performer who has toured all over Europe playing live to audiences of over 250,000.  But Desi Dark Child has also proved his remarkable talent in the recording studio working alongside mainstream artists like Punjabi MC and Taz from Stereo Nation. 

As an already accomplished performer, arranger, and songwriter, Desi Dark Child feels that the current music scene has lost its way.  Whilst artists like Juggy D and Raghav are ‘cool’ for the younger MTV generation, Desi Dark Child understands that it is now time for a return to our roots and a return to real Punjabi music.

He describes his music as an “innovative fusion between desi and the dark side of real Punjabi music”.  His passion for ‘real’ music is widely noted in a recent interview: “as a child I was raised on the works of Surinder Shinda, Chamkila and Kuldip Manak.  They are the real dons of dark desi music.  I also feel that most modern music is not true desi and is misleading for our culture and our mother tongue.  My aim is to create funky tunes with proper Punjabi lyrics overlapped with traditional music and layered with Phat vocalists who have been forgotten in this commercial world.  When people listen to my work they will appreciate the pure desi Bhangra tunes which will take them on a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of desi anthems”.

Desi Dark Child has a long musical history which began at the tender age of 6 when he played as a percussionist for his local School Steel Band in Coventry.  It was clear to see that from such an early age Desi Dark Child was a gifted musician and it was an absolute certainty that a successful life long career in the music industry awaited.  His talents did not go unnoticed and at the age of 11 he was tutored by a professional teacher who had worked with 80’s band The Specials, who had a number of chart hits within the UK & Europe.   

The transition from student to a seasoned professional performer evolved naturally and his love for live performing showcased his unique abilities and complimented his style of ‘real’ Punjabi music perfectly.  Desi Dark Child played with many successful bands over the years, including Anjanna Group, New Star (Wolves), Parwanna Sangeet, Salinder Pardesi and Mohan Mastana to name but a few.  He is a diverse artist who has also collaborated with English artists Kendel Smith and Nevel Staples.

More recently, Ranjit Jassal was responsible for the deep dholak beats which resonated on the track Challa, produced for Punjabi MC’s Legalised album.  He has also contributed to Achanak’s Bhangra-ology album with the classic-styled track Putt Sardara Da.  The future release Akk Largi, sees Jassal once again collaborate with Salinder Pardesi, and is sure to be the number one on all radio play lists.  Desi Dark Child is currently in the studio with the Sahotas and is also working closely with experienced studio mixer Prudy Bhogal. 

Curfew is Desi Dark Child’s debut album and will be released through Nachural Records.  The album, which has been 4 years in the making, includes an impressive roster of top UK and Indian singers, including the famous Didar Sandhu, Sanek Lata Kaur, K Deep, Jagmohan Kaur, Mohamed Sadiqe, Ranjeet Kaur, Sarinder Kaur and Asa Singh Mastana.  The album also features many eminent songwriters including Rana Chackwala and Gulishinder Mann Moholawala. 

Curfew, with its traditional Dhol beats and Tumbi breaks, together with that Desi Dark Child magic, is a sure-fire number one album that will re-establish our desi roots and culture as a mainstream medium alongside the current crop of Asian R&B and Urban music.  With his unique sound together with the backing of international producers and songwriters Desi Dark Child is sure to be the hottest act of 2006.

1. Johri - Didar Sandhu & Sanek Lata
2. Prandi - Pally Supra (DDC)
3. Pardes - Sukhi Roudh (DDC)
4. Ikk Dholki - K Deep & Jogmohan Kaur 
5. Nach - Salag Jassal (DDC)
6. Dil Da - Prem Chamkila
7. Born Punjabi - Dalvir Mall (DDC)
8. Loor Nee - Sukhi Roudh (DDC)
9. Pullgee - Pally Supra (DDC)
10. Akk Nal Akk - Sukhi Roudh (DDC)
11. Glass - Pally Supra (DDC)
12. Lak Hiller - Surinder Kaur & Asa Singh Mastana
13. Yarro - Pally Supra (DDC)
14. Memories - Sukhi Roudh (DDC)
15. Outro - Desi Dark Child  

WATCH OUT FOR THE SLEEPWALKING SINGLE by DESI DARK CHILD!!!!!!!!!

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