Music

“Vision looks inward and becomes duty. Vision looks outward and becomes aspiration. Vision looks upward and becomes faith.”

This is where I take pride and honor in claiming that IronLine Group has stepped out with its Genius Cove with a Vision ready to storm the Media Industry. IronLine Group is a leading entertainment and media production group endeavoring to provide matchless material in the entertainment sector fueled by Exceptional Status, Innovative Thinking and Creative Execution.  Corporations, non-profit associations and social groups rely on IronLine Group to create events that deliver on client objectives while exceeding expectations. Every event IronLine Group creates includes memorable and unique elements that allow each event to stand out from the rest.

It is what we do day in, day out and we are really good at it.

~ S. M. Abbas Ali – CEO, IronLine Group.

IronLine Event Management is all set to unleash THE FIRST EVER BIGGEST DJ COMPETITION taking place in Pakistan. This competition will be held among DJS from all over the country where it would be judged by An International Celebrity DJ. He would also confer an exclusive performance for the night alone. This competition will be held at a grand venue, which would be accommodating an approximate 3000+ number of people.

The following National and International Names are involved with this Event:

1 WorldTopDjs.com.

2 Wajood Media.

3 International Celebrity DJ.

4 DJ Sabby ,AJ Bobby (Audition Judges)

5 30 DJs participating in the auditions.

6 Ali Azmat.

7 Azal.

8 Fusion.

9 Falak.

10 Launching of the band – Streben (Dubai, U.A.E).

The Auditions will be judged by the best of this field, none other but the infamous DJ SABBY, DJ BOBBY and the main event will be hosted by the one of the best vjs. This event will be widely covered by print and electronic media and online media giving maximum exposure to the participants as well as our collaborators.

THE ULTIMATE DJ COMPETITION – 2010

A talent contest designed to unearth the next SUPERSTAR DJ…!

DJ AUDITIONS

IronLine Group in collaboration with Wajood Media and WorldTopDJs.com invites all those aspiring DJS who wish to make it big in the world of beats and turn tables.

You could be one of the lucky top ten DJS to take part in the First Ever Biggest DJ Competition Taking place in Pakistan.

IronLine Group, Studio 116, The Plaza, II Talwar, Clifton, Karachi.

Contact: +92 321 829 85 79, +92 321 891 21 46

For Registration Forms, visit www.ironlinegroup.com

An exclusive event visualized by IronLine Event Management.

New York, NY, April 29, 2010 — It wasn’t long ago that Major League Baseball went to India to scout for talent. Well, they must have been impressed because the Philadelphia Phillies are bringing one of the world’s hottest neoDesi acts to their field. On Monday, May 3rd Raghav will headline Citizen Bank Park’s Asian-Pacific Celebration.

Raghav will take the field to perform his worldwide hit “Angel Eyes” as well as his new single, ‘So Much’ which will be released to radio and press on Monday.

The release of ‘So Much’ marks a totally new sound from Raghav, whose debut album, Storyteller, is iconic for the neoDesi audience. The track has been produced by Labrinth, who recently produced Tinie Tempah’s worldwide hit ‘Pass Out’. Fans can look forward to a massive summer banger and a fresh electro-pop vibe from Raghav.

As a die-hard sports fan himself, Raghav says, “It is really exciting to see how sports and music are coming together to celebrate culture. I am proud to represent our people at the Asian-Pacific Celebration and am honored that the committee thought of me to perform.”

This is the seventh year for Citizen Bank Park’s Asian-Pacific Celebration. The event, which is always sold out, is spear headed by Mayank Amin and Bollywood Dreams Entertainment.  Amin says that this year is the most exciting because of Raghav’s participation in the celebration.

In addition to Raghav’s performance, the event will include performances by AATMA Performing Arts and Philly’s very own Broadstreet Baadshaz dance troupes, live music by Akshar Dholis, and baseball themed henna tattoos. Fans will also have the opportunity to learn basic Bollywood dance at the stadium.

In the past, Raghav has played to sold-out crowds at prestigious venues in America, LA, Kenya, Pakistan, India, Australia, Indonesia, Africa and the Middle East. He has sold 1.3 million copies of Storyteller worldwide making it the sixth largest international selling album in India. Raghav has had four top ten records in The UK.

March 15, 2010 - A new era of Bhangra is stampeding towards us. Leading the herd is none other than the multi-talented, multi-lingual and unapologetic Prince of Bhangra, Des-C. Tastemakers have hailed him as the ‘Future of Bhangra’ for the rich vocals, superb lyrics and sick beats that he has brought to his debut album, First Flight, and to massive Bhangra and Hindi tracks forMentor Kolektiv, Rishi Rich D-Boy, Sef and Bollywood. Des-C’s innate musical skills, personal struggle to climb to the top, and drive to see change in the music industry sets him apart as a force to be reckoned with.

Aren’t all musicians rolling in dough? Although glossy videos make it seem like all artists have it made and live glamorous lives, Des-C has definitely worked hard to be known as a formidable force in the music business, and believes that struggle helps create music.

“I believe a true singer has to experience some hardship in their lives. I see a lot of artists these days just getting deals without having put any hard work in the first place. It seriously makes me feel upset. I used to be pizza delivery driver for Dominos and I’m not ashamed about it. I delivered a pizza to an Asian family and an old guy opened the door. As I was leaving, his daughter recognized me and I was very shocked. People generally think that artists are rich enough to not hold down normal ‘9-5′ jobs. They seriously don’t know about the struggles that certain artists go through. This is the reality of the Asian music industry.”

Instead of just busting out recycled beats, computerized vocals as well as cliché lyrics that are sure to be a ‘club hit’, he uses his music as a soap box to break stereotypes of what makes banging South Asian music. The typical drunken song may be standard for many artists, but Des-C is vehemently against the negative correlation between Punjabi culture and alcohol.

“Traditional Punjabi music culture goes hand in hand with alcoholism. Taboos do not surround the music and I want to eradicate this. I am not fond of singing about getting drunk in every track. It’s just not original and it’s just not me.”

So what is Des-C? Quality, creativity and innovation – and ‘First Flight’ is jam packed of it all! With co-production from heavy hitters Jags Klimax, Tigerstyle, D-Boy and Alan Sampson the album proves that it is a new day for Desi music. Des-C made a name for himself early on in his career sending Mentor Kolektive’s ‘Pasand’ and Rishi Rich’s single ‘Majajane’ to instant hit status. In 2007, he co-wrote the massive track, ‘Move Your Body’ from the Bollywood film Johnny Gaddar. The song features Hard Kaur and was produced by musical powerhouse Shankar Ehsaan, Loy.

Des-C’s record ‘Jiska Husna’ is a definite killer classic for the ages. A mixture of Hindi and Punjabi lyrics, the single is produced by music maker du jour D-Boy and written by Des-c. It takes a fresh look at Bhangra through a modern romantic narrative.

Please Download ‘Jiska Husna’ and enjoy the sound of Bhangra 2010.

COVETED AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

Move over Midas, there’s a new king in town and he’s about to bag all the gold. This week, musical golden boy, Imran Khan was nominated for four UK AMAs and accepted an extremely prestigious award from Anokhi Magazine.

Khan is nominated for Best Album for Unforgettable, Best Desi Act, Best Male Act and Best Video for ‘Amplifier’. The UK Asian Music Awards are the British Asian equivalent of the Brits or the Grammys. Fans determine the winners by voting for their favorite at www.theukama.com. This year the event will take place on March 11th.

How does he feel to have so many nominations? Khan says, “The nominations for the UK AMA’s are great. I have worked tirelessly to deliver a hot album and bring forward a brand new urban desi sound for my generation of desi music listeners. Let’s hope my fans feel the same and vote for me.”

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Ali Sher feat. Rafaqat Ali Khan – ISHQ

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(Lahore: 15 December 2009) Following the successful release of his third studio album ‘Beetaye Pal’, Ali Sher introduces his work as a composer on a collaborative single with Rafaqat Ali Khan entitled ‘Ishq’.

Originally written by Ghulam Farid Khan, Ali’s composition is inspired by the Sindhi Bharwain Rag and is a fusion of both Eastern and Western instruments such as Ethnic Percussions, Muted Guitar, ‘Tabla’, ‘Dholak’ and ‘Duff’. He has also incorporated African instruments such as the ‘D.Jembe’ and ‘Congo’.

Rafaqat Ali Khan, who hails from the illustrious Sham Chaurasia Gharana is renowned for his work in various Bollywood productions including the Hrithik Raushan hit ‘Krrish’. In harmony with his family generational legacy, Rafaqat Ali Khan brings the classical ‘Khayal Gayeki’ inspiration and tradition to Ali Sher’s composition.

Speaking about this collaboration, Ali Sher has said, “I’ve always wanted to collaborate with Rafaqat Sahab, but never got a chance. I’ve seen him perform numerous times, and have been mesmerized by the depth and passion with which he sings. I believe Rafaqat Sahab’s ‘Gayeki’ is deeply rooted in our heritage and I am thrilled to be a part of ‘Ishq’. Continue

By Marian Sharaf Joseph

It is an honor to be remembered by generations to come, especially when one has served in educational institutes, where children remember their beloved teachers and courteous helpers till the time they grow old. Lahore School of Arts and Sciences, on the day of its 22nd anniversary, paid tribute to its oldest and first employee, the Late Azeem Khan. It was no ordinary tribute to Azeem Khan; the evening was mesmerizing with music from the band Laal. Held at Alhamra Cultural Complex, Open Air – Qadaffi Stadium, the event was managed by none other than ‘one of the most organized event planners in town’ – Salina Rashid of Lotus Client Management and Public Relations. Continue

Get Ready! An army of music has loaded its guns to blast Lahore with music preaching freedom, writes Marian Sharaf.

For the past many years, music has played a vital role in initiating peace movements and bringing revolution; be it WWII or the Vietnam War – Flower Power being the biggest and most affective of all. No wonder someone once said, “The guitar is mightier than the sword.” Unfortunately, our country, which was born amidst political chaos of the Indian British Raj, is yet gliding in doldrums. There have always been artistes struggling for recognition, writers pleading for freedom of expression and politicians proving their loyalty in vain. Nonetheless, the entertainment industry has survived, positively making an impression every now and then. Yet, there is a lot to do; a lot more to talk about. Continue

Hey there everyone! Here’s a brief review on something special:

Chester’s (Linkin Park Vocalist) new album,  ’Dead by Sunrise’, was released yesterday (13th October 2009). It’s available for download directly from your iTunes / Amazon / Microsoft Zune Marketplace.

I personally bought the album and loved it.

The album begins with the ground breaking song “Fire”. It has a kind of alternative rock style to it. I think ‘Fire’ is performing the best, on the 2009 Single’s music chart, so far. There are some other amazing songs on the rest of the album such as “Crawl Back In”, “Inside Of Me”, and not to mention the soft rock track “Too Late”. Some other good ones are “My Suffering”, “Give Me Your Name”, and “Walking In Circles”.

The album is a shift from the typical Linkin Park rock / alternative / soul and NuRock style. I really don’t want to ruin the surprise for you, so check out the iTunes Link

We’ll be posting some more stuff on music very soon!

Stay tuned for more…

CASH MONEY/UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC NEWCOMER JAY SEAN HITS ONE MILLION PLATINUM SINGLE MILESTONE WITH SMASH DEBUT ‘DOWN’

CASH MONEY/UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC STAR SOARING WITH FIRST U.S. #1 Sizzling Single ‘Down’ F/Lil Wayne #1 On Rhythmic Crossover
U.S. Debut Album All Or Nothing In-Stores November 24th

New York, NY, September 21, 2009—  Cash Money/Universal Republic UK singer Jay Sean has turned his silky, sultry “Down”(featuring Cash Money Icon Lil Wayne. ) into incandescent platinum, with the #1 single minted this week at the coveted 1 million mark, certified by the RIAA.  The breakthrough hit has scored the year’s most impressive array of milestones for a UK artist’s stateside debut, the fastest rising, best performing single of 2009. Jay Sean’s U.S. debut album, All Or Nothing, will hit stores and digital/mobile destinations on November 24th. Continue

100% -Beverley Knight

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She’s 100% the real deal when it comes to international fame and being the reigning UK queen of soul. Beverley Knight, over the course of 15 long years, has cumulatively had over one million album sales, performed countless sell-out shows, and made tremendous collaborations with everyone from Take That, Prince, Carlos Santana, Chris Martin and Stevie Wonder, to many more. We thought it befitting to feature an exclusive interview with this most talented lady, coinciding with the global release of her album ‘100%’, which hits stores today!

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