JK & Bhota Jagpal | Episode 12 | Folk & Funky | Punjabi Podcasts 2025
JK & Bhota Jagpal | Episode 12 | Folk & FunkyUK 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 @bhotab21TikTok: @jkgabruSnap: @JKGABRUTwitter: @JK1Bookings: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
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Japjeet Sandhu | Episode 11 | Folk & Funky
Japjeet Sandhu | Episode 11 | Folk & FunkyAmrin, 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?
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R Gill | Episode 10 | Folk & Funky
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
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DJ Jesta | Episode 9 | Folk & Funky
Simran and Amrin sit down with DJ Jesta (Jaskurn Singh Gosal), a world-renowned Australian DJ and producer with over 15 years of experience in the music industry. Jesta is known for producing the hit album "Nachne Da Mazza" featuring Bakshi Billa, as well as last year's hit track "Patola" with Raf-Saperra.Instagram: @dj_jestaSoundcloud: DJ JestaWebsite: https://jestaentertainment.com.au/YouTube: Jesta Entertainment (@Jesta85)Editing and Production: Simran Kang & Amrin Dhillon
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2024 Recap | Episode 8 | Folk & Funky | New Podcasts 2025
Slamz, Simran, and Amrin sit down for a recap of 2024.
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