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What to look for in a Wedding DJ

Kudos has an expert wedding DJ team that will offer any advice they can and will be more than happy to answer questions you have about your event.

However in the mean time here is a quick guide to what you should look for in a wedding DJ:

Appearance and Demeanor:

Is the DJ clean cut and appropriately attired? Is he articulate and confident in his approach and communication? Does he come across as accommodating, personable, and someone who can maintain his composure throughout your wedding?

Performing Style:

The company should have already suggested a suitable DJ based on your stated preferences, but the DJ himself should be able to explain his general performing style. Is he more of an entertainer and motivator, or more unobtrusive and low-key? Does this match what you’re seeking?  While any good DJ has some flexibility in his approach, a “high-energy” DJ will never be able to keep things truly understated, and the reverse is also true. It’s important to get a very clear picture of the DJ’s natural instincts and style.

Experience and Knowledge:

A DJ should, upon request, provide you with information on his performing experience. He should also give you a sense that he is knowledgeable about wedding protocols and the music you enjoy.

Relationship to the Company:

It’s worth asking a DJ how long he’s been with a company, and how you can be guaranteed of his presence at your wedding. Does the company sign a contract with the DJ for each event or otherwise obligate them to perform?

Willingness to Respect Your Wishes:

The DJ’s listening skills — as opposed to just telling you all about himself and how he does things — says a lot about how receptive he’ll be to your ideas and preferences. The DJ needs to listen to you, so that he has a clear understanding of what you want, and can tailor his performance to meet your needs.

You should also try to determine how flexible the DJ is. Sadly, there are many DJs out there (and vendors of all types, as a matter of fact) who are completely set in their ways and who will do little to accommodate your individuality. If the DJ comes across as skeptical of your ideas, or anything less than completely interested and enthusiastic, you should strongly consider looking elsewhere

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DJ H – Kudos Music DJ Biography

DJ H started DJing in his early teens. He started off by joining other DJs at gigs and events, carrying equipment, helping set up and doing anything that would give him exposure and build his experience.
Once H had mastered the basics, he searched for his own style of DJing which would separate him from others. He practiced relentlessly to perfect his skills; experimenting with classic urban flavours and slices of Desi beats. It wasn’t long before he was DJ’ing in Londons biggest nightclubs alongside big names such as Trevor Nelson, Tim Westwood and Bhangra acts such as RDB, Jazzy B and Malkit Singh.

His intimate knowledge of Bhangra led to him joining the UK’s largest professional discoteque company, Kudos Roadshow and go on to possibly be the UK’s most sought after wedding DJ. With an abundance of commitment and self belief, H continued to progress in the music industry by signing a developmental deal with the UK’s biggest Desi label, Untouchables UK. In 2005, H went on to piece together his musical ideas and knowledge into his first album. ‘The Debut‘ album was released under the Untouchables UK record label. The album showcased H‘s variety of musical influences through some noticeable sampling, guided by label-mates RDB.

It was the opportunity to work with chart-topping singer/songwriter Lembher Hussainpuri that propelled H’s name into every bhangra fans CD players and iPods. The club anthem ‘Ishq Brandy‘ was the Bhangra record of the year, and the single and album held onto the BBC Asian Network Charts top spot for an unprecedented 13 weeks straight. Additionally, ‘The Debut‘ also remained at the top of Club Asia’s chart for 8 weeks. ‘The Debut‘ was considered one of the albums of the year, and ‘Ishq Brandy‘ without doubt the Bhangra club banger of the year.

The success of the album forced H into every nightclub in the country, often performing in two different cities on the same night. H’s international reputation as one of the best Bhangra DJ’s has also been enhanced with international bookings in Dubai, India and Hong Kong, amongst others.

Not satisfied with one hit album, H began working on his follow-up album – ‘Reloaded‘. Not forgetting his roots, this time H acquired the talents of fellow Kudos Roadshow member and friend DJ Rags, coupling their talents and musical influences. The album which was executively produced by the duo, released in August 2008 on independently set up label – Reloaded Camp Records.

It features an array of talent including Lehmber Hussainpuri, Pankaj Khanna, Bharat Goel, Manak-E, Tanvir Gogi, Nirmal Sidhu, Miss Pooja, Billa Bakshi, Rebel Man, Kaka Bhainiawala, DJ Bola and Jas Johal.The experience and engineering skills of Kam Frantic and RDB were employed to give this massive album an extra spark. Probably one of the highest budget Bhangra albums ever, H and Rags have made major waves on the worldwide desi scene with ‘Reloaded’. The album even hit the number 1 spot in the Panjabi charts in India in just 6 days of release.

The album infuses Bhangra melodies, from classic covers to contemporary Asian beats. With a mix of H and Rags’ creative talents, the pair have provided some unique sounds and styles on this offering which will score highly with fans and critics. The album is filled with funky beats and intense energy, taking you from the London to Panjab via the United Arab Emirates.

With four chart topping releases from the album – ‘Aaja, Aaja‘, ‘Mar Javan‘, ‘Jawani‘ and ‘Char Panj‘ , there’s still more to come with the release of ‘ Peeniya‘. DJ H has been super busy on the music scene and has also transferred his attention to TV with the production of ‘Nightshift‘ on Brit Asia TV.
A full-time professional DJ, H continues to perform every week in front of thousands of people, either with Kudos Roadshow or at gigs and events at the biggest nightclubs across the UK and abroad.

What is Bhangra Music?

Kudos offer Bhangra DJ’s for Weddings, but what exactly is Bhangra music?

Bhangra dance is based on music from a Punjabi folk drum,folk singing, a single-stringed instrument called the iktar, the tumbi and the chimta. The accompanying songs are small couplets written in the Punjabi language called bolis. In Punjabi folk music, the dhol’s smaller cousin, the dholki, was nearly always used to provide the main beat. Nowadays, the dhol is used more frequently. Additional percussion, including tabla, is less frequently used in bhangra as a solo instrument but is sometimes used to accompany the dhol and dholki. This rhythm serves as a common thread that allows for easy commingling between Punjabi folk and reggae, as demonstrated by such artists as the UK’s Apache Indian.

In the late 1960s and 1970s, several Punjabi Sikh bands from the United Kingdom set the stage for bhangra to become a form of music instead of being just a dance. The success of many Punjabi artists based in the United Kingdom created a fanbase, inspired new artists, and found large amounts of support in both Pakistani and Indian Punjab. These artists, some of whom are still active today, include, Heera Group, Alaap band, A.S. Kang and Apna Sangeet. Folk singers of Punjab have also contributed to the development of bhangra in the UK. These artists are Alam Lohar and Yamla Jatt.

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Bhangra Outfits

Traditional men wear a chaadra while doing bhangra. A chaadra is a piece of cloth wrapped around the waist. Men also wear a kurta, which is a long Indian-style shirt. In addition, men wear pagadi (also known as turbans) to cover their heads.

In modern times, men also wear turla, the fan attached to the pagadi. Colorful vests are worn above the kurta. Fumans (small balls attached to ropes) are worn on each arm.

Women wear a traditional Punjabi dress known as a salwar kameez, long baggy pants tight at the ankle (salwar) and a long colorful shirt (kameez). Women also wear chunnis, colorful pieces of cloth wrapped around the neck.

These items are all very colorful and vibrant, representing the rich rural colors of Punjab.[17] Besides the above, the bhangra dress has different parts that are listed below in detail:

  • Turla or torla, a fan-like adornment on the turban
  • Pag (turban, a sign of pride/honor in Punjab). This is tied differently than the traditional turban one sees Sikhs wearing in the street. This turban has to be tied before each show.
  • Kurta, similar to a silk shirt, with about four buttons, very loose with embroidered patterns
  • Lungi or chadar, a loose loincloth tied around the dancer’s waist, which is usually very decorated
  • Jugi, a waistcoat with no buttons
  • Rumal, small “scarves” worn on the fingers. They look very elegant and are effective when the hands move during the course of bhangra performance
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