Panjabi MC
Panjabi MC | |
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Panjabi MC performing at London Mela in August 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rajinder Singh Rai |
| Born | February 14, 1973 Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK |
| Genres | Bhangra, electronic, alternative hip hop, trip hop, Asian Underground |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Superstar Recordings (Germany) Urban Records PMC Records (UK) Universal (India) Ultra Music |
| Website | www |
Rajinder Singh Rai (born February 14, 1973), better known by his stage name Panjabi MC, is an English recording artist, rapper, record producer and DJ. He is best known for the worldwide Bhangra 2002 hit "Mundian To Bach Ke", which sold 10 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. Among other songs, he gained acclaim with the 2003 release "Jogi". AllMusic has called him "one of the most prominent names in bhangra".