Artist description A well known international artiste who has had various Top 40 Hits in both the UK and US charts. Apache Indian has also had his hit single, Boom-Shack-A-Lack, featured in the movie, Dumb & Dumber. His latest release is being released after 2 years of hard work with various artistes. LOVIN', a track from the above album has been ideally selected to promote the national airline of Sweden - SAS. The track has been used in the television advertisement campaign for the airline across Scandinavia and Europe.

Music Style Bhangra & Raaga

Musical Influences General Levy, Frankie Paul & Various Raggamuffin Artistes

Similar Artists Shaggy, Chaka Demus & Pliers

Artist History Apache Indian, first made musical headlines back in 1992, with his debut album 'No Reservations', which introduced a new and original style of music to the UK and world. This seamless fusion of Bhangra and Ragga had already taken the young Apache to the number one position in the Asian and Reggae charts, and earned him the title 'The Original Indian Raggamuffin'. 'No Reservations', released on the Island Records record label, was recorded in Birmingham, England and Kingston, Jamaica, and featured music icons Sly Dunbar, Bobby Digital, Robert Livingstone, Frankie Paul and Reggae superstar, Maxi Priest, with whom, Apache had already had a chart hit with the dance track 'Fe Real'. Many of the songs on the debut album tackled issues that are traditionally not openly discussed within the Asian community, and the title of the album reflected Apache's strong belief that such issues should be addressed with 'No Reservations'. The first single 'Arranged Marriage', which was nominated for the 'IVOR NOVELLO AWARD' in the category of Best Contemporary Song in 1992, dealt with a subject that Apache feels is creating major problems amongst the younger generations of 'British Asians'. Other key tracks on the album included 'Drink Problems' and 'Aids Warning' which dealt with the issue of safe sex. His commitment to opening doors on controversial issues was again reflected in the Nuff Vibes single with the song 'Caste System' which dealt with the class system and problem within the religious minorities: "I see my lyrics as a tool that has to be used very carefully - it is essential that we do address these issues, even though I know there are a lot of people in the community who would prefer it if I kept quiet. But, as a member of this generation of 'British Asians' I feel is my responsibility to highlight these problems and hopefully, go some way to resolving them". To date, Apache Indian has had seven UK Top 40 hits, including 'Arranged Marriage', which reached number sixteen and was followed by the single, 'Chok There', in March 1993 which entered the UK Top 30, and 'Boom Shak-a-lak', Apache's biggest hit to date, which reached number five in August of the same year. Other luminaries in Apache's portfolio include 'Wreckx 'n' Effect' and the Hip-Hop track 'Wreckx Shop' which reached number twenty-six in the UK charts, Tim Dog and the hard edged New York style 'Make Way for the Indian' and Frankie Paul featured on the lilting ragga track, 'Raggamuffin Girl', both were Top 30 hits. In the Autumn of 1993, Apache fulfilled his life-long dream of returning to his native land - India. This was his first visit since the age of seven. The response to his trip was overwhelming, with sell-out concerts in six major cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, where he performed to crowds in excess of 18,000. Apache returned to the UK, having been honoured with the title 'Gandhi of Pop'. 'No Reservations' received great acclaim from the music industry, and was one of the ten albums shortlisted for the 1993 Mercury Music Prize, alongside acts such as the Stereo MC's, Suede and New Order. Following Apache's speech at the Mercury Music Awards, he was approached by BBC Radio One to host his own unique show. The 'Nuff Vibes' show started in back January 1994, for a three month period, every Saturday afternoon. The show became so popular that Apache was commissioned to do a special three month stint every year. "Presenting the show on Radio One was a really exciting prospect for me - it gave me the opportunity to talk to a huge number of people and play an amazing variety of music. When you're locked away in a studio you never really talk to the people you're creating music for. Radio gave me the chance to get to know the audience better - it's definitely something I'd like to continue!" In 1994, Apache received recognition for his contribution to British music at the BRIT Awards, when he was nominated in the following categories : Best British Newcomer Best British Male Solo Artist Best Dance Act Best Single - Boom Shack-a-lak He was also nominated and awarded the title of 'Best Male Newcomer' at the International Dance Awards: "I was absolutely amazed and flattered that the BRIT Awards, Mercury and International Dance Awards recognised my music. Acknowledgement by the industry and more importantly by the public is what we all strive for - it's a great compliment, and what motivates me to write more songs." During the Summer of 1994, Apache divided his time between touring the world and recording material for his next album, 'Make Way For The Indian', released on Island Records, in February 1995. The majority of the album was recorded in London, with additional recording in Japan, during his 'Reggae JapanSplash '94' tour. During his time in Japan, Apache played a host of concerts, including one show in front of a crowd of 40,000 receptive fans. "I had the time of my life in Japan - the backing band '809' are Jamaica's leading reggae band, plus working with some of my idols, including The I Threes, Freddy McGregor, Beris Hammond and Frankie Paul was just incredible. The Japanese were very supportive - I came back to England with a great vibe!" The response to Apache's appearance at JapanSplash in 1994 was so overwhelming that he was invited back in 1995 to headline the event alongside top reggae artists like Chaka Deamus and Pliers and Shaggy. The album, 'Make Way For The Indian', like its predecessor was a colourful journey through a wide range of musical spheres, and featured a host of guest vocalists, including Yami Bolo on Apache's version of Willy Williams' 'Armagideon Time', Frankie Paul with his unmistakable vocals on 'Raggamuffin Girl' and Brian and Tony Gold supporting on 'Born for a Purpose'. The title track from the album featured outspoken Bronx born rapper, Tim Dog, formerly of the Ultra Magnetic's MC's, and showed Apache's talent for holding his own amongst the hardest of American hard core rappers. Apache worked with a selection of producers on 'Make Way For The Indian', notably hot young London based, The Press, providing 'Phat' Hip-Hop grooves and Britain's finest Reggae producers, Mafia and Fluxy. The incredibly talented Reggae producers, Sly and Robbie, provided their own inimitable sounds : "I'd always wanted to work with 'Mafia and Fluxy' - I would openly say that they are amongst the cream of Reggae producers world-wide. 'The Press' produced and mixed a large chunk of the album, and they provide the real hard Hip-Hop edge on the album. As for 'Sly and Robbie' - what can I say? It was great to work with the living legends again" At the end of 1995, Apache Indian left Island Records to sign a deal with Warner Music (Sweden) in 1996 with whom a release of the album 'Real People' took place. Further to the desire to pursue more artistic control, Apache completed his commitment with Warner Music(Sweden) in early 1998. Apache Indian has established a new record label called Sunset Records. This label will be releasing a new version of the album called 'Wild East'. The album consists fresh new mixes not previously available on the album and high quality videos. The album is a unique collaboration between Apache and UK based music producer, Harjinder Boparai of HSB Productions, who has over the past decade, worked with the some of the UK's Asian music industry's major acts, including The Safri Boys, Mangal Singh and Azaad. He has produced over twenty hit albums and has composed the music for numerous TV and radio programmes including, Network East, Bollywood or Bust, Madhur Jaffrey's Flavours of India, East for the BBC, Safe TV for Channel 4 and the BBC's New Asian Network radio programmes. Apache says of the collaboration: "It has been a real pleasure working with Harjinder Boparai, his experience of the Brit-Asian music industry speaks for itself. He is a true professional and has tremendous musical ability. He has allowed me to express myself, both in terms of music and lyrics - I can honestly say that Harjinder Boparai has managed to get the very best out of Apache!" The release of the album 'Wild East' will launch the Apache Indian Foundation (A.I.F), a registered charity in Mumbai, India, established to provide grass roots aid and assistance to poor and handicapped children in the Sub-continent. The album features a track specially written for the charity, entitled 'India (A.I.F)', accompanied by a video that provides further insight and understanding into the work of the Apache Indian Foundation. Apache's work both within the music industry and his role as a world-wide ambassador for the UK based Asian community was also recognised in November, 1996, by Majlis the Asian Student Association at Oxford University, who awarded him honorary membership to their society.

Albums No Reservations, Make Way for the Indian, Real People, Wild East.

Press Reviews Apache Indian brings us a new album release entitled, Wild East. The new release comprises popular tracks from the 'Real People' album with fresh new mixes never heard before on the album and videos shot to tracks on wild and exotic locations. The album will be released on Apache Indian's record label - SUNSET RECORDS. The focus is to ensure that the album will be available for general release both at grassroots level aswell as via mainstream outlets. Therefore, ensuring that every fan and person can get hold of their personal copy. This is a major commitment from Sunset Records. The album is a unique collaboration between Apache Indian and Harjinder Boparai of HSB Productions, who has musically produced and co-written the album. Harjinder's experience of over ten years, working primarily in the Bhangra music industry, has been fused brilliantly with Apache's love of Reggae music and experience of the mainstream pop world. The new release of the album shows how two people can continue to work closely together and fuse different styles of music to create such a fresh, unique and dynamic sound of such diversity and high standards. The album from its initial stage has now taken over two years to fully complete, and Apache definitely feels that it reflects the time, further dedication and effort put in, to achieve the desired result . "With my record label, Sunset Records, on board, it was time to give the 'Real People' album the justice it deserves. The new release - WILD EAST, enhances the style that was created originally. The new format of the album explores new musical tastes, not previously available, including a selection of club and dance remixes. From a production angle, it's work that I have still recorded using one main producer". "Harjinder has a great knowledge and understanding of music and shows a lot of versatility in his work. Above all, he is a very professional person and has allowed me to work closely with him. This has continued for the release of WILD EAST and he has done an amazing Bhangra dancefloor remix of Independant Girl (Sohniaye), called the Vichola Mix" Spectacular videos have been shot to some of the tracks, including Independent Girl (Sohniaye), the duo track sung with the Golden Man of Bhangra, Malkit Singh, on sets of the shores of the Caribbean. Apache Indian feels that WILD EAST is a release of his music not to be missed by fans and Apache stylee music-lovers alike. It brings the best of his recent work together on one release. An Apache Indian release not to be missed on any account.

Additional Info Various Singles with collaboration with Shaggy, Maxi Priest, Frankie Paul, Tim Dog, Asha Bhosle, Wrecx 'n' Effect & A.R. Rehman.

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