Harjeet Singh

Harjeet Singh, Goru
Background information
Also known as Prince
Born (2000-01-10) 10 January 2000
Ganganagar
Origin India
Genres [(music)
Occupation(s) studying in D.A.V School
Years active 2007–present
Labels Mafia Mundeer
Associated acts Yo Yo Honey Singh

Harjeet Singh (born 10 January 2000), also known (in India) as Prince, is an Indian

Early life

Singh was born in Delhi, India. He became a local musician at the age of 15, as a session and recording artist, and became a Bhangra producer.

He has written lyrics for Bollywood films.[1]

Promotion

Singh's song Lak 28 Kudi Da was released as a promotional track for Diljit Dosanjh's film Lion of Punjab.[2] It reached No 1 in BBC Asian Download Charts in May 2011.

His songs were included in the films Cocktail and Mastan.[3] His songs were also heavily viewed on YouTube, appearing on the list of top 10 trending videos of 2012.[4] His song Brown Rang reached top spot and High Heels, in collaboration with Jaz Dhami, took fourth spot.[5]

Career

Singh's Punjabi album International Villager was released on 11 November 2011 (11-11-11).[6] The track Gabru from International Villager featuring singer J-Star topped Asian music charts (including the official BBC Asian charts).[7]

He has performed at many college festivals including at Ansal Institute of Technology and Ramjas College, Delhi.[8]

His song for the film titled Mastaan starring Naseeruddin Shah earned him the biggest amount paid to a song artist in Bollywood to date.[9][10]

A song named Angreji Beat by prince from Honey Singh's recently released album International Villager featuring Gippy Grewal, was featured in Saif Ali Khan's film Cocktail.[11]

On 12 December 2012, Honey Singh released his first solo single Satan by Prince and it premiered on MTV India. The video has been directed by David Zennie and the project was presented by Anurag Kashyap.[12][13][14]

Controversy

In the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gang rape case, the lyrics to some of his songs, which depict violence against women and rape positively have caused controversy.[15][16] An FIR was lodged against Singh for his offensive lyrics while a group of social activists filed an online petition demanding cancellation of his New Year performance at a Gurgaon hotel.[17] After online campaign, Honey Singh's New Year concert was cancelled by hotel.[18] Honey Singh denies writing these offensive lyrics.[19]

On 4 July 2013, a lawsuit claiming that he was the author of the song "Balatkaari", which contained the offensive lyrics, was dismissed by the Punjab and Haryana High court, since the prosecutor was unable to prove that he was the one who uploaded it to YouTube.

Discography

Year Album Artist Music Director Lyrics
2005 Peshi Bill Singh Honey Singh Prince
2006 The Beat Ashok Masti Honey Singh Prince
2006 Surma Bopaz Honey Singh Prince
2008 Rebirth Raj Brar Honey Singh Prince
2009 The Next Level Diljit Dosanjh Honey Singh Prince
2009 Lock Up Preet Harpal Honey Singh Prince
2009 The Beginning Resham Singh Anmol Honey Singh Prince
2010 The Crown Raja Baath Honey Singh Prince
2010 Dream Dolly Singh Honey Singh Badshah
2010 Khalaas – The Pure Inderjit Nikku Honey Singh Prince
2010 The Folkstar Nishawn Bhullar Honey Singh Prince
2011 Hard Work Bai Amarjit Honey Singh Raftaar
2010 The Rising Queen Rimz J Honey Singh Raftaar
2010 Zanjeer -The Game Changer Karran Jesbir Honey Singh Prince
2011 Never Done Before Balli Riar Honey Singh Prince
2011 Singing Between the Lines (Song: Jaan Mangdi) Jassi Sidhu Honey Singh Badshah
2011 Alfaaz – The Boy Next Door Alfaaz Honey Singh Prince
2011 Jatt Soorme Garry Hothi Honey Singh Prince
2011 Talwar(Song: Kawan diyan daaran) Gippy Grewal Honey Singh -----
2011 International Villager Various Honey Singh Prince
2012 Born This Way Varinder Brar Honey Singh Prince

Singles

Year Track Artist Music director Lyrics
2006 Ch**t vol-1[adult] Badshah, Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince
2006 Khol Botal Badshah Honey Singh Prince
2009 Condom[adult] Raftaar,Honey Singh,lil golu, Young Amli Honey Singh Raftaar
2009 Begani Naar Badshah, Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince
2009 Bhagat Singh Diljit Dosanjh,Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince
2009 Dance With Me Diljit Dosanjh,Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince
2010 Delhi Ke Deewane Badshah Honey Singh Raftaar
2010 Main Me & Myself Diljit Dosanjh,Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince
2010 Pendu Jatt Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince
2010 Raftaar Raftaar Honey Singh Prince
2011 Lak 28 Kudi Da Diljit Dosanjh,Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince
2011 Caty Eyes Diljit Dosanjh Honey Singh Prince
2011 Chamak Challo(its a remix) J-Star, Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince
2012 Gadbad Lilgolu, Raftaar, Young Amli Honey Singh
2012 15 Saal(half song leaked from Urban Pendu) Diljit Dosanjh,Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince
2012 High Heels Jaz Dhami,Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince
2012 Break Up Party Leo,Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince
2012 SATAN[12][13] Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar Honey Singh Prince
2012 This Party Gettin' Hot Jazzy B,Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince
2013 Bring Me Back Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince
2013 Bebo Alfaaz, Honey Singh Honey Singh Prince

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Punjab's bhangra-rapper comes to Bollywood". Mid Day. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  2. ↑ "Honey Singh/Diljit Dosanjh – Lak 28 Kudi Da No:1 in BBC Asian Download Charts". punjabiportal.com. punjabiportal.com. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  3. ↑ "Honey Singh: The sound of 2012". NDTV. 28 Dec 2012.
  4. ↑ "Yo! Yo! Honey Singh was to 2012 what Dhanush was to 2011.". The Hindu. 28 Dec 2012.
  5. ↑ "Yo! Yo! Honey Singh tops the chart of trending videos of 2012". India Today. 28 Dec 2012.
  6. ↑ "Honey Singh – I.V. (International Villager)" Honey Singh's Most Awaited Album
  7. ↑ Asian Network – The Official Asian Download Chart – The Official Asian Download Chart. BBC (18 February 2012). Retrieved on 2012-02-23.
  8. ↑ "Honey Singh performs at Ansal Institute of Technology". Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  9. ↑ Honey Singh paid highest fee for song. Hindustan Times (2 May 2012). Retrieved on 2012-05-04.
  10. ↑ Yo-Yo Honey Singh becomes the costliest Bollywood singer. Daily Bhaskar (2 May 2012). Retrieved on 2012-05-04.
  11. ↑ Honey Singh's Angreji Beat in Bollywood Movie Cocktail 2012 Honey Singh's Angreji Beat in Bollywood Movie Cocktail 2012
  12. 1 2 "Honey Singh as Satan". punjabiportal.com. punjabiportal.com. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
  13. 1 2 "Yo Yo Honey Singh - 'Satan'". Bobby Friction. http://bobbyfriction.tumblr.com. Retrieved 2012-12-17. External link in |publisher= (help)
  14. ↑ "Anurag Kashyap joins hands with singer Yo Yo Honey Singh for his album Satan!". BollywoodLife. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  15. ↑ "The nadir of all depravity?". Times of India. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  16. ↑ "So what about 'RAPIST' HIP HOP?". Hardnews. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  17. ↑ "Gurgaon hotel cancels rapper Honey Singh's concert, FIR in Lucknow over offensive lyrics". Times Of India. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  18. ↑ "Anger wave washes away Honey Singh show". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  19. ↑ "Honey Singh denies writing offensive lyrics, his lawyer says he is considering legal action". IBNLive. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  20. ↑ PTC Punjabi Music Awards 2010. Tribuneindia.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-03.
  21. ↑ PTC 2011 music award Winners List. Ptcpmusicawards.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-03.
  22. ↑ PTC Music Awards 2011 List of Awards Winners. Cinepunjab.com (18 November 2011). Retrieved on 2012-01-03.
  23. ↑ PTC 2012 music award Winners List Ptcpmusicawards.com. Retrieved on 2012-03-25.
  24. ↑ BritAsia Music Awards winners articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com . Retrieved on 2012-12-01.
  25. ↑ Lebara Mobile UK Asian Music Awards (UKAMA 2012) Results chakdey.com Retrieved on 2012-12-01.
  26. 1 2 PTC Punjabi Film Award (PTCPFA 2013) Results Retrieved on 2013-03-22.
  27. ↑ Yo Yo Honey Singh bagged an award for best Indie Artiste male for Brown Rang Retrieved on 2013-03-22.
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