Jagwinder Singh Dhaliwal (Punjabi: ਜਗਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਧਾਲੀਵਾਲ, born 19 November 1977), is an Indian English singer from Southall, London of Indian Punjabi Sikh descent.[1]
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Jagwinder Dhaliwal ਜਗਵਿੰਦਰ ਧਾਲੀਵਾਲ | |
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Birth name | Jagwinder Singh Dhaliwal |
Also known as | Juggy D |
Born | (1977-11-19) 19 November 1977 (age 44) Southall, London, England |
Genres | Bhangra, Punjabi, R&B |
Years active | 1997–present |
Labels | Rishi Rich Productions |
Juggy D has been performing since the age of 14.[2] He made his breakthrough alongside Jay Sean.[citation needed] Juggy D has also appeared on numerous crossover singles with musicians such as Madonna, Ricky Martin, Mary J. Blige and Craig David.
Juggy D has collaborated with Veronica Mehta and Rishi Rich in the Bollywood film Hum Tum. He, Mehta, and Jay Sean also have guest appearances in the Hindi film Kyaa Kool Hai Hum. They sing the Jay Sean song "One Night," featuring added vocals from Veronica. He also is one of the first people to experiment with Bhangraton.[citation needed] Juggy D's debut album, Juggy D, was released in 2004 and became the first Punjabi language album to enter the UK national charts. A version of the song "Sohniye" from the album is also featured in the 2004 Bollywood film Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart.
Juggy D's single "Come Closer" features the guest vocals of Jin Au-Yeung, a Chinese American rapper from the Ruff Ryders stable.
Juggy D collaborated with Bhangra group, DCS on the song "Oh Jaan Meri Yah", which can be found on DCS's album, Desi Culture Shock. He has also collaborated with Timbaland and made an unreleased track called "Cop That Shit". He has performed at South Florida's India Fest 07.
In 2006, Juggy D won "Best Act" at the UK Asian Music Awards.[3]
In 2019 he won Best Collaboration at Brit Asia TV Music Awards for "Dance", with F1rstman, H Dhami, Mumzy and Raxstar.[4]
In 2005, Juggy D made a cameo appearance in the Bollywood movie Kyaa Kool Hai Hum along with Veronica Mehta, Jay Sean and Rishi Rich. They performed the song "Dil Mera (One Night)".
In 2006, Juggy D, made a cameo appearance in the Britflick Cash and Curry playing a drug dealer named "Jimmy".
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