He introduced a combination of the traditional Indian bhangra music with the style of raggamuffin, the mix-up often known as bhangramuffin, to the world with his first album, 1993's 'No Reservations'. That release was produced by Simon & Diamond, Phil Chill, Robert Livingston, Bobby Digital, and Sly Dunbar. It was followed by 'Make Way for the Indian', produced by Sly & Robbie, The Press, Mafia & Fluxy, Pandit Dinesh, and Chris Lane. That album notably featured rapper Tim Dog and spawned the massive hit Boom Shack-A-Lak", which has been used in several movies and has become a sort of 'signature song' for Apache Indian .
'Real People', produced by Harjinder Noparat, proved to be his most experimental album and also featured more Indian elements than many of his previous releases. 'Karma', his first album of the new century, was a return to more traditional forms of reggae. That album featured Luciano, Boy George, and Mafia & Fluxy.
As stated before, Apache Indian merged raggamuffin with Indian music as well as influences from mainstream dance music and pop rap. Born in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. He helped to start a trend that has found a huge following. He's also the only Asian to date to have seven Top 40 Hits on the mainstream British charts. Stylistically, Apache Indian generally moved from mixing Indian music with raggamuffin and commercial rap to exploring more traditional forms of reggae on his most recent albums.
Lyrically, Apache Indian - who always uses Jamaican English - is known for his sharp social criticism ("Arranged Marriage" featuring Natacha Atlas; "Mention") as well as his party tracks ("Boomshackalak", "Jump Up").
Apache Indian has recorded with Boyz II Men, Blackstreet, Wreckx 'n' Effect, UB40, US chart topper Sean Paul, Maxi Priest, General Levy, Brian and Tony Gold, Shaggy, Yami Bolo, Boy George, A.R. Rahman, Sameera Singh. Asha Bhosle and Pras of the Fugees.
Reggae singer Sean Paul, who has been on the top of Billboard charts with his single with Beyonce, toured the US with Apache Indian.
For his first album "No Reservation", he had signed a contract worth £250,000 pounds with Island Records - one of the largest sums paid for a debut album by a non-white artist.
"Boomshackalak" was featured in five different Hollywood movies, including "Dumb And Dumber". More significantly, the song has featured in a record 52 commercials across the globe, featuring various brands.
Now it features on the "Scooby Doo 2" soundtrack, along with international names like Fatboy Slim, The B-52's, 2 Unlimited and New Radicals.
His composition "Om Namah Shivay" also features on Putumayo World Music World Reggae, a collection of reggae-influenced tracks performed by artists from around the world. The World Reggae compositions blend the upbeat and soulful groove of reggae with exotic local influences to create new and appealing variations that will appeal to music lovers everywhere.
Apache Indian was also nominated for the Central Britain Media and Arts Asian Jewel Award in 2004.
Discography
* 1993 No Reservations
* 1995 Make Way for the Indian
* 1997 No Reservations
* 1998 Real People
* 2000 Karma
* 2005 Time for Change
Aids Warning
Apache Indian Lyrics
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This is a warning fe each and everyone
You have fe no bout the AIDS upon the island
This is a warning fe all the youth them
Listen raggamuffin Indian a tell them
Say you listen when me talk original Arawak
Say the AIDS it a gwarn and we have fe stop that
Hear them talk bout the crack
Talk bout heroin cha! we no wan that
When me chat fe the Indian, white and the black
But you listen when me come and start fe attack
All the idiot them that love fe be slack
Say them have fe wipe out mon off this ya map
Ca the AIDS it gwarn and me wan none of that
And when me chat this ya one say me chat non stop
[Chorus]
Me say me talk and a talk and you hear when me gwarn
When you hear fe me voice mon through the Steel horn
Me have fe take out a minute and a couple second
Fe tell all the mon and tell all woman
Next time you hold a partner feel the vibes strong
Make sure two of uno take the precaution
When you reach fe your pocket take out your condom
And from you use that nothing can go wrong
But if you never bring it listen when me talking
Forget about the Doogoo, Doogoo, Doogoo sin-thing
[Chorus]
Bout you have 2 woman, a nothin that
Bout you have 3 woman, a nothin that
Bout you think you are don, a nothin that
You have no condom, a nothin that
And the gal them a gwarn, a nothin that
Bout them have a next mon, a nothin that
And a loba loba, a nothin that
That him last longer, a nothin that
You fe one partner and a keep healthy
No bother go round go round with a next somebody
And take a needle push it in your body
You fe hear what a gwarn mon listen keenly
Then there will be no fight and will be no fuss
How the kids got born with the virus
[Chorus]
(Musical break comes back with chorus)
This is a warning fe each and everyone
You have fe no bout the AIDS upon the island
This is a warning fe all the youth them
Listen raggamuffin Indian a tell them
Next time you find a gal say soorni logthi
And your mind tell you mon fe check the curi
Before you would a worry bout she mum and daddy
Mon and she big brother mon wide him hockey
But now you have fe start think about a next problem
If she have the virus, here when me tell them
So you have fe careful and a watch what a gwarn
Ca the AIDS could a come and a lik anyone
[Chorus]
Say you listen when me talk original Arawak
Say the AIDS it a gwarn and we have fe stop that
Hear them talk bout the coke
Hear them talk bout the crack
Talk bout heroin cha! we no wan that
When me chat fe the Indian, white and the black
But you listen when me come and start fe attack
All the idiot them that love fe be slack
Say them have fe wipe out mon off this ya map
Ca the AIDS it gwarn and me wan none of that
And when me chat this ya one say me chat non stop
The lyrics to Apache Indian's song Aids Warning are a powerful message about HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. The song is a warning to everyone, particularly the youth, about the dangers of HIV/AIDS on the island. The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of knowing about the disease and taking precautions to prevent its spread. The lyrics highlight the importance of using condoms, avoiding risky behavior, and taking responsibility for one's own sexual health to protect oneself and others.
In the first verse, Apache Indian speaks as an original Arawak, emphasizing the importance of stopping the spread of AIDS. The next verse instructs listeners to take precautions when having sexual partners, to always use condoms, and to avoid using drugs. The third verse reminds listeners that having multiple partners and not using protection can lead to the spread of HIV/AIDS, and to take responsibility for themselves to keep themselves and others healthy.
The song's message is straightforward and powerful, designed to raise awareness about the dangers of HIV/AIDS on the island and to inspire listeners to take action to prevent its spread. The song's emphasis on personal responsibility, safe sexual practices, and awareness of the dangers of HIV/AIDS make it a valuable tool for education and prevention.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a warning fe each and everyone
Everyone needs to take this warning seriously
You have fe no bout the AIDS upon the island
People need to be aware of the AIDS epidemic on the island
This is a warning fe all the youth them
Young people especially need to pay attention to this warning
Listen raggamuffin Indian a tell them
Listen to Apache Indian's warning
Say you listen when me talk original Arawak
Listen to the original voices of the island's indigenous people
Say the AIDS it a gwarn and we have fe stop that
Acknowledge the existence of the AIDS epidemic and work to stop it
Hear them talk bout the coke
People talking about cocaine
Hear them talk bout the crack
People talking about crack cocaine
Talk bout heroin cha! we no wan that
Talking about heroin and expressing a desire to avoid it
When me chat fe the Indian, white and the black
Addressing people of different races
But you listen when me come and start fe attack
Listen even when the message may be difficult or uncomfortable
All the idiot them that love fe be slack
Those who are careless and irresponsible need to be aware of the risks associated with AIDS
Say them have fe wipe out mon off this ya map
Acknowledging the seriousness of AIDS and the possibility of its impact on the population
Ca the AIDS it gwarn and me wan none of that
AIDS is a threat that must be stopped
And when me chat this ya one say me chat non stop
The message about AIDS is important and needs to be repeated
Me say me talk and a talk and you hear when me gwarn
Repeating the importance of listening to the message about AIDS
When you hear fe me voice mon through the Steel horn
The message about AIDS is being amplified through the steel horn
Me have fe take out a minute and a couple second
Taking the time to deliver this message
Fe tell all the mon and tell all woman
Everyone needs to hear this message
Next time you hold a partner feel the vibes strong
Be aware of the vibes you feel before engaging in sexual activity
Make sure two of uno take the precaution
Taking precautions to avoid AIDS
When you reach fe your pocket take out your condom
Carry a condom with you at all times as a precaution against AIDS
And from you use that nothing can go wrong
Using a condom is a surefire way to avoid AIDS
But if you never bring it listen when me talking
If you don't have a condom, listen to the warning
Forget about the Doogoo, Doogoo, Doogoo sin-thing
Don't risk contracting AIDS by engaging in unprotected sex
Bout you have 2 woman, a nothin that
Having multiple partners is not a good idea
Bout you have 3 woman, a nothin that
Having even more partners is even riskier
Bout you think you are don, a nothin that
Thinking you are invincible won't protect you from AIDS
You have no condom, a nothin that
Not having a condom can be dangerous
And the gal them a gwarn, a nothin that
Don't be tempted by women who aren't concerned about AIDS
Bout them have a next mon, a nothin that
If a woman has another partner, it's not an excuse to ignore the risk of AIDS
And a loba loba, a nothin that
Don't be distracted by irrelevant details
That him last longer, a nothin that
Thinking you can last longer in bed isn't worth the risk of AIDS
You fe one partner and a keep healthy
Be responsible and choose one partner to stay healthy
No bother go round go round with a next somebody
Don't fool around with multiple partners
And take a needle push it in your body
Using drugs intravenously is extremely risky when it comes to AIDS
You fe hear what a gwarn mon listen keenly
Listen carefully to the warning being given
Then there will be no fight and will be no fuss
Preventing AIDS helps avoid conflict or drama in one's life
How the kids got born with the virus
AIDS can be transmitted from parents to children, resulting in born with the virus
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: STEPHEN KAPUR, DIAMOND JYOTI DUGGAL, SIMON JYOTI DUGGAL, Diamond Duggal, Simon Duggal, Steven Kapur
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What a great time ....I loved this Album so much. Greatings from Germany
Wayne Blake
JAH RASTAFARI IS GOD ALMIGHTY!