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 ยฃ250,000 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
Chok There
Apache Indian Lyrics
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Indian me a tear them apart
When me come me bring a new stylee
So listen crowd of people and you have to follow me
Chok there - them a ball when they see the Indian
Chok there - raggamuffin under style and pattern
Chok there - when me come that a different fashion
First tune a say me do no it reach No.1
Chok there - see me face upon the television
Chok there - hear me voice pon the radio station
Promotor them a come them a rub off them hand
Keeping a session and them want it fe ram
Chok there - put me name pon the invitation
Chok there - pon the gate go raise a million
Me bring a brand new style upon the Island
Fe the black a fe white and a fe the Indian
So each and everyone come follow fashion
Chok there - dip your knee cork out you bottom
Chok there - everyone in a the Bhangra fashion
O yar har snarjee
Ick peela glassee
Thora coke narl whisky
And say to Apache
Chok there - them a ball from Bombay city
Chok there - from the deepest parts of Delhi
Chok there - fe the woman hitch up in a sari
Chok there - so me hear from Karachie
New York, Kingston and London city
Chok there - from the Rema and the junglis possie
And me take fe me style down a Amritsar
Chok there - them a ball from Kalistana
Chok there - everyone from Shirilanka
No me sit dawn pon the version like a crab pon the sand
Like the Vindaloo curry and me two pompadom
Chok there - them a ball fe Apache Indian
Me say ick, thor, thin, me say char, ponj, share
Fe all the Indian and all the Karlair
O Apache-jee no me chat anyway
And when them see me them all have fe say
Chok there - a this ya youth mon me no easy
Chok there - crowd of people no them have to follow me
Nuff DJ them a have a fe them own stylee
Some a wa da dong deng same a come follar me
And some a them a say Oh Lord a mercy
Pnumina ick pnumina thor and also in a three
But anytime me came me bring a bran stylee
And anything me say you have fe ball after me
Chok there - a so me chatta mon fe everybody
Chok there - a so me chatta mon fe me lady
No me know one gal them a call Rhani
Pon her forehead no she have a binthee
And round she waist she have a sari
And anything me say she have fe ball after me
Chok there - raggamuffin Indian Apache
Chok there - from me uncle and aunty-jee
Chok there - from me brother mon and me pobee
Chok there - from me friend Baldev Singh-jee
Chok there - raggamuffin fe the community
Chok there - when the come a mon me no easy
So put up your hand if you love Apache
Chok there - Simon a no him fe mix me
Chok there - Diamond a no him fe mix me
Chok there
Chok there
No.1 in a the Bombay chart
Indian me a tear them apart
When me come me bring a new stylee
So listen crowd of people and you have to follow me
Chok there - them a ball when they see the Indian
Chok there - raggamuffin under style and pattern
Chok there - when me come that a different fashion
First tune a say me do no it reach No.1
In a the reggae charts and the Indian
Chok there - see me face upon the television
Chok there - hear me voice pon the radio station
Promotor them a come them a rub off them hand
Keeping a session and them want it fe ram
Chok there - put me name pon the invitation
Chok there - pon the gate go raise a million
Me bring a brand new style upon the Island
Fe the black a fe white and a fe the Indian
So each and everyone come follow fashion
Chok there - dip your knee cork out you bottom
Chok there - everyone in a the Bhangra fashion
Nuff DJ them a have a fe them own stylee
Some a wa da dong deng same a come follar me
And some a them a say Oh Lord a mercy
Pnumina ick pnumina thor and also in a three
But anytime me came me bring a bran stylee
So listen crowd of people and you have to follow me
The song "Chok There" by Apache Indian is a classic dancehall and reggae fusion song that was released in 1990. The lyrics of the song are a celebration of Indian culture and pride, and Apache Indian's unique style of fusing Indian and Jamaican music. In the song, the singer talks about being number one on the charts, tearing apart the competition, and bringing a new style that people need to follow. "Chok There" refers to the act of choking, signifying the overwhelming success of Apache Indian and his music.
The lyrics of the song are delivered in a mix of Jamaican Patois and Hindi, which reinforces the connection between the two cultures. The opening lines, "No.1 in a the Bombay chart, Indian me a tear them apart," lays out the singer's dominance and pride in his Indian heritage. Apache Indian then talks about bringing a new style, marked by his trademark fusion of Indian tabla beats and reggae rhythms, which is loved by the people. The lyrics also mention the positive reception in different cities like New York, Kingston and London, as well as the diverse Indian communities like Shirilanka and Kalistana.
Line by Line Meaning
No.1 in a the Bombay chart
Apache Indian's song has reached the top position in the music chart of Bombay.
Indian me a tear them apart
Apache Indian's music is causing a stir in the Indian music scene.
When me come me bring a new stylee
Apache Indian introduces new music styles to the Indian audience whenever he releases a new song.
So listen crowd of people and you have to follow me
Apache Indian encourages his fans to listen to his music and follow the trends he sets in the industry.
Chok there - them a ball when they see the Indian
People get excited and cry out in joy when they see Apache Indian.
Chok there - raggamuffin under style and pattern
Apache Indian's music style and pattern is unique and like no other.
Chok there - when me come that a different fashion
Apache Indian brings a whole new fashion and style to the Indian music industry whenever he releases a new song.
First tune a say me do no it reach No.1
In a the reggae charts and the Indian
Apache Indian's first single did not reach the top position in the reggae and Indian music charts.
Chok there - see me face upon the television
Apache Indian's music videos are broadcasted on Indian television.
Chok there - hear me voice pon the radio station
Apache Indian's songs are played on Indian radio stations.
Promotor them a come them a rub off them hand
Keeping a session and them want it fe ram
Promoters are excited to book Apache Indian for their events and are eager to make a lot of money from the crowds he draws.
Chok there - put me name pon the invitation
Chok there - pon the gate go raise a million
Apache Indian's name on an invitation will attract many people willing to pay to attend the event.
Me bring a brand new style upon the Island
Fe the black a fe white and a fe the Indian
Apache Indian introduces a new music style that can be appreciated by people of all races on the Island.
So each and everyone come follow fashion
Apache Indian encourages everyone to follow the trends he sets in the music industry.
Chok there - dip your knee cork out you bottom
Apache Indian instructs his listeners to dance in a specific way by bending their knees and sticking out their bottoms.
Chok there - everyone in a the Bhangra fashion
Apache Indian's music inspires people to dance in the Bhangra style.
Nuff DJ them a have a fe them own stylee
Some a wa da dong deng same a come follar me
And some a them a say Oh Lord a mercy
Pnumina ick pnumina thor and also in a three
Various DJs have their own unique music style but some of them follow what Apache Indian has started, while others are amazed by his music and style.
But anytime me came me bring a bran stylee
Apache Indian always brings a fresh new style to the music industry whenever he releases a new song.
Chok there - a so me chatta mon fe everybody
Chok there - a so me chatta mon fe me lady
No me know one gal them a call Rhani
Pon her forehead no she have a binthee
And round she waist she have a sari
And anything me say she have fe ball after me
Chok there - raggamuffin Indian Apache
Apache Indian speaks with confidence about his music, style, and the fame they bring him. He mentions a lady named Rhani who wears a bindi on her forehead and dances to his music while wearing a sari.
Chok there - from me uncle and aunty-jee
Chok there - from me brother mon and me pobee
Chok there - from me friend Baldev Singh-jee
Chok there - raggamuffin fe the community
Apache Indian has a lot of support from his family and friends and his music is loved by the community.
Chok there - when the come a mon me no easy
So put up your hand if you love Apache
Apache Indian is not an easy person but he is loved and admired by his fans.
Chok there - Simon a no him fe mix me
Chok there - Diamond a no him fe mix me
Apache Indian is refusing to get mixed by certain music producers.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SIMON DUGGAL, DIAMOND DUGGAL, STEVEN KAPUR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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No.1 in a the Bombay chart
Indian me a tear them apart
When me come me bring a new stylee
So listen crowd of people and you have to follow me
Chok there - them a ball when they see the Indian
Chok there - raggamuffin under style and pattern
Chok there - when me come that a different fashion
First tune a say me do no it reach No.1
In a the reggae charts and the Indian
Chok there - see me face upon the television
Chok there - hear me voice pon the radio station
Promotor them a come them a rub off them hand
Keeping a session and them want it fe ram
Chok there - put me name pon the invitation
Chok there - pon the gate go raise a million
Me bring a brand new style upon the Island
Fe the black a fe white and a fe the Indian
So each and everyone come follow fashion
Chok there - dip your knee cork out you bottom
Chok there - everyone in a the Bhangra fashion
O yar har snarjee
Ick peela glassee
Thora coke narl whisky
And say to Apache
Chok there - them a ball from Bombay city
Chok there - from the deepest parts of Delhi
Chok there - fe the woman hitch up in a sari
Chok there - so me hear from Karachie
New York, Kingston and London city
Chok there - from the Rema and the junglis possie
And me take fe me style down a Amritsar
Chok there - them a ball from Kalistana
Chok there - everyone from Shirilanka
No me sit dawn pon the version like a crab pon the sand
Like the Vindaloo curry and me two pompadom
Chok there - them a ball fe Apache Indian
Me say ick, thor, thin, me say char, ponj, share
Fe all the Indian and all the Karlair
O Apache-jee no me chat anyway
And when them see me them all have fe say
Chok there - a this ya youth mon me no easy
Chok there - crowd of people no them have to follow me
Nuff DJ them a have a fe them own stylee
Some a wa da dong deng same a come follar me
And some a them a say Oh Lord a mercy
Pnumina ick pnumina thor and also in a three
But anytime me came me bring a bran stylee
And anything me say you have fe ball after me
Chok there - a so me chatta mon fe everybody
Chok there - a so me chatta mon fe me lady
No me know one gal them a call Rhani
Pon her forehead no she have a binthee
And round she waist she have a sari
And anything me say she have fe ball after me
Chok there - raggamuffin Indian Apache
Chok there - from me uncle and aunty-jee
Chok there - from me brother mon and me pobee
Chok there - from me friend Baldev Singh-jee
Chok there - raggamuffin fe the community
Chok there - when the come a mon me no easy
So put up your hand if you love Apache
Chok there - Simon a no him fe mix me
Chok there - Diamond a no him fe mix me
Chok there
Chok there
No.1 in a the Bombay chart
Indian me a tear them apart
When me come me bring a new stylee
So listen crowd of people and you have to follow me
Chok there - them a ball when they see the Indian
Chok there - raggamuffin under style and pattern
Chok there - when me come that a different fashion
First tune a say me do no it reach No.1
In a the reggae charts and the Indian
Chok there - see me face upon the television
Chok there - hear me voice pon the radio station
Promotor them a come them a rub off them hand
Keeping a session and them want it fe ram
Chok there - put me name pon the invitation
Chok there - pon the gate go raise a million
Me bring a brand new style upon the Island
Fe the black a fe white and a fe the Indian
So each and everyone come follow fashion
Chok there - dip your knee cork out you bottom
Chok there - everyone in a the Bhangra fashion
Nuff DJ them a have a fe them own stylee
Some a wa da dong deng same a come follar me
And some a them a say Oh Lord a mercy
Pnumina ick pnumina thor and also in a three
But anytime me came me bring a bran stylee
So listen crowd of people and you have to follow me
@rudraganesh
I was 15 when I heard him. Iโm 45 now and still wining on his music โค
@truthseeker2095
You must of got bullied up bad in the 90s by all the Pakistanis ๐
@pak6198
Me to bro ๐๐ผ
@mujahiddance
Same here
@xeintabbaa9786
Likewise ๐
@dharamvirsinghbamrah5843
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@rupagupta2005
no Indian rapper can beat him, he was sooo ahead of his time... in 2019 I still shake my body on his music!!!
@mehtabkausar
He is world best rapper for me.
@mehtabkausar
Badshah is like his toe nail.
@josimerdsouza8166
True that๐