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So far two albums credits and countless hit songs and singles to his name, Dj s.a.k (Shaheed Ali Khan) has thrived in the music business for more than 5 years to date. He is a dj, singer, mc, radio jockey, rapper, producer and a song writer. As a dj in his over 11 year career he has played in nearly all the top clubs and venues in Kenya. On the local scene artists such as Redsan, Nameless, The Late E-Sir, Deux Vultures, Sodi Sigh, The Angels and Pappi sigh have curtain raised for dj s.a.k on his “Mpenzi Cd Launch”.
Shaheed Ali Khan - the producer, composer, arranger, singer and musician from Mombasa, Kenya, now living in Nairobi - is a music machine. Since his introduction in the Kenyan music, dj s.a.k`s creative talents have seen become an accomplished key player in the industry. "I love music and want to thanks all the media, well-wishers, fans, friends, family and to all for their support in making me who I am. So far I have learned so much from the industry, but I feel there is still much more to learn each day in the field of music.” |
His extensive experience of music recording has included working with artists and producers like Ted Josaya, Ambrose, Mike Raber, Homeboiz, Eric Musioka, Dj Ned, Hotty, Fundi Frank, Hotty and Mustafa of Deux Vultures. As a dj, he introduced the decks vs dhols concept in Kenya, where he mixes music and the dhol players playing live dhol for a perfect fusion of the eastern and western culture which became very popular and was adapted by all and proof that dj s.a.k`s musical visions could well have been ahead of his time.
Currently, in addition to his continuing career as a producer, he is working on “The Kendian Project” - this is all his own work, a new dance fusion and hip hop style fusing bhangra, bollywood samples with local Kiswahili and powerful beats. Bhangra beats pumping up the adrenaline, with sugary sweet vocals of various local artists takes big strides towards musical immortality...sublime Kenyan, Indian… Making it Kendian!!! As an experiment he released a powerful dance number with collaboration between himself and Mustafa of Deux Vultures. The song (Twanga Twanga) became as instant hit and welcomed by all cultures. The song was also voted Nairobis song of the year 2003 and it was fused with Lata Mageshkars super hit track Jiya Jaleh of the film Dil Se.
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Kenya’s Most Wanted Asian DJ: Dj S.a.k (Shaheed Ali Khan) has thrived in the music business for more than 11 years to date. He is a dj, singer, mc, radio jockey, lyricist, producer, and a promoter. As an artist, he has plays in top clubs and venues in Kenya. Not forgetting getting professional training from Indias # 1 – Dj Suketu and being called as his apprentice by many.
Kenya’s Most Wanted Asian DJ:
Dj S.a.k (Shaheed Ali Khan) has thrived in the music business for more
than 11 years to date. He is a dj, singer, mc, radio jockey, lyricist,
producer, and a promoter. As an artist, he has plays in top clubs and
venues in Kenya. Not forgetting getting professional training from
Indias # 1 – Dj Suketu and being called as his apprentice by many.
Early 07 his song Kassam got the Asian song of the year for 06 in
Kenya. He was voted as Kenyas Best Asian Artist / Dj of the year in 06
and in 05 as the Most Gorgeous Asian Male personality by Asian Vibe
and in 04 his track Twanga Twanga that had a remixed Sample of Jiya
Jaleh from Dil Se was voted the African Song of the year on Kiss Fm. |
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He has also shared the stage (as a dj / singer / mc / promoter) with international artists such as: The Sahotas, Apache Indian & the Soldiers, Simon Diamond Brothers, Taz – Stereo Nation, Mehsopuria, Raghav, RDB, B21, Sahara, Jassi Sidhu, Sukshinder Shinda, Dj Suketu, Bally Jagpal, Bhoota Jagpal, Dr. Zeus, Sonu Nigam, Jazzy B, Rishi Rich, Jay Sean, Juggy D, Veronica, Aman Hayer among others. With this glorious portfolio Dj S.a.k, would be considered by many as the most talented and influential music directors to emerge from Kenya’s Asian scene, and can proudly call himself “Kenyas Most Wanted Asian Dj”. His extensive experience of music recording has included working with various International artists. As a dj, he introduced the decks vs dhols concept in Kenya, where he mixes music and the dhol players playing live dhol for a perfect fusion of the eastern and western culture which became very popular and was adapted by all and proof that dj s.a.k`s musical visions could well have been ahead of his time. Not only is he a great club DJ, he has also proven his point as a great DJ for private parties too. Spinning the best of Bhangra, Hindi Dance Remixes, Trance, and Arabic, DJ S.a.k has conquered the dance floors with his magnificent mixing beat to beat abilities. Watch out for his 60mins of fame radio show and cd series. And tune in to co-drive on sound Asia Fm to catch dj sak live as he drives you home on Kenya’s no 1 asian radio statio Sound Asia Fm. (www.soundasiafm.com) |
Albums:
• Meri Jaan – Singles Remixed
• Mpenzi – Forever Together
Singles:
• Twanga Twanga Feat Vultures
• Kassam
• Jogi Feat Sodi Singh
Awards & Achievements:
· The Presidents Awards - Gold Award
· Lions Club Of Mombasa North - Member
· Kenyan Song of the Year 2004 –Twanga Twanga featuring Vultures
· Most Gorgeous Asian Male Personality year 2004
· Kisima Awards Nomination year 2004 – Best Asian Artist
· Best Asian Male Presenter Sound Asia Fm year 2005
· Best Asian Show “Bumper2Bumper Drive Time Sound Asia year 2005
· Kisima Awards Winner year 2006 – Best Asian Artist
· Kassam got the Asian song of the year for 06 in Kenya.
· He was voted as Kenya’s Best Asian Artist / Dj of the year 2006 |
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