Tag Archives: Sonu Nigam

“We have applied for registration of a Copyright Society to take care of singers royalties” -Sonu Nigam

by Anita Iyer (May 21, 2013)

Leading singers in the Hindi film industry have unified under Singers Association of India (SAI). Formed in 2011, it has 60 singers under its fold. Sonu Nigam in a conversation with Sound Box talks about the beginnings of the association … READ MORE >>

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Singers miffed at no credit mentions in Bombay Talkies track

by Anita Iyer (May 2, 2013)

The title track of Bombay Talkies surfaced on T-Series’ official YouTube channel last week. From Amit Trivedi’s stable, the track didn’t really create any waves as was expected considering it was a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema. You could read … READ MORE >>

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Amit Trivedi out of tune in Bombay Talkies

by Siddharth Talwar (April 29, 2013)

The title track of Bombay Talkies misses Amit Trivedi’s ingenuity stamp Song: Bombay Talkies Title Song Artist: Amit Trivedi Label: T-Series Apparently a tribute to a hundred years of Indian cinema has to only include the stars of the films … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Main Story, Show Case, Showcase | Tagged Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Alka Yagnik, Amit Trivedi, Bombay Talkies, Imran khan, Juhi Chavla, Kajol, Kumar Sanu, Madhuri Dixit, mohit chauhan, Rani Mukherjee, Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan, SB Balasubramaniam, Shaan, Shah Rukh Khan, shilpa rao, Shreya Ghoshal, Siddharth Talwar, Sonu Nigam, Sound Box, Sound Box explores, sound box india, sound box india music, sound box mag, sound box magazine, sound box magazine india, sound box music, Sound Box Music India, sound box music magazine, sound box music trade magazine, Sound Box Team, Sound Box Trade, Sound Box Trade Magazine, Sound Box Trasw, Sridevi, Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Swanand Kirkire, Talwar Siddharth, Udit Narayan | Comments Off

Anubhav Sinha launches music platform Benaras Beat

by Swagata Panjari (April 29, 2013)

While the music videos for non-film songs were hot trend in the 90s and 2000s, director Anubhav Sinha of Ra.One fame is set to bring back the missing trend back with his new platform Benaras Beat. The platform curated in … READ MORE >>

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Sanjay Tandon appointed as CEO of two music associations

by Sound Box Team (April 1, 2013)

Sanjay Tandon had bid adieu to Reliance Entertainment and has been appointed as the CEO of Music Composers Association of India (MCAI) and Singer’s Asscociation of India (SAI). After serving as Reliance Entertainment VP – Music & Anti-Piracy and the head – … READ MORE >>

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MTV VMAI award winners revealed

by Swagata Panjari (March 22, 2013)

As MTV finally succeeds in bringing its internationally famed award show, Video Music Awards (VMA) on the Indian soil, the first edition of MTV VMAI witnessed a huge turned out with the presence of renowned musicians. AR Rahman bagged an … READ MORE >>

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Reviewed: Chasme Baddoor

by Siddharth Talwar (March 4, 2013)

Album: Chasme Baddoor Artist: Sajid Wajid Label: T-Series Sajid-Wajid have created an old fashioned album, which seems like remake of an old film. The soundtrack of Chasme Baddoor makes an effort to capture the spirit of the womanising loafers in … READ MORE >>

Posted in Non Film Reviews | Tagged Ali Zafar, Andh Ghoda Race Mein Dauda, Bappi Lahiri, chasme baddoor, chasme baddoor review, Dhichkyaaon Doom Doom, Har Ek Friend Kamina Hota Hai, metallica, Review, Sajid-Wajid, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam | Comments Off

Zila Ghaziabad Soundtrack Review

by Bhaskar Pant (February 20, 2013)

Album: Zila Ghazibad Artists :Amjad-Nadeem, Bappa Lahiri Label: T-Series ‘Zila Ghaziabad’ boasts of a strong cast and has many expectations riding on its music…lets dive in our ears to see how well it fares! The title track defines the feel … READ MORE >>

Posted in Guide, Non Film Reviews, Show Case, Showcase | Tagged Bappi Lahiri, Mamta Sharma, Mika, mohit chauhan, Shadab Sabri, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam, Sound Box, Sound Box explores, sound box india, sound box india music, sound box mag, sound box magazine, sound box magazine india, sound box music, Sound Box Music India, sound box music magazine, sound box music trade magazine, Sound Box Trade Magazine, Sound Box Trasw, Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Tulsi Kumar, Zila Ghaziabad | Comments Off

Kavita Krishnamurthy to release non-film album

by Swagata Panjari (February 1, 2013)

Singer Kavita Krishnamurthy is going to steer away from her usual agenda of collaborations and live shows. The singer is all set to release her non-film album in two or three months. The untitled album composed by renowned violinist Dr L … READ MORE >>

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Priyanka collaboration with Pitbull confirmed

by Ria Shah (December 4, 2012)

Universal Music is banking heavily on collaborations and is all set to release a single by Priyanka-Pitbull. Universal Music provided a sharp edge to Priyanka Chopra’s aspirations of becoming a pop diva after getting her to duet with Will.I.Am on … READ MORE >>

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Top 10 most downloaded album songs of the November Week 3 at the Nokia Music Store

by Sound Box (November 27, 2012)

S.No Song Album Artist 1 Hummer The Folk Star Honey Singh 2 Scooty The Folk Star Honey Singh 3 Maa Tujhe Salaam Vande Matram A.R. Rahman 4 Teri Yaad Jab Aati Hai Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai Lucky Ali 5 Dil … READ MORE >>

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Dabangg 2 tracks now available on Hungama

by Sound Box (November 21, 2012)

Sajid-Wajid who delivered hits from Pyar Kiya To Darna Kiya, Tere Naam, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Wanted, Dabangg and recently Ek tha Tiger have composed for Dabangg 2 this time. The album has five original tracks and starts with Dagabazz re … READ MORE >>

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GIMA announces its non film category nominations

by Sound Box (July 26, 2012)

The biggest annual celebration of Indian Music, the Chevrolet 3rd Global Indian Music Academy (GiMA) Awards today announced its nominees in the non-film music category for its 3rd edition. An initiative by Wizcraft International Entertainment, GiMA is a pioneering effort … READ MORE >>

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Copyright amendment passed in RS, awaits approval from Lok Sabha

by Anita Iyer (May 19, 2012)

Much to the delight of the creative fraternity, the Copyright Amendment Bill, 2010 was discussed and passed by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The amendment bill now awaits approval from the Lok Sabha, to be presented on Monday. If not … READ MORE >>

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Flipkart’s Flyte collaborates with popular music artists for World IP Day, 2012

by Divya (April 25, 2012)

For this year’s World IP Day, on April 26th, Flipkart’s Flyte, India’s largest legal digital music store has collaborated with popular artistes like Sonu Nigam, Mohit Chauhan, Shaan, Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher and Sunidhi Chauhan to launch a musical anthem. … READ MORE >>

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Call for entries announced for GiMA awards

by Sound Box (April 14, 2012)

The Chevrolet Global Indian Music Academy (GiMA) Awards, the most definitive recognition platform of the Indian Music industry,is all set to kick offits 3rdeditionby inviting entries. GiMA provides a unified platform to celebrate and recognise those who push the boundaries … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Indie News, Main Story, Show Case | Tagged Academy members, Call for entries, Dr L Subramanium, Ehsaan Noorani, film music, GiMA Advisory Board member, GIMA awards, Global Indian Music Academy (GiMA) Awards, Javed Akhtar, Kailash Kher, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Lesle Lewis, Loy Mendonsa, Mukesh Bhatt, non-film music categories, Pt Shivkumar Sharma, Salim Merchant, Shaan, Shankar Mahadevan, Shubha Mudgal, Sonu Nigam, Sulaiman Merchant | Comments Off

Sonu Nigam and Atif Aslam to share stage in London

by Sound Box (March 19, 2012)

Sonu Nigam and Atif Aslam are slated to perform live at London’s O2 arena for a show titled Dhamaka 2012 alongside the dance group Bolly Flex. Both of them are to sing for 90 minutes each and Bolly Flex will … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Indie News, Main Story, Show Case | Tagged Atif Aslam, Bolly Flex, Dhamaka 2012, London's O2 arena, Naz Choudhury, Sonu Nigam | Comments Off

Bollywood musicians come together to fight piracy

by Sound Box (March 1, 2012)

For the first time ever in India, six singers of the music industry have come together to give voice to an anti-piracy movement. Sonu Nigam, Mohit Chauhan, Shaan, Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher and Sunidhi Chauhan are collaborating on a track … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Indie News, Main Story, Show Case | Tagged Flipkart, Kailash Kher, mohit chauhan, Salaami Ho Jaye, Shaan, Shamir Tandon, Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, universal music | Comments Off