Panjabi MC

Panjabi MC
Panjabi MC performing at London Mela in August 2010
Panjabi MC performing at London Mela in August 2010
Background information
Birth nameRajinder Singh Rai
Born (1970-02-14) February 14, 1970 (age 54)
Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK
GenresBhangra, electronic, alternative hip hop, trip hop, Asian Underground
OccupationMusician
Years active1993–present
LabelsSuperstar Recordings (Germany)
Urban Records
PMC Records (UK)
Universal (India)
Ultra Music
Websitewww.panjabi-mc.com

Rajinder Singh Rai (Punjabi: ਰਜਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ; born February 14, 1970), better known by his stage name Panjabi MC, is a British-Indian recording artist, rapper, record producer and DJ. He is best known for the worldwide Bhangra 2002 hit "Mundian To Bach Ke", which sold 10 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. Among other songs, he gained acclaim with the 2003 release "Jogi". AllMusic has called him "one of the most prominent names in bhangra".[1]

  1. ^ Andy Kellman (14 February 1973). "Panjabi MC | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 February 2016.