DJ NYK explained

DJ NYK
Birth Name:Nikhil Sahni
Birth Place:Delhi, India
Alma Mater:Delhi University
Occupation:DJ, music producer
Years Active:2004 - Present
Website:https://www.djnyk.com/

Nikhil Sahni also known as DJ NYK is an Indian DJ, music producer, radio host, VJ, music career coach, and label owner at Play Life records.[1] [2] [3] [4] He is widely known for his Bollywood remixes, mashups, and his live sets in locations like Lake Pichola and Kerala backwaters.

Early life

Born and raised in New Delhi, India, DJ NYK completed his education from Delhi University and started his journey in the clubs of the Indian capital. He was influenced by music at an early age and started producing songs as well as remixes in high school before getting into DJing.

Career

DJ NYK started DJing in 2003 and he got his first job as a resident DJ at Club Moets in New Delhi in 2004. While he continued to resident at other clubs in the city as well, he simultaneously worked on producing remixes, which he kept uploading on the internet on two popular music platforms called coolgoose.com & djluv.in. DJ NYK landed his first professional gig at the age of 20.[5] His big break came in 2006 when an organiser in Hong Kong invited him to perform as a guest DJ for their event.

Through the Electronyk Show, NYK asserted himself as the first artist to introduce Video-DJ’ing (VDJ’ing) in India.

His incursion into Bollywood was one of the principal breakthroughs in his career when he did a remix for Shah Rukh Khan starrer "Billu". Since then, he has commissioned several official remixes for over 20 different Bollywood films.[6] NYK has also done official mixes for Danish Pop duo Bombay Rockers and Nindy Kaur. His official remix of Aye Khuda from the movie "Paathshaala" was no.1 position on the domestic radio charts. NYK's remix of the hit track " Chammak Challo", sung by international pop star Akon, was featured on Ra.One's PlayStation, which made him first Indian DJ to REMIX a track for PlayStation video game.[7]

DJ NYK hosted his own radio show called 'Rock The Party' on 94.3 MY FM back in 2011 and then another show, 'Saturday Night Fever with DJ NYK' on Fever 104 FM that aired pan India in 2018 and 2019.

NYK’s first official international remix – "Haze" – was released on Gold Records (Canada), and drew support from international superstar Gareth Emery who featured it on his weekly podcast. His original productions have been released internationally on Progressive Groove Records (Canada), Pearlicks Records (Miami), and LAD Records; and have also been aired and featured prominently on the BBC Asian Network .

DJ NYK also performed alongside Salman Khan, Kriti Sanon, Sonakshi Sinha, Daisy Shah, and Prabhu Deva for their Dabangg Tour concert in New Delhi. He also played at the Club MTV party and MTV Bollyland in India.[8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

On 24 December 2021, DJ NYK performed at Dubai Expo 2020 held at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre.

He won the Vh1 MyFav Awards 3 times for "Best Bollywood DJ".[14]

Discography

Original Singles

!Name!Label!Year
Amber Progressive Grooves Records2009
Calling Progressive Grooves Records2009
Estimulente Progressive Grooves Records 2009
Living Kings Play Life Records 2016
Wild HorsesPlay Life Records 2017
Remember YouPlay Life Records 2019
Calm The WorldPlay Life Records 2020
BLINGPlay Life Records 2020
PIYAPlay Life Records 2021

Bollywood Remixes

SongMovieMusic LabelYear
Love Mera Hit HitBillu BarberT-Series2009
Dhun LagiJai VeeruT-Series2009
Khuda Ke LiyeRunwayT-Series2009
BaamulaizaDe Dana DanVenus2009
Aye KhudaPaathshaalaT-Series2010
Desi KaliGolmaal 3T-Series2010
Chammak ChalloRa.OneT-Series2011
Cut To DiscoRocking Dard E Disco SareGama2012
Mera Mann Kehne LagaNautanki Saala T-Series2013
Aao NaI Love New Year T-Series2013
Dilliwaali GirlfriendYeh Jawani Hai DeewaniT-Series2013
Hai Ye Dil MeraHate Story 2T-Series2014
MeherbaniThe ShaukeensZee Music2014
Abhi Toh Party ShuruKhoobsuratT-Series2014
Enna SonaOk JaanuSony Music2017
Tera Yaar Hoon MainSonu Ke Titu Ki SweetyT-Series2018
Ishq Di BaajiyanSoormaSony Music2018
Sawarne LageMitronSony Music2018
Title Song - Ek Ladki Ko DekhaEk Ladki Ko Dekha Toh SareGama2019
Burj KhalifaLaxmiiZee Music2021

Pop/Indie Remixes

!Song!Artist!Label!Year
PulseKay MikadoLAD Publishing & Records 2010
HazeMikasGold Series Records2010
DreamsTeenu AroraPearlicka Records 2012
Kya Baat AyHarrdy SandhuSony Music2018
Dream GirlIr SaisSony Music2019
G.O.A.TDiljit DoshanjhFamous Studios2020
O Sanam (LoFi Remix)Lucky AliSony Music2021
Party Mashup 2021Various ArtistsSony Music2021

Notes and References

  1. News: Mecca' 17: Hindu College through its exemplary fest teaches others how to play a perfect host. 2017-03-20. Hindustan Times. 2017-11-23. en.
  2. News: 15 things to do in Dubai this weekend - What's On Dubai. 2017-03-15. What's On Dubai. 2017-11-23. en-US.
  3. News: Lamhe-2017 to give chance to show talent. Pioneer. The. The Pioneer. 2017-11-23. en.
  4. Web site: DJ NYK - DJ of the month - TheTechy. www.thetechy.com. en-US. 2017-12-03.
  5. Web site: icecool. DJ NYK at Sugar Review - Event Reviews - Articles - hkclubbing.com. 2018-01-13. www.hkclubbing.com. en-gb.
  6. News: xmas eve. https://web.archive.org/web/20171224213532/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1131227/jsp/t2/story_17723908.jsp. dead. 24 December 2017. The Telegraph. 2017-12-24.
  7. Web site: jha . neha . 2013-11-17 . 'Old remix albums don't work anymore' . 2024-03-11 . . en.
  8. Web site: Mickey Singh and DJ NYK to play Dubai. Staff Report. www.khaleejtimes.com. 2017-11-23.
  9. News: 3000 students participate in MIET Student Festival 'Sammilan 2K17'. 2017-03-26. Jammu Kashmir Latest News Tourism Breaking News J&K. 2017-11-23. en-US.
  10. News: Singer Neha Kakkar and DJ NYK perform at 'The Regency Antilia'. 2017-11-23.
  11. News: Mickey Singh, DJ Nyk coming to Dubai. Staff Report. 2016-02-28. GulfNews. 2017-11-23.
  12. Web site: Study in India Education Loans Education Abroad Distance Learning Education. Times. Education. www.educationtimes.com. 2017-12-03.
  13. Web site: Bollywood Vs EDM :: TollywoodTimes.com. en. 2017-12-24.
  14. Web site: Shivraj . Nandini . 2021-02-13 . DJ NYK And His Everlasting Pursuit of Excellence in Music . 2024-03-11 . The Talented Indian . en-US.