Jagwinder Dhaliwal ਜਗਵਿੰਦਰ ਧਾਲੀਵਾਲ | |
Birth Name: | Jagwinder Singh Dhaliwal |
Alias: | Juggy D |
Birth Date: | 1977 11, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Southall, London, England |
Associated Acts: | Malkit Singh, Dj Kivraj, Jassi sidhu, Sukshinder Shinda, Jay Sean |
Genre: | Bhangra, Punjabi, R&B |
Label: | Rishi Rich Productions |
Years Active: | 1997–present |
Jagwinder Singh Dhaliwal (Punjabi: ਜਗਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਧਾਲੀਵਾਲ, born 19 November 1977), is an English singer of Indian descent from Southall, London.[1]
Juggy D has been performing since the age of 14.[2] He made his breakthrough alongside Jay Sean. Juggy D has also appeared on numerous crossover singles with musicians such as Madonna, Ricky Martin, Mary J. Blige and Craig David.
Juggy D has collaborated with Veronica Mehta and Rishi Rich in the Bollywood film Hum Tum. He, Mehta, and Jay Sean also have guest appearances in the Hindi film Kyaa Kool Hai Hum. They sing the Jay Sean song "One Night," featuring added vocals from Veronica. He also is one of the first people to experiment with Bhangraton. Juggy D's debut album, Juggy D, was released in 2004 and became the first Punjabi language album to enter the UK national charts. A version of the song "Sohniye" from the album is also featured in the 2004 Bollywood film .
Juggy D's single "Come Closer" features the guest vocals of Jin Au-Yeung, a Chinese American rapper from the Ruff Ryders stable.
Juggy D collaborated with Bhangra group, DCS on the song "Oh Jaan Meri Yah", which can be found on DCS's album, Desi Culture Shock.
In 2006, Juggy D won "Best Act" at the UK Asian Music Awards.[3]
In 2019 he won Best Collaboration at Brit Asia TV Music Awards for "Dance", with F1rstman, H Dhami, Mumzy and Raxstar.[4]
In 2006, Juggy D, made a cameo appearance in the Britflick Cash and Curry playing a drug dealer named "Jimmy".[5]