UpsideDown (DJ) explained

UpsideDown
Alias:UpsideDown, DJ UpsideDown
Birth Place:New Delhi, India
Origin:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Years Active:2012–present
Label:UrbanAsian Music, Speed Records, Tips Music

UpsideDown is a Canadian producer and DJ of Indian descent. He primarily produces EDM, Hip Hop, R&B, Pop and Fusion Music and is influenced by American producers such as Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Timbaland and others. UpsideDown's style of production consists of combining traditional instruments with modern rhythm and percussion.[1] [2]

Early life

UpsideDown was born in New Delhi, India and raised in Toronto, Ontario, where he produced for underground Hip hop and R&B artists. He attended college and studied Mechanical Engineering to pursue a career in Technology and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue Music.[3]

Career

UpsideDown collaborated with Mickey Singh & Amar Sandhu to produce music for the records "Tonight" and "Rooftop Party" which were released through Speed Records in 2015.[4] [5] He also produced a Dance Version (Remix) of the title track for the movie Ambarsariya featuring vocals by Diljit Dosanjh which was released through Tips Music in 2015.[6]

UpsideDown appeared on BBC Radio 1 hosted by Bobby Friction in 2016.[7] for his track "How Many Shots" featuring vocals by Amar Sandhu.[8] [9] He also released a track on BBC Radio 1 called "Only You" featuring vocals by R&B singer Anthony Lewis.[10] [11]

In 2016, UpsideDown produced the records "Phone" and "Hold Me" for Mickey Singh.[12] [13]

In March 2016, UpsideDown participated in New York's first Urban Music Conference alongside other South Asian artists such as Raghav, Mickey Singh, Raxstar, The Prophec, Amar Sandhu and others.[14] [15]

In 2017, he produced the track 'Temple" for Jasmin Walia alongside Zack Knight.[16]

UpsideDown collaborated with Asim Azhar in 2017 and produced the track "5 AM".[17] [18]

On May 10, 2018, UpsideDown released his first solo single "Got It All" featuring fellow Canadian singer songwriter The PropheC. The music video starred Bollywood actress Sunny Leone.[19] [20]

UpsideDown released another single "Cyclone" on August 2, 2018 which featured UK based artist Jaz Dhami. The track was released through Saavn's Artist Originals.[21] [22] [23]

In December 2018, UpsideDown released an Electronic/Dance EP titled "Ups & Downs".[24]

Production Discography

Track TitleArtistMusic Producer
Freak (Remix)Rishi Rich, Jay Sean, Juggy D,Rishi Rich, UpsideDown
Pagg Waala Munda (Remix)Diljit Dosanjh, Tarannum Malik,Jatinder Shah, UpsideDown
TonightAmar SandhuUpsideDown, PRANNA
4AM (AfterHours)Amar SandhuUpsideDown, PRANNA
Rooftop PartyAmar Sandhu, Mickey SinghUpsideDown
SwitchBikram Singh, SamicaUpsideDown
PhoneMickey Singh, UpsideDownUpsideDown
Naina (Remix)The PropheC, Mickey SinghUpsideDown
Hold MeMickey Singh, UpsideDownUpsideDown
TempleJasmin WaliaUpsideDown, Zack Knight
5 AMAsim Azhar, UpsideDownUpsideDown
Only YouUpsideDown, Anthony LewisUpsideDown
Got It AllUpsideDown, The PropheCUpsideDown
DunyaAsim Azhar, UpsideDownUpsideDown
CycloneUpsideDown, Jaz DhamiUpsideDown
Jaan DiThe PropheC, UpsideDownUpsideDown
2AMRhea Raj, UpsideDown[25] UpsideDown
NakhraUpsideDown, Happy SinghUpsideDown
Fallin'UpsideDown, ICONYKUpsideDown, ICONYK
SenoritaUpsideDown, Studio PiratesUpsideDown, Studio Pirates
Need MeUpsideDown, Rhea RajUpsideDown, Rhea Raj
DeleteG Sidhu, Amar Sandhu, UpsideDownUpsideDown
HumraahMalang - The MovieThe Fusion Project, UpsideDown
Burj KhalifaLaxmii -The MovieUpsideDown, Shashi-DJKhushi

Albums

References

  1. News: Meet the Man Behind Your Favorite Hits: Upside Down Urban Asian. 2016-12-08. Urban Asian. 2017-09-08. en-US.
  2. News: BRITASIA TV MEETS DJ UPSIDEDOWN - BritAsia TV. 2017-08-19. BritAsia TV. 2017-09-08. en-GB.
  3. News: Meet the Man Behind Your Favorite Hits: Upside Down Urban Asian. 2016-12-08. Urban Asian. 2017-09-08. en-US.
  4. News: Amar Sandhu & PRANNA - Tonight (Out Now). Bhangra Website SimplyBhangra.com Home of Bhangra Online. 2017-09-08. en-gb.
  5. News: Mickey Singh Calls his Fans Personally to Promote New Release, 'Phone'. Choudhury. Nila. 2016-10-27. India.com. 2017-09-08. en.
  6. Web site: TIPS MUSIC Music. www.tips.in. 2017-09-08.
  7. Web site: "I produced the track on a three hour flight!", #TandoorTuesdays, Bobby Friction - BBC Asian Network. BBC. 2017-09-08.
  8. Web site: Brand New Track of the Week: UpsideDown's 'How Many Shots' ft Amar Sandhu, Bobby Friction - BBC Asian Network. BBC. 2017-09-08.
  9. Web site: DJ UpsideDown - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music. BBC. 2017-09-08.
  10. Web site: UpsideDown Exclusive!, Kan D Man and DJ Limelight - BBC Asian Network. BBC. 2017-09-08.
  11. News: NEW RELEASE: DJ UPSIDEDOWN FT. ANTHONY LEWIS – ONLY YOU - BritAsia TV. 2017-11-15. BritAsia TV. 2018-03-05. en-GB.
  12. News: Mickey Singh releases NEW single 'Phone' BritAsia TV. 2016-10-26. BritAsia TV. 2017-09-08. en-GB.
  13. News: The best of BBC Asian Network: Swet Shop Boys, Horsepowar and more. Gibsone. Interview by Harriet. 2017-02-21. The Guardian. 2017-09-08. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  14. News: New York City's First-Ever 'Urban Desi' Conference Reveals the Future of Urban Desi Music. Shah. Jinal. 2016-04-09. India.com. 2017-09-08. en.
  15. News: Urban Desi Conference and Concert Brings Global and Local Talent to New York City. Gajjar. Saloni. 2016-03-05. India.com. 2017-09-08. en.
  16. News: Jasmin Walia looks Hot in new Music Video 'Temple' DESIblitz. 2017-03-09. DESIblitz. 2017-09-08. en-GB.
  17. Web site: 5 AM (feat. Upside Down) - Asim Azhar Song - BBC Music. BBC. en-GB. 2018-03-05.
  18. News: Asim Azhar's 5am sure is HIP!. Butt. Laiba. 2017-11-03. HIP. 2018-03-05. en-US.
  19. News: Sunny Leone to star in UpsideDown's single featuring The PropheC - Bollywood Hungama. Hungama. Bollywood. 2018-05-11. Bollywood Hungama. 2018-05-13. en-US.
  20. News: Sunny Leone To Star In UpsideDown s Got It All featuring The PropheC. 2018-05-12. mid-day. 2018-05-13.
  21. News: UpsideDown, Jaz Dhami collaborate for 'Cyclone'. IANS. 2018-08-03. Business Standard India. 2018-08-06.
  22. News: UpsideDown collaborates with UK-based singer Jaz Dhami on cross-cultural single 'Cyclone'. Firstpost. 2018-08-06. en-US.
  23. News: UpsideDown, Jaz Dhami collaborate for 'Cyclone'. 2018-08-06. en.
  24. Web site: DJ UPSIDEDOWN BRINGS EDM/DANCE VIBES IN NEW EP "UPS & DOWNS". POPSHIFT. en-US. 2019-05-21.
  25. Web site: Royalty By UpsideDown, Happy Singh & Rhea Raj Will Make You Shake A Leg. 2019-06-10. Urban Asian. en-US. 2020-03-22.