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{{Infobox musical artist | {{Infobox musical artist | ||
|name = Rabbi Shergill | | name = Rabbi Shergill | ||
|background = solo_singer | | background = solo_singer | ||
|image = Rabbi Shergill.jpg | | image = Rabbi Shergill.jpg | ||
|caption = Rabbi |
| caption = Rabbi performing | ||
|image_size = | | image_size = | ||
|birth_name = Gurpreet Singh Shergill | | birth_name = Gurpreet Singh Shergill | ||
|birth_place = | | birth_place = | ||
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|4|16|df=yes}} | ||
|death_date = | | death_date = | ||
|origin = ], ] | | origin = ], ] | ||
|genre = ], ], ], ] | | genre = ], ], ], ] | ||
|instrument = ], ] | | instrument = ], ] | ||
|occupation = Singer, songwriter, guitarist | | occupation = Singer, songwriter, guitarist | ||
|years_active = 2004 |
| years_active = 2004 – present | ||
|label = ], ] | | label = ], ], ] | ||
|associated_acts = | | associated_acts = | ||
|website = {{URL|http://www.rabbishergill.com}} | | website = {{URL|http://www.rabbishergill.com}} | ||
|current_members = | | current_members = | ||
|past_members = | | past_members = | ||
| native_name = ਰੱਬੀ ਸ਼ੇਰਗਿੱਲ | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Rabbi Shergill''' (born Gurpreet Singh Shergill |
'''Rabbi Shergill''' (born '''Gurpreet Singh Shergill''' on 16 April 1973) is an Indian ] well known for his debut album '']'' and the chart-topper song of 2004, ''] '' ("I don’t know who I am!"). His music has been described variously as ], ], with a ] style melody, and<ref name="rediff"> by Sumit Bhattacharya, ''Rediff.com Specials''</ref> ]-style (''sufiana''), and "semi-Sufi semi-folksy kind of music with a lot of Western arrangements."<ref name="telegraph"> by Swagata Sen, ''The Telegraph'', 21 November 2004.</ref> Shergill has been called "]'s true urban balladeer".<ref name=telegraph /> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
After college Shergill formed a band named Kaffir. The band played in some competitions and college festivals before parting ways.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rabbi Shergill to launch new album|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-21/news-and-interviews/31374566_1_rabbi-shergill-new-album-sufi-singer| |
After college Shergill formed a band named Kaffir. The band played in some competitions and college festivals before parting ways.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rabbi Shergill to launch new album|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-21/news-and-interviews/31374566_1_rabbi-shergill-new-album-sufi-singer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193737/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-21/news-and-interviews/31374566_1_rabbi-shergill-new-album-sufi-singer|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 October 2013|access-date=23 September 2013|newspaper=]|date=21 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bollywood doesn't float my boat: Rabbi Shergill|url=http://www.planetradiocity.com/musicreporter/celebrity-interview-details/Bollywood-doesn’t-float-my-boat:-Rabbi-Shergill/633/3|publisher=Planetradiocity.com|access-date=23 September 2013}}</ref> Shergill initially composed ]s for advertisement agencies such as ] RX-T motorbikes and Times FM.<ref name=rediff /> He had an unsuccessful stint with ] and ] before finally releasing his debut album ''Rabbi'' in 2004 under Phat Phish Records. Relying on word-of-mouth publicity and a music video, he had a chart topper song "]". Most of the songs in the album were composed and written by Shergill himself except for "Bulla ki Jana" based on the Kafi poem written by the Punjabi Sufi saint ]. "Heer" from "Heer" by ] and "Ishtihar" by ]. Shergill had one song, "Dilli" which was used in the ] movie, '']''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Musicians live in their skins: Rabbi|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-16/news-and-interviews/28224844_1_punjabi-song-dilli|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192958/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-16/news-and-interviews/28224844_1_punjabi-song-dilli|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 October 2013|access-date=23 September 2013|newspaper=]|date=16 December 2010}}</ref> | ||
In October 2008, Shergill released his second album '']'' |
In October 2008, Shergill released his second album '']'' under Yashraj Music.<ref>{{cite web|title=Avengi Ja Nahin – CD|website=Amazon |url=https://www.amazon.com/Avengi-Ja-Nahin-Rabbi-Shergill/dp/B001BCM9GO|access-date=23 September 2013}}</ref> The album contains nine songs and deals with issues like communal violence, likis the ] case expressing social responsibility and the need for "collective morality".<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080602110358/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Avengi-Ja-Nahi-Shergills-new-album-against-communal-violence-released/294946/ |date=2008-06-02 }}</ref> He also appeared in ] in 2011. He lent his voice to Yash Chopra's 2012 romantic film '']'' singing the leading number "Challa" composed by ] and the lyrics penned by ]. In March 2012, he released his third album ''III''.<ref>{{cite news|title=I see albums as an artform: Rabbi Shergill|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-09/news-and-interviews/31139198_1_latest-album-rabbi-shergill-river|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130923101337/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-09/news-and-interviews/31139198_1_latest-album-rabbi-shergill-river|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 September 2013|access-date=23 September 2013|newspaper=]|date=9 March 2012}}</ref> | ||
==Musical style== | ==Musical style== | ||
Shergill's principal contribution to music lies in the use of Punjabi — which previously had a reputation similar to that of either Bhangra or traditional folk — to create acoustic rock-based ballads, providing a new musical perspective to this language. And with his poetic, socially relevant lyrics and an adult alternative sound, Shergill instantly connected with an urban crowd who loved him for his genuine and original approach to his songs. His songs are deeply philosophical and blend archaic, almost lost, Punjabi phrases into more recent Indian rock music. | Shergill's principal contribution to music lies in the use of Punjabi — which previously had a reputation similar to that of either Bhangra or traditional folk — to create acoustic rock-based ballads, providing a new musical perspective to this language. And with his poetic, socially relevant lyrics and an adult alternative sound, Shergill instantly connected with an urban crowd who loved him for his genuine and original approach to his songs. His songs are deeply philosophical and blend archaic, almost lost, Punjabi phrases into more recent Indian rock music. | ||
Shergill's music has been inspired by ] as well as Sufi and ] folk music. His favourite musicians include ], ], ] and ]. He has also worked with award-winning mix engineer Gustavo Celis, who helped him out with some tracks for his album III. "Working with Celis — who has worked with artists including Beyonce, Shakira and Ricky Martin — was an amazing experience," he says.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120902/jsp/graphiti/story_15924785.jsp |
Shergill's music has been inspired by ] as well as Sufi and ] folk music. His favourite musicians include ], ], ] and ]. He has also worked with award-winning mix engineer Gustavo Celis, who helped him out with some tracks for his album ''III''. "Working with Celis — who has worked with artists including ], ] and ] — was an amazing experience," he says.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120902/jsp/graphiti/story_15924785.jsp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029194258/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120902/jsp/graphiti/story_15924785.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 October 2013 |title=A lyrical journey |work=The Telegraph|location=Kolkota |date=2012-09-02 |access-date=2013-07-10}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Shergill's father was a ] preacher and his mother is a college principal and also a ] poet. He has four sisters. He is an alumnus of Guru Harkrishan Public School, India Gate and ]'s ]. After college, he went for further studies at the |
Shergill's father was a ] preacher and his mother is a college principal and also a ] poet. He has four sisters. He is an alumnus of ] and ]. After college, he went for further studies at the Fore School of Management but dropped out a year later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rabbishergill.com/biography/|title=Rabbi Shergill biography|access-date=8 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031204314/http://rabbishergill.com/biography/ |archive-date=31 October 2013 }}</ref> His sister Gagan Gill is a well known Hindi poet.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/11/08/stories/2008110852020800.htm| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110908192145/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/11/08/stories/2008110852020800.htm| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2011-09-08| title = A balladeer's journey | author = Shailaja Tripathi Taneja| work = ]| date = 2008-11-08 }}</ref> Shergill publicly supported ] led by ] attending a rally in support of the party in the ].<ref name="support">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/specials/coverage/myindia-myvote/chunk-ht-ui-myindiamyvote-delhi/aap-receives-support-from-sufi-singer-rabbi-shergill/sp-article10-1140253.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029030939/http://www.hindustantimes.com/specials/coverage/myindia-myvote/chunk-ht-ui-myindiamyvote-delhi/aap-receives-support-from-sufi-singer-rabbi-shergill/sp-article10-1140253.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 October 2013 |title=AAP receives support from sufi singer Rabbi Shergill |work=] |access-date=2013-10-26}}</ref> | ||
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==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
# Rabbi | |||
# Delhi Heights (Tere Bin) | |||
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# Bilquis | |||
# Jugni | |||
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# ] (Challa) | |||
# ] (Tu Mun Shudi) | |||
===Studio albums=== | |||
* Rabbi's work is available on | |||
* '']'' (2004) | |||
* Rabbi has worked with music producer '']'' | |||
⚫ | * ''Avengi Ja Nahin'' (2008) | ||
⚫ | * ''Rabbi III'' (2012) | ||
=== Singles === | |||
* ''Tu Milen'' (2013)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tu Milen: Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/tu-milen-single/1617605676|website=Apple Music}}</ref> | |||
* ''Taläsh'' (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Taläsh: Spotify|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/5uM9Oychf8e3QXecvVYUae?si=sACsZX0fT1SUlZuBMxPYiw|website=Spotify}}</ref> | |||
* ''Raj Singh'' (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Raj Singh: Spotify|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/3V9XxpVB5LCY4gBz3CDk51?si=nscS7RQVQeuZo71n2WBL2w|website=Spotify}}</ref> | |||
* ''Sahi Aeh Vi'' (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sahi Aeh Vi: Spotify|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1pRk5QvcZS7jJ7hIlcjTs3?si=jS30kPG8T9eSabvc_7mAOA|website=Spotify}}</ref> | |||
* ''Pahilan'' (2020)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pahilan: Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/pahilan-single/1514949414|website=Apple Music}}</ref> | |||
* ''Pahiläñ'' (2020)<ref>{{Citation|title=Pahilan|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/28ki2mU1RkfhHt6Ug0y2B1|language=en|access-date=2021-03-11}}</ref> | |||
* ''Par Parosani'' (2022)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Par Parosani: Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/par-parosani-single/1649813080|website=Apple Music}}</ref> | |||
* ''Hamahüñ Kä Khïläb'' (2022)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hamahüñ Kä Khïläb: Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/hamah%C3%BC%C3%B1-k%C3%A4-kh%C3%AFl%C3%A4b-from-eight-down-toofaan-mail-single/1608148833|website=Apple Music}}</ref> | |||
* ''Tu Hae Khubsurat'' (2023)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tu Hae Khubsurat - Rabbi - You Tube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H5Cwagj3BA&ab_channel=RabbiShergill|website=Youtube}}</ref> | |||
* ''Bulla at biella jazz club'' (2024)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bulla at biella jazz club: Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/bulla-at-biella-jazz-club/1782678433|website=Apple Music}}</ref> | |||
===Film soundtracks=== | |||
* '']'', "Laundiya Ke Pallu Mein" (2003)<ref>{{Citation|title=Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/waisa-bhi-hota-hai-part-2-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1529441311|language=en-ca|access-date=2021-03-11}}</ref> | |||
*'']'', "Tere Bin", "Kitni Der" (2007) | |||
*'']'', "Bandiya Tu" (2011)<ref>{{Citation|title=Dharti (2011 film)|date=2021-02-21|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/1e7AgMVgBe2qXjvdaAKqrg?si=5VWsFCF6ROCserAMMgexAA|language=en|access-date=2021-03-11}}</ref> | |||
* '']'', "Challa" (2012)<ref>{{Citation|title=Jab Tak Hai Jaan (soundtrack)|date=2021-02-23|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Jab_Tak_Hai_Jaan_(soundtrack)&oldid=1008524854|work=Misplaced Pages|language=en|access-date=2021-03-11}}</ref> | |||
* '']'', "Tu Mon Shudi" (2013) | |||
*] (2016)<ref>{{Citation|title=Chaar Sahibzaade - Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Harry Baweja, Jaidev Kumar, Nirmal Singh & Rabbi Shergill|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/chaar-sahibzaade-rise-banda-singh-bahadur-original/1167108527|language=en-ca|access-date=2021-03-11}}</ref> | |||
* '']'', "Bulleya" (2019) | |||
* '']'', "Aadat" (2020) | |||
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Rabbi Shergillਰੱਬੀ ਸ਼ੇਰਗਿੱਲ | |
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Rabbi performing | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Gurpreet Singh Shergill |
Born | (1973-04-16) 16 April 1973 (age 51) |
Origin | Delhi, India |
Genres | Punjabi, rock, sufi, Indipop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, guitarist |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2004 – present |
Labels | Odd One Out Records, Phat Phish, Yash Rajhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/Yash_Raj_Films |
Website | www |
Rabbi Shergill (born Gurpreet Singh Shergill on 16 April 1973) is an Indian musician well known for his debut album Rabbi and the chart-topper song of 2004, Bullah Ki Jaana ("I don’t know who I am!"). His music has been described variously as rock, Punjabi, with a bani style melody, and Sufi-style (sufiana), and "semi-Sufi semi-folksy kind of music with a lot of Western arrangements." Shergill has been called "Punjabi music's true urban balladeer".
Career
After college Shergill formed a band named Kaffir. The band played in some competitions and college festivals before parting ways. Shergill initially composed jingles for advertisement agencies such as Yamaha RX-T motorbikes and Times FM. He had an unsuccessful stint with Sony Music and Tehelka before finally releasing his debut album Rabbi in 2004 under Phat Phish Records. Relying on word-of-mouth publicity and a music video, he had a chart topper song "Bulla Ki Jaana". Most of the songs in the album were composed and written by Shergill himself except for "Bulla ki Jana" based on the Kafi poem written by the Punjabi Sufi saint Bulleh Shah. "Heer" from "Heer" by Waris Shah and "Ishtihar" by Shiv Kumar Batalvi. Shergill had one song, "Dilli" which was used in the Hindi movie, Delhii Heights.
In October 2008, Shergill released his second album Avengi Ja Nahin under Yashraj Music. The album contains nine songs and deals with issues like communal violence, likis the Bilkis Bano case expressing social responsibility and the need for "collective morality". He also appeared in MTV Unplugged (India) in 2011. He lent his voice to Yash Chopra's 2012 romantic film Jab Tak Hai Jaan singing the leading number "Challa" composed by A. R. Rahman and the lyrics penned by Gulzar. In March 2012, he released his third album III.
Musical style
Shergill's principal contribution to music lies in the use of Punjabi — which previously had a reputation similar to that of either Bhangra or traditional folk — to create acoustic rock-based ballads, providing a new musical perspective to this language. And with his poetic, socially relevant lyrics and an adult alternative sound, Shergill instantly connected with an urban crowd who loved him for his genuine and original approach to his songs. His songs are deeply philosophical and blend archaic, almost lost, Punjabi phrases into more recent Indian rock music. Shergill's music has been inspired by Rock as well as Sufi and Punjabi folk music. His favourite musicians include Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith and Jimmy Page. He has also worked with award-winning mix engineer Gustavo Celis, who helped him out with some tracks for his album III. "Working with Celis — who has worked with artists including Beyonce, Shakira and Ricky Martin — was an amazing experience," he says.
Personal life
Shergill's father was a Sikh preacher and his mother is a college principal and also a Punjabi poet. He has four sisters. He is an alumnus of Guru Harkrishan Public School, India Gate and University of Delhi. After college, he went for further studies at the Fore School of Management but dropped out a year later. His sister Gagan Gill is a well known Hindi poet. Shergill publicly supported Aam Aadmi Party led by Arvind Kejriwal attending a rally in support of the party in the 2013 Delhi Legislative Assembly election.
Discography
Studio albums
- Rabbi (2004)
- Avengi Ja Nahin (2008)
- Rabbi III (2012)
Singles
- Tu Milen (2013)
- Taläsh (2019)
- Raj Singh (2019)
- Sahi Aeh Vi (2019)
- Pahilan (2020)
- Pahiläñ (2020)
- Par Parosani (2022)
- Hamahüñ Kä Khïläb (2022)
- Tu Hae Khubsurat (2023)
- Bulla at biella jazz club (2024)
Film soundtracks
- Waisa Bhi Hota Hai 2, "Laundiya Ke Pallu Mein" (2003)
- Delhii Heights, "Tere Bin", "Kitni Der" (2007)
- Dharti, "Bandiya Tu" (2011)
- Jab Tak Hai Jaan, "Challa" (2012)
- Raanjhanaa, "Tu Mon Shudi" (2013)
- Chaar Sahibzaade - Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur (2016)
- Romeo Akbar Walter, "Bulleya" (2019)
- Happy Hardy and Heer, "Aadat" (2020)
References
- ^ Meet Rabbi Shergill, Indipop's latest star! by Sumit Bhattacharya, Rediff.com Specials
- ^ Rhythm Divine by Swagata Sen, The Telegraph, 21 November 2004.
- "Rabbi Shergill to launch new album". The Times of India. 21 April 2012. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- "Bollywood doesn't float my boat: Rabbi Shergill". Planetradiocity.com. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- "Musicians live in their skins: Rabbi". The Times of India. 16 December 2010. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- "Avengi Ja Nahin – CD". Amazon. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- Avengi Ja Nahi, Shergill’s new album against communal violence released Archived 2008-06-02 at the Wayback Machine
- "I see albums as an artform: Rabbi Shergill". The Times of India. 9 March 2012. Archived from the original on 23 September 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- "A lyrical journey". The Telegraph. Kolkota. 2 September 2012. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- "Rabbi Shergill biography". Archived from the original on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- Shailaja Tripathi Taneja (8 November 2008). "A balladeer's journey". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 September 2011.
- "AAP receives support from sufi singer Rabbi Shergill". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- "Tu Milen: Apple Music". Apple Music.
- "Taläsh: Spotify". Spotify.
- "Raj Singh: Spotify". Spotify.
- "Sahi Aeh Vi: Spotify". Spotify.
- "Pahilan: Apple Music". Apple Music.
- Pahilan, retrieved 11 March 2021
- "Par Parosani: Apple Music". Apple Music.
- "Hamahüñ Kä Khïläb: Apple Music". Apple Music.
- "Tu Hae Khubsurat - Rabbi - You Tube". Youtube.
- "Bulla at biella jazz club: Apple Music". Apple Music.
- Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists, retrieved 11 March 2021
- Dharti (2011 film), 21 February 2021, retrieved 11 March 2021
- "Jab Tak Hai Jaan (soundtrack)", Misplaced Pages, 23 February 2021, retrieved 11 March 2021
- Chaar Sahibzaade - Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Harry Baweja, Jaidev Kumar, Nirmal Singh & Rabbi Shergill, retrieved 11 March 2021
External links