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In this episode of "The Mixed Grill," we sit down with Juggy D, a pioneer in the UK Bhangra scene. Juggy D shares his spiritual awakening. He reflects on his impact alongside Rishi Rich and Jay Sean, his Bollywood work, and performing on Top of the Pops. Juggy D also talks about family support, breaking into the mainstream, and creating hits like "Nahin Jeena" and "Dance with You." Like, comment, and subscribe for more!

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00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Introduction of Juggy D and his Impact on British Asian Culture
03:01 - Spiritual Awakening & Pilgrimage to Hemkunt Sahib
06:10 - Struggles with Alcohol & Journey to Sobriety
10:28 - Reflecting on the Impact of Juggy D, Rishi Rich, and Jay Sean's Music Movement
14:50 - Music, Bollywood films & their Influence on his Childhood
16:59 - Working on Bollywood tracks "Hum Tum" and "Mubarakan"
19:20 - Being Among a few Indian Artists to perform on Top of the Pops with Apache Indian & Panjabi MC
20:10 - First Time Meeting with Rishi Rich & Early Music Projects
28:52 - Birth of Juggy D & Creation of "Nahin Jeena"
27:50 - Family & Relationship with Siblings
28:26 - The Vision of Non-Asian Management & Breaking into the Mainstream
30:31 - Support from Family & Dad being his Biggest Fan
32:48 - Being Grateful for his Position & Respect for the industry
34:07 - How Apache Indian & Other Pioneers Changed the Game
35:33 - Thoughts on Working with Other Producers and Artists
37:36 - Creating Iconic Track "Dance with You" & how it got Jay Sean Signed
43:42 - Getting Signed & How "Sohniye" Became a Global Hit
47:22 - His Manager Hearing him on the Radio & Giving up his Day Job


In this episode of "The Mixed Grill," we sit down with Juggy D, a trailblazer in the UK Bhangra scene, to explore his journey through music, life challenges, and personal growth. Juggy D shares his profound impact on British Asian culture and offers an intimate look at his career's highs and lows.
We kick off with Juggy D’s spiritual awakening and pilgrimage to Hemkunt Sahib, a transformative experience that influenced his life. He opens up about his struggles with alcohol and his inspiring journey to sobriety. Reflecting on his career, Juggy D discusses the monumental impact of the music movement he led with Rishi Rich and Jay Sean, revolutionising the British Asian music scene.
Juggy D reminisces about his early musical influences, particularly Bollywood films, and their significant role in his childhood. He talks about working on popular Bollywood tracks like "Hum Tum" and "Mubarakan," highlighting his crossover into mainstream Bollywood. Notably, he shares his experience of performing on Top of the Pops alongside icons like Apache Indian and Panjabi MC.
We move into Juggy D's first meeting with Rishi Rich and the early projects that laid the foundation for his career. He narrates the birth of his hit track "Nahin Jeena" and how it propelled him into the limelight. He also speaks about his family dynamics and the unwavering support from his father, who has been his biggest fan.
The conversation shifts to Juggy D's vision of breaking into the mainstream with non-Asian management and how pioneers like Apache Indian changed the game. He shares his thoughts on collaborating with other producers and artists, and the creation of "Dance with You," which helped Jay Sean get signed.
Juggy D recounts getting signed himself and how his track "Sohniye" became a global hit. He shares a humorous yet touching story about his manager catching him on the radio and deciding to give up his day job for music. Throughout the episode, Juggy D emphasises gratitude for his position and his respect for the industry that shaped him.
Join us for this heartfelt conversation with Juggy D on "The Mixed Grill." Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his story, this episode promises a deep and entertaining look into the life of one of the UK's most beloved Bhangra artists. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!

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