Taz, a British Born Asian raised in Warwickshire UK, established himself as a recording artist with the release of his debut album Hit the Deck. He stormed the UK Asian pop charts for thirty-six weeks at number 1. The album went on to become one of the biggest selling Asian fusion releases of all time.
Described as the pioneer of pop fusion, a lyricist, composer and producer, Taz quickly became the embodiment of cross-cultural music. . Some of Taz's influences are George Michael, Prince, Jam & Lewis, Babyface, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, R D Burman, Gurdas Maan, Kuldip British/American ideologies; this eventually brought about a stronger experimental reggae influence into his music and the inevitable collaboration with DJ Kendell on the album and his Album New Dawn, the follow up, took him from strength to strength and helped mushroom a band throughout 1998 in order to satisfy the rapidly growing international
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Further to his success in Bollywood Taz performed at the Indian Oscars (IIFA) in Sun City South Africa, which was televised to an audience of approx. 3 Billion across the world. During his time at the IIFA awards, Taz was approached by the crème-de-le-crème of Bollywoods elite, to record/visualise in further Bollywood movies.
Due to popular demand Taz returned to the U.K to release his single Laila into the mainstream charts. The single entered the British Charts at number 44. Taz also created history by being the first Asian Artist to visualise the accompanying video to Laila by using CGI video technology.
Taz has performed at the Royal Albert Hall supporting the Charity of Afghanistan, as well as playing live at the Annual Gala for the Richest British Asian Awards at the Natural History Museum London in the presence of HRH Prince Charles.
The follow up album to Slave II Fusion entitled Taz-Mania, has surpassed the phenomenal success that its predecessor achieved. As a consequence to his success, Tazs achievements have been recognised by the Guild of British Asians by being presented the award of Best Music Act 2002, as well as being nominated in the same category at the Carlton Multicultural Media Awards 2002 alongside Ms Dynamite.
2003 saw Taz record once again for the Bollywood Film Industry. Visualised by Bollywood Heart Throb Hritik Roshan, the track Its Magic from the movie Koi Mil Gaya, went on to become the track of the year winning numerous awards at the Bollywood Oscars in Mumbai this year.
2004 saw Taz release his latest smash, Café Mumbai. Recorded in London and Mumbai, the Album truly has worldwide appeal. Already Ministry of Sound UK has picked up one of the tracks, Ride with Me, included in the compilation album Urban Underground. Having strongly established himself in Bollywood, Taz's music will also be featured in a Hollywood production later this year. The track Mehbooba is featured in the Movie New York Minute featuring Ashley & Mary-Kate Olson.
Taz received the accolade BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT 2005 at the official UK Asian Music Awards held at Le Palais Hammersmith, London in April 2005... 2006 saw Taz tour and work with some top producers like Charlie Brown.
2007 sees Taz make his acting debut in Brit Flick 'Don't Stop Dreaming' co-starring Richard Blackwood, Michelle Collins, Rishi Kapoor, Sunil Shetty amongst others. Watch for special music by the man himself and much much more...
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Taz, Hope your well. Had a blast performing with you at the Zee Carnival last week and hope we can do it again real soon. Lovin the track Shake Ya Body! Love, Ru
Taz! How you doing bro? long time no see man, hope you and Kam are keeping well, You must be excited with the film launching and all that...keep in touch and hope the film is a success..
