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Panjabi MC

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When England's Rajinder Rai, better known as Panjabi MC, made his international breakthrough complete with "Mundian to Bach Ke" ("Beware of the Boys") during 2002 and 2003, the song was several years old. His professional career was even older, reaching back to 1993, when Ninder Johal of the Nachural label heard his desi/hip-hop hybrid remix of Kuldip Manak's "Ghariah Milan De" and signed him for a handful of releases. And well before that, the MC was honing his skills as a freestyler; as he began to record more of his own tracks, he began utilizing desi samples and eventually incorporated live musicians.

A first single, "Rootz," was released officially on an independent, but it was banned -- allegedly due to politics within the bhangra music industry. A steady release schedule throughout the '90s -- including the albums Souled Out, Another Sellout, Grass Roots, and Legalised -- made Panjabi MC one of the most prominent names in bhangra. "Mundian to Bach Ke," recognized immediately for its use of the dynamic bassline from the Knight Rider theme song (used similarly in Timbaland & Magoo's "Clock Strikes" and Busta Rhymes' "Fire It Up," both of which were released earlier) in addition to its incorporation of the traditional dhol (drums) and tumbi (one-string guitar) instruments, became successful across the globe, placing the MC on the U.K.'s Top of the Pops program while leading to a Jay-Z remix. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi

Genres

: bhangra

Total plays

693.0 million
Updated on 2025-04-24

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Monthly listeners

2,003,817

Followers

308,153

Top Cities

  1. India
    Delhi
    78,749 listeners
  2. India
    New Delhi
    83,451 listeners
  3. India
    Jaipur
    41,063 listeners
  4. India
    Ludhiana
    39,727 listeners
  5. India
    Pune
    39,426 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Morni Banke (From "Badhaai Ho")
Morni Banke (From "Badhaai Ho")
100,243,469 3:18 2018-09-26
Mundian to bach ke
Mundian to bach ke
100,027,543 4:05 2003-01-01
Mundian To Bach Ke
Mundian To Bach Ke
100,027,543 4:06 2002-11-12
Moorni
Moorni
100,027,543 4:23 2010-11-15
Mundian to Bach Ke
Mundian to Bach Ke
100,027,543 4:06 2002-01-01
52 Non Stop Dilbar Dilbar Remix(Remix By Kedrock,Sd Style)
52 Non Stop Dilbar Dilbar Remix(Remix By Kedrock,Sd Style)
32,913,761 76:21 2018-12-29
Mundian to bach ke
Mundian to bach ke
22,497,116 3:56 2003-01-01
Mundian to Bach Ke - Beware Of The Boys - Jay-Z Remix
Mundian to Bach Ke - Beware Of The Boys - Jay-Z Remix
22,497,116 3:59 2002-11-12
Dhol Jageero Da
Dhol Jageero Da
19,973,728 4:25 2001-01-01
Jogi
Jogi
17,364,467 3:11 2003-01-01
Moorni
Moorni
12,361,767 4:23 2020-02-21
Main Hogaya Sharabbi
Main Hogaya Sharabbi
8,304,525 3:56 2005-01-01
Mundian To Bach Ke
Mundian To Bach Ke
8,275,965 3:56 2016-02-05
Mundiyan (From "Baaghi 2")
Mundiyan (From "Baaghi 2")
8,136,957 3:30 2018-03-01
Mundian to Bach Ke - Dimatik Remix
Mundian to Bach Ke - Dimatik Remix
5,499,932 4:04 2017-06-15
Chaiyya Chaiyya Bollywood Joint
Chaiyya Chaiyya Bollywood Joint
3,287,956 6:11 2006-01-01
Mirza - Part 2
Mirza - Part 2
2,035,854 4:34 2003-01-01
Mirza Part 2
Mirza Part 2
2,035,854 4:34 2003-01-01
Jatti
Jatti
1,735,469 4:50 2010-11-15
Bheer
Bheer
1,560,930 4:46 2000-01-01
Land Of Five Rivers (The Great Khali)
Land Of Five Rivers (The Great Khali)
1,379,678 2:59 2011-06-01
Land of Five Rivers (The Great Khali)
Land of Five Rivers (The Great Khali)
1,379,678 2:59 2014-01-26
Jindi Mahi
Jindi Mahi
1,228,201 4:55 2003-01-01
Jindi mahi
Jindi mahi
1,228,201 4:53 2003-01-01
Kori (Giddah)
Kori (Giddah)
1,146,261 5:18 2001-01-01
Panjaban
Panjaban
1,069,791 4:16 2008-07-04
Ghalla gurian
Ghalla gurian
812,491 5:13 2003-01-01
Ghalla Gurian
Ghalla Gurian
812,491 5:14 2003-01-01
Jogi - Stoned & Live
Jogi - Stoned & Live
623,573 3:36 2015-10-30
Challa
Challa
592,885 6:38 2003-01-01
Barood
Barood
571,698 3:39 2021-12-24
How You Dance
How You Dance
530,481 3:37 2018-07-06
Good Morning
Good Morning
519,597 4:07 2002-01-01
Jatt Ho giya sharabee
Jatt Ho giya sharabee
504,173 3:28 2003-01-01
Jatt Ho Giya Sharabee
Jatt Ho Giya Sharabee
504,173 3:32 2003-01-01
Fulvargi
Fulvargi
408,095 3:48 2021-08-12
Viah Kartare Da
Viah Kartare Da
386,970 4:53 2005-01-01
Style
Style
370,238 3:23 2013-01-17
Nach Di Di
Nach Di Di
354,449 4:04 2010-11-15
Kuriyan Panjab Diya
Kuriyan Panjab Diya
288,658 4:47 2001-01-01
Bari Barsi (12 Months)
Bari Barsi (12 Months)
273,731 3:49 2012-04-12
Snake Charmer
Snake Charmer
256,589 3:46 2007-10-23
Jugni
Jugni
255,120 4:49 2003-01-01
Yaaran kollon sikh kuriye
Yaaran kollon sikh kuriye
252,142 3:13 2003-01-01
Yaaran Kollon Sikh Kuriye
Yaaran Kollon Sikh Kuriye
252,142 3:14 2003-01-01
Mundian Di Kher
Mundian Di Kher
251,638 3:31 2010-11-15
Mundian to Bach Ke - Alex Guesta Tribal Remix
Mundian to Bach Ke - Alex Guesta Tribal Remix
249,633 4:09 2017-06-15
DJ Sanj & Panjabi MC Ultimate Mash-Up
DJ Sanj & Panjabi MC Ultimate Mash-Up
248,534 3:40 2022-03-08
HOT CHILI 🔥🌶️
HOT CHILI 🔥🌶️
246,457 3:19 2023-07-28
Soundz Of The Des
Soundz Of The Des
243,163 3:22 2003-01-01
Soundz of the Des
Soundz of the Des
243,163 3:22 2003-01-01
Akh Da Eshara
Akh Da Eshara
232,218 3:30 2010-11-15
Big Day Party
Big Day Party
223,553 3:59 2010-11-15
Sinaï
Sinaï
207,885 3:01 2020-01-17
Dhol Jageero Da - The Reggae Remix
Dhol Jageero Da - The Reggae Remix
192,188 5:02 2005-01-01
Jogi - Main Edit
Jogi - Main Edit
181,920 3:20 2003-05-26
GT Road
GT Road
181,886 5:45 2000-01-01
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Motivo Hi-Lectro Radio Edit)
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Motivo Hi-Lectro Radio Edit)
179,069 3:25 2002-11-12
Blackstabbers - Panjabi MC Remix
Blackstabbers - Panjabi MC Remix
165,550 3:36 2022-08-05
Boliyan
Boliyan
158,081 4:36 2002-01-01
The Desi Boliyan
The Desi Boliyan
158,081 4:38 2008-09-26
Sweeter
Sweeter
138,556 3:40 2003-01-01
Mundian to Bach Ke - Nick Peloso Remix
Mundian to Bach Ke - Nick Peloso Remix
138,211 4:35 2017-11-28
Bach Ke
Bach Ke
130,822 6:28 2001-01-01
Sassi
Sassi
121,113 4:21 2002-01-01
True Mc's
True Mc's
119,338 3:19 2003-01-01
True MC's
True MC's
119,338 3:19 2003-01-01
Jinni Marji
Jinni Marji
117,143 3:31 2022-07-08
Dholana
Dholana
113,542 4:01 2002-01-01
Giddeh Wich
Giddeh Wich
113,035 4:06 2001-01-01
Haaay
Haaay
110,143 2:54 2013-01-22
Mundian To Bach Ke - Moonbootica Mix
Mundian To Bach Ke - Moonbootica Mix
109,815 4:40 2002-11-12
Kuri Punjaban
Kuri Punjaban
109,439 4:39 2010-11-15
Latino Heat
Latino Heat
108,344 3:20 2021-06-03
Mundian to Bach Ke - Fauré Remix
Mundian to Bach Ke - Fauré Remix
107,552 3:26 2017-06-15
Mundian To Bach Ke - Instrumental Mix
Mundian To Bach Ke - Instrumental Mix
90,012 4:34 2002-11-12
Soni Eh
Soni Eh
86,687 2:48 2023-02-23
Buzzin
Buzzin
85,954 3:36 2003-01-01
Moorni - Dance Remix
Moorni - Dance Remix
79,013 5:57 2010-11-15
Dil Mor De
Dil Mor De
78,973 5:57 2010-11-15
The Raj
The Raj
77,806 5:18 2010-11-15
Jugni
Jugni
77,771 4:28 2001-01-01
Jugni
Jugni
73,623 4:52 2000-01-01
Salute
Salute
68,357 4:39 2010-11-15
Gabru Tere
Gabru Tere
68,001 4:28 2005-01-01
Dil Bharian
Dil Bharian
67,099 3:47 2002-01-01
Kee Lagh Da
Kee Lagh Da
66,987 3:57 2008-07-04
Jogi - Deichkind Mix
Jogi - Deichkind Mix
62,880 4:55 2003-01-01
Panjaban - Dance Remix
Panjaban - Dance Remix
62,521 3:15 2010-11-15
Mundian to Bach Ke - Fauré Extended Remix
Mundian to Bach Ke - Fauré Extended Remix
62,431 3:46 2017-06-15
Pambooka
Pambooka
58,980 3:15 2010-11-15
Raat Da Na Bole - Summertime Remix
Raat Da Na Bole - Summertime Remix
56,636 5:11 2015-08-28
Baah Par ni - Hold on
Baah Par ni - Hold on
52,765 6:02 2015-07-03
What You Feeling
What You Feeling
52,268 3:11 2010-11-15
Sox In Da Air
Sox In Da Air
49,444 3:16 2010-11-15
Mahi
Mahi
48,111 4:50 2001-01-01
Kee Lagh Da - Dance Remix
Kee Lagh Da - Dance Remix
48,071 5:25 2010-11-15
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Moonbootica Remix)
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Moonbootica Remix)
47,921 6:35 2003-01-01
Mundian To Bach Ke - Banks & Sullivan Oldskool Mix
Mundian To Bach Ke - Banks & Sullivan Oldskool Mix
47,921 6:37 2002-11-12
Intro
Intro
47,059 0:38 2001-01-01
Stop What Your Doing (Chan Varga)
Stop What Your Doing (Chan Varga)
46,278 3:39 2008-07-04
Nachdi Tu Gidhe Vich
Nachdi Tu Gidhe Vich
46,039 3:40 2005-01-01
Can't Stop Us
Can't Stop Us
44,059 3:48 2008-07-04
Boliyan
Boliyan
43,607 4:11 2008-07-04
Jogi - Sleepwalker Mix
Jogi - Sleepwalker Mix
42,524 3:35 2003-05-26
Sarwan Phuter - Black & Proud
Sarwan Phuter - Black & Proud
40,264 5:14 2015-10-30
Kaadha Soorma
Kaadha Soorma
40,069 3:06 2008-07-04
Nyx
Nyx
39,999 2:27 2024-09-13
Panjab In Here
Panjab In Here
39,100 5:36 2010-11-15
Panj Pind
Panj Pind
38,165 4:42 2002-01-01
Bheer Breaks
Bheer Breaks
36,411 3:06 2000-01-01
Mundian to Bach Ke - Alex Guesta Tribal Radio Remix
Mundian to Bach Ke - Alex Guesta Tribal Radio Remix
35,943 2:31 2017-06-15
Panjaban "Shades On" Remix"
Panjaban "Shades On" Remix"
34,542 3:11 2009-01-01
Yaaran Kollon Sikh Kuriye
Yaaran Kollon Sikh Kuriye
32,827 3:28 2015-08-28
Snake Charmer
Snake Charmer
32,768 3:54 2008-07-04
Lambran Di Noh - Big Phat & Junglist
Lambran Di Noh - Big Phat & Junglist
31,448 5:35 2015-10-30
Makhana
Makhana
29,146 3:43 2008-07-04
PMC Boliyan
PMC Boliyan
28,341 3:25 2005-01-01
Veer Da Viya - Sound System Mix
Veer Da Viya - Sound System Mix
28,184 4:47 2015-07-03
Ghariya Milan Deh
Ghariya Milan Deh
27,764 5:02 2015-10-30
Punjab Dian Gallan
Punjab Dian Gallan
27,454 4:08 2005-01-01
Aaja Sohniya (Part1)
Aaja Sohniya (Part1)
25,984 3:34 2008-07-04
Moorni - Remix
Moorni - Remix
25,284 3:35 2011-01-08
Yaar Mera Chad Giya - Old Cool Mix
Yaar Mera Chad Giya - Old Cool Mix
24,202 6:08 2015-10-30
Jugni Breaks
Jugni Breaks
24,194 2:20 2000-01-01
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Triple X Radio Edit)
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Triple X Radio Edit)
23,662 3:48 2002-11-12
I Got That Poison Hisss - Remix Version
I Got That Poison Hisss - Remix Version
23,442 3:42 2010-10-01
Jugni - Scratch
Jugni - Scratch
22,078 1:05 2000-01-01
Mundian To Bach Ke - Aaron LaCrate & Debonair Samir B-More Gutter Alternate Version
Mundian To Bach Ke - Aaron LaCrate & Debonair Samir B-More Gutter Alternate Version
21,515 3:15 2002-11-12
Jogi - Main Instrumental
Jogi - Main Instrumental
21,481 1:36 2003-05-26
Jogi - Deichkind Short Mix
Jogi - Deichkind Short Mix
21,225 3:47 2003-05-26
Scratch Like Me - Freestyle
Scratch Like Me - Freestyle
20,903 3:28 2001-01-01
Thugee
Thugee
19,876 3:38 2002-01-01
Mirza - Here I Come Junglist
Mirza - Here I Come Junglist
19,285 4:43 2015-08-28
Indian Timing (Jeona Morh)
Indian Timing (Jeona Morh)
18,952 4:17 2008-07-04
Nach Ke - Fussion
Nach Ke - Fussion
18,607 5:47 2015-07-03
Gideh Vich - Jump Mix
Gideh Vich - Jump Mix
18,537 6:19 2015-07-03
Esto Es Pa Que Mueva - Remix
Esto Es Pa Que Mueva - Remix
17,773 3:23 2022-03-25
Hai Lachea - Ambient Mix
Hai Lachea - Ambient Mix
17,242 6:11 2015-07-03
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Motivo Hi-Lectro Remix)
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Motivo Hi-Lectro Remix)
16,667 5:39 2002-11-12
Ek Wari Haan Karde
Ek Wari Haan Karde
16,319 4:47 2005-01-01
Panj Pind - Freestyle Boliyan
Panj Pind - Freestyle Boliyan
16,121 3:59 2002-01-01
Buzzin - Drunken Live Mix
Buzzin - Drunken Live Mix
16,078 4:17 2015-10-30
Jogi
Jogi
16,076 3:05 2003-01-01
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Triple X Remix)
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Triple X Remix)
16,062 7:54 2002-11-12
Panjabi Soldiers (A-Team)
Panjabi Soldiers (A-Team)
15,685 3:48 2008-07-04
Jagga
Jagga
15,530 5:34 2008-07-04
Bhet Ke Roh Len De (Mahi)
Bhet Ke Roh Len De (Mahi)
15,497 4:13 2008-07-04
Sweeter
Sweeter
15,305 3:18 2015-08-28
True Mc's
True Mc's
14,916 3:30 2015-08-28
Lambran Di Noh - Dub mix
Lambran Di Noh - Dub mix
14,749 5:55 2015-10-30
Muthiar Tooh
Muthiar Tooh
13,537 4:04 2015-08-28
Good Morrnning (Breaks)
Good Morrnning (Breaks)
13,039 2:08 2002-01-01
Dilbarriya
Dilbarriya
12,993 1:05 2008-09-15
Intro
Intro
12,228 0:51 2002-01-01
Sarwan Phuter - Instrumental
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11,841 3:13 2015-10-30
Im Nin Alu (Shake It)
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11,684 3:40 2008-07-04
Intro
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9,313 0:35 2000-01-01
Kori
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8,981 5:19 2006-01-01
India
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8,438 3:28 2020-05-15
Holiday
Holiday
7,923 4:15 2008-07-04
Man - Jam Mix
Man - Jam Mix
7,869 6:31 2015-07-03
So Underground
So Underground
7,815 2:59 2005-01-01
Intro
Intro
7,180 0:40 2005-01-01
Viah Kartare Da
Viah Kartare Da
6,325 4:52 2006-01-01
Freaky Like That
Freaky Like That
5,967 3:06 2010-11-15
Chips
Chips
5,843 3:47 2008-07-04
Pyaar
Pyaar
5,645 3:41 2008-07-04
So Can We
So Can We
5,575 3:39 2008-07-04
Night Time
Night Time
5,382 3:12 2008-07-04
Jodi - Big Day Party
Jodi - Big Day Party
4,599 3:30 2010-01-01
My Sister
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2,814 5:30 2017-01-27

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