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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

683.6 million
Updated on 2025-03-31

Monthly listeners

1,992,808

Followers

306,890

Top Cities

  1. India
    81,923 listeners
  2. India
    99,262 listeners
  3. India
    44,427 listeners
  4. India
    39,674 listeners
  5. India
    36,483 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Morni Banke (From "Badhaai Ho")
Morni Banke (From "Badhaai Ho")
99,067,269 3:18 2018-09-26
Mundian to bach ke
Mundian to bach ke
98,493,169 4:05 2003-01-01
Mundian To Bach Ke
Mundian To Bach Ke
98,493,169 4:06 2002-11-12
Moorni
Moorni
98,493,169 4:23 2010-11-15
Mundian to Bach Ke
Mundian to Bach Ke
98,493,169 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)
32,767,112 76:21 2018-12-29
Mundian to bach ke
Mundian to bach ke
22,283,226 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
22,283,226 3:59 2002-11-12
Dhol Jageero Da
Dhol Jageero Da
19,597,275 4:25 2001-01-01
Jogi
Jogi
17,110,100 3:11 2003-01-01
Moorni
Moorni
12,258,388 4:23 2020-02-21
Mundian To Bach Ke
Mundian To Bach Ke
8,275,639 3:56 2016-02-05
Mundiyan (From "Baaghi 2")
Mundiyan (From "Baaghi 2")
8,058,143 3:30 2018-03-01
Main Hogaya Sharabbi
Main Hogaya Sharabbi
8,046,036 3:56 2005-01-01
Mundian to Bach Ke - Dimatik Remix
Mundian to Bach Ke - Dimatik Remix
5,451,020 4:04 2017-06-15
Chaiyya Chaiyya Bollywood Joint
Chaiyya Chaiyya Bollywood Joint
3,256,843 6:11 2006-01-01
Mirza - Part 2
Mirza - Part 2
2,012,378 4:34 2003-01-01
Mirza Part 2
Mirza Part 2
2,012,378 4:34 2003-01-01
Jatti
Jatti
1,717,050 4:50 2010-11-15
Bheer
Bheer
1,545,132 4:46 2000-01-01
Land Of Five Rivers (The Great Khali)
Land Of Five Rivers (The Great Khali)
1,366,238 2:59 2011-06-01
Land of Five Rivers (The Great Khali)
Land of Five Rivers (The Great Khali)
1,366,238 2:59 2014-01-26
Jindi Mahi
Jindi Mahi
1,218,411 4:55 2003-01-01
Jindi mahi
Jindi mahi
1,218,411 4:53 2003-01-01
Kori (Giddah)
Kori (Giddah)
1,137,048 5:18 2001-01-01
Panjaban
Panjaban
1,043,548 4:16 2008-07-04
Ghalla gurian
Ghalla gurian
805,913 5:13 2003-01-01
Ghalla Gurian
Ghalla Gurian
805,913 5:14 2003-01-01
Jogi - Stoned & Live
Jogi - Stoned & Live
623,563 3:36 2015-10-30
Challa
Challa
586,804 6:38 2003-01-01
Barood
Barood
567,120 3:39 2021-12-24
How You Dance
How You Dance
527,919 3:37 2018-07-06
Good Morning
Good Morning
511,003 4:07 2002-01-01
Jatt Ho giya sharabee
Jatt Ho giya sharabee
496,512 3:28 2003-01-01
Jatt Ho Giya Sharabee
Jatt Ho Giya Sharabee
496,512 3:32 2003-01-01
Fulvargi
Fulvargi
406,154 3:48 2021-08-12
Viah Kartare Da
Viah Kartare Da
385,756 4:53 2005-01-01
Style
Style
367,823 3:23 2013-01-17
Nach Di Di
Nach Di Di
352,254 4:04 2010-11-15
Kuriyan Panjab Diya
Kuriyan Panjab Diya
285,499 4:47 2001-01-01
Bari Barsi (12 Months)
Bari Barsi (12 Months)
271,781 3:49 2012-04-12
Snake Charmer
Snake Charmer
256,027 3:46 2007-10-23
Jugni
Jugni
253,438 4:49 2003-01-01
Mundian Di Kher
Mundian Di Kher
249,863 3:31 2010-11-15
Yaaran kollon sikh kuriye
Yaaran kollon sikh kuriye
249,629 3:13 2003-01-01
Yaaran Kollon Sikh Kuriye
Yaaran Kollon Sikh Kuriye
249,629 3:14 2003-01-01
Mundian to Bach Ke - Alex Guesta Tribal Remix
Mundian to Bach Ke - Alex Guesta Tribal Remix
249,427 4:09 2017-06-15
HOT CHILI 🔥🌶️
HOT CHILI 🔥🌶️
244,763 3:19 2023-07-28
DJ Sanj & Panjabi MC Ultimate Mash-Up
DJ Sanj & Panjabi MC Ultimate Mash-Up
241,827 3:40 2022-03-08
Soundz Of The Des
Soundz Of The Des
241,000 3:22 2003-01-01
Soundz of the Des
Soundz of the Des
241,000 3:22 2003-01-01
Akh Da Eshara
Akh Da Eshara
230,936 3:30 2010-11-15
Big Day Party
Big Day Party
222,160 3:59 2010-11-15
Sinaï
Sinaï
200,419 3:01 2020-01-17
Dhol Jageero Da - The Reggae Remix
Dhol Jageero Da - The Reggae Remix
190,164 5:02 2005-01-01
GT Road
GT Road
179,453 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)
175,735 3:25 2002-11-12
Jogi - Main Edit
Jogi - Main Edit
171,350 3:20 2003-05-26
Blackstabbers - Panjabi MC Remix
Blackstabbers - Panjabi MC Remix
162,323 3:36 2022-08-05
Boliyan
Boliyan
157,813 4:36 2002-01-01
The Desi Boliyan
The Desi Boliyan
157,813 4:38 2008-09-26
Mundian to Bach Ke - Nick Peloso Remix
Mundian to Bach Ke - Nick Peloso Remix
138,138 4:35 2017-11-28
Sweeter
Sweeter
137,166 3:40 2003-01-01
Bach Ke
Bach Ke
129,564 6:28 2001-01-01
Sassi
Sassi
120,140 4:21 2002-01-01
True Mc's
True Mc's
118,311 3:19 2003-01-01
True MC's
True MC's
118,311 3:19 2003-01-01
Jinni Marji
Jinni Marji
116,284 3:31 2022-07-08
Dholana
Dholana
112,267 4:01 2002-01-01
Giddeh Wich
Giddeh Wich
112,260 4:06 2001-01-01
Kuri Punjaban
Kuri Punjaban
108,503 4:39 2010-11-15
Haaay
Haaay
108,354 2:54 2013-01-22
Latino Heat
Latino Heat
108,239 3:20 2021-06-03
Mundian to Bach Ke - Fauré Remix
Mundian to Bach Ke - Fauré Remix
107,421 3:26 2017-06-15
Mundian To Bach Ke - Moonbootica Mix
Mundian To Bach Ke - Moonbootica Mix
100,990 4:40 2002-11-12
Soni Eh
Soni Eh
85,666 2:48 2023-02-23
Buzzin
Buzzin
85,253 3:36 2003-01-01
Mundian To Bach Ke - Instrumental Mix
Mundian To Bach Ke - Instrumental Mix
84,524 4:34 2002-11-12
Dil Mor De
Dil Mor De
78,727 5:57 2010-11-15
Moorni - Dance Remix
Moorni - Dance Remix
78,034 5:57 2010-11-15
The Raj
The Raj
77,576 5:18 2010-11-15
Jugni
Jugni
76,780 4:28 2001-01-01
Jugni
Jugni
73,100 4:52 2000-01-01
Salute
Salute
68,201 4:39 2010-11-15
Gabru Tere
Gabru Tere
67,162 4:28 2005-01-01
Kee Lagh Da
Kee Lagh Da
66,684 3:57 2008-07-04
Dil Bharian
Dil Bharian
66,652 3:47 2002-01-01
Jogi - Deichkind Mix
Jogi - Deichkind Mix
62,469 4:55 2003-01-01
Mundian to Bach Ke - Fauré Extended Remix
Mundian to Bach Ke - Fauré Extended Remix
62,385 3:46 2017-06-15
Panjaban - Dance Remix
Panjaban - Dance Remix
62,056 3:15 2010-11-15
Pambooka
Pambooka
58,837 3:15 2010-11-15
Raat Da Na Bole - Summertime Remix
Raat Da Na Bole - Summertime Remix
56,620 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
52,085 3:11 2010-11-15
Sox In Da Air
Sox In Da Air
49,264 3:16 2010-11-15
Kee Lagh Da - Dance Remix
Kee Lagh Da - Dance Remix
47,897 5:25 2010-11-15
Mahi
Mahi
47,628 4:50 2001-01-01
Intro
Intro
46,646 0:38 2001-01-01
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Moonbootica Remix)
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Moonbootica Remix)
46,304 6:35 2003-01-01
Mundian To Bach Ke - Banks & Sullivan Oldskool Mix
Mundian To Bach Ke - Banks & Sullivan Oldskool Mix
46,304 6:37 2002-11-12
Nachdi Tu Gidhe Vich
Nachdi Tu Gidhe Vich
45,661 3:40 2005-01-01
Stop What Your Doing (Chan Varga)
Stop What Your Doing (Chan Varga)
45,036 3:39 2008-07-04
Can't Stop Us
Can't Stop Us
43,881 3:48 2008-07-04
Boliyan
Boliyan
43,385 4:11 2008-07-04
Jogi - Sleepwalker Mix
Jogi - Sleepwalker Mix
41,074 3:35 2003-05-26
Sarwan Phuter - Black & Proud
Sarwan Phuter - Black & Proud
40,264 5:14 2015-10-30
Kaadha Soorma
Kaadha Soorma
39,810 3:06 2008-07-04
Nyx
Nyx
39,243 2:27 2024-09-13
Panjab In Here
Panjab In Here
38,961 5:36 2010-11-15
Panj Pind
Panj Pind
38,060 4:42 2002-01-01
Bheer Breaks
Bheer Breaks
36,122 3:06 2000-01-01
Mundian to Bach Ke - Alex Guesta Tribal Radio Remix
Mundian to Bach Ke - Alex Guesta Tribal Radio Remix
35,926 2:31 2017-06-15
Panjaban "Shades On" Remix"
Panjaban "Shades On" Remix"
33,703 3:11 2009-01-01
Yaaran Kollon Sikh Kuriye
Yaaran Kollon Sikh Kuriye
32,820 3:28 2015-08-28
Lambran Di Noh - Big Phat & Junglist
Lambran Di Noh - Big Phat & Junglist
31,448 5:35 2015-10-30
Snake Charmer
Snake Charmer
31,022 3:54 2008-07-04
Makhana
Makhana
28,941 3:43 2008-07-04
PMC Boliyan
PMC Boliyan
28,167 3:25 2005-01-01
Veer Da Viya - Sound System Mix
Veer Da Viya - Sound System Mix
28,159 4:47 2015-07-03
Ghariya Milan Deh
Ghariya Milan Deh
27,764 5:02 2015-10-30
Punjab Dian Gallan
Punjab Dian Gallan
27,254 4:08 2005-01-01
Aaja Sohniya (Part1)
Aaja Sohniya (Part1)
25,900 3:34 2008-07-04
Moorni - Remix
Moorni - Remix
24,993 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
24,002 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)
23,220 3:48 2002-11-12
I Got That Poison Hisss - Remix Version
I Got That Poison Hisss - Remix Version
23,040 3:42 2010-10-01
Jugni - Scratch
Jugni - Scratch
21,907 1:05 2000-01-01
Jogi - Deichkind Short Mix
Jogi - Deichkind Short Mix
20,888 3:47 2003-05-26
Jogi - Main Instrumental
Jogi - Main Instrumental
20,884 1:36 2003-05-26
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
20,713 3:15 2002-11-12
Scratch Like Me - Freestyle
Scratch Like Me - Freestyle
20,605 3:28 2001-01-01
Thugee
Thugee
19,796 3:38 2002-01-01
Mirza - Here I Come Junglist
Mirza - Here I Come Junglist
19,066 4:43 2015-08-28
Indian Timing (Jeona Morh)
Indian Timing (Jeona Morh)
18,805 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
17,454 3:23 2022-03-25
Hai Lachea - Ambient Mix
Hai Lachea - Ambient Mix
17,220 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)
16,231 5:39 2002-11-12
Ek Wari Haan Karde
Ek Wari Haan Karde
16,094 4:47 2005-01-01
Buzzin - Drunken Live Mix
Buzzin - Drunken Live Mix
16,050 4:17 2015-10-30
Jogi
Jogi
15,986 3:05 2003-01-01
Panj Pind - Freestyle Boliyan
Panj Pind - Freestyle Boliyan
15,976 3:59 2002-01-01
Panjabi Soldiers (A-Team)
Panjabi Soldiers (A-Team)
15,589 3:48 2008-07-04
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Triple X Remix)
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) (Triple X Remix)
15,379 7:54 2002-11-12
Jagga
Jagga
15,338 5:34 2008-07-04
Sweeter
Sweeter
15,302 3:18 2015-08-28
Bhet Ke Roh Len De (Mahi)
Bhet Ke Roh Len De (Mahi)
15,253 4:13 2008-07-04
True Mc's
True Mc's
14,907 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
13,525 4:04 2015-08-28
Good Morrnning (Breaks)
Good Morrnning (Breaks)
12,978 2:08 2002-01-01
Dilbarriya
Dilbarriya
12,934 1:05 2008-09-15
Intro
Intro
12,203 0:51 2002-01-01
Sarwan Phuter - Instrumental
Sarwan Phuter - Instrumental
11,841 3:13 2015-10-30
Im Nin Alu (Shake It)
Im Nin Alu (Shake It)
11,590 3:40 2008-07-04
Intro
Intro
9,174 0:35 2000-01-01
Kori
Kori
8,945 5:19 2006-01-01
India
India
8,319 3:28 2020-05-15
Man - Jam Mix
Man - Jam Mix
7,869 6:31 2015-07-03
Holiday
Holiday
7,862 4:15 2008-07-04
So Underground
So Underground
7,772 2:59 2005-01-01
Intro
Intro
7,132 0:40 2005-01-01
Viah Kartare Da
Viah Kartare Da
6,321 4:52 2006-01-01
Freaky Like That
Freaky Like That
5,803 3:06 2010-11-15
Chips
Chips
5,794 3:47 2008-07-04
Pyaar
Pyaar
5,588 3:41 2008-07-04
So Can We
So Can We
5,532 3:39 2008-07-04
Night Time
Night Time
5,343 3:12 2008-07-04
Jodi - Big Day Party
Jodi - Big Day Party
4,575 3:30 2010-01-01
My Sister
My Sister
2,804 5:30 2017-01-27

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