Djay Adx

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{{Infobox MusicAL artist
| name = Djay Adx
| image = Adx-DSC 4613-Modi-2.jpg
| birth_name = Amandeep Singh
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1985|1|27}}
| birth_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]
| background = solo_singer
| genre = [[Desi Hip Hop]], [[Punjabi music|Punjabi]], [[Hindi]] & [[Bollywood music|Bollywood]]
| occupation = [[Rapper]], [[Music Director]]
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = TurbanHood Records, [[Universal Music India]], [[Sony Music India]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.itsadx.com/}}
|alias = Adx
|associated_acts = [[Nau Sau Bai]], [[Mika Singh]], [[Bohemia_(musician)]]|origin = [[New Delhi]]}}

'''Amandeep Singh''' known by the stage name '''Djay Adx''',<ref>{{Cite web|title = Djay Adx|url = http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6232703/|website = IMDb|accessdate = 2015-12-24}}</ref> (Previously known as '''Adx''') is an Indian Hip-Hop Producer and Rap Artist from [[New Delhi]], [[India]]. He is best known for his role in #HipHopIsHipHop<ref>{{Cite web|title = San E, KRS-One, Adx & International Rappers Declare '#HipHopIsHipHop': Video Premiere {{!}} Billboard|url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6487618/hiphopishiphop-san-e-krs-one-mv-video-premiere|website = Billboard|accessdate = 2015-12-24}}</ref> which is a Hip Hop version of "We Are The World" charity single. He has been part of Indian music industry for more than a decade now. He is a trained DJ by the '''Midnight Blues Camp'''. He is one of the first and foremost Indian DJs to be Certified by music equipment’s brand [[Pioneer Corporation]], Japan. He is also a certified Music Production Professional from '''BeatFactory Academy'''. '''Adx''' specializes in producing Urban [[Desi]] Music. '''Adx''' is also the owner of India’s first Desi Hip-Hop Crew '''Nau Sau Bai'''<ref>{{Cite web|title = Beatfactory Music {{!}} Nau Sau Bai|url = http://www.beatfactorymusic.com/artists-2/nau-sau-bai/|website = www.beatfactorymusic.com|accessdate = 2015-12-24}}</ref> aka '''922'''; to have a track played on Indian mainstream television channels followed by a full length interview on [[PTC Punjabi]] and [[BBC Asian Network]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = BBC Introducing on Friction: Nau Sau Bai, Friction - BBC Asian Network|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0122nmz|website = BBC|accessdate = 2015-12-23}}</ref>

==Musical career==
He started his Musical Journey as a DJ by playing at Private Parties and Clubs and started making [[Bootleg Recording]]s in early 2000s despite of family support.
After seeing too much competition in DJing field he took his musical passion to the next level by learning Music Production and making Mainstream music.

===2008-09===
'''Adx''', while DJing at a club met '''King-P''' who was a promoter and wanted to form a group of Indian Rappers and Hip-Hop DJs. Both gave birth to a group called Hip-Hop Mafiaz, the group included '''Adx''', Bir, Golu, Ikka, JB, Max(Now [[Raftaar]]), Nifty, O-Positive, DJ Notorious Sid and King-P. The group was renamed as '''D-Soldierz''' later on. After hosting numerous Hip-Hop events and song recordings, D-Soldierz started to disband as some members started having payment issues.

===2009-12===
After leaving D-Soldierz, '''Adx''' joined BeatFactory Academy for increasing his skills as a Music Producer. There on, he formed '''Nau Sau Bai''' with 2 of his old mates from D-Soldierz, namely Ikka & JB. '''922'''(aka '''Nau Sau Bai''') after recording their first studio track, '''Tumbi Ridin Gangstas''', produced by '''Adx''', went onto get signed by Gaurav Dayal(Owner of BeatFactory Academy and BeatFactory Music). '''922''' was also featured on [[Universal Music India]]'s album '''#1s Sher-E-Punjabi'''<ref>{{Cite web|title = #1s Sher-E-Punjab 2013 by Various Artists on iTunes|url = https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/1s-sher-e-punjab-2013/id673816919|website = iTunes|accessdate = 2015-12-24}}</ref> on a track titled '''Sher-E-Punjab''' alongside Bollywood singer [[Mika Singh]]. Later, '''922''' released their self-titled track called '''Nau Sau Bai Anthem''' on [[Universal Music India]]'s first Hip-Hop Mixtape titled '''Desi Hustle'''<ref>{{Cite web|title = Desi Hustle by Various Artists on iTunes|url = https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/desi-hustle/id430926403|website = iTunes|accessdate = 2015-12-24}}</ref> and the track was reported viral, online as well as on Indian Mainstream Music channels. The group was invited for an Interview on [[PTC Punjabi]], in '''First Look''' Programme and was also interviewed by [[Bobby Friction]] on [[BBC Asian Network]]. Later '''922''' released their first album on '''BeatFactory Music''' titled '''We The Movement''', which was solely produced by '''Adx''' and became an instant hit amongst the youth.

===2012-13===
Unfortunately, like many other bands '''Nau Sau Bai''' couldn't stick together either and was disbanded in 2012 due to personal issues. Later in 2012, '''Adx''' released the Biggest Indian Mixtape, titled '''"BreakOut"'''<ref>{{Cite web|title = Adx - "Breakout" - Desi Hip Hop|url = http://www.desihiphop.com/2012/06/breakout-the-biggest-indian-mixtape-adx/|website = Desi Hip Hop|accessdate = 2015-12-24|language = en-US}}</ref> which earned him loads of street cred as the mix-tape featured some of the elite Rappers from all over India. Hosted on [http://www.datpiff.com/Nau-Sau-Bai-Ft-Various-Breakout-mixtape.358600.html DatPiff] and [https://soundcloud.com/desihiphop/sets/breakout-the-biggest-indian DesiHipHop.com]. Later in 2013, '''Adx''' released his first commercial production "Patiala On The Rocks" featuring '''GRV''' which became an instant regional hit. Same year also saw the release of his dance track "Tenu Labda Fira" featuring '''Rigul Kalra'''. In Late 2013, '''922 Anthem''' was featured in Hollywood movie [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1454468/ Gravity].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Gravity (2013)|url = http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1454468/soundtrack|website = IMDb|accessdate = 2015-12-24}}</ref>

===2014===
In 2014, "Dont Go Away" was released on Billionaire Music, '''Indeep Bakshi'''<nowiki/>'s Music Label, of "Saturday Saturday" Fame featuring '''Aman Khanna''', produced by '''Adx'''.

===2015===
2015 Saw the next level of production by '''Adx''' in the form of hugely popular Haryanvi Track '''Badlaav''' featuring the Haryanvi singing sensation '''SB-The Haryanvi''' and in mid 2015 both '''Adx''' and '''SB''' released another smash hit titled '''Skirt Aali Ragni''' in a [[Haryanvi]] Hip-Hop Avatar. Also in 2015, '''Adx''' participated in the worldwide collaboration titled '''#HipHopIsHipHop'''<ref>{{Cite web|title = San E & 13 Rappers From Around the World Team Up for '#HipHopIsHipHop' Charity Single: Exclusive {{!}} Billboard|url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6480653/hiphopishiphop-teaser-premiere-san-e|website = Billboard|accessdate = 2015-12-24}}</ref> which is a Hip Hop version of "[[We Are The World]]" charity single and it included 14 rappers from 14 different countries expressing their love for Hip-Hop in their own languages and styles. All profits from the track were donated to children's education through [[UNICEF]].

==Discography==

===Albums===
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! Year
! Title
! Label
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| 2009 || #1s Sher-E-Punjabi || Universal Music India
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| 2010 || Desi Hustle || Universal Music India
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| 2012 || We The Movement || BeatFactory Music
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| 2012 || BreakOut – Biggest Indian Mixtape || Indie Release
|}

===Hollywood===
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! Year
! Movie
! Title
! Singers
! As
! Label
|-
| 2013 || Gravity || 922 Anthem || 922 Ft Gaurav Dayal || Co-Music Director / Rapper || Crucial Music Corporation
|}

===Singles as Music Director & Featurings===
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! Year
! Title
! Singers
! Label
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| 2009 || Sher-E-Punjab || Mika Ft. 922 || Universal Music India
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| 2010 || Nau Sau Bai Anthem (922 Anthem) || Nau Sau Bai (922) || Universal Music India
|-
| 2011 || Kush – Desi Wala Remix || Dr.Dre, Snoop Dogg & Akon Ft. Adx || Indie Release
|-
| 2012 || Akh Vich Radke || Nau Sau Bai (922) || TurbanHood Records
|-
| 2012 || Firangi || Slyck Ft. Adx || DRS TV
|-
| 2013 || Patiala On The Rocks || GRV Ft. Adx || Pearl Treat Music & Rise Up Records
|-
| 2013 || Tenu Labda Fira || Rigul Kalra Ft. Adx || Rigul kalraVevo
|-
| 2014 || Don't Go Away || Aman Khanna Ft. Adx || Billionaire Music
|-
| 2015 || Badlaav || SB The Haryanvi Ft. Adx || Sony Music India
|-
| 2015 || Sunle Chori || SB The Haryanvi Ft. Adx || Sony Music India
|-
| 2015 || Aankh Ladi || SB The Haryanvi Ft. Adx || Sony Music India
|-
| 2015 || #HipHopIsHipHop || Various Artists || Sony Music Korea
|-
| 2015 || Skirt Aali Ragni || SB The Haryanvi Ft. Adx || Bhardwaj Films
|-
| 2015 || Party Hot || SB The Haryanvi Ft. MDKD (Mix-Master By Adx) || Bhardwaj Films
|-
|2015
|Night Queen
|Adx (Ft. Pruga P)
|TurbanHood Records
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{official website|http://www.itsadx.com}}

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