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'''Shahin Badar''' is a [[singer]] and [[songwriter]] who is best known in [[Europe]] and [[North America]] for her vocals on [[The Prodigy]]'s single ''[[Smack My Bitch Up]]''. It earned her a [[Music recording sales certification|Double Platinum award]].[http://www.shahinbadar.com/]
'''Shahin Badar''' is a [[singer]] and [[songwriter]] who is best known in [[Europe]] and [[North America]] for her vocals on [[The Prodigy]]'s single ''[[Smack My Bitch Up]]''. It earned her a [[Music recording sales certification|Double Platinum award]].[http://www.shahinbadar.com/]


== History ==
==History==
Born in [[Colchester]], [[England]] to parents from [[Bangladesh]], Shahin Badar spent her formative years growing up in [[Kuwait]], [[United Arab Emirates]].
Born in [[Colchester]], [[England]] to parents from [[Bangladesh]], Shahin Badar spent her formative years growing up in [[Kuwait]], [[United Arab Emirates]].


From a tender age, she showed a natural vocal talent for music. Inspired by her mother Zohra Ahmed and encouraged by her teachers, she developed a powerful blend of [[Arabic]] and [[Indian subcontinent|Indian]] vocals. This genre is reflected in her music today. With a sound that has now become her trademark Shahin sings in [[English language|English]], [[Arabic language|Arabic]] and other [[Languages with official status in India|Indian languages]].
From a tender age, she showed a natural vocal talent for music. Inspired by her mother Zohra Ahmed and encouraged by her teachers, she developed a powerful blend of [[Arabic]] and [[Indian subcontinent|Indian]] vocals. This genre is reflected in her music today. With a sound that has now become her trademark Shahin sings in [[English language|English]], [[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]] and other [[Languages with official status in India|Indian languages]].


She returned to England to continue her schooling at Gilbert Grammar School. Upon leaving she took up a respectable position in [[HM Customs and Excise|Customs and Excise]].
She returned to England to continue her schooling at Gilbert Grammar School. Upon leaving she took up a respectable position in [[HM Customs and Excise|Customs and Excise]].


== Accomplishments ==
==Accomplishments==
===Contributions===
Her vocal contributions feature in over 50 international [[film]] and [[TV]] [[soundtrack]]s.
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Her vocal contributions feature in over 50 international [[film]] and [[TV]] [[soundtrack]]s. Her vocals have also featured on showing such as the [[UK Music Hall of Fame]], [[Yuva]], [[Zubeidaa]] ([Bollywood]] films), the theatrical trailer for [[Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life]], [[Charlie's Angels (film)|Charlie's Angels]], US sitcoms [[North Shore (TV series)|North Shore]] and [[Kevin Hill]], and [[Sky News]] broadcasts.


Badar has worked with musicians and producers such as [[A. R. Rahman]], [[Liam Howlett]], [[Tim Deluxe]] and [[Fraser T. Smith]].
Badar has worked with musicians and producers such as [[A. R. Rahman]], [[Liam Howlett]], [[Tim Deluxe]], [[Fraser T. Smith]], [[Indian Ropeman]], [[Jah Wobble]], [[Twista]] and [[Juliet Lewis]].


Several of Badar's collaborations have charted in the [[UK Singles Chart|UK Charts]] top ten singles, Independent, Dance, Radio and Bhangra charts with inclusions on 3 The Prodigy UK No.1 albums: [[The Fat of the Land]], [[Always Outnumbered Never Outgunned]], and [[Their Law: The Singles 1990-2005]].
Several of Badar's collaborations have charted in the [[UK Singles Chart|UK Charts]] top ten singles, Independent, Dance, Radio and Bhangra charts with inclusions on three [[The Prodigy]] UK No.1 albums: [[The Fat of the Land]], [[Always Outnumbered Never Outgunned]], and [[Their Law: The Singles 1990-2005]].


Badar's vocal and written work has featured in adverts for ''[[Scottish Widows]]'', ''Tongues on Fire'' and ''ZEE Cine Awards''.
Badar's vocal and written work has featured in adverts for ''[[Scottish Widows]]'', ''Tongues on Fire'' and ''[[Zee Cine Awards|ZEE Cine Awards]]''.

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Her vocals have also featured on showing such as the [[UK Music Hall of Fame]], [[Yuva]], [[Zubeidaa]] (Bollywood films), the theatrical trailer for [[Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life]], [[Charlie's Angels (film)|Charlie's Angels]], and [[Sky News]] broadcasts.


===Performance===
Badar has headlined various UK festivals, and has performed in countries such as Switzerland, Singapore, Sweden, France, Belgium, Norway, Russia, Ireland, India, and at events such as [[BBC Radio 1 Live in Concert|Radio One Live]], [[Creamfields]], [[Oxegen (music festival)|Oxegen]], [[Glastonbury Festival]], Ibiza, [[Global Gathering]], [[World of Music, Arts and Dance]], [[Rise: London United|Respect Festival]], Essentials Festival, and [[Mystery Land]] in Holland.
Badar has headlined various UK festivals, and has performed in countries such as Switzerland, Singapore, Sweden, France, Belgium, Norway, Russia, Ireland, India, and at events such as [[BBC Radio 1 Live in Concert|Radio One Live]], [[Creamfields]], [[Oxegen (music festival)|Oxegen]], [[Glastonbury Festival]], Ibiza, [[Global Gathering]], [[World of Music, Arts and Dance]], [[Rise: London United|Respect Festival]], Essentials Festival, and [[Mystery Land]] in Holland.


She was the face of [[Europe]]'s biggest [[mela]], the [[Infest (festival)|Bradford International Festival]] 2002 and headlined the UK's biggest one day carnival, the [[Luton International Carnival]] 2000.
She was the face of [[Europe]]'s biggest [[mela]], the [[Infest (festival)|Bradford International Festival]] 2002 and headlined the UK's biggest one day carnival, the [[Luton International Carnival]] 2000.


===Charity work===
Badar has launched special events and endorsed charitable causes such as London's first Children's Hospice Week for the [[Richard House Children's Hospice|Richard House Trust]] in [[Canary Wharf]]. She was one of the Asian celebrity faces for the [[NSPCC]]'s ''Asian Child Helpline'' in addition to being the Asian celebrity support for the [[Royal National Institute for Deaf People|RNID]] ''Don't Stop The Music'' campaign (for the deaf and hard of hearing).
Badar has launched special events and endorsed charitable causes such as London's first Children's Hospice Week for the [[Richard House Children's Hospice|Richard House Trust]] in [[Canary Wharf]]. She was one of the Asian celebrity faces for the [[NSPCC]]'s ''Asian Child Helpline'' in addition to being the Asian celebrity support for the [[Royal National Institute for Deaf People|RNID]] ''Don't Stop The Music'' campaign (for the deaf and hard of hearing).


== Awards and nominations ==
==Awards and nominations==
Shahin has received recognition of her work from various awarding bodies through short-listings and nominations, in addition to this her performance and written work is also included in projects that have secured major awards(*).
Shahin has received recognition of her work from various awarding bodies through short-listings and nominations, in addition to this her performance and written work is also included in projects that have secured major awards(*).


'''2006'''
'''1996'''
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* ''Jind Meriyeh'': UK Bhangra chart No. 4 <!-- Not entirely sure of this date -->


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'''1997'''
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*Asian Achievers Award - Nomination
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* [[Mercury Music Prize]]: nomination
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* [[The Prodigy]]'s album ''[[The Fat of the Land]]'' went to No. 1 in the UK and received a Double Platinum award. Badar received a copy of the award for her contribution to the album.


'''2005'''
'''1998'''
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* Asian Pop and Media Awards: ''Best Female nomination''


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'''1999'''
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* Desi Xpress Artiste of the Week
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* [[EMMA|Ethnic Multicultural Media Award]] - ''Best Newcomer'' - ''Nominated finalist''
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* Asian Achievers Award - Shortlist
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* Asian Women of Achievement Awards: ''Nominated finalist''


'''2004'''
'''2000'''
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* Asian Pop Awards: ''Best Female vocalist''

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* NetAsia: Shortlist nomination
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* BBC Radio 1 Pete Tong: Essential Selection Tune Of The Week - Mundaya
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* [[BBC Asian Network]]: ''Tune of the Week'' - ''Queen of OPunjab''
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* BBC Asian Network: ''Tune of The Week'' - ''Yeh Rog''


'''2002'''
'''2002'''

* Alhamra Award for Excellence: ''Short-listed finalist'' (Muslim news)
* Alhamra Award for Excellence: ''Short-listed finalist'' (Muslim news)
* Asian Women Of Achievement Awards Arts & Culture: ''Short-listed finalist''
* Asian Women Of Achievement Awards Arts & Culture: ''Short-listed finalist''


'''2000'''
'''2004'''
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* [[BBC Radio 1]] [[Pete Tong]]: ''Essential Selection Tune Of The Week'' - ''Mundaya''
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* [[BBC Asian Network]]: ''Tune of the Week'' - ''Queen of OPunjab''
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* BBC Asian Network: ''Tune of The Week'' - ''Yeh Rog''
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* ''Mundaya'': Dance chart top 10


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'''2005'''
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* Asian Pop Awards: ''Best Female vocalist''
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* [[Desi Xpress]]: ''Artiste of the Week''
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* NetAsia: ''Shortlist nomination''
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* Asian Achievers Award - Shortlist
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* ''4 The Muzik'': UK Bhangra chart No. 3 ''Gal Lagja'' (vocal performance)


'''1999'''
'''2006'''
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* Asian Achievers Award - ''Nomination''

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* [[EMMA|Ethnic Multicultural Media Award]] - ''Best Newcomer'' - ''Nominated finalist''
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* Asian Women of Achievement Awards: ''Nominated finalist''

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'''1998'''

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* Asian Pop and Media Awards: Best Female nomination

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'''1997'''

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* [[Mercury Music Prize]] nomination
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* [[The Prodigy]]'s album ''[[The Fat of the Land]]'' went to No. 1 in the UK and received a double platinum award. Badar received a copy of the award for her contribution to the album.
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* Mundaya: Dance chart top 10 (2004)
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* 4 The Muzik: UK Bhangra No. 3 Gal Lagja (vocal performance)-(2005)

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'''1996'''

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* Jind Meriyeh: UK Bhangra No. 4 <!-- Not entirely sure of this date -->


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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== Collaborations ==
==Collaborations==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAerkrnATO4 ''66 Meters''] - performed by [[Indian Ropeman]]. Written by Shahin Badar and Indian Ropeman.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAerkrnATO4 ''66 Meters''] - performed by [[Indian Ropeman]]. Written by Shahin Badar and Indian Ropeman.
* ''Mundaya'' - performed by [[Tim Deluxe]]. Written by Shahin Badar and Tim Deluxe.
* ''Mundaya'' - performed by [[Tim Deluxe]]. Written by Shahin Badar and Tim Deluxe.
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* ''Hayati'' - performed by [[Jah Wobble]]. Written by Shahin Badar.
* ''Hayati'' - performed by [[Jah Wobble]]. Written by Shahin Badar.


== See also ==
==See also==
* [[List of British Bangladeshis]]
* [[List of British Bangladeshis]]


== External links ==
==External links==
* [http://www.desiblitz.com/content/shahin-badar Exclusive Shahin Badar interview] DESIblitz.com
* [http://www.desiblitz.com/content/shahin-badar Exclusive Shahin Badar interview] DESIblitz.com
* [http://www.shahinbadar.com/ Shahin Badar official homepage]
* [http://www.shahinbadar.com/ Shahin Badar official homepage]

Revision as of 23:14, 9 May 2011

For the Iranian musicians, see Shahin & Sepehr.
Shahin Badar

Shahin Badar is a

Double Platinum award.[1]

History

Born in Colchester, England to parents from Bangladesh, Shahin Badar spent her formative years growing up in Kuwait, United Arab Emirates.

From a tender age, she showed a natural vocal talent for music. Inspired by her mother Zohra Ahmed and encouraged by her teachers, she developed a powerful blend of

Indian languages
.

She returned to England to continue her schooling at Gilbert Grammar School. Upon leaving she took up a respectable position in Customs and Excise.

Accomplishments

Contributions

Her vocal contributions feature in over 50 international

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, Charlie's Angels, US sitcoms North Shore and Kevin Hill, and Sky News
broadcasts.

Badar has worked with musicians and producers such as

Juliet Lewis
.

Several of Badar's collaborations have charted in the

Their Law: The Singles 1990-2005
.

Badar's vocal and written work has featured in adverts for Scottish Widows, Tongues on Fire and ZEE Cine Awards.

Performance

Badar has headlined various UK festivals, and has performed in countries such as Switzerland, Singapore, Sweden, France, Belgium, Norway, Russia, Ireland, India, and at events such as

Respect Festival, Essentials Festival, and Mystery Land
in Holland.

She was the face of

Luton International Carnival
2000.

Charity work

Badar has launched special events and endorsed charitable causes such as London's first Children's Hospice Week for the Richard House Trust in Canary Wharf. She was one of the Asian celebrity faces for the NSPCC's Asian Child Helpline in addition to being the Asian celebrity support for the RNID Don't Stop The Music campaign (for the deaf and hard of hearing).

Awards and nominations

Shahin has received recognition of her work from various awarding bodies through short-listings and nominations, in addition to this her performance and written work is also included in projects that have secured major awards(*).

1996

  • Jind Meriyeh: UK Bhangra chart No. 4

1997

  • Mercury Music Prize
    : nomination
  • The Prodigy's album The Fat of the Land went to No. 1 in the UK and received a Double Platinum award. Badar received a copy of the award for her contribution to the album.

1998

  • Asian Pop and Media Awards: Best Female nomination

1999

2000

  • Asian Pop Awards: Best Female vocalist
  • NetAsia: Shortlist nomination

2002

  • Alhamra Award for Excellence: Short-listed finalist (Muslim news)
  • Asian Women Of Achievement Awards Arts & Culture: Short-listed finalist

2004

  • BBC Radio 1 Pete Tong: Essential Selection Tune Of The Week - Mundaya
  • BBC Asian Network: Tune of the Week - Queen of OPunjab
  • BBC Asian Network: Tune of The Week - Yeh Rog
  • Mundaya: Dance chart top 10

2005

  • Desi Xpress: Artiste of the Week
  • Asian Achievers Award - Shortlist
  • 4 The Muzik: UK Bhangra chart No. 3 Gal Lagja (vocal performance)

2006

  • Asian Achievers Award - Nomination

Discography

Title Year Format Label
Jind Mariye 1996 Single
Destiny 1996 Album Keda Records
Jouleh Jouleh 1999 Single EMI
Laila 2007 Album Series 8
Laila Remix's 2009 Album Imprint
Leley Mera Dil 2011 Single Keda Records

[2]

Collaborations

See also

External links

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