After voicing three songs for Salman Khan’s `Jai Ho’, Universal Music readies the release of his debut single Krazy Konnection featuring Salim Merchant. Universal Music India has announced the signing of upcoming teen music sensation, the eighteen year old Armaan Malik. The young singer has a trail of accomplishments to his name at a very early stage, having sung for a host of prominent musicians in the industry. Most recently he’s voiced three songs for Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the film Jai Ho. Acknowledging this talent, the label has signed on Armaan for a 360 holistic deal which will cover his music albums, live shows and endorsements.

Armaan’s debut release on Universal Music India will be his single titled Krazy Konnection featuring Salim Merchant of the prolific Salim-Sulaiman duo. The single is an infectious up-tempo pop / dance track that features Salim Merchant who also appears in the video of the song. The single is scheduled for a 27^th January`2014 release. His self-titled debut album is being readied for an early February release.

Speaking on his signing with Universal Music and his impending music release, the young Armaan said, “I’m very excited and honored to be signed on by a prestigious record label as Universal Music. It’s a dream come true as I await the release of my debut single “Krazy Konnection” with Salim Merchant and then my debut album! Music has always been a large part of my life and I’m very fortunate to be able to start a career doing something I love.” 

Says Sunil D’Sa, Vice President, Marketing, “Armaan is a genuine talent. At the age of 18, he’s a brilliant singer, performer, musician all-in-one and it’s not often an artiste like him comes along. We are extremely proud to have him as part of the Universal Music family and we believe that’s he’s a superstar in the making! Having signed him on for a 360 degree deal, we will ensure that he is groomed in the best possible way for a great future ahead. We are eagerly looking forward to the release of his debut album which is preceded by the infectious sing-a-long single “Krazy Konnection” with Salim Merchant”.

Seemingly, music runs in his genes as Armaan is grandson to yester-year music composer Sardar Malik, son to singer and music director Daboo Malik and nephew to famous music director Anu Malik. Not new to the music scene himself, Armaan has been singing since the age of ten, and has lent his voice to over a 100 commercials and about 15 Bollywood films including Bhootnath, Taare Zameen Par and Chillar Party to name a few.  Armaan was also among the top eight in the hit singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa `L'il Champs’.

Armaan’s debut single Krazy Konnection ft. Salim Merchant will be available digitally on 27^th January`14 across all platforms exclusively under Universal Music India.