‘Jana Gana Mana’ - An international collaboration with Sparsh Shah and Rohan Puntambekar

This Republic day, Times Music releases a refreshing version of India’s National Anthem Jana Gana Mana, beautifully sung by the child prodigy from New Jersey - Sparsh Shah and the music has been produced by the very talented singer, composer and producer Rohan Puntambekar. The recreated version of the anthem is welcoming and has the prowess to evoke the feeling of patriotism in all. Jana Gana Mana is Times Music’s exclusive release and available on its YouTube channel.

Rapper Y-Ash wins the Mumbai leg of Red Bull Spotlight, a search for the country’s next hip-hop star

Yash Marchande, aka Y-ash, becomes the third finalist for season two of Red Bull Spotlight, after winning the Mumbai leg of the competition held at SIES College. After a successful first edition, Red Bull Spotlight returns for season two this year – this time as a search for India’s next hip-hop star. Marchande will be joined by finalists from nine other cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Pune, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh – for the national finals in Mumbai.

NEXA orchestrates a New Symphony with NEXA Music

Maruti Suzuki India Limited recently announced the launch of NEXA Music. It is a first of its kind platform for music aficionados across genres to create original international music of global standards. The unique initiative by NEXA is curated to provide aspiring Indian musicians a platform to compose original lyrics. NEXA Music invites entries from budding musicians across the country to participate. The participants will be mentored by famous music composers and global music icon A R Rahman, supported by Clinton Cerejo.

Hungama Music starts original audio programming

Hungama Music recently announced its foray into original audio programming. Starting with ‘Endrendrum Punnagai’, a Tamil audio original, Hungama Music will soon launch additional shows in other key Indian languages including Hindi, Telegu, Punjabi, Bengali and Marathi, among others. Hosted by RJ Sindhu, ‘Endrendrum Punnagai’ is now available to stream on Hungama Music.

The annual Slapfest is back to applaud the worst of Bollywood in 2018 with Slappies 8 on Radiocity.in

After applauding the best of everything in 2018, Radio City is back with the 8th season of Slappies, the most awaited award of the year. Radio City’s Slappies, is all set to give a tight slap to the worst of Bollywood in the year 2018.

Vyrl Originals releases ‘Tu Na Mera’, Arjun Kanungo’s new music video

Vyrl Originals presents Arjun Kanungo's new music video Tu Na Mera which is set to leave the audiences mesmerized. The track is a beautiful modern love ballad made unique by Arjun Kanungo’s voice. Composed by Arjun Kanungo himself the lyrics are penned by Kunal Verma the popular talent behind songs like Aaya Na tu, Jo Tu Na Mila, Phir Mulaqat to name a few.

Qaran, Ash King and Momina present their first ever collaboration song - ‘Kishmish’

Exceptionally talented singers Ash King and Momina Mustehsan unveil their first ever single together called Kishmish. An upbeat, sensuous, and romantic number, Kishmish has been beautifully composed and written by the budding composer-producer-lyricist Qaran Mehta along side Siddhant Kaushal. The music video is now available on Times Music YouTube channel.

Prime Focus joins hands with Pritam and Kwan to create JAM8

Prime Focus Limited recenlty announced its collaboration with Jam8, a musical platform founded by Indian music composer/director Pritam, and KWAN, a leading talent management company to serve as a 360-degree creative solution provider for the M&E industry.

Dr Zeus's statement on copyright claim on "Gwandian"

Dr Zeus's song Gwandian staring Richa Chadha and Varun Sharma embroiled in a controversy. A police head constable from a village near Jalandhar in Punjab, Amrik Singh Shera, claimed that the lyrics were originally penned by him in the ’90s, for which he hadn’t been credited. Dr Zeus clears the air about the controversy and says "I have been unaware about Amrik Singh Shera's role in the song since I got the copyright from Amar Arshi. Personally, I believe in giving credit for where it is due and if I had known this then I would have definitely given him credit for his part. Now that I know the whole story, I would like to acknowledge Amrik Singh Shera for his great work and I want people to know that he is the actual writer for the blockbuster hit Gwandian Da Dhol."

The Dot That Went for a Walk

On the 16th of January, 2019, the much awaited book for the children of today 'The Dot that Went for a Walk' was launched at the Royal Opera House in South Bombay.