Canada : Ruby & Chikaadee

The Canadian music industry is about to have a revolution. Pop duo Ruby & Chikaadee are shaking up the scene, making their entry into the music world in the name of love. The multi-talented couple is not only the next hottest girlfriend/boyfriend duo, but are powerhouses in the making. Launching their own entertainment company - The Nation Entertainment, and fueling the next biggest movement in music history – World Wide Hustlers, the pair is poised to take over the globe.

It began in 2008, when the two met on Facebook. Kisho Kumar (Chikaadee) and Ruby Ramkaran (Ruby Queen) were united by a common passion: music. When they finally decided to meet in person and collaborate, it was love at first sight. Chikaadee, who had been writing music since he was 16, conceived the dream of the Nation and World Wide Hustlers at an early stage in his career. When he met Ruby in April of 2008 and discovered her as a talent, he dubbed her the Nation’s Queen and they have been partners ever since. In Chikaadee’s own words “We complement each other so well, it’s a match made in heaven. It was just meant to be.”

Together, Ruby & Chikaadee propel each other to heights unimaginable. Writers, composers, singers, rappers, entertainers and business minded – this couple does it all. Their musical inspirations vary widely by a broad variety of artists and composers. They range from classical music to country, rock to hip hop, reggae, cultural music and R&B. Among these, their all-time favorites include Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur and Celine Dion. Influenced by countless sounds and ideas, they have written over 100 songs, together and individually. Their music is becoming more and more popular for its catchy hooks & melodies, versatile lyrics, southern sound and international appeal.

Chikaadee, born in Sri Lanka and arriving in Canada in 1986, and Ruby Queen, born to West Indian parents in Sudbury, Ontario, are the living definition of World Wide Hustlers. “We are not east side; we are not west side. We are World Wide Hustlers. If you make money anywhere in the world, you too are a World Wide Hustler.” Their goal is to change the bad stigma attached to the word “Hustler” and make it a positive thing. To them a "hustler" is an investor. Someone who invests something whether it be time, money, energy, talent, ideas or even feelings and reaps the benefits of their investment. Ruby & Chikaadee are also bridging the gap between Western culture and Eastern culture, bringing the western style to the east and the eastern culture to the west. They promote love, respect, fidelity and loyalty. They represent a huge, untapped market, which is only now tuning in to urban music and they intend to be at the forefront of it, helping the two worlds merge.

Like Sonny & Cher and Ike & Tina, this dynamic duo is rocking the scene as the only act of its kind for the 21st century, but what they have is beyond legendary. Their love is stronger, they are unbreakable and they’re here to stay. Ruby & Chikaadee are the new icons, the new face of music. The Nation Entertainment and World Wide Hustlers are making big moves. The Canadian music industry is about to blow and Ruby & Chikaadee are heading straight to the top.

India : Machas With Attitude (M.W.A)

 Machas With Attitude [abbreviated as MWA] is a rap/hip hop trio from Bangalore / Chennai, India. Formed on June 14, 2008, it consists of Bigg Nikk, Smokey and Brodha V. MWA takes influences from their various backgrounds, and although their songs are primarily in English, they usually feature lyrics in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. Their music is flavoured by a blend of emotions like patriotism and aggressiveness with a little dash of humour. MWA has impacted not only the Indian Underground Hip Hop scene but also India's various film industries in a massive way and their songs stand testimony to this fact.

TRAP Chapter' 3

Sri Lanka : Dinesh Kanagaratnam

Dinesh Kanagaratnam is a well established commercial rap artist and a celebrity born in Sri Lanka is now known as one of the talented Srilankan Tamil artist who have achieved half palm of success in the big market in Tamil South Indian Movie and Music Industry known as Kollywood.

Dinesh Kanagaratnam is now a very successful rap artist who have featured in many Tamil movies in South India is a well known celebrity in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, London, Canada and Sri Lanka after his block buster hit song ‘Athichudi’, ‘Suraangani’, ‘Kuruvi’ and ‘Nagaraveytai’. Dinesh Kanagaratnam is also a music composer and have scored music along with his music partner Charles Bosco for the film ’18 Vayasu’ staring the ‘Renigunta’ fame Johnny directed by the director of Renigunta R.Panneerselvam, produced by S.S Chakravarthy from NIC Arts.

Dinesh Kanagaratnam has launched three music albums so far since the year 2007. His First album was ‘Cross Culture’, and the second album was his solo album named ‘Thamila’ in the year 2008 was a block buster in Sri Lanka. Dinesh collaborated with Charles Bosco and launched the album ‘SL2SG’ in Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia. Charles Bosco was introduced to the Srilankan music industry by Dinesh through his second album ‘Thamila’.

Aaryan Dinesh have been collaborated and featured for following famous music directors such as Vijay Antony for the song (Athichudi, China Thamarai and Mere Piya) in 2008, for D.Imman for the song (Odi Polama) in 2009, and for Paul Jacobs for the song (Rajadi Raja and Katradu Kalavu featuring Blaaze) in 2009. Dinesh Kanagaratnam is the first Tamil rap artist to be featured in a Telugu movie done for the Tollywood market by music composer Bobo Shashi.

ACHIECEMENTS
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2006
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Debut with the single ‘Naan Sonnal’ along with BNS

2007
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Launched the album ‘Cross Culture’ along with Gajan

2008
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Dinesh launched his second album ‘Thamila’
Suraangani Remix was a block buster hit Asiawide
Dinesh entered the main stream market in Kollywood
First Srilankan artist to Collaborate with Vijay Antony
First Srilankan artiste to Collaborate with D-Imman

2009
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Worked for one of the biggest stars in India actor Vijay
Featured for composer Paul Jacobs
Featured for composer D-Imman and Vijay Antony
International Collaboration with Shabir (Singapore)
Nagaravaytei Video was featued in MTV Asia
Dinesh K became the most known Srilankan artist in Singapore, Malaysia and India

2010
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Launched his collaboration album ‘SL2SG’
Composed his first film music in India with Charles Bosco
Currently working on the film 18 Vayasu as composers
His New Record Company Antostage is now launched
Remixed the song Yal panamen song for BNS
Produced JODI NO.1 song for dancer Sathish Krishnan along with Charles Bosco


CURRENT PROJECTS
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18 Vayasu Film composing - Coming Soon
Whatelse music Album from Antostage - Coming
Mayajal - Single with Chinthy



ANTOSTAGE - THE RECORD COMPANY
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Antostage, a record and entertainment company based in India and Sri Lanka is now ready to introduce and support local and international Tamil speaking musicians and artists. Antostage is a newly formed company by the rapper cum producer Dinesh Aaryan Kanagaratnam and Maria Arul Kitherian founder of Antotechniks Actuators. The company is currently in the process of launching music albums and identifying and signing music producers, rap performers, vocalist and composers. We welcome everyone of you to join hands with us and support the journey of finding new talents and producing them to you.

Malaysia : Yogi B & Natchatra

In 1998, Poetic Ammo released their ground breaking album “It’s a Nice Day to Be Alive” which made hip-hop a household music genre. On this album, Yogi B pioneered Tamil Hip-Hop with the now classic track “Vallavan”, thus becoming the first ever Tamil emcee globally. “Vallavan” was light years ahead of its’ time and was the sole cause for the emergence of the Tamil hip-hop scene in this country. Now, in 2006, Yogi B has roped in Dr Burn and Emcee Jesz, the duo, collectively known as Natchatra.

Dr Burn started his career as a stage performer in 1996 while furthering his studies in Audio Engineering. His introduction to hip-hop was when he and some of his friends formed the underground rap group called Worst Media Clique (W.M.C). He also has a self-titled debut album under the Alai Osai label to his credit. Dr Burn has also worked with most of the Tamil industry’s leading artistes while he was the sound engineer at Tribe Studios. He then got a chance to meet Yogi B while working on Lock Up Guna’s solo project, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Emcee Jesz started off his rap career at the age of 18 when he performed for the first time for his college’s Indian Cultural Society night. He then continued his music journey by forming a group called Indiana Soul with his now ex-partner, performing at underground hip-hop gigs. It was around this time that he was approached by Yogi B to join Natchatra.

Together, Yogi B and Natchatra gave you the most anticipated Tamil Hip-Hop album, Vallavan, proudly presented to you by Boombox Records and Maestro Records.

Malaysia : Vedaz

A dynamic duo from Penang that consists of McRy and Badak Ryn formed the group Vedaz in 2005. Both being hip hop enthusiasts and fantastic lyricsts, their work was soon spotted in many local underground gigs mainly along the lines of the 5elemetz movement. The duo first broke through into the mainstream with a colaboration with Dr Burn of Yogi B & Natchatra on the Zurazamharam compailation.

In 2009 , Vedaz begin their effort on putting together a full length album. Naavarasan, their debute album was released in 2010 and is currently gaining
heavy rotation on local airplay. Hit singles include Soll En Anbe , Dapangz and Kalai Maathu. Log on to www.vedaz.net for more details.

Malaysia : Tactmatic

KL's Battle Rap Champion. Avid Music Fan. Hip Hop Enthusiast. He's Humble yet All That.

Tact grew up listening to hip hop in his early teen years after the heavy influence of hip hop hit the nation with groups like Poetic Ammo and Too Phat leading the scene. With the mad love for Hip-Hop going strong , Tact tried everything hip hop from break dancing to graffiti only to realize that the microphon e was what he worked best with.

Starting off with only a Rm10 PC Microphone and the downloaded version of Fruity Loops, Tact recorded tracks with rappers across the globe via the internet and participated in key style rap battles. Having won the battles he participated in, networks were built and affiliations with rappers around the country were formed and a collective from Penang consisting of Shark, Potentialz and Rude Mack joined forces with Tact to form the infamous Illinguists who were responsible for the track “Supafly” which gained recognition among the local listeners. Tact who by then had moved to the city, Kuala Lumpur form his home town in Teluk Intan, Perak established himself as an underground rapper who was hungry for recognition which soon came through as it did for many other local rappers through Astro Hitz.Tv’s Blast Off. Leading the now defunct group, Rapsody to the semi-final Tact then knew that if he was going to strive in the local scene, he was going to do it by himself as a solo artist.
Having performed in numerous shows/gigs/clubs , Tact found a new dimension in the music business by producing tracks and running a home based recording studio. Early this year, the need for diversifying revenue from the music business diverted Tact’s attention to the business side of the game and a sub-publishing agreement deal was signed with one of the major publishing companies. Tact founded the recently erected TACT RECORDS and does the publishing for artists signed to the label

Apart from the business, Tact is also one of the nations top freestyle battle MC’s. He is now the MC to beat, having won tournaments such as TYGS (Think You Got Skillz), KL Slam Jam, and The Illestcipher(Singapore).

Malaysia : Tha GingerBread Man

Tha GingerBread Man also formerly known as Young Caesar is tha stage name for of Kuala Lumpur's rapperboy Parvind.He has always been floating in the waves of music as he grew up.Caesar experienced the culture of Hip-Hop Music since the age of 10.OK CUT THA CRAP BRO,ITS BORING,About me ah ?Hmm lets see,I eat alot,I'm round,I'm an indian(proud to be one),I'm your GingerBread Doll and I'm not a simple guy at all,I'm just another person with a big dream,just like you all.I enjoy the challenges and the criticism I get,it makes me stronger.I was influenced by our own Malaysian Artiste mainly our G-Town Superstar known as Rabbit.mac.I'm the kid who is trying to come in life,after all the strugges that I've been through.Music is my only mantra.I was introduced to rap music in 2002 by a close buddy of mine.When I first listened to rap music,I was amused of how each artist expressed their hardship and success in their songs.The first album i bought was LINKIN PARK/JAY-Z.Cekap la brooo....It's for real!!And I believe in being real,I mean being myself.Rap is where you throw your real feelings towards the lyrics during rapping,so thats what I'm about to show you.Well bout my education,I resitted my SPM,but,now here I am doing Chemical Engeneering. Ok,mainly I'm going to tell you this,I'm totaly against PIRACY(f**k em bro,their nothing but a life spoiler),and then there's drugs,gangsterism,and also I'm very much against the fact that a lot of kids these days take their parents for granted.Appreciate them more.Actions speak louder then words,STUDY WELL BROTHER's and SISTERS.

Malaysia : Amigoz Sugu

Amigoz Sound Studio

Music Composer, Movie Director · Jun 2006 to present

at Amigoz Sounds

Maraz Dcinema

Music Composer, Movie Director · Jan 2008 to May 2008 · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sri Saheb Production

Asst Director, Music Composer · Jan 2006 to Dec 2007 · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

Singapore : Chris Columbus

PERFORMANCE & T V APPEARENCES

ACTING.
DEBUT ACTING- Medical Drama, Lead Character-Schizophrenic Accountant.-May 16 2011. VASANTHAM CHANNEL.
CERTAIN CHAPTERS [SHORT FILM] CAST AND ART DIRECTOR.

DJ .
REALITY SERIES (musical Notes)-”Satisfied” singles performance -January 2010
MTV ASIA –DEJAVU’ SHabir ft. Matilda De'silva (Traffiq Album)(TURNTABLES)/(ART DIRECTOR)
TAMIL HIP HOP ERA CONCERT[ YOGI B AND NATCHATRA] 2007– DJ Battle representing Singapore against Malaysian DJ
TRAFFIQ COMMERCIAL ALBUM LAUNCH 2008– Live Performance
PAMS MUSIC SCHOOL TV COMMERCIAL 2009 – Featured as endorsing talent
FEATURED IN TRAFFIQ ALBUM , DEJAVU SONG & MUSIC VIDEO (TURNTABLES)-(ART DIRECTOR0) 2008
CLOOB.FM [SAN FRANCISCO]

RAP.
OKTO [CHANNEL 12] “live” -Febuary 2010
URBAN POET -Shabir ft. Dinesh(singles)
SINGAPORE OK! [CHANNEL 5]- Featured in song rendition & Music Video (2009)
MAY DAY 2006[CHANNEL 8]- Live Performance
FEATURED IN SHABIR’S [N.E.W ] SONG & MUSIC VIDEO 2006
TANGLIN POLICE DIVISION HEADQUATERS 2007 – Live Performance
TRAFFIQ COMMERCIAL ALBUM LAUNCH 2008– Live Performance
TAXI COVER SONG PERFORMANCE ON STARHUB CABLE CHANNEL(VANNATHIRAI) 2009
FEATURED IN TRAFFIQ ALBUM , DEJAVU SONG & MUSIC VIDEO (TURNTABLES)-(ART DIRECTOR0) 2008
ALAIPAYUTHEY TAMIL POP ALBUM LAUNCH 2006 – Live Performance
NAGAR ISAI- SHABIR FEAT.DJ CHRIS COLUMBUS, RABBIT,PYCHOMANTRA & FLOW.

Chris Career Behind the turntables began during his college year when he entered the nightlife scene as a server, Club After Dark.
surrounded by opportunities to learn new skills made him wanting to know more behind the bar. A year later eventually he was serving up cocktails in [Club Minnale & Club Explosive ]. Being surrounded with friends who grew up having music interest, Chris was assigned the role as a drummer and a rapper for his first band, playing original tracks, Written By Shabir and Abbas,
[Club Explosive] , Which plays songs from tamil movies.
He was given slots to Rap and to hype up the crowd in English. Which drew attention in the Indian club scene in Singapore.
With that his interest for music and rapping grew bigger,
that interest landed him a spot as a DJ in [Club Music World] for 6 months and Back to Club Explosive to take over the DJ console and join a musical partnership with the clubs band and the bands that followed for 2 years.
Chris Became noticed with the pioneering djs from the scene when he eventually broke the law of mixing stereotypically. Having ‘live’ crossover mixes from Tamil to hip-hop and running 6/8 beats over four-to-the-floor rhythm pattern.

Describing his overall style as “high energy with versatility,” DJ Chris Columbus has always been keenly aware that the key to being a successful DJ is not just about technical skills but more importantly about the ability to manage the energy of the room and tap into the vibe of the crowd. With That, He Took this energy and Landed himself residency at 2 Hip-hop Clubs [ DESIRE ]&[Desire II]. In addition, Chris was one of the first DJS in Singapore to Drop High energy/top 40s tracks for Gym users at [True Fitness Singapore].
It was during this period that he made the decision to take his love of music to the next level by pursuing a music career and Learning the genres that have been untouched by most djs. Plunging into 60s,70s, 80s Retro/Motown music and Raggae, Gave him opprtunities to test it out in [club UNCABUNCHA] [Club 392] [NO.5] [HYATT HOTEL/ CLUB BRIX]& [HARD ROCK CAFÉ ,Singapore] working with a band from U.S. Gave him another opportunity to showcase his microphone and turntable skills in ‘live’ performance. Representing Singapore for the first Tamil Hip Concert in the World [YOGI B & NATCHATRA] was one of the highlights his DJ Career.
Chris continued building his foundation as a DJ playing from Ambient, Down-tempo, Acid Jazz, funk & Soulful House at Beach Events in Sentosa[COASTES],[EM BY THE RIVER] & [EM Studio].
He then Joined Singapore Finest DJs,[Hypo-Matic] Crew. Having regular Hype sessions at Club[DBLO] Singapore’s Longest Running & no.1 Hip Hop Club.
Chris Also manages AMEALE music/Audio Production with Shabir.


His Mixes are Current playing in San-Francisco’s, Cloob.fm.
DJ Chris Columbus Chill-out, Down-tempo [Tap your Feet Mix] Deep Penetration and [My Kinda Sound] Mix, recognized for his Funky, Ethnic and electronic influences. It was Chris understanding of the rapidly evolving world of being a DJ combined with his ability to bridge gaps between genres that quickly made him one of the city’s most sought after deejays.
Chris has also embarked into Acting with the recent Lead Role in a Medical Drama as a Schizophrenic Accountant. Aired in VASANTHAM on the 16th may 2011 .He was also the art Director and cast as a Gangster who betrays a brother in a Short Film[CERTAIN CHAPTERS] Directed By; ABBAS AKBAR
DJ Chris Columbus has launched his first 2 English singles titled “SATISFIED” FEAT SHABIR and "MISSIN"!
CURRENTLY WORKING ON A DANCE TRACK PRODUCED BY, CHRIS COLUMBUS FEAT MERA “ HYPNOTIZE’
Working alongside Asia's acclaimed music producers, Don M' & Shabir,
Chris Columbus's partners, and frequent collaborators are SHABIR (Vasantham Star - Singapore' Indian Idol 2005) .
& Abbas Akbar,local Filmmaker whose previous music videos are being carried on MTV Asia and the regional networks.
While these many accomplishments would satisfy most anyone, according to Chris this is just the beginning. So stay tuned for what’s next for DJ Chris Columbus as his career propels forward and he continues to consistently raise the bar of what it truly means to be a dedicated, professional and successful DJ.a