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Apache Indian is a British singer-songwriter and reggae DJ known for pioneering the bhangramuffin genre, achieving mainstream success, and supporting music education.
Collaboration on a track featuring Punjabi music elements. Apache Indian posted about loving the first collaboration with Kaptan Laadi.
Collaboration on the song "Keep It Moving," released on all digital platforms worldwide.
Collaboration for the bonus track 'London Dreams' from the Assamese film 'Sikaar'.
Collaboration on a club track titled 'A Star Lovin' Apache Indian And Nash's Club Smash'.
Apache Indian signed a worldwide deal with Reservoir.
A collaboration for limited edition caps (merchandise).
Apache Indian met Lisa Maffia, mentioning her 'Mafia Rum'.
Collaboration on the single "Celebrate" from the album "It Is What It Is".
Steven Kapur, known as Apache Indian, was born on May 11, 1967, in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. Growing up in a diverse area with significant Black and Asian communities, he was influenced by local reggae bands like Steel Pulse. By the early 1980s, Kapur became involved with local sound systems and developed a presence as a dancehall deejay. His early career saw him record his first single, “Movie Over India,” in 1990 under the moniker Apache Indian, which was distributed by Jet Star. This track blended ragga and bhangra, gaining popularity across both genres. Subsequent singles, “Chok There” and “Don Raja,” further established his unique sound, leading to a major record deal with Island Records in 1992.
In 1993, Apache Indian released his debut album, “No Reservations,” recorded in Jamaica and produced with collaborators including his cousins Simon & Diamond, Phil Chill, Robert Livingston, Bobby Digital, and Sly Dunbar. This album introduced the hybrid genre of bhangragga or bhangramuffin. His follow-up album, “Make Way for the Indian,” released in 1995, featured rapper Tim Dog and included the hit single “Boom Shack-A-Lak.” Over his career, Apache Indian has sold over 11 million albums worldwide and achieved seven Top 40 hits in the UK. He has performed internationally, including at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In 2013, he opened the Apache Indian Music Academy at South and City College in Handsworth, aiming to provide a platform for aspiring artists.
Apache Indian’s contributions to music have been recognized with several accolades. He was nominated for an Ivor Novello Award for “Arranged Marriage” and a Mercury Music Prize for “No Reservations.” He received British Reggae Industry Awards for Best Newcomer in 1990, and multiple UK Asian Music Awards, including Outstanding Achievement in 2005 and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. In 2014, he also received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards. In 2021, he was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for his services to music and young people, further cementing his impact on the music industry and community.
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