Rupinder Rainer caught up with Patwant Singh to find out a bit more about him and his interest in music.

Patwant who grew up listening to Bhangra music from UK as well as Punjab, created a vast knowledge of the industry which he has applied as a DJ and a Radio Host.

Welcome Patwant.

Is music your full-time career? When did you start getting into production? What is your inspiration?

Although there are times when I spend more time on music than I do on anything else, music is not my full-time career. I first got into production in 2003 after being a musician for many years and being inspired by the UK Bhangra scene at the time. I had become a DJ in 2001 and with that and being a musician, production was just natural to go into.

What do you think are the keys to making a track successful in the Punjabi music scene especially being in the Canadian market?

I think a song needs to be timeless; something you can listen to 20 years from now. Along with that, something that has meaning and you're able to listen to with anyone in the family.

The Canadian market is full of talent. I think to be successful in the Canadian (North American) market, you need to understand multiple music genres (Hip Hop and Rock for example). The listeners growing up in Canada will have a wider variety of musical tastes that they listen to.

Being a Punjabi artist, you have to find a balance of the Punjabi side with some western elements.

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