OCTV: LEGENDARY MUSIC PRODUCER, RISHI RICH

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Rishi Rich is a music producer from West London who has worked in the music business for over 20 years, having begun his career at the tender age of just 15. He is now an award-winning music producer, having received several accolades throughout his lifetime, including the Award for Excellence at th​e Asian Woman Magazine Awards ​and Best Producer at the UK AMAs (UK Asian Music Awards). He has become an established and highly respected producer and has worked on several ground-breaking albums and singles for a number of artists from the mid-1990s to today. Rich’s interest in music began when he was a teenager, signing his first album, 2Kool, with music label Audiorec. Following the unexpected and phenomenal success of the debut album, Rich’s career went from strength to strength as he began co-producing albums with Asian artists and building his reputation as a notable name in music. In 2002, Rich began working on his first solo album, entitled Simply Rich. The album was an immediate success, debuting at number one on the Asian charts. The album featured the timeless classic “Nahin Jeena” featuring Juggy D and Don Dee. Rich’s success with Simply Rich established his unique sound. His innovative fusion of R&B;, ragga, and bhangra quickly established his universality and he gained popularity among the youth across all cultures. Rich’s remixing ability as a producer allowed him to appeal to a wider audience and led to several collaborations with international artists. In 2003, he worked with Mary J. Blige, remixing her single “Love @1st Sight.” Later the same year, he worked with Madonna and Britney Spears, remixing their single “Me Against the Music” for Spears’s fourth studio album, In the Zone. Rich also produced a remix for Craig David’s fourth UK hit single, “Spanish.” Rich has worked with a host of distinguished artists, including Ricky Martin, Westlife, Estelle, Liberty X, Mis-Teeq, Ali G and US boy band Mindless Behavior. In the United Kingdom, Rich is perhaps best known for his work with artists Jay Sean and Juggy D. Together, they formed The Rishi Rich Project, which successfully launched their careers. Their first tracks all gained places among the official UK singles charts; “Dance With You (Nachna Tere Naal)” reached number 12, “Eyes On You” reached number 6, and “Stolen” reached number 4. Their first singles’ success earned The Rishi Rich Project performances on popular shows such as Top of the Pops and CD:UK. Rich earned recognition for his work with The Project with Best Producer and Best Single awards for “Dance With You” at the UK Asian Music Awards (UK AMAs). In was only a matter of time before Bollywood came knocking on Rich's door. In 2004, leading Bollywood director Yash Chopra approached Rich. He produced the title track for the hit movie Hum Tum, which became an overnight sensation with millions of Bollywood fans around the world. His success with “Hum Tum” opened up more doors in the largest film industry in the world. I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Rishi Rich at ANOKHI's 12th Anniversary celebrations, where we had a candid talk about his career — full scope. In this interview, Rishi talks about his early years in music and the musical experiences that planted his seeds of passion at a very young age. He opens up about his support for artists and how curating talent fuels his passion for music. Rishi even spills the details on his upcoming project with Juggy D and Jay Sean, which is sure to be a hit internationally. Enjoy.