Manj Musik, whose real name is Manjeet Singh Ral, is a British-Indian singer, rapper, songwriter, music producer and composer. He first became widely known as a key member of the British Asian Bhangra group RDB (Rhythm Dhol Bass), which he formed with his brothers Kuldeep Singh Ral and Surjeet Singh Ral. After his RDB career, he established himself as a solo artist and Bollywood music producer.
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Manj Musik, whose real name is Manjeet Singh Ral, is a British-Indian singer, rapper, songwriter, music producer and composer. He first became widely known as a key member of the British Asian Bhangra group RDB (Rhythm Dhol Bass), which he formed with his brothers Kuldeep Singh Ral and Surjeet Singh Ral. After his RDB career, he established himself as a solo artist and Bollywood music producer.
Manj Musik was born on 24 August 1984 in Bradford, United Kingdom. He grew up in a musical environment and developed an interest in music alongside his brothers. His early musical experiences included singing at their local Gurudwara, which helped shape his connection with Punjabi music.
According to an interview with SimplyBhangra, Manj was particularly influenced by his late brother Kuldeep “Kuly” Ral, who played an important role in developing his interest in music production and technology.
Manj Musik's major breakthrough came through RDB, short for Rhythm Dhol Bass. The British Asian group was formed by the Ral brothers and became known for combining traditional Punjabi music with Western sounds, electronic production and hip-hop influences.
Manj worked closely with his brothers to develop the distinctive RDB sound. Their music became particularly popular among South Asian audiences in the UK and international Punjabi diaspora.
As part of RDB, Manj contributed as a vocalist, composer and producer. The group's sound helped bring Punjabi Bhangra together with modern Western production.
RDB's music later crossed into Bollywood, giving Manj experience in the Indian film music industry. Their work became associated with a new generation of Punjabi-influenced Bollywood music.
Manj's work with RDB opened the door to Bollywood projects. He contributed to music connected with films including Singh Is Kinng, Happy New Year, Heropanti and Gabbar Is Back.
This period established him as a producer and composer who could work across Punjabi music, Bollywood and contemporary urban sounds.
Following the death of his brother Kuldeep Ral in 2012, Manj eventually moved away from RDB and began developing his own identity as Manj Musik. His solo career formally developed from 2014 onward.
In interviews, Manj explained that his decision to establish Manj Musik was connected with creating new music while preserving the musical legacy he had built with Kuly and RDB.
As a solo artist, Manj Musik expanded his sound beyond traditional Bhangra. His music incorporates Punjabi, hip-hop, rap, R&B, pop, Bollywood and electronic production.
One of his major early solo successes was “Swag Mera Desi,” featuring rapper Raftaar. The song won the Best Urban Single award at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.
Manj Musik has been associated with several popular Punjabi and Bollywood tracks, including:
His music has featured collaborations with artists including Raftaar, Guru Randhawa, Sean Kingston, Snoop Dogg and Badshah.
“Tamanchey Pe Disco” became one of Manj Musik's recognizable Bollywood-associated tracks. His work during this period helped strengthen his profile as a producer and composer capable of combining Punjabi rhythms with mainstream Hindi film music.
Manj Musik was also involved with “Whistle Baja,” a popular track from the Bollywood film Heropanti. The song became part of his growing list of Bollywood music credits.
“Laal Ghaghra” is another widely recognized track associated with Manj Musik. The song appeared as part of his continuing work in Bollywood and Punjabi-influenced popular music.
Manj Musik's musical identity is built around the combination of Punjabi music and modern Western production. His work commonly incorporates:
His RDB background gave him a strong foundation in Bhangra, while his solo career allowed him to experiment with contemporary sounds.
Manj Musik has worked with several international and South Asian artists. His collaborations include American rapper Snoop Dogg, as well as Indian and Punjabi artists such as Raftaar, Guru Randhawa and Badshah.
These collaborations have helped connect Punjabi music with wider hip-hop, pop and international audiences.
Manj Musik continues to be associated with Punjabi and Indian popular music. His music catalogue remains available on major streaming platforms, including RDB recordings and later solo work. Apple Music continues to list RDB releases and Manj-related appearances in its catalogue.
His career has also included mentorship and support for emerging artists. In 2023, he participated in Ballantine's True Music initiatives, where he mentored young musicians and discussed the international growth of Punjabi music.
RDB remains an important part of Manj Musik's career history. The group helped introduce a modern combination of Punjabi Bhangra, Western beats and urban music to a broad British Asian and international audience.
Although Manj later pursued his own career, he has continued to perform and discuss music from the RDB period while developing new work under the Manj Musik name.
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