Rusha & Blizza | |
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Origin | Delhi, India |
Genres | Electronic dance music, Pop, Folktronica |
Occupation(s) | Music producer, Composer, DJ |
Years active | 2014-present |
Labels | Universal Music India, Sony Music Entertainment, Saregama, Alfa Records |
Members | Paurush Kumar Aman Khare |
Rusha & Blizza is an Indian electronic music duo consisting of Paurush Kumar and Aman Khare. They're known for their tracks “Dilbar”, “Huzur”, “Kaise”,[1] and their collaborations with Hyundai Spotlight, Suzuki, and more.
Career
[edit]The duo began their career with independent releases on SoundCloud in 2014. Paurush and Aman met in a gym in Delhi and formed the band in 2010.[2][3] Their debut single, "Alpha Centauri", was released in 2017, followed by the EPs "Mudra" and "Sutra" in 2020 under the Alfa Records label.[4][5] Subsequent EPs, including "Mudra 2", "Better Future Frequencies", and "Bazaar", were also released.[6]
In 2023, Rusha & Blizza achieved mainstream success with the single "Dilbar", originally produced in 2021.[7] The duo later collaborated with Tech Panda & Kenzani on the song.[8][9] The single charted across Canada, UK, Dubai and Pakistan, Official Asian Music Charts, India Indie Charts on Spotify and in Apple Music India's Electronic Charts for over three months.[10] The track was subsequently signed by Sony Music.[11] The following year, their track "Heera Ranjha" featuring Shefali Alvares was featured on the Times Square Billboard for Spotify's RADAR.[12][13]
In 2024, Universal Music India acquired the duo's music catalog ownership from Alfa Records for an undisclosed amount, marking as first time an Indian electronic artist's catalog has been bought by Universal Music.[14][15]
Their track "Saiyaan" was featured in an Indian web series "Class." [16]
The duo released "Gal Mukdi," featuring Mitika Kanwar, the song highlights the value of connecting with others and the world around us. It was inspired by Bulleh Shah's verses.[17][18]
The duo announced an upcoming dance theatre music video series album project titled "Vision One," set for release in 2024.[19][20]
Discography
[edit]Title | Featured Artist(s) | Year | Label | Type |
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Wav of Dev | 2024 | Alfa Records | Single | |
Sanson Ki Mala (RxB Edit) | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 2024 | Universal Music India | |
Jahh | 2024 | Alfa Records | ||
Gal Mukdi | Mitika Kanwar | 2024 | Universal Music India | |
Heera Ranjha | Shefali Alvares | 2023 | Sony Music Entertainment | |
Haye Ri Duniya | Ikka, Rashmeet Kaur | 2023 | KAURA | |
Piya Ki Najariya | Prateeksha Srivastava | 2023 | Universal Music India | |
Better Future Frequencies | 2023 | EP | ||
Mudra | 2023 | |||
Sutra | 2023 | |||
Mudra 2 | 2023 | |||
Bazaar | 2023 | Single | ||
Raag-Na-Rock | Asha Bhosle, Parvati Khan | 2023 | Saregama | |
Dilbar | Tech Panda & Kenzani | 2023 | Sony Music Entertainment | |
Aja Sawariya | GURBAX, Rashmeet Kaur | 2021 | Universal Music India | |
Courage | 2021 | Alfa Records | ||
Gloss | 2019 | Universal Music India | EP | |
Get Down | 2018 | Single | ||
Mood Boy | 2017 | |||
The Mission | 2017 | |||
Alpha Centauri | 2017 |
References
[edit]- ^ Tagat, Anurag (2020-07-08). "From Prateek Kuhad's 'Kasoor' to Rusha & Blizza's 'Mudra': 14 new non-film Indian songs that you need to listen now". Vogue India. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Artist Of The Month: Rusha & Blizza". TFword. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (2020-07-21). "Hear New Delhi Duo Rusha & Blizza's Seismic Ethno-Electronic EP 'Mudra'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "RUSHA, Blizza on new EP Mudra: We wish to reach out to dance groups and music enthusiasts who are looking for new beats to dance on". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Akundi, Sweta (2020-12-07). "Rusha & Blizza up their experiments in sound design with second EP 'Sutra'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Colin (2021-06-07). "Rusha & Blizza Unveil Incredible 'Mudra 2' EP". FUXWITHIT. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ AR, Reshmi (2024-06-29). "Innovating Indian Music: Rusha & Blizza Talk Sanson Ki Mala and Folktronica". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (2023-05-08). "Tech Panda and Kenzani Talk About the Success of 'Dilbar' and Indian Electronic Music". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Tech Panda x Kenzani". www.platform-mag.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "TECH PANDA/RUSHA & BLIZZA". Official Charts. 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Dilbar by Rusha & Blizza, Tech Panda and Kenzani on Beatsource". Beatsource. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ AR, Reshmi (2024-06-29). "Innovating Indian Music: Rusha & Blizza Talk Sanson Ki Mala and Folktronica". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ admin (2023-12-13). "Rusha & Blizza Transcend Traditional Boundaries with "Heera Ranjha" - A Musical Odyssey". The Bengal. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (2024-05-13). "Rusha & Blizza Sell Catalog to Universal Music India". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Universal Music India's Historic Deal With Indian Electronic Artist Rusha & Blizza". Loudest. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Class Season 1 Soundtrack". SOUNDTRACKI. 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Folktronica duo Rusha & Blizza's new track 'Gal Mukdi' elevates the soundscape – MusiCulture". 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ AR, Reshmi (2024-06-29). "Innovating Indian Music: Rusha & Blizza Talk Sanson Ki Mala and Folktronica". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Innovating Indian Music: Rusha & Blizza Talk Sanson Ki Mala and Folktronica - UTV". 2024-06-29. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (2024-07-15). "Rusha & Blizza Have Reimagined Nusrat's 'Sanson Ki Mala'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-16.