As one of the pioneers of the Canadian west coast, Bhangra & Hip Hop scene, Amen has DJ’ed on the largest stages and composed music for today’s most popular artists. His sound gives gracious nods towards Rishi Rich, Bally Sagoo, Jassi Sidhu, Juggy D among many others. Furthermore, his beat making combines his knowledge of traditional Indian music and modern Hip Hop. The result is a critically acclaimed style that is both unique and original.

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www.a-slam.com
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Bio
A-slam Music Productions is an artist and production team that specializes in fusion hip-hop. Since its
creation, A-slam has been putting out hit hip-hop/r&b tracks. The company has built a reputation for
producing professional hip-hop music, and also being able to fuse hip-hop with Punjabi and Latin
influences. In 2007, A-slam received first place in the International Songwriting Competition (hip-
hop/r&b category) for their single “For You”. The single came from A-slam’s first mixtape, “Now
They’re Talking” which received heavy radio play in Vancouver. The win provided the group with
extensive media coverage including the cover of the 24 Hours newspaper, a segment on Global BC
news, and various radio & TV interviews. A-slam’s debut album will be out spring 2009, and has
already received plenty of buzz on South Asian music forums and websites. The group is constantly
performing around Vancouver and has opened for mainstream acts such as Malkit Singh, Apache
Indian, Fat Joe, Sweat Shop Union, JoSH, and Aman Hayer. For performance videos, free music, lyrics,
links to facebook, contact information, and more, check out the company website: www.a-slam.com.
with A-
Recently with A-slam
Created the For You Reggaeton Punjabi Remix, which has received over 10,500 hits on YouTube.

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For You received 1st place in the International Songwriting Competition (hip-hop/r&b category) out of
15,000 entries from 88 countries. The win led to the front page of the 24 Hours daily newspaper, La
Source (French Newspaper), Renfrew-Collingwood Community Newspaper, and The Voice Community
Newspaper.

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Reminisce and A-slam’s newest remix Nakhre has received over 10,000 hits on YouTube. As a result,
the track has been added to full rotation on RJ 1200 am and 93.1 Red fm. The song has also been
featured on many South Asian music websites in anticipation of a-slam’s first album.
Released Quiet Room, a song about
schizophrenia. The track’s accurate
depiction of the mental health issue was
featured in the Simon Fraser University
News (online & print).

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Performance Highlights
Opened for Malkit Singh, Apache Indian, Aman Hayer, JoSH, Apache Indian, Fat Joe, & Sweatshop
Union. Each performance has resulted in increased website traffic, and an increased number of
members to the A-slam Facebook group & mailing list.

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A-slam placed 2nd in Desi Fest Vancouver 2008; the contest included the top 20 South Asian acts in
Vancouver. From this, A-slam had a live interview with Benjamin the Butler on The Beat 94.5 fm, and
performed in Toronto (Dundas Square) in front 10,000 people. 1000 free CDs were handed out to the
crowd featuring A-slam’s single For You.
Desi Fest Vancouver
Performed live on Shaw TV (channel 4 and 109) for
the Children’s Hospital World of Smiles Telethon.
The performance was broadcast to over 600,000
viewers.

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Co-produced XYL’s EP Make Way (www.xylmc.com)
including songs in Chinese, Japanese, & Korean.
The album so far has led to a clothing sponsorship
deal for XYL in China.
Featured on the DJ Kay Slay Mixtape, and on the
annual MAWO hip-hop CD. Both CDs have been
highly circulated throughout Vancouver.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered Inez’s debut album
Sing Soul Girl (www.inezmusic.ca). The high quality
production of the singles has led to major radio play
on Aboriginal radio stations, an interview on
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, and her Facebook group increasing by 2000 members. The
album will be available on Itunes.

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Other News
A-slam mix tapes and album previews are being used to demo sound equipment at Future Shop and
Best Buy in Metrotown (large mall in Vancouver). This allows store patrons to hear the songs, and
often customers request the CD when purchasing audio equipment.
“Know the Name” Album Preview
Successfully launched A-slam clothing; receive monthly orders from fans.
93.1 Red fm and
RJ1200 am have had A-slam songs on
full rotation, plus featured A-slam in
live interviews. This has significantly
helped to increase the fan base.

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Celebrity Encounters
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