S-Endz

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Name = S-Endz AKA Turi


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Origin = Birmingham, England
Genre = Hip hop, Rock, Funk, Desi Beats
Years_active = 2004-present
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S-Endz, also known as Turi is a British Asian rapper/vocalist and member of the critically acclaimed UK rap/alternative/bhangra band Swami.

S-Endz himself is influenced by funk artists such as Prince and Roger Troutman, as well as rock and metal bands such as Nine Inch Nails and Sepultura. [http://www.ukbhangra.com/scripts/article.aspx?id=775 Interview With...S-Endz] , UKBhangra.com, October 30 2005.]

He is also an affiliate of the late rapper Tupac Shakur's final group, Tha Havenotz. [ [http://www.answers.com/topic/tha-havenotz Answers: Tha Havenotz] ]

History

S-Endz grew up in the culturally diverse area of Handsworth, Birmingham. S-Endz' first cousin Apache Indian broke the UK mainstream pop audience with a blend of bhangra and reggae produced by his cousins Simon "Subs" Duggal and Diamond "DJ Swami" Duggal. Subs & DJ Swami would later form the band Swami, which S-Endz would join as a vocalist in 2004.

Career

S-Endz contributed rap vocals to many of the tracks on the 2004 Swami release "DesiRock" and all of the tracks on the 2005 remixed rap-rock version of the album, entitled "So Who Am I" released on Sony BMG India. This album became a significant milestone for British Asian music, winning many awards. S-Endz himself was awarded with a "Rowdiest MC" award by BBC Radio 1 DJ's Bobby Friction & Nihal in 2005. [ [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/bobbyandnihal/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20051221 BBC Radio 1 Tracklisting 21/12/05] ]

When asked to describe his musical style in a 2005 interview with UKBhangra.com, S-Endz replied:

"My musical style as a vocalist and performer is like the bastard child of DMX and Courtney Love that was babysat by Slipknot and taught to create music by Prince, Kurt Cobain and Tupac Shakur and then genetically modified with the soul of Jason Voorhees while he’s wielding a chainsaw."

On the 14th September 2006, two tracks written, produced and performed by Turi were premiered on the BBC Asian Network in an exclusive live performance for Bobby Friction's show. According to Turi's website, the two tracks are called "Welcome 2 the New Wave", and "In the Haze". Currently, no release information has been given for either two songs.

On the 7th March 2007, the track "Giveit2me", produced by Simon "Subs" Duggal, was premiered via S-Endz's MySpace page. It is a reggae-fuelled commercial hip-hop track. On the 12th March, it was playlisted on the BBC Asian Network.

S-Endz' official website was updated in October 2007, revealing that his upcoming release is to be titled "Emanate". It also mentioned the names of two new songs, "Electric Man" and "She's Like My Shadow".

"Electric Man" was premiered on S-Endz' MySpace page on the 1st of November.

On the 5th September 2008, a remix of "She's Like My Shadow" featuring Detroit rapper Kidd Skilly was announced via S-Endz' MySpace blog. It is expected to premiere soon.

Discography

With Swami:
*"DesiRock" (2004)
*"So Who Am I" (2005)
*"Equalize" (2007)
*"Electro Jugni/She's Mine" (2008)

Solo tracks released:
*"Giveit2me"
*"Electric Man"
*"She's Like My Shadow"
*"She's Like My Shadow (remix featuring Kidd Skilly)"

Guest Appearances:
* featured on the remix to Swedish R'n'B artist Gigi's track 'Masquerade' (2004)
* backing vocals on 'Get Loose!' by Apache Indian & Pras (2005)
* featured on 'O Sikander (International Dance Mix)' produced by DJ Swami from the smash-hit Bollywood movie 'Corporate' (2006)
* featured on DJ Camille Starr's remix of Amerie's Take Control (2007)
* featured on 'Wise In The Mind' by Fusing Naked Beats (2007)

References

External links

* [http://www.turimusic.com Official site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/turimusic Official MySpace Page]
* [http://www.ukbhangra.com/scripts/article.aspx?id=775 Oct 2005 Interview with S-Endz/Turi]