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Apache Indian merged raggamuffin with Indian music as well as influences from mainstream pop and hip-hop. Born in Handsworth, Birmingham, England, Apache Indian started a trend that has found a huge following.

He is the only AsianThe term Asian can refer to something or someone from Asia. Its precise use varies depending on who is using it. In the United Kingdom and Anglophone Africa, the term Asian usually refers to people whose ethnic heritage is from the Indian subcontinent. to date to have seven Top 40 Hits on the mainstream British charts . Stilistically, Apache Indian moved from mixing Indian music with raggamuffin and (on his second album) hip hop to more traditional forms of reggae on his most recent album, "Karma".

Lyrically, Apache Indian - who always uses Jamaican EnglishJamaican English also known as Patois is an English-based Creole language used primarily on the island of Jamaica. Significant Jamaican English-speaking communities also exist among Jamaican expatriates in Miami, New York City, Washington D. Nicaragua and - is known for his sharp social criticism ("Arranged Marriage" featuring Natacha AtlasNatacha Atlas (born March 20, 1964) is a singer born in Belgium. She is known for her fusion of Arabic and North African music. She once termed her music "cha'abi moderne" (i. an updated form of Egypt's pop music). It includes also many influences from st; "Mention") as well as his party tracks ("Boomshackalak", "Jump Up").

Apache Indian has recorded with Boyz II MenBoyz II Men is a Motown vocal group from Philadelphia, founded in 1988, consisting of Wanya Morris, Michael McCary, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris. Based on the record sales, they are the most successful R&B group of all time. They had five U. 1 pop hi, BlackstreetBlackstreet was an American R&B and soul group founded in 1994 (see 1994 in music) by Teddy Riley, a New Jack Swing pioneer known for his work as a member of Guy. Their debut, Blackstreet was a moderate success due to singles like "Before I Let You Go"., Wreckx 'n' Effect , UB40UB40 is a popular Dub Reggae and pop band formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England. The band took its name from that of the paper form issued by the British government for citizens to apply for unemployment benefits. The band is the worlds first most cultura, US chart topper Sean PaulSean Paul (real name Sean Paul Henriques born 8th January, 1973) is a Jamaican (of Portuguese, African and Chinese lineage) reggae singer. In 1997, Paul recorded in combination with Spanner Banner on the Jamaican chart-topper, "Ladies Man", through the si, Maxi PriestMaxi Priest born Max Elliott on June 10, 1962, is a reggae singer from England. He is known as the 'King of Lovers Rock'. His music is sometimes closer to R&B and pop than to reggae music itself. He has worked with Sly & Robbie, Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Rob, General Levy, Brian and Tony Gold , Shaggy, Yami Bolo , Boy George, A.R. Rahman, Sameera Singh . Asha Bhosle and Pras of the Fugees.

For his first album "No Reservation", he had signed a contract worth £250,000 pounds with Island Records - one of the largest sums paid for a debut album by a non-white artist.

"Boomshackalak" was featured in five different Hollywood movies, including " Dumb And Dumber". More significantly, the song has featured in a record 52 commercials across the globe, featuring various brands.

Now it features on the " Scooby Doo 2 " soundtrack, along with international names like Fatboy Slim, The B-52's, 2 Unlimited and New Radicals.

His composition " Om Namah Shivay " also features on Putumayo World Music World Reggae, a collection of reggae-influenced tracks performed by artists from around the world. The World Reggae compositions blend the upbeat and soulful groove of reggae with exotic local influences to create new and appealing variations that will appeal to music lovers everywhere.

Apache Indian has also been nominated for the Central Britain Media and Arts Asian Jewel Award 2004 to be held later this year.