Apache Indian 'Time For Change' album

Apache Indian was born and raised in Birmingham, England, a working class city with a large immigrant population, especially of Jamaican and Indian origin.

Birmingham is also famous as an epicentre of the UK Reggae scene, and it was there that bands like UB40, Steel Pulse, and Musical Youth first got their break. Apache Indian cherished his Indian heritage and his music reflects the influence of styles like Bhangra and Bollywood film music, but it was Reggae and Dancehall that truly fascinated him.

Apache soon became a part of the vibrant 'sound system' culture in his hometown of Handsworth, giving him the opportunity to be able to show off and develop his unique lyrical styles in front of local crowds. In 1989 Apache went on to release his first song on his own record label, which went on to hold the number one spot in both Reggae and Bhangra charts nationally. After achieving a further two number ones, Apache went on to sign a major recording deal with Island Records who released his debut album 'No Reservations' in 1992. Apache quickly catapulted to trend-setting a fusion of Reggae, Raggamuffin, Hip Hop and Bhangra that exploded globally thus creating a new market for the music world to explore.

Apache Indian is now regarded as a legend in his field and is recognised as the first true International Asian pop artist. Apache has achieved 7 top forty UK national hits, won numerous awards, toured the world extensively and has sold more than 11 million albums during his career. His songs have been included in over 50 TV commercials as well as been featured in 5 Hollywood films including Dumb & Dumber and Scooby Doo 2. Apache has released 7 albums and has collaborated with everyone from Reggae stars Sly & Robbie, Shaggy, Maxi Priest, Luciano, Yami Bolo and Frankie Paul, Hi Hop stars Tim Dog and Pras (Fugee's), pop icon Boy George and Indian Legends Asha Bhosle and Malkit Singh.

Apache prides himself as being a singer / songwriter and performer. His lyrics are inspired by his personal quest to define his identity in a multicultural world where tradition definitions of religion and culture have to be re-evaluated.

2005 and Apache Indian has just been confirmed to tour the world again with Womad where he will be backed by the famous Reggae Revolution Band from Birmingham. Apache is now on the road promoting his new album 'Time For Changes', which is due for release early next year.

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