Raje Shwari
Encyclopedia
Raje Shwari is an American
contemporary R&B
and Indian music
singer and songwriter
. She has appeared on several songs by hip hop
musicians. She was signed to Beat Club Records by Timbaland
but is no longer with the label; she did not renew her contract due to differences.
Shwari's family is from Gujarat, India
, and she grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
and Indian music
Music of India
The music of India includes multiple varieties of folk, popular, pop, classical music and R&B. India's classical music tradition, including Carnatic and Hindustani music, has a history spanning millennia and developed over several eras. It remains fundamental to the lives of Indians today as...
singer and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
. She has appeared on several songs by hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
musicians. She was signed to Beat Club Records by Timbaland
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
but is no longer with the label; she did not renew her contract due to differences.
Shwari's family is from Gujarat, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, and she grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
.
Songs
- "Indian Flute" with TimbalandTimbalandTimothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
& Magoo and SebastianSebastian (rapper)Garland Mosley , commonly known by his stage name Sebastian, is an American rapper and songwriter...
(featured on Timbaland & Magoo's Under Construction, Part IIUnder Construction, Part IIUnder Construction Part II is a 2003 album by hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo. The group's third LP , Under Construction Part II is nominally a sequel to Missy Elliott's 2002 LP Under Construction, also chiefly produced by Timbaland...
) - "Naughty Eye" with Timbaland & Magoo and Sebastian (featured on Timbaland & Magoo's Under Construction, Part IIUnder Construction, Part IIUnder Construction Part II is a 2003 album by hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo. The group's third LP , Under Construction Part II is nominally a sequel to Missy Elliott's 2002 LP Under Construction, also chiefly produced by Timbaland...
) - "Disco" remix with Slum VillageSlum VillageSlum Village was a hip hop group from Conant Gardens, Detroit, Michigan.The group was formed by three members: rappers Baatin and T3, plus rapper and producer J Dilla . J Dilla left in 2002 to pursue a solo career with MCA Records...
and Ms. JadeMs. JadeMs. Jade is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.In 2002 she released her only album to date, Girl Interrupted, which featured the singles "Big Head", "Feel The Girl" and "Ching Ching"....
(featured on Slum Village's Trinity (Past, Present and Future)Trinity (Past, Present and Future)Trinity is the third studio album by Slum Village, released on August 24, 2002.- Overview :Trinity marked the group's first shift away from its original lineup, due to J Dilla's departure following Fantastic, Vol. 2, to pursue a solo career...
) - "The Bounce" with Jay-ZJay-ZShawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
and Kanye WestKanye WestKanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
(featured on Jay-Z's The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse and The Blueprint 2.1The Blueprint 2.1The Blueprint 2.1 is a compilation album, by rapper Jay-Z, created from a re-cut version of The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse. It was certified gold by the RIAA. One LP single was released,"Stop /Excuse Me Miss Again".- Track listing :...
) - "Nas' Angels...the Flyest" with NasNasNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
and Pharrell (featured on the Charlie's Angels: Full ThrottleCharlie's Angels: Full ThrottleCharlie's Angels: Full Throttle is a 2003 American action comedy film. It is the sequel to 2000's Charlie's Angels. It opened in the United States on June 27, 2003, and was number one at the box office for that weekend and made a worldwide total of $259.2 million.The cast again includes Cameron...
soundtrack) - "Country Style" with Petey PabloPetey PabloMoses Mortimer Barrett III , known by the stage name Petey Pablo, is an American rapper from Greenville, North Carolina.-Biography:...
- "Indian Style" featuring Timbaland (planned debut single)
- "Massala in My Tea" (Produced by:Timbaland)
- "Keep a Secret" (Debut single off solo album "I'm Famous in Bollyhood")