Shahin Badar, the fusion electronica singer from the UK is relatively unknown, but her biodata is so impressive that you feel like searching for her on the Internet.
She is relatively unknown, but her biodata is so impressive that you feel like searching for her on the Internet. Shahin Badar, the fusion electronica singer from the UK has featured with bands like Prodigy, 50 Cent and Noise Control; has sung for over 40 Hollywood films including Charlie's Angels, Tomb Raider and Hulk; and has worked with A R Rehman for Yuva (Dol Dol) and Zubeida (background score.) Shahin is currently in Mumbai networking with producers and trying to enrol in a Carnatic music course. CS tries to get to know her better: 
In sync
These days I'm working on a track titled Revolver. Through it we're trying to raise our voice against war. I'm in Mumabi sorting out a couple of deals for the album with producers. And the response has been great so far. A few Bollywood offers have also come my way. But since I'm not willing to dress up in itsy bitsy, teeny weenies, those deals might have fallen through.
High on Sufi
I'm planning to gravitate towards Sufi music, though that influence has always been inherent in my songs. I guess my performances are always power-packed because of my inclination towards spirituality, but I realised that much later. And now that I have, I want to try my hand at Sufi jazz, even though I'm known as a fusion electronica and dance artist.
Desi girl
For me, fusion started when I crossed over with Prodigy. When they heard my demo, they were blown over. I was so nau00efve then that I didn't even know who Prodigy was. I went on to sing Smack My Bitch Up which went on to become a smash hit. But, when I was recording with them, the song was titled Change My Pitch Up. If I'd known that it would be changed, I might not even have sung with them. Even though I could sing in English, I stuck to my guns and sang in Hindi.
India calling
Though the fusion market is big in India, it is restricted to Bollywood and that's sad. A R Rehman probably broke that trend by crossing over to Hollywood after carving a niche for himself in India. My story is just the opposite.
I'm now
looking at India, after having working my way up internationally. But all said and done, Indian music is now a rage everywhere and I'm happy that we're being noticed all over the world.
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