Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

The first 91热爆 Asian Network Live is here! Bobby Friction, Noreen Khan and Tommy Sandhu present live performances from Naughty Boy, FUSE ODG, Imran Khan, Kanika Kapoor and more.

Hosted by Tommy Sandhu, Asian Network Live represents the best in Asian music as championed on the station. For one night only, some of the hottest acts on the British-Asian and international music scenes are brought together. Plus, exclusively for Asian Network, the event will feature unique artist collaborations, and Indian stars Badshah, Aastha Gill and DIVINE - will be making their UK performance debuts.

Joining Tommy across the night will be many of the station's presenters, including Preeya Kalidas (recently nominated for an Olivier Award for her role in the West End production of Bend It Like Beckham) and more, plus special guest appearances from British-Asian and international stars.

Performers at Asian Network Live include:

Naughty Boy
The multi-talented musician and producer returns to perform for the station following his appearance at the first ever 91热爆 Asian Network Prom last summer. Back in 2013, Naughty Boy was championed by presenters Kan D Man and DJ Limelight ahead of the release of La La La starring Sam Smith. The musician's most recent success came from the release of Runnin' which features Beyonc茅 and Arrow Benjamin, and earlier this year, Naughty Boy featured in the Sunday Times 'Britain's Most Influential' list in the music category.

Imran Khan
One of the most popular artists on the Asian music scene, best known for his hit songs Amplifier, Satisfya and last year's Official Asian Download Chart Number One, Imaginary. At Asian Network Live, the Dutch-born Punjabi singer-songwriter and record producer is set to perform material from his new album ahead of its release this summer, including current single Hat Trick.

Badshah
Badshah is one of India's biggest rap stars. He'll be making his UK stage debut for the first time at Asian Network Live performing a range of his hits including new track, Kar Gayi Chull. And joining him will be Bollywood playback singer Aastha Gill.

Aastha Gill
Delhi-based Aastha is an Indian playback singer, best known as a vocalist in Hindi films. She has collaborated with rapper Badshah on the soundtrack for Disney film Khoobsurat and on DJ Waley Babu, which was one of 2015's biggest party anthems in India. Asian Network Live will be the first time they have performed together in the UK.

Fuse ODG
UK-based Ghanaian artist Fuse ODG is an Afrobeats musician. He is best known for his 2013 single Antenna featuring Wyclef Jean, which peaked at number seven in the UK Singles Chart. He was named Best Afrobeats Artist at the Urban Music Awards 2012. At Asian Network Live, Fuse ODG exclusively collaborates with a surprise artist.

Kanika Kapoor
Kanika Kapoor made her debut in 2012 with her first single release, Jugni Ji. Now a renowned Bollywood playback singer, her most popular songs include Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan from the film Roy and Baby Doll from the film Ragini MMS 2 - which won Kanika a Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer. Baby Doll was also the Official Asian Download Chart Number One of 2014. Last year, she performed as a special guest alongside Naughty Boy at the 91热爆 Asian Network Prom

Zack Knight
In 2015, British soul singer Zack Knight had three number ones in the Official Asian Download Chart, and in 2008 was backed by 91热爆 Introducing. Zack's style of mixing popular Bollywood songs with R&B has proved extremely popular. At Asian Network Live, he will be performing his hits plus his brand new single released in February, Ya Baba.

Arjun
Originally from Sri Lanka, Arjun is a London-based singer-songwriter and producer who performs across the globe and is played across shows on Asian Network. Known for his fusion of contemporary Western and Eastern sounds, Arjun will be performing new material at Asian Network Live.

Jaz Dhami
Birmingham Bhangra star Jaz Dhami is now making his name in Bollywood with his hit track High Heels, which is part of upcoming Indian romantic comedy-drama Ki And Ka, starring actress Kareena Kapoor. In 2015, Jaz featured in 91热爆 Music's God Only Knows, which also featured One Direction, Pharrell and Sam Smith.

Raxstar
The British Asian rapper from Luton takes his influences from both the UK grime scene and the Indian music of his heritage, which he combines to form an urban desi sound. Raxstar has worked with various artists, including Badshah and Zack Knight, and has been played regularly by both Bobby Friction and Nihal on their Asian Network shows.

DIVINE
The Indian MC from the slums in Mumbai, DIVINE aka Vivian makes his UK debut at Asian Network Live. DIVINE was championed as one of presenter Yasser's 'On The Scene' new talents for 2016 and his single - Mere Gully Mein - has been played across the station.

The whole show will also be available to watch on 91热爆 Red Button on Sunday 1 May from 7pm, plus viewers can watch highlights on 91热爆 iPlayer from Monday 2 May.

5 hours

Last on

Sat 30 Apr 2016 18:00

Music Played

  • Badshah & Aastha

    Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai (from Khoobsurat)

    • Khoobsurat.
    • T Series.
  • Shreya Ghoshal & Arijit Singh

    Tu Chale

    • Unforgettable.
    • Prestige Records.
  • Meet Bros Anjjan & Kanika Kapoor

    Nachan Farrate (from All Is Well)

    • All Is Well.
    • T Series.
  • Arjun

    Chaiya Chaiya

  • Fuse ODG

    Azonto (feat. Itz Tiffany)

    • 3 Beat.
  • Naughty Boy

    La La La (feat. Sam Smith)

    • Naughty Boy Recordings.
  • Meet Bros, Jaz Dhami, Aditi Singh Sharma & Yo Yo Honey Singh

    High Heels (from Ki & Ka)

    • Ki & Ka.
    • T Series.
  • Major Lazer & DJ Snake

    Lean On (feat. 惭脴)

  • Zack Knight

    Ya Baba (feat. Rami Beatz)

    • Zack Knight.
  • Raxstar

    Ego/Keep It Undercover/Jaaneman (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Raxstar

    Flirt (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Raxstar

    Poison (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Arjun

    Ambarsariya x Need Your Love x Kabhi Jo Baadal (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Arjun

    Love Yourself (cover) (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Arjun

    Mohabbat Barsa De (Asian Network Live, 2016) (feat. Rekha Sawhney)

  • Shide Boss

    What You Saying (Asian Network Future Sounds, 23 Sept 2016)

  • DIVINE

    Jungle Raja (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • DIVINE

    Jungli Sher (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • DIVINE

    Mere Gully Mein (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Panjabi MC

    Moorni

    • The Raj.
    • PMC Records.
  • Jaz Dhami

    Bhangra Machine (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Jaz Dhami

    Munda Like Me (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Jaz Dhami

    High Heels (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Drake

    One Dance (feat. Wizkid & Kyla)

  • Kanika Kapoor

    Jugni Ji / Lovely (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Kanika Kapoor

    Lovely (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Kanika Kapoor

    Desi Look (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Kanika Kapoor

    Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Kanika Kapoor

    Nachan Farrate (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Kanika Kapoor

    Baby Doll (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Zack Knight

    Dheere / Looking For Love (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Zack Knight

    Dum Dee Dum (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Zack Knight

    Main Aur Tum / Nakhre (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Badshah

    Saturday Saturday (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Badshah & Raxstar

    Bandook (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Badshah

    Wakhra Swag (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Badshah

    Kar Gayi Chull (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Badshah

    Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai (Asian Network Live 2016) (feat. Aastha Gill)

  • Imran Khan

    Amplifier (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Imran Khan

    Satisfya (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Imran Khan

    Hattrick (Asian Network Live, 2016) (feat. Yaygo Musalini)

  • Imran Khan

    Bewafa (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Imran Khan

    Imaginary (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Fuse ODG

    Antenna (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Fuse ODG

    Million Pound Girl (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Fuse ODG

    Light It Up (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Fuse ODG

    TINA (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Fuse ODG, Badshah & Zack Knight

    Bombae (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Fuse ODG

    Dangerous Love (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Diljit Dosanjh

    Patiala Peg

    • Century Records.
  • Udit Narayan, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shaan & Rahul Saxena

    Deewangi Deewangi

    • Om Shanti Om.
    • T Series.
  • Naughty Boy

    Wonder (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Naughty Boy & ShezAr

    Runnin' (Asian Network Live, 2016)

  • Naughty Boy

    Get Lucky (Asian Network Live ,2016) (feat. Preeya Kalidas)

  • Naughty Boy

    Lifted (Asian Network Live 2016)

  • Naughty Boy

    La La La (Asian Network Live, 2016) (feat. Kanika Kapoor & ShezAr)

  • Diljit Dosanjh & Yo Yo Honey Singh

    Lak 28 Kudi Da

Broadcast

  • Sat 30 Apr 2016 18:00