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Bohemia
Pakistani American rapper and producer

Bohemia

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Pakistani American rapper and producer
A.K.A.
Raja Roger David
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Age
45 years
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Biography

Roger David (born October 15, 1979), better known by his stage name Bohemia (Punjabi: بوہیمیا, ਬੋਹੀਮੀਆ, stylised BOHEMIA or Raja), is a Pakistani American rapper and record producer.

Early life

Bohemia was born on October 15, 1979, in Karachi, Sindh and did his schooling in Peshawar, Pakistan. At the age of 13, he moved to the United States with his family. He belongs to a Punjabi Christian family; his ancestors had converted to Christianity from Sikhism.

Career

In early 2000 he moved to join his cousin in Oakland who was working at a West Oakland recording studio and introduced him to a young hip-hop producer called Sha One (Seth Agress). Discovering that they both shared a deep interest in music, they made plans to form their own record label, which they subsequently called "The Outfit Entertainment". After Sha heard Bohemia reciting something he had written in Punjabi he asked him to rap it over one of his beats. Over the next few months, he wrote a library of lyrics. This would become the arsenal for his debut album Vich Pardesan De (In The Foreign Land) – an autobiographical story of his life as a Desi youngster adopting to the streets of America, which he and Sha One produced together. Their first single "Sha Te Ra" was released as a music video, but the song itself was not included on Vich Pardesan De.

The following album, Pesa Nasha Pyar [Money, Intoxication, Love] became the first full-length Punjabi rap album released by a major label. It was recorded and produced by Sha One and Bohemia in their downtown Oakland studio. After nearly two years of perfecting their sound and style, a seamless fusion of Bohemia's Punjabi vocals, and Sha One's English hooks, the album was finally released. He subsequently signed a multi-record deal with music label Universal Music Group. In 2006, Pesa Nasha Pyar was on the Top 10 downloads of Maxim, and No. 3 on Planet M chart India. His first album Vich Pardesan De get nominated in BBC UK top ten albums. Da Rap Star, his third album, received four nominations at the UK Asian Music Awards and PTC Punjabi music awards. It also remained at No. 1 on Planet M chart for several weeks.

He performed the title track for Warner Bros film Chandni Chowk To China, appearing in the film with Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone. A few months later he did the title track for another Akshay Kumar film, 8 x 10 Tasveer. In 2011, he gave a song as a present to Akshay Kumar for his first Hollywood production Breakaway.

In May 2012, Sony Music India signed Bohemia. As part of the association, Sony Music managed his music albums, launches and shows under itsmanagement program.

In September 2012 he released his fourth album Thousand Thoughts. In 2013, it won Best Non-Resident Punjabi Album award at PTC Punjabi Music Awards. At the Coke Studio Sessions, he was the first rap artist, appearing in their fifth season where he performed three songs. Bohemia has also recorded a collaboration with Sonu Kakkar and Jamaican American artist Sean Kingston.

In 2015, Bohemia launched his own music label Kali Denali Music. Bohemia appeared in XXL magazine in New York.

In 2017, Bohemia released his latest album Skull & Bones: The Final Chapter.

On July 26, 2018, first single "Sandesa" from his upcoming album Skull & Bones: Volume 2 was released, which turned out to be a remixed version of one of his unreleased singles. On November 27, 2018, Bohemia released first original single "Koi Farak Nahi" for his album Skull & Bones: Volume 2. In an interview Bohemia said that he is coming back with his brand new album Skull and Bones Volume 2 which is scheduled for release in 2019 on his own label, Kali Denali Music, and has many featured artists on it.

At the end of 2018, Bohemia went on a tour in India, where he performed in Chandigarh, Delhi, Mumbai, and Rajasthan. He also appeared on an Episode on No.1 Yaarian With Raftaar and Salim Merchant.

In February 2019 Bohemia released the third single "Umeed" from the album Skull and Bones Volume 2.

Awards and nominations

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2010"Da Rap Star"Best Punjabi Album at PTC Punjabi Music AwardsNominated
2010"Da Rap Star"Best Sound Recording at PTC Punjabi Music AwardsNominated
2010"Da Rap Star"Best Punjabi Music Director at PTC Punjabi Music AwardsNominated
2010"Da Rap Star"Best International Album at UK Asian Music AwardsNominated
2013"Thousand Thoughts"Best International Album at PTC Punjabi Music AwardsWon
2015"Excellence Music"Award of Excellence - Music at FOG Festival Of GlobeWon
2015"Music Career"Make it large at Mirchi Music Awards PunjabiWon
2016"Jaguar"Best Duo at PTC Punjabi Music AwardsNominated
2016"Patola"Best Duo at PTC Punjabi Music AwardsWon
2017"Hathiyar 2"Best Duo at PTC Punjabi Music AwardsNominated
2018"Special Award"International Punjabi Icon at PTC Punjabi Music AwardsWon

Discography

Albums

YearAlbumMusic DirectorArtistLabel
2002Vich Pardesan DeBohemiaBohemiaThe Outfit Entertainment
2006Pesa Nasha PyarBohemiaBohemiaUniversal Music India
2009Da Rap StarBohemiaBohemiaUniversal Music India
2012Thousand ThoughtsBohemiaBohemiaSony Music India
2017Skull & Bones: The Final ChapterBohemiaBohemiaT-Series
2020*Skull & Bones: Volume 2BohemiaBohemiaYash Raj Films

*album announced, yet to be released

Mixtapes

YearAlbumMusic DirectorArtistLabel
2016KDM Mixtape Volume 1VariousVariousKali Denali Music

Film soundtracks

YearMovieSongMusicCo-artist(s)Note
2009Chandni Chowk to ChinaChandni Chowk to China (CC2C)BohemiaAkshay Kumar
8 x 10 TasveerI Got the PictureBohemiaJ.Hind
I Got the Picture (Remix)
2011BreakawaySansaarSandeep ChowtaCanadian English/Punjabi film
Desi BoyzSubha Hone Na DePritamMika Singh, Shefali Alvares, Yo Yo Honey Singh
Tu Mera Hero (Subha Hone Na De)Mika Singh, Shefali Alvares
Subha Hone Na De (Remix)
2015FaraarTaurBohemiaGippy GrewalPunjabi film
2016DishoomSubha Hone Na De (Remix)PritamMika Singh, Shefali Alvares
2020Street Dancer 3DDua KaroSachin-JigarArijit Singh
Maraven Yen AdayaalamAmit MishraTamil Version
O Deva DevaTelegu Version

Singles and collaborations

YearTrackArtistMusic director/Album name
2003All Around The WorldBohemia ft. AMAN (Amaar & Siege)Bohemia
2006Evury dayBohemiaBohemia
2007Keep It GBohemia ft. KuruptBohemia
2009Kala DoriyaBohemia ft. Dj ChintuBohemia
2009ChaloBohemia ft. IQBohemia
2009Sher-E-PunjabBohemia ft. Mika SinghMika Singh
2009DunaliBohemia ft. Mika SinghBohemia ft. Mika Singh
2010My ShoesBohemia ft. MiddleMan ft.Mr. Kay &Bohemia
2010Sh Sh SharabiBohemia ft. Gippy GrewalBohemia ft. Gippy Grewal
2010Holi Holi NachTarsame Singh Saini ft. BohemiaTarsame Singh Saini
2010HathiyarGitta Bains ft. BohemiaJatinder Shah
2010DaruGitta Bains ft. BohemiaGitta Bains
2010What Have I LearnedBohemia ft. JenniferBohemia
2011BandookaanDesi Beam ft. BohemiaDesi Beam
2011BulawaBohemia ft. Pakman & D-Naar,Bohemia
2011Jee KardaBobby B ft. Bohemia,Bobby B
2012Chadd DittaBohemia ft. Mixman ShawnBohemia
2012Maar CharapaSir Punj ft. BohemiaSir Punj & Rishi Rich (Unreleased Track)
2012Adhi RaatJasmine Sandlas ft. BohemiaBohemia
2012Jaane JanaJ.Hind ft. BohemiaJ.Hind
2012PaigamBohemiaBohemia
2012TalliGitta Bains ft. BohemiaTigerstyle
2013Rooh (the Soul)BohemiaBohemia
2013Rooh RemixBohemia ft. PardhaanBohemia
2013My Ride RemixThe Bilz & Kashif ft. Glasses Malone, Bohemia, Drega, Nivla
2014PhenomenonBohemiaBohemia
2014Bad BoyD Major ft. BohemiaTigerstyle
2014Brand New SwagBohemia ft. Haji Springer & PandaBohemia
2014Yaad AnahBohemiaBohemia
2014PreetHaji Springer ft. Pree Mayall & BohemiaHaji Springer
2014U n MeSean Kingston ft. Sonu Kakkar, & BohemiaIraj
2014Akkha MumbaiMun E. Fame ft. BohemiaMun E. Fame
2014FireGitta Bains ft. BohemiaHaji Springer
2014SaheliGurdeep Mehndi ft. BohemiaGurdeep Mehndi
2014Wake N BakeBohemia ft. Avenue OBAvenue OB
2014MainBohemiaBohemia
2014Meri BandookHaji Springer ft. BohemiaHaji Springer
2015Devil insideHaji Springer ft. BohemiaHaji Springer
2015Koi Ni ParwaaHaji Springer ft. BohemiaHaji Springer
2015JaguarSukh-E ft. BohemiaSukh-E
2015Tension Stress (Bengali)Master-D ft. BohemiaMaster-D
2015Yaaran De Siran TeNishawn Bhullar ft. BohemiaRupin Kahlon
2015AkhiyaanTony Kakkar ft. Neha Kakkar BohemiaTony Kakkar
2015Akhiyaan UnpluggedTony Kakkar ft. Neha Kakkar BohemiaTony Kakkar
2015StolenSahyba ft. BohemiaRishi Rich
2015PatolaGuru Randhawa ft. BohemiaPreet Hundal
2015SaluteBohemiaBohemia
2015TaurBohemia ft. Gippy GrewalHaji Springer
2015LevelSunnyBoy ft. Haji Springer BohemiaHaji Springer
2015Mere BaareBohemiaHaji Springer
2015MuqabalaK. S. Makhan ft. BohemiaPrince G
2016SettiGippy Grewal ft. BohemiaJatinder Shah
2016Muqabla
  • J.Hind
  • Bohemia
  • Shaxe Oriah
Haji Springer & Shaxe Oriah
2016Gametime
  • Bohemia
  • J.Hind
  • Shaxe Oriah
  • Pardhaan
  • Haji Springer
  • Raxstar
  • 3AM Sukhi
  • Young Desi
  • Gangis Khan
  • Deep Jandu
Haji Springer & Shaxe Oriah
2016ZaalimaWaqar Ex ft. BohemiaThe Magician
2016Gang Bang Operation
  • Gitta Bains
  • Bohemia
  • Doughboi Fiji
Deep Jandu
2016Club PubBohemia & Sukh-E & Ramji Gulati & Ali Quli MirzaAli Quli Mirza
2016ChallaGitta Bains ft. BohemiaDeep Jandu
2016Hathyar 2Gitta Bains ft. BohemiaDeep Jandu
2016Teri Kamar PeTony Kakkar ft. BohemiaTony Kakkar
2017TamashaSajjad Ali ft. BohemiaSajjad Ali
2017MTBKBohemia & Lazarus ft. Deep Jandu & Shaxe OriahShaxe Oriah
2017Weed Da SaroorJ Lucky ft. BohemiaDeep Jandu
2017Nothing (Remix)Raxstar ft. BohemiaDJ Harpz
2017No Make UpBilal Saeed ft. BohemiaBloodline Music
2017PatakeSatti Satvinder ft. BohemiaHaji Springer
2017Gold DiggerGud Luck ft. BohemiaDeep Jandu
2017Thoddi Wala TillSimranjeet Singh ft. BohemiaMix Singh
2017Car NachdiGippy Grewal ft. BohemiaB Praak
2017Dada GiriSab Bhanot ft. BohemiaSab Bhanot
2017G WagonGoldy Goraya ft. BohemiaDeep Jandu
2017Mahi AajaRahul ft. BohemiaBohemia
2017Thinking About YouSofia Chaudry ft. BohemiaBohemia
2018ZeherDeep Money ft. BohemiaDeep Money
2018Good LifeDeep Jandu ft. BohemiaDeep Jandu
2018GumrahBohemiaBohemia
2018GaddiBohemia ft. PardhaanSukh E
2018KhatraBohemia ft. Gitta BainsPrabh Near
2018MalangBalsehri ft. BohemiaPrince Saggu
2018WooferVicky ft. BohemiaSukh-E Muzical Doctorz
2018I Don't Wanna Say ThatBohemia ft Gitta Bains & Gurlez AkhtarPrabh Near
2018Sandesa (from SnBv2)BohemiaBohemia
2018Aaja Ni AajaBohemiaDJ Shadow Dubai
2018Mai Terra AkshayBabbal Rai ft. BohemiaB Praak
2018UnityKaran Aujla ft. BohemiaDeep Jandu
2018Munde Mar JaangeRaghveer Boli ft. BohemiaJay K
2018ShoulderJaggi Jagowal & Karam Jeet ft. BohemiaLaddi Gill
2018Oh KudiSab Bhanot & BohemiaBohemia
2018JackpotAsif Ballaj & BohemiaAli Mustafa
2018Rajj Rajj Ankhiyan RoiyanMamta Sharma ft BohemiaRamji Gulati
2019Robo The Punjabi Lion AnthemBohemiaBohemia
2019FOREIGN3AM Sukhi & BOHEMIA & J.HINDHaji Springer
2019Umeed (From SnBv2)BohemiaBohemia
2019Manaka Da MundaJass Manak ft. BohemiaSukhe Musical Doctorz
2019Assi TrendsetterMeet Bros Ft. BohemiaMeet Bros
2019Pagol (Bengali)Deep Jandu Ft. BohemiaJ Statik
2019Same BeefSidhu Moose Wala Ft. BohemiaByg Byrd
2019Kadi Kadi (from SnBv2)BohemiaBohemia
2019Khaas BandeGagan Kokri ft. BohemiaRandy J
2019KhatarnaakGippy Grewal ft. BohemiaDesi Crew
2020"Phir Ek Tera Pyar"Bohemia ft. DevikaShaxe Oriah
2020"Aish"BohemiaSkull and Bones V2

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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Bohemia known for?
Bohemia, also known as Roger David, is known as the pioneer of Punjabi rap and Desi hip hop in India and Pakistan.
When did Bohemia start his music career?
Bohemia started his music career in early 2000s when he was living in the United States.
What are some of Bohemia's popular songs?
Some of Bohemia's popular songs include "Kali Denali," "Rooh," "Ek Tera Pyar," "Da Rap Star," and "Talli."
How did Bohemia gain recognition in the music industry?
Bohemia gained recognition in the music industry through his unique blend of Punjabi and English lyrics, along with his signature rap style. He released his music independently through his own label and gained a large following through online platforms.
Has Bohemia collaborated with other artists?
Yes, Bohemia has collaborated with various artists throughout his career, both within the Punjabi music industry and internationally. Some of his notable collaborations include "Snake Charmer" with Raftaar and "2012" with Sean Kingston.
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