Biography

Manish aka X Fader has built a name for being versatile and diverse. He is an upcoming Indian artist who is a producer/DJ/voice-over artist/Presenter. X Fader is the first Indian DJ to independently release and produce original singles/compositions in terms of Asian/Urban Fusion and Rap. His music videos have made it to all three International music channels in India –MTV, 9XO, and VH1. He has also been featured on MTV Roots consecutively for two weeks. In 2014, X Fader's singles – ‘C’mon My People’ and 'Bekhabar' have also made it to MTV’s new channel – Pepsi MTV Indies. ‘C’mon My People’ has also recently been on the top 20 most popular music videos. He is the first Indian DJ whose music videos have been on regular rotation on four mainstream/urban channels in UK and Worldwide – Channel AKA, Starz, Clubland TV (UK and Worldwide where broadcast is available). His DJ mixes have featured worldwide on the BBC several times. His recent LIVE mix featured on 19 July 2014 and was advertised for a whole month on the BBC website. Performing at various multi-genre events and club nights, X Fader again proves to be a versatile producer/DJ as his recent House DJ mix reached the Top 50 charts on Mixcloud. Recognitions: War of the DJs Runner Up – Delhi 2002 Artist of the Week (Aug 2012) on CJAM FM, Canada BBC Introducing artist (2012) Spotlight Artist (July 2012) on BBC Asian Network B4U Music Playlisted Artist (2012/2013) VH1 Sound Nation Awards Nominee (2014) VH1 Play-listed Artist (2013) MTV Roots Artist (2013) 94.3 Radio ONE (India) Play-Listed Artist (2013) 9XO Play-listed Artist (2013) MyPurpleMartini Nightlife Awards Nominee (2014 and 15) MyFav Awards Nominee (2014 and 15)