Anjali
| Anjali | |
|---|---|
 Anjali in 2016 | |
| Born | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | Singer-songwriter |
Anjali Ranadivé, known by her stage name Nani (previously Anjali World), is an American singer-songwriter and marine conservationist.[1][2][3]
Early life[edit]
Anjali grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a marine science degree[4] in 2013.[5] Her father, Vivek Ranadivé, is the founder and CEO of TIBCO as well as the majority owner of the Sacramento Kings.[6][4] Her mother is Ranadive's ex-wife, philanthropist Debra Addicott. Anjali represented the Sacramento Kings at the 2014 NBA Draft Lottery.[7][8]
She became interested in singing through her mother and brother's love for music. In particular, her brother produced tracks for local rappers.[3] She decided to fully pursue music as a career after graduating from university.[3]
Career[edit]
Ocean conservation[edit]
Growing up, Ranadivé developed a passion for animals while working at aquariums, animal rescues, and conservation centers like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Yggdrasil Wildlife Center, and The Ocean Project.[9][10] After graduating with a science degree, she founded Jaws & Paws,[4] a marine and wildlife conservation nonprofit that spreads awareness for the conservation of sharks, polar bears, and tigers.[1][11] She has been working in different countries, even in India (three years of practice), where her family comes from. She remains proud of her Indian heritage, and her stage name "Nani" is a derivative of the Hindi term for "grandmother," as she has always valued the presence of elderly figures in her life. Ranadive gives all the proceeds from her music to Jaws & Paws.[12][13] In October 2015, Anjali received the 2015 Paul Walker Ocean Leadership Award from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.[14]
Music[edit]
Anjali is an R&B singer-songwriter.[15][16]
She wrote and released her first single, "We Turn Up" in April 2014.[3][17] The track was written with R&B, pop, and Bollywood influences, and was produced by Super Dave with Moroccan rapper, French Montana, featured on the song.[2][15][18][19] The music video for "We Turn Up" premiered on Music Choice in September 2014.[18] Her second single is called "Nobody" and features Tyga.[4][20] She performed the song at the Sacramento Kings halftime show on December 8, 2014.[21] Anjali has opened for artists like Trey Songz, Raghav, and the New Boyz.[22] She sang the national anthem when Indian prime minister Narendra Modi had a rally in Madison Square Garden.[23][24]
Tours and performances[edit]
| Year | Tour | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| February 2016 – ... | Skaterade Tour[25] | In collaboration with Skate, Derek Luh, Ejaaz and Da Kid Quence. |
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| "We Turn Up"
featuring French Montana[26] |
2014 |
| "Perfect Storm"[27] | |
| "Nobody" | |
| "Watch Me Bleed"[29] | 2015 |
| "World On Fire"[30] | |
| "Bassline"
featuring Kalin and Myles & Derek King[31] | |
| "Loveless" | |
| "More Time On You"
featuring Adrian Marcel[33] | |
| "Bad Boy Good"[34] | |
| "Been On"
featuring Skate |
Unreleased |
| "Crown" | 2016 |
| "Undress" | 2017 |
| "Uh Oh"
featuring Casey Veggies | |
| "Supplier"
Featuring Myles Parrish |
Mini-albums[edit]
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| "Brave New World"[35] | 2015 |
Music videos[edit]
| Title | Year | Director |
|---|---|---|
| "We Turn Up"
featuring French Montana[36] |
2014 | Jhean Paul Bracho |
| "World On Fire"[37] | 2015 | Cam Fairfax |
| "Loveless" | Keoni Mars | |
| "Bad Boy Good"[39] | Keoni Mars | |
| "Crown" | 2016 | Cam Fairfax |
| "Undress" | 2017 | Keoni Mars |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sacramento Kings Owner's Daughter Anjali Ranadive Launches Music Career". India West. June 27, 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The Game Changer". Sactown Magazine. October 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Ra'ed Khan (April 4, 2014). "Fresh: Anjali Feat. French Montana – 'We Turn Up'". MTV UK.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Zinko, Carolyne (January 2, 2015). "Anjali Randivé's pop-star turn". SFGate. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ↑ Joe Kinsey (May 20, 2014). "Meet Anjali Ranadive, Daughter of Sacramento Kings Owner Vivek Ranadive". BustedCoverage.
- ↑ Malcolm Gladwell (May 11, 2009). "How David Beats Goliath". The New Yorker.
- ↑ "Mallory Edens, Anjali Ranadive Steal Show At NBA Draft Lottery". NESN. May 20, 2014.
- ↑ Alex Kramers (May 21, 2014). "All Access: 2014 Draft Lottery". NBA.com.
- ↑ "Urban Asian Profile: Enter Anjali's World!". Urban Asian. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Singer Anjali World Drops A Powerful Message On The Kids". Real Entertainment News. August 25, 2014. Archived from the original on September 24, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2014. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Anjali Teams Up With Kimberly Moore For "Keeping Harmony Alive"". Celebrity Gossip. June 27, 2014. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Singer Anjali World Introduces Us to the Exoctic Elephant in Her Upcoming Video 'We Turn Up'". Pynk Celebrity. August 25, 2014. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Pop Singer Anjali Ranadive Puts the 'Wild' Into Wildlife Conservation". India West. October 30, 2014.
- ↑ Bazaar, The American (September 28, 2015). "Anjali World to receive 2015 Paul Walker Ocean Leadership Award". The American Bazaar. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Evan Vladem (May 22, 2014). "A Conversation with Anjali Ranadive, the Sacramento Kings' Secret Star". Revolution World.
- ↑ Ailene Voisin (September 29, 2013). "Ailene Voisin: Kings' Ranadive welcomes his chance to rock the NBA". Sacramento Bee. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Miles Bloxson. "Pop/R&B Sensation 'Anjali' Talks About Her New Single "We Turn Up"". Pynk Celebrity. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Music Choice Continues On Demand Program 'Hit Or Miss' With Anjali World". KWQC. August 28, 2014. Archived from the original on September 6, 2014. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kareem Williams (June 25, 2014). "(New Exclusive Interview) Is American Singer Anjali Ranadive Destined For Greatness?". Real Entertainment News. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Katie Cracchiolo (December 9, 2014). "Kings Q&A: Anjali World & Tyga". NBA.com.
- ↑ Jason Wise (December 8, 2014). "Rudy, Nik Carry Kings Past Jazz". NBA.com.
- ↑ AnjaliWorld.com.
- ↑ Shreeya Sinhasept (September 27, 2014). "Indian Leader Narendra Modi, Once Unwelcome in U.S., Gets Rock Star Reception". The New York Times.
- ↑ "Big stars lining up for PM Narendra Modi reception in New York". Zee News. PTI. September 17, 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ↑ "Skaterade Tour". Skaterade Tour Official Website. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2016. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Anjali World – We Turn Up (feat. French Montana) on SoundCloud". SoundCloud. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Anjali World – Perfect Storm on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Anjali World – Nobody (feat.Tyga) on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Anjali World – Watch Me Bleed on SoundCloud". SoundCloud. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Anjali World – World On Fire on SoundCloud". SoundCloud. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Kalin and Myles – Bassline (feat. Anjali World & Derek King) on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Anjali World – Loveless (feat. IAMSU!) on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Anjali World – More Time On You (feat. Adrian Marcel) on SoundCloud". SoundCloud. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Anjali World – Bad Boy Good on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Brave New World – EP on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Watch "We Turn Up (feat. French Montana)" Music Video on Youtube". Youtube. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Watch "World on Fire" Music Video on Youtube". Youtube. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Watch "Loveless (feat. IAMSU!)" Music Video on Youtube". Youtube. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Watch "Bad Boy Good" Music Video on Youtube". Youtube. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
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