DJ Ritendra
DJ Ritendra | |
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| Birth name | Ritendra Prasad |
| Also known as | DJ Ritendra |
| Born | October 30, 1991 Bua Province, Fiji |
| Origin | Suva, Fiji |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Lewavesi Production |
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| Website | djritendra |
Ritendra Prasad[2] (born 30 October 1991), better known by his stage name as "DJ Ritendra", is a Fijian Music Producer,[4] Composer And Remixer[5] from Indian Origin, who mixes Reggaeton And Electronic Music, He is also the co-founder of the record label, "Lewavesi Production" and has release his debut studio album "Now That You're Gone" in 2015 through this label after his wonderful stint for remixing popular tracks, His single titled "Misunderstood", which was a popular hit in his home country was also nominated at the 2018 Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Awards.
Music career[edit]
Early Years[edit]
DJ Ritendra first rose to fame on an online audio platform called ReverbNation before elevating to the major musical scenario in Fiji.[2]
2015: Now That You’re Gone[edit]
In 2015, DJ Ritendra established Lewavesi Production, a joint venture with NRA DJ. His first official remix was released on 6 July in the same year when DJ Ritendra teamed up with Fiji's Vude Prince, Savuto Vakadewavosa. The remixed track was an award-winning song called Curu Mai.
DJ Ritendra released his debut studio album, 'Now That You're Gone"[5] on 13 July under the label of Lewavesi Production,[4] which consisted 9 tracks and featured some prevalent vocalists including Anna Yanova-Cattoor, Bojan Chavez Aleksic, Jovana Djordjevic, Andrew P and The Homie G.
Collaboration of Savuto Vakadewavosa and DJ Ritendra did not end up, As they released another official remix "E Na Bogi" on 25 September.
2016: Now That You’re Gone (Remix Version)[edit]
In early 2016, DJ Ritendra and Savuto Vakadewavosa came up together for the 3rd time and released the official remix of "Gauna Ni Sereki"[2] on 27 January.
On the same day, DJ Ritendra released the official remix of "We live" with Tua, who was a contestant in the Season 5 of Vodafone M.I.C, which was a music reality TV Show broadcast on Fiji TV.
In February, DJ Ritendra released the Official Remix of 'Biebe' along with PasKal.
DJ Ritendra released his second studio album on 1st may, which was a remix version of his first one. The album was called 'Now That You're Gone (Remix Version)'.
DJ Ritendra released the remix version of "VITI" on 3 May in a collaboration with Elena Baravilala.
His long-awaited first Single, 'Misunderstood' was made public on May 16, The official remix of the same track was released by him and Savuto Vakadewavosa on the same day.
DJ Ritendra collaborated with Fijian Band, "Waikatakata Vure" and released the official remix of 'YACA' on 29 October.
2017: Now That You’re Gone (Pacific Version)[edit]
On 4 January, DJ Ritendra released 'Now That You're Gone (Pacific Version)', his third studio album under Lewavesi Production.
DJ Ritendra released his first music video "Misunderstood" on 11 March, The video was broadcast on the national television[1] in 'The Groove Thang' show. He also published the video on his official Facebook page and released it on Vevo on 16 March. The video was received very well by the audience and the critics.[6]
In November, DJ Ritendra and Jackalz DJ Released the remix version of "Secret Lovers" and "Bucket to a Benz".
At The End of the same month he also released his single "Peace & Chill".
A collaboration with Fijian singer and songwriter Elena Baravilala lead to the release of 'Underdog' in December.
2018–Present[edit]
On 26th April, He was nominated for "Most Popular Music Video" award at 2018 Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Award for his Single "Misunderstood", a Collaboration with Savuto Vakadewavosa, The Event is dated to be held on the 12th of May[7] at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
Discography[edit]
Studio & Remix albums[edit]
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Language |
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| 2015 | Now That You're Gone - Original Version[4] | Anna Yanova-Cattoor, Bojan Chavez Aleksic, Jovana Djordjevic, Andrew P & The Homie G | English |
| 2016 | Now That You're Gone - Remix Version | Anna Yanova-Cattoor, Bojan Chavez Aleksic, Jovana Djordjevic, Andrew P, The Homie G & DJ Sousso | English |
| 2017 | Now That You're Gone - Pacific Version | Anna Yanova-Cattoor, Bojan Chavez Aleksic, Jovana Djordjevic, Andrew P, The Homie G, Jackalz DJ & JBoy | English |
Singles & Remixes[edit]
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Album | Writer | Producer | Remix |
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| Curu Mai (Official Remix) | 2015 | Savuto Vakadewavosa | Curu Mai(Official Remix) - Single |  | ||
| E Na Bogi (Official Remix)[8] | E Na Bogi (Official Remix) - Single | | ||||
| As I Am | 2015 & 2016 | Anna Yanova-Cattoor | Now That You’re Gone & Now That You’re Gone (Remix Version) | |
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| Abyss of Me | Bojan Chavez Aleksic | |
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| No Problem Without You | |
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| Now That You're Gone | Jovana Djordjevic | |
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| I'll Still Love You the Same | |
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| Secret Lovers | |
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| Tonight | |
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| Ballin | Andrew P | |
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| Bucket To a Benz | Andrew P & The Homie G | |
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| Gauna Ni Sereki (Reggaeton Remix) | 2016 | Savuto Vakadewavosa | Gauna Ni Sereki (Reggaeton Remix) - Single | | ||
| We Live (Pacific Remix) | Tua | We Live (Pacific Remix) - Single | | |||
| Beibe (Reggaeton Remix) | PasKàl | Beibe (Reggaeton Remix) - Single | | |||
| VITI (Pacific Remix) | Elena Baravilala | VITI (Pacific Remix) - Single | | |||
| Misunderstood | Savuto Vakadewavosa | Misunderstood - Single & Misunderstood (Official Remix) - Single | |
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| YACA (Official Remix) | Waikatakata Vure | YACA (Official Remix) - Single | | |||
| As I Am (Pacific Version) | 2017 | Anna Yanova-Cattoor | Now That You’re Gone (Pacific Version) | |
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| Abyss of Me (Pacific Version) | Bojan Chavez Aleksic & Jackalz DJ | |
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| No Problem Without You (Pacific Version) | |
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| Now That You're Gone (Pacific Version) | Jovana Djordjevic | |
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| I'll Still Love You the Same (Pacific Version) | Jovana Djordjevic & JBoy | |
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| Secret Lovers (Pacific Version) | |
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| Tonight (Pacific Version) | |
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| Ballin (Pacific Version) | Andrew P | |
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| Bucket To a Benz (Pacific Version) | Andrew P & The Homie G | |
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| Secret Lovers (Jackalz DJ Remix) | Jackalz DJ | Secret Lovers (Jackalz DJ Remix) - Single | |
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| Bucket to a Benz (Jackalz DJ Remix) | Jackalz DJ, Andrew P & The Homie G | Bucket to a Benz (Jackalz DJ Remix) - Single | |
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| Peace & Chill | Peace & Chill - Single | |
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| Underdogs | Elena Baravilala | Underdogs - Single | |
Music videos[edit]
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
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| "Misunderstood"[6][1] [9](with Savuto Vakadewavosa) |
2017 | JMatt & Zahoor Shah |
As featured artist[edit]
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Type |
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| You Got You (HipHop Version) | 2016 | Elena Baravilala & J.Morrison | Single |
| Never Enough | Elena Baravilala & Denslao | Single | |
| Home[10] | 2017 | Elena Baravilala | Music Video |
| We Got Everything | Elena Baravilala, Soul Jay, Khazin & Ozlam | Single |
Awards and nominations[edit]
Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Awards[edit]
| Year | Recipient | Category | Result |
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| 2018 | Misunderstood with Savuto Vakadewavosa | Most Popular Music Video | TBA |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 LICE MOVONO (March 23, 2017). "No Misunderstanding Savuto now". Fiji Times.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Mere Satakala (February 4, 2017). "DJ Ritendra Gets more followers". Fiji Sun.
- ↑ Mere Satakala (February 21, 2017). "Keep a Watch on JBoy's Tropical Vude". Fiji Sun.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Kumar, Anushil (June 3, 2015). "DJ Ritendra Set to Release his Debut Studio Album". The Jet Newspaper. Nadi, Fiji.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 ATASA MOCEITUBA (June 2, 2015). "DJ to release debut album". Fiji Times.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 LICE MOVONO (March 11, 2017). "No more Misunderstood". Fiji Times.
- ↑ Waisake Draumasei (February 27, 2018). "FPRA music awards receives sponsorship from Communications Fiji Limited". Fiji Village.
- ↑ "DJ Ritendra - E Na Bogi (Official Remix) ft. Savuto Vakadewavosa". YouTube. September 20, 2015.
- ↑ "DJ Ritendra & Savuto Vakadewavosa - MISUNDERSTOOD (Official Music Video)". YouTube. March 16, 2017.
- ↑ "DJ Ritendra & ELENA Baravilala - Home (Official Music Video)". YouTube. February 12, 2017.
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