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RajStar Makhija
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Male // New York & Mumbai  |   Member since April 6, 2009
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Avg. Rating: 4.29 / 5

If You're Out There (RajStar Remix)

Avg. Rating: 4.67 / 5

Jai Hov

About Me

Skill Level:
Professional
Craft:
producer, composer, recording engineer, mixing engineer, remixer, musician, songwriter
Instruments:
Bass, drum machine, Guitar (All), Synthesizer (All)
Influences:
Timbaland, Bob Marley, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against The Machine, Alicia Keys, Indian, Parliament Funkadelic, Miles Davis, Celia Cruz, Astrud Gilberto, Al Green, Jamiroquai

BIO:

RajStar (a/k/a Raj Makhija) is a freelance music producer, composer, sound engineer, writer and musician based out of New York and Mumbai with a fresh sound described as Timbaland meets AR Rahman.

RajStar was always involved with music growing up in New Jersey around a musical family as his mother sang in a traditional Indian style and his father played Tabla, an Indian percussion instrument. In addition to this, playing bass guitar and guitar in and out of school bands (i.e. marching band, jazz ensemble, percussion ensemble, out of school jazz programs, etc.) gave him a unique blend of musical sensibilities. He became interested in recording and composing music in the 7th grade when he bought himself a 4-track cassette recorder and began making songs.

Later, Raj worked his way into some local studios and became well versed in high end recording techniques, then pursued an audio engineering degree at SAE Institute in New York. He interned at Water Music Studios in Hoboken NJ and after some time he was able to land an internship at the world-famous New York division of Quad Studios (www.quadstudios.com). Raj and his brother formed their production company, RVM Sounds (www.rvmsounds.com), and their record label/artist management company, Soul Tap Records (www.soultaprecords.com).

At Quad RajStar was able to climb the ladder quickly and after assisting some of the best engineers in the business he began freelance engineering at some of the most respected studios in New York (Sony, Right Track Recording, later known as Legacy, Hit Factory, etc.). He was fortunate to work with many of the biggest names in the American and International markets including Musiq Soulchild, Nona Hendryx, Chamillionaire, Missy Elliott, Pandit Jasraj, and Eddie Gomez, to name a few. Through Soul Tap Records Raj and his brother managed, produced, and developed artists and were able to help push the envelope of what South Asians could do in the American mainstream, namely finishing in the top of Doritos’ Crash The Superbowl contest taking with him Nivla, P. Oberoi, and DJ Sharad. This allowed his single (Produced by RajStar & Bobby Konders) “Be Easy (Koi Naa)” to be released on Interscope Records.

Despite his success, he remains a humble guy and makes sure he is learning and getting better each and everyday. Be on the lookout for more fresh groundbreaking music from RajStar. Thanks for the love and support!

Extended

Band or Group:
RajStar
Favorite Lyric:

"You must be the change you want the world to see.."
- Mahatma Gandhi

Day Job:
Music all day, all night
Website:
www.myspace.com/MrRajStar, www.rajstar.com

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Tom N. wrote on October 30, 2009:

I was listening to the Legend Remix !!! THX

Robyn PHIRI wrote on August 7, 2009:

Hi

Haven't been up in a while but I'm just touching base. Everything okay on your end? Hope you're good. Stay blessed.

SOURAV MAHANTA wrote on July 11, 2009:

Hi Raaj......hw's going dude??nice to c u in John's Site..Anything new??Hw do you busy ts days???

P. Atomz wrote on June 9, 2009:

Hello, and Peaze

Maja Kristjansson wrote on May 22, 2009:

Hey did you talk to JL:-)

TheSoundCrate . wrote on May 3, 2009:

very pro, congrats on the win

The Reverent One wrote on May 3, 2009:

Yes RajStar..... Congratulations! My fiance is from India and she was very happy for you!!! :-)

manuel a. wrote on May 2, 2009:

CONGRATS ....I told you that you where in the right position :)

SOURAV MAHANTA wrote on May 2, 2009:

Hey Raj..congratulations my friend..you rocked man...cool and keep going on..hope i'll b in Mumbai by 8th of this month..will try to catch you there..

MiiM .. wrote on May 2, 2009:

Kudos Raj and now knowing u mixed that w/ headphones...daaa-yum... respect! enjoy ur time chittachattin w/ JL and keep us in the loop on where this takes u... (next time imma whistle over my joint, no imma make a complete whistlin beat trak...;)

MacLes Music Factory wrote on May 2, 2009:

Many congrats, RayStar, I hoped that you would win ... and you did!
Fantastic!

E Schwencke wrote on May 2, 2009:

ayo, how do i download your version due,
its fire...got that, "love generation" feel....yeh boi!

Sunija Philip wrote on May 2, 2009:

Congratulations, Raj!!

Kofi Owusu-Ofori wrote on May 1, 2009:

Congrats RajStar!! The ending is tight. Hope to see you in future competitions.

Hal G. wrote on May 1, 2009:

I have to add my congrats to your win by both the judges and the voters. Well done.

Ravi Makhija wrote on May 1, 2009:

I'm so happy for you bro.. you deserve it, congrats and looking forward to more great music!

Jackie Clark wrote on May 1, 2009:

CONGRATS BRO!!! I feel great knowing that I voted for the winner!!! hahahaha!

Fred Bement wrote on May 1, 2009:

Congratulations, Raj. Vote winner and contest winner.

You truly deserve it.

Fred

Maja Kristjansson wrote on May 1, 2009:

Congratulations!!!!!!!

The Experimentalist wrote on May 1, 2009:

jus wanted to truly congratulate u on winning,great job,u deserve it,blessings

The Experimentalist

Tassili Bond wrote on May 1, 2009:

Nice work. When will you be back in New York?

SOURAV MAHANTA wrote on April 28, 2009:

Hi Raj..first of all congrats to you for being in the top of the leader board.wish you all the best.and thanks for kind words to me.i like your whistling in your mix.it was nice.Right nw m in North East India.just supposed to be in Mumbai on 1st week of May.I have a stage show in Pune.Of course we'll meet my friend.will b in contact.

RajStar Makhija wrote on April 26, 2009:

Thanks to you all for the love and support! Got some great people on this website.

Raven D. wrote on April 21, 2009:

I've listened to it over a dozen times.... and it just keeps getting better and better!
You really are a gifted talent.
Thank you for the inspiration!
Peace 'n' Blessings!
Raven

MacLes Music Factory wrote on April 21, 2009:

Hi RajStar,
It was a pleasure listening to your version. It just makes me happy!
I realy hope you'll win the contest.
M.

Robyn PHIRI wrote on April 20, 2009:

Finally at the top! Congratulations. Hold tight!!!

anita mak wrote on April 20, 2009:

Beautiful remix with soul touching lyrics,audio and whistling.God Bless you and may your dreams become true. All the Best

Justin Nation (Jus Bus) ♪♫ wrote on April 20, 2009:

dont mention it your music is great gotta give props! bless again! - Jus Bus

Andrew Westphal wrote on April 16, 2009:

Great job on the J.Legend remix. One of my favorites... Should be on the radio