Renowned Indian recording artist Hitangshu Sarmah, known to fans worldwide as DonnyJ, has been blazing a path to the top of the global music industry. His reputation as a pioneer in the Indian R&B, along with his genius blend of jazz, R&B, and Indian music, has earned him partnerships with leading production companies, globally recognized artists, and a consistently growing fanbase.
Renowned Indian recording artist Hitangshu Sarmah, known to fans worldwide as DonnyJ, has been blazing a path to the top of the global music industry. His reputation as a pioneer in the Indian R&B, along with his genius blend of jazz, R&B, and Indian music, has earned him partnerships with leading production companies, globally recognized artists, and a consistently growing fanbase.
DonnyJ has signed deals with a number of leading production companies and artists in the United States, India, and China. These collaborations include a five-album deal with Latin Grammy-nominated producer and engineer Nando Costa. Eager fans are already awaiting the first album that will be released as part of the collaboration, “Sex is the Only Way Out," which is scheduled to be completed later this year. DonnyJ has also signed a deal to record and release a series of singles with the widely-acclaimed Indian producer Noran Beatz, known for working with global brands such as Reebok and Sony Music. In addition, DonnyJ will be working with Hikoon Music, one of China’s largest record labels, to release a series of singles in 2024. DonnyJ, has also inked a deal with the renowned band Pulse of Boston, with whom he has worked since 2019, to perform as their lead vocalist through 2026 for special events and concerts.
DonnyJ’s talent as a composer, producer, and recording artist has also caught the attention of companies such as MountMass and Green Education of America, who have contracted him to serve as their Music Director, a leading role in both companies that will see him composing, producing, and recording music for their clientele.
In another exciting development, DonnyJ will be teaming up with revered artist and producer Junji, heralded for pioneering the genre “Slow + Reverb". DonnyJ is slated to lend his voice as the lead vocalist for a trio of albums under the title “Muted." The first of this series, “Muted: Part 1," is scheduled for completion in January 2024.
Why is DonnyJ being sought out by so many esteemed artists and companies? The answer to that question will come as no surprise to his legions of fans in the United States and India or to anyone who has followed his rise to the top of the industry.
A pioneer of the Indian R&B scene, DonnyJ is one of the principal members of the Underground Music League (UML), which is credited with pioneering hip hop in Delhi. As an artist with a wide variety of influences that include jazz and traditional Indian music, DonnyJ quickly became one of the UML’s standout performers, which led to starring performances in concert tours, appearances on DishTV's Watcho streaming platform, and recognition from Indian media outlets such as DU Beat.
Expanding his portfolio further from 2009 to 2014, DonnyJ headlined the New Year's Eve specials on the Doordarshan television network, which boasted an incredible 1.9 billion weekly viewers. Another noteworthy appearance consisted of a stellar performance on Doordarshan’s popular television program “Y Zone."
Then in 2015, DonnyJ was a top-10 finalist in “India's Digital Superstar," Asia’s largest online talent hunt. Fast forward to 2019, DonnyJ showcased his talent at the 13th NEC Tamchon Football Tournament Inauguration ceremony in Delhi, India, a performance that was filmed and published by Wild Films India.
During that time, he was also composing, producing, and releasing original music that earned him an impressive record of recognition from the press, both in India and the United States. His single releases, which include 2015’s “Behind the Bars," as well as a series of singles released in 2019 and 2020 that included “Kiss and Smoke," “Medicine," “Heroes," “Paper Dreams," “Call Me Up," “Until Then," and “Morphine," have secured his place in the spotlight, gaining praise from leading media outlets, including Desi Hip Hop, Billboard Sound, Blow Ya Speakers, Grind Louder, Industry Reviewz, Hot New Single, The Cool Noise, and Big Sound.
All of these achievements have resulted in DonnyJ enjoying a massive fanbase and becoming one of the most in-demand artists working today. His has inked deals in the United States with Nando Costa, Pulse of Boston, Green Education of America, and MountMass, in India with Noran Beatz and Junji, and in China with Hikoon Music. This is an incredibly impressive achievement for any artist. There is no doubt that in the coming years, DonnyJ will continue to solidify his position at the top of the industry.
DonnyJ has signed deals with a number of leading production companies and artists in the United States, India, and China. These collaborations include a five-album deal with Latin Grammy-nominated producer and engineer Nando Costa. Eager fans are already awaiting the first album that will be released as part of the collaboration, “Sex is the Only Way Out," which is scheduled to be completed later this year. DonnyJ has also signed a deal to record and release a series of singles with the widely-acclaimed Indian producer Noran Beatz, known for working with global brands such as Reebok and Sony Music. In addition, DonnyJ will be working with Hikoon Music, one of China’s largest record labels, to release a series of singles in 2024. DonnyJ, has also inked a deal with the renowned band Pulse of Boston, with whom he has worked since 2019, to perform as their lead vocalist through 2026 for special events and concerts.
DonnyJ’s talent as a composer, producer, and recording artist has also caught the attention of companies such as MountMass and Green Education of America, who have contracted him to serve as their Music Director, a leading role in both companies that will see him composing, producing, and recording music for their clientele.
In another exciting development, DonnyJ will be teaming up with revered artist and producer Junji, heralded for pioneering the genre “Slow + Reverb". DonnyJ is slated to lend his voice as the lead vocalist for a trio of albums under the title “Muted." The first of this series, “Muted: Part 1," is scheduled for completion in January 2024.
Why is DonnyJ being sought out by so many esteemed artists and companies? The answer to that question will come as no surprise to his legions of fans in the United States and India or to anyone who has followed his rise to the top of the industry.
A pioneer of the Indian R&B scene, DonnyJ is one of the principal members of the Underground Music League (UML), which is credited with pioneering hip hop in Delhi. As an artist with a wide variety of influences that include jazz and traditional Indian music, DonnyJ quickly became one of the UML’s standout performers, which led to starring performances in concert tours, appearances on DishTV's Watcho streaming platform, and recognition from Indian media outlets such as DU Beat.
Expanding his portfolio further from 2009 to 2014, DonnyJ headlined the New Year's Eve specials on the Doordarshan television network, which boasted an incredible 1.9 billion weekly viewers. Another noteworthy appearance consisted of a stellar performance on Doordarshan’s popular television program “Y Zone."
Then in 2015, DonnyJ was a top-10 finalist in “India's Digital Superstar," Asia’s largest online talent hunt. Fast forward to 2019, DonnyJ showcased his talent at the 13th NEC Tamchon Football Tournament Inauguration ceremony in Delhi, India, a performance that was filmed and published by Wild Films India.
During that time, he was also composing, producing, and releasing original music that earned him an impressive record of recognition from the press, both in India and the United States. His single releases, which include 2015’s “Behind the Bars," as well as a series of singles released in 2019 and 2020 that included “Kiss and Smoke," “Medicine," “Heroes," “Paper Dreams," “Call Me Up," “Until Then," and “Morphine," have secured his place in the spotlight, gaining praise from leading media outlets, including Desi Hip Hop, Billboard Sound, Blow Ya Speakers, Grind Louder, Industry Reviewz, Hot New Single, The Cool Noise, and Big Sound.
All of these achievements have resulted in DonnyJ enjoying a massive fanbase and becoming one of the most in-demand artists working today. His has inked deals in the United States with Nando Costa, Pulse of Boston, Green Education of America, and MountMass, in India with Noran Beatz and Junji, and in China with Hikoon Music. This is an incredibly impressive achievement for any artist. There is no doubt that in the coming years, DonnyJ will continue to solidify his position at the top of the industry.
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