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{{short description|British musician}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Shahin Badar
||image =
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| background = solo_singer
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = bn
| alias =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1974|6|17||df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Colchester]], Essex, England
| death_date =
| death_place =
| origin = [[Gants Hill]], [[Ilford]], [[London Borough of Redbridge|Redbridge]], London, England
| occupation = singer, songwriter
| genre = {{flat list |
* Pop
* [[Electronica]]
* [[Trance music|Trance]]
* [[Indian pop|Hindi]]
* [[World music]]
* [[Fusion (music)|Fusion]]
* [[Alternative dance]]
* [[Sufi music]]
}}
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 1996–present
| label = {{flat list |
* Keda
* Series 8
* Imprint
* SB
}}
| associated_acts = [[The Prodigy]]
| website = {{URL|www.shahinbadar.com/}}
}}

'''Shahin Badar''' (born 17 June 1974) is an English singer-songwriter who is best known in Europe and North America for her vocals on [[The Prodigy]]'s single "[[Smack My Bitch Up]]" (1997). It earned her a [[Music recording sales certification|Double Platinum award]].

==Early life==
Badar was born in [[Colchester]], Essex, England to a Bangladeshi father and Indian mother. She spent her formative years growing up in [[Kuwait]] and [[United Arab Emirates]].<ref name="britbangla">{{cite web |url=http://www.britbangla.net/successprofiles.html#shahin|title=British Bengali Success Stories|publisher=BritBangla|access-date=6 May 2011}} Shahin Badar</ref>

Inspired by her mother, Zohra Ahmed, who is a classical singer and encouraged by her teachers, Badar developed a blend of [[Arabic]] and [[Indian subcontinent|Indian]] vocals.<ref name="desiblitz">{{cite news |author=Indi|url=http://www.desiblitz.com/content/shahin-badar|title=Exclusive Shahin Badar interview|publisher=DESIblitz|date=30 July 2009|access-date=24 October 2010}}</ref> She sings in English, Arabic, [[Bengali language|Bengali]] and [[Languages with official status in India|Indian languages]].<ref name="britbangla"/>

Badar returned to England to continue her schooling at Gilbert Grammar School. Upon leaving she took up a position in [[HM Customs and Excise|Customs and Excise]].<ref name="britbangla"/>

==Career==
===Recording===
In 1996, Badar's first album ''Destiny'' was released, produced by British music producer [[Kuljit Bhamra]]. In 2010, her second album ''[[Laila (album)|Laila]]'' was released.<ref name="desiblitz"/><ref name="manchestereveningnews">{{cite news |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music/shahin-badars-long-awaited-album-969399|title=Shahin Badar's long awaited album Laila due for release|location=Manchester|newspaper=[[Manchester Evening News]]|date=19 April 2010|access-date=1 August 2015}}</ref>

Badar's vocal contributions feature in over 50 international film and TV soundtracks. Her vocals have also featured on shows such as the [[UK Music Hall of Fame]], [[Bollywood]] films ''[[Yuva]]'' and ''[[Zubeidaa]]'', the theatrical trailer for ''[[Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life]]'', ''[[Charlie's Angels (2000 film)|Charlie's Angels]]'', ''[[Scary Movie 2]]'', ''[[Dhai Akshar Prem Ke]]'', ''[[Closer (2004 film)|Closer]]'', US sitcoms ''[[North Shore (TV series)|North Shore]]'' and ''[[Kevin Hill]]'', and ''[[Sky News]]'' broadcasts.<ref name="britbangla"/><ref name="desiblitz"/><ref name="femalefirst">{{cite news |url=http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/interviews/Shahin+Badar+Interview-79649.html|title=Shahin Badar Interview|publisher=Female First|date=4 May 2010|access-date=1 May 2012}}</ref><ref name="dhakatribune">{{cite news|last=Kabir|first=Punny|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/entertainment/2014/mar/17/conversation-shahin-badar|title=In conversation with Shahin Badar|location=Dhaka|newspaper=[[Dhaka Tribune]]|date=27 October 2014|access-date=1 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415135227/http://www.dhakatribune.com/entertainment/2014/mar/17/conversation-shahin-badar|archive-date=15 April 2016}}</ref><ref name="manchestergossip">{{cite news|last=McConnell|first=Jane|url=http://www.manchestergossip.com/shahin-badar|title=Exclusive Shahin Badar interview|location=Manchester|publisher=Manchester Gossip|date=30 July 2009|access-date=1 May 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.is/20130128060218/http://www.manchestergossip.com/shahin-badar|archive-date=28 January 2013}}</ref><ref name="ilfordrecorder">{{cite news |last=Orrell|first=Harriet|url=http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/prodigy_singer_shanin_badar_releases_new_single_with_russian_trance_dj_1_3748304|title=Prodigy singer Shanin Badar releases new single with Russian trance DJ|location=Ilford|publisher=[[Ilford Recorder]]|date=28 August 2014|access-date=1 August 2015}}</ref>

She has worked with musicians and producers such as [[A. R. Rahman]], [[Liam Howlett]], Tim Deluxe, [[Fraser T Smith]], Indian Ropeman, [[Jah Wobble]], [[Twista]], [[Juliette Lewis]], [[Bobina]]. She supported [[50 Cent]] and worked with director [[Ang Lee]] on the film ''[[Hulk (film)|The Hulk]]''.<ref name="desiblitz"/><ref name="manchestergossip"/><ref name="ilfordrecorder"/><ref name="bbwhoswho10">{{cite book |last1=Karim|first1=Mohammed Abdul|last2=Karim|first2=Shahadoth|title=British Bangladeshi Who's Who|url=http://www.bbwhoswho.co.uk/images/who%27%20who%20website%202010.pdf|date=October 2010|publisher=British Bangla Media Group|page=33|access-date=10 May 2011}}</ref>

Several of Badar's collaborations have charted in the [[UK Singles Chart|UK Charts]] top ten singles, Independent, Dance, Radio and Bhangra charts with inclusions on three [[The Prodigy]] UK No.1 albums: ''[[The Fat of the Land]]'', ''[[Always Outnumbered Never Outgunned]]'', and ''[[Their Law: The Singles 1990-2005]]''.<ref name="bbwhoswho10"/> Her most notable hit is "[[Smack My Bitch Up]]", released in 1997,<ref name="desiblitz"/> in 2013,<ref name="ilfordrecorder"/> she received a quadruple platinum disc for her contributions.<ref name="dhakatribune"/>

Her vocal and written work has featured in adverts for [[Scottish Widows]], Tongues on Fire and [[Zee Cine Awards]].<ref name="femalefirst"/>

She has also appeared as a judge for Brit Asia Talent show and one of the judges for [[Miss Universe Great Britain]].<ref name="femalefirst"/>

===Performances===
Badar has headlined various UK festivals, performed live with [[50 Cent]], and has performed in countries such as Switzerland, Singapore, Sweden, France, Belgium, Norway, Russia, Ireland, India, and at events such as [[BBC Radio 1|Radio One Live]], [[Creamfields]], [[Oxegen (music festival)|Oxegen]], [[Glastonbury Festival]], Ibiza Rocks, [[Global Gathering]], [[World of Music, Arts and Dance]] (WOMAD), [[Rise: London United|Respect Festival]], Essentials Festival, and [[Mysteryland|Mystery Land]] in the Netherlands.<ref name="femalefirst"/>

She was the face of the [[Infest (festival)|Bradford International Festival]] in 2002 and headlined the [[Luton International Carnival]] in 2000.<ref name="femalefirst"/>

==Achievements==
Badar has received recognition of her work from various awarding bodies through short-listings and nominations, in addition to this her performance and written work is also included in projects that have secured major awards(*).

'''1996'''
* "Jind Meriyeh": UK Bhangra Chart No. 4 

'''1997'''
* [[The Prodigy]]'s album ''[[The Fat of the Land]]'': [[UK Albums Chart]] No. 1 and a Double Platinum award. Featuring Badar's vocals on "[[Smack My Bitch Up]]", Badar received a copy of the award for her contribution to the album.

'''2005'''
* [[Mukhtar Sahota]]'s album ''4 The Muzik'': UK Bhangra Chart No. 3. Featuring Badar's vocal performance on "Gal Lagja"{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}

'''2004'''
* [[BBC Radio 1]] [[Pete Tong]]: ''Essential Selection Tune of the Week'' – "Mundaya"
* [[BBC Asian Network]]: ''Tune of the Week'' – "Queen of OPunjab"
* BBC Asian Network: ''Tune of The Week'' – "Yeh Rog"
* "Mundaya": Dance Chart top 10

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="background:#b0c4de; text-align:center;"
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Result
|-
| rowspan="1"| 1997
| [[Mercury Prize|Mercury Music Prize]]
|
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="1"| 1998
| Asian Pop and Media Awards
| Best Female
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| 1999
| [[Ethnic Multicultural Media Academy|Ethnic Multicultural Media Award]]
| Best Newcomer
| {{nom}}
|-
| Asian Women of Achievement Awards
|
| {{nom}} finalist
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2000
| Asian Pop Awards
| Best Female vocalist
| {{won}}
|-
| NetAsia
|
| {{sho}} nomination
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2002
| Alhamra Muslim News
| Award for Excellence
| {{sho}} finalist
|-
| Asian Women of Achievement Awards
| Arts & Culture
| {{sho}} finalist
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2005
| [[Desi Xpress]]
| Artiste of the Week
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| Asian Achievers Award
|
| {{sho}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2006
|
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Channel S]] Community Award
| Music Category
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="1"| 2007
|[[India International Friendship Society]]
| Glory of India award
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="1"| 2010
| [[UK Asian Music Awards]]
| Best Female Alternative Act
| {{nom}}
|}

==Discography==
===Singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Single
! scope="col"| Chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Label
|-
!
|-
! scope="row"| 1996
! scope="row"| "Jind Meriyeh"
UK Bhangra charts Peak at no.4
|
|
|-
! scope="row"| 1999
! scope="row"| "Jouleh Jouleh"
|
| [[EMI Records]]
|-
! scope="row"| 2010
! scope="row"| "Andheri Raat"
|
| Imprint Records
|-
! scope="row"| 2011
! scope="row"| "Leley Mera Dil"
|
| Keda Records
|-
|}

===Albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album details
! scope="col"| Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]]
|-
!
|-
! scope="row" | ''Destiny''
|
*Released: 1996
*Label: Keda Records
*Formats: CD
|
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Laila (album)|Laila]]''
|
*Released: 5 October 2008
*Label: Series 8
*Formats: CD, Digital Download
|
|-
! scope="row" | ''Laila Remix's''
|
*Released: 2009
*Label: Imprint Records
*Formats: CD, Digital Download
|
|-
|}

==Collaborations==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Title
! Performed by
! Written by
! Label
|-
| rowspan="1"| 1997
| "[[Smack My Bitch Up]]"
| [[The Prodigy]] and Shahin Badar
| The Prodigy (Alaap chant vocalled by Shahin Badar
| [[XL Recordings]], [[Maverick (company)#Maverick Records|Maverick Records]]
|-
| rowspan="1"| 1999
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAerkrnATO4 "66 Meters"]
| 66 Meters
Indian Ropeman & Shahin Badar

|
[[Skint Records]]
|-
| rowspan="1"| 2002
| "Hayati"
| [[Jah Wobble]] Featuring | Shahin Badar
| 30 Hertz Records
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2004
| "Mundaya" (The Boy)
| Tim Deluxe
| Featuring Shahin Badar
| Underwater Records
|-
| "Get Up Get Off"
| The Prodigy
| Shadin Badar, [[Twista]] and [[Juliette Lewis]]
| XL Recordings, Maverick Records, [[Warner Bros. Records]], [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]]
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2010
| "Take it"
| Noise Control and Shahin Badar
|
| N.C. Recordings
|-
| "Ummah Oum" featuring Shahin Badar
| [[Kaya Project]]
|
| Mariko Music Publishing Ltd
|Happiness
Supafly
Featuring Shahin Badar
|}

==See also==
*[[British Bangladeshi]]
*[[List of British Bangladeshis]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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*{{Official website|http://www.shahinbadar.com/}}
*{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=shahin-badar-mn0001923184|label=Shahin Badar}}
*{{Discogs artist|artist=1156-Shahin-Badar|name=Shahin Badar}}
*{{SoundCloud}}
*{{itunes|us/artist/shahin-badar/id81726135|Shahin Badar}}
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*[http://www.britbangla.net/successprofiles.html#shahin Shahin Badar] on BritBangla
*[http://www.desiblitz.com/content/shahin-badar Exclusive Shahin Badar interview]. ''. DESIblitz''. 30 July 2009
*McConnell, Jane. [https://archive.is/20130128060218/http://www.manchestergossip.com/shahin-badar Shahin Badar]. Manchester Gossip''
*[http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/interviews/Shahin+Badar+Interview-79649.html Shahin Badar Interview]. ''Female First''. 4 May 2010
*Kabir, Punny. [https://web.archive.org/web/20160415135227/http://www.dhakatribune.com/entertainment/2014/mar/17/conversation-shahin-badar In conversation with Shahin Badar]. ''[[Dhaka Tribune]]''. 27 October 2014
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