AG Dolla
Amit Shah (born August 13, 1980), better known by his stage name AG Dolla, is an North London rapper and MC. His debut single was "Day Dreamer" which was released in June 2005. This was then followed by "My Life In Rhymes" which was released in June 2007. AG Dolla's most recent album release called "Mr Shah", which was released in June 2009.
Early life
Amit Shah was born and raised in Kenya and he is of Kenyan origin. He moved to the UK at the age of eight and was brought up in North London where he currently resides. Amit was educated in North London and finished his education with a degree in Project Management from Sheffield Hallam University getting a 2.1 BA Hons.
Music career
AG Dolla's music career started in 2005.
His Debut Single Daydreamer received over 1000 plays across the UK in its first two weeks of airplay and the video also featured on channels such as Zee T.V (Global), B4U music (Global), Ben T.V, MTV Base Asia and Channel U, where Daydreamer won the “Best Video Award” voted by the viewers.
Since Daydreamer, AG Dolla has released the much-acclaimed albums “My Life In Rhymes” and “Mr. Shah”.
In 2008, AG Dolla won 'Best Male Solo Act' on the 'Sony Gold' winning 'Friction Show' hosted by Bobby Friction and was placed onto the Radio One's Big Weekender in Mote Park.
Since then, AG Dolla has been nominated for "Best Newcomer" at the UK AMA's in 2009, "Best Urban Act" at the UK AMA's 2010 and most recently "Best Urban Act" at the new found "Brit Asia Music Awards" 2010.
Charity work
AG has worked on many charity projects within the UK and the World. He has worked on youth projects at Bullwood Hall (HM Prison) and raised £50,000 for UNICEF in 2005.
In 2008, AG worked with Prime Minister Keith Mitchell in Grenada volunteering for the B.O.D.
Discography
Daydreamer
Single Release - June 2005
- 1.Daydreamer (Radio Edit)
- 2.Daydreamer (Swahili Rap Version)
- 3.Daydreamer (Instrumental)
My Life in Rhymes
Mixtape Album - June 2007
- 1.Intro
- 2.I'm a Hustler
- 3.My World (feat.Shaka & Jag)
- 4.Just Me
- 5.Pilgrim (feat.Emanuel)
- 6.History (Remix)
- 7.Toast The Glasses
- 8.Give Me A Beat
- 9.Rap Narcotik (feat.4 Real)
- 10.Here Today
- 11.Minority Skit
- 12.Arranged Marriage
- 13.Takes Two
- 14.Rap Deep (feat. V Dubi E)
- 15.Sorry
- 16.Natures Hunger
- 17.A.I.(feat.Artcha & Am-Z)
- 18.Crisis (Generation 7/7)
- 19.Dust (feat.Am-Z & 4 Real)
- 20.Swagger Dak
- 21.Amateurs (feat.4 Real & Iron Brayds)
- 22.Snatch That (feat.Swami Baracus, Am-Z & Menis)
- 23.Brand New (feat.Twist)
- 24.Outro
- 25.Daydreamer (Bonus Track)
Loveless
Single - August 2008
- 1. D-Boy presents Loveless feat. AG Dolla & Sef (Desi-Refix)
Row Ur Boat EP
EP Release - June 2009
- 1.Row Ur Boat
- 2.Row Ur Boat (Instrumental)
- 3.AG Tu Hai Mera Raja (feat.Kee Melody)
- 4.Independent (feat.V Dubi E & Sai Priya)
Mr. Shah
Debut Album - June 2009
- 1.Border Control
- 2.Row Ur Boat
- 3.Mamacita (feat.Sai Priya)
- 4.Under Your Spell
- 5.3 Wishes (feat.Sarah McLellan)
- 6.Do You Feel The Same (feat. Ash King)
- 7.Loveless (D-Boy Remix)(feat.Sef)
- 8.Club Crazy
- 9.AG Dolla's Here
- 10.I Wanna Tell You (feat Sai.Priya)
- 11.Pack It Up (feat.Sarah McLellan)
- 12.Picture Frame (feat.Ruptured)
- 13.Independent (feat.V Dubi E & Sai Priya)