Apparently the tale of Frank Lucas resonates with the themes explored through 1970’s Bollywood, and Music Without Borders, feeling the inspiration, has created Hindustani Gangster blending Jay-Z’s drug dealer narratives with sounds from Bollywood and Bhangra. Hear a few tracks and download the project after the jump.
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[audio: http://rubyhornet.com/media/rh/music/hindustani_hello.mp3|width=180]“Inspired by Indian cinema of the 70’s and Jay-Z’s critically acclaimed concept album, “American Gangster,” “Hindustani Gangster” tells the passionate tale of a Mumbai hustler’s sordid lifestyle.
Through the culmination of Jay’s great story, and sounds that range from Bollywood to Bhangra – via heavy emotive melodies and basslines – Music Without Borders has crafted a piece that is intended for the true music connoisseur.”