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Bathiya and Santhush
Sri Lankan hip hop duo
Bathiya & Santhush (Sinhala: භාතිය හා සන්තුෂ්), also known as BnS, are a Sri Lankanpop duo consisting of Bathiya Jayakody (born on December 22, ) and Santhush Weeraman (born on September 5, ), who met while at the "Mary Anne David School of Vocal Music and" in Colombo (training mainly under the categories of classical and show tunes).[1] They both were born in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
They have been one of the most commercially successful music acts in Sri Lanka in the last two decades.[2]
Bathiya Jayakody was educated at Ananda College, Colombo while Santhush Weeraman was educated at Royal College, Colombo.[3] Santhush comes from a musical family, his brother Dushyanth Weeraman is also a popular singer in Sri Lanka.
Since the inception of their act in , they have over 50 number-one hit singles, six platinum selling mainstream albums, four commercially successful EPs and countless movie soundtracks. BNS are one of the biggest musical acts to hit the Sri Lankan musical scene since the s, mixing Sinhala, Tamil, and English rap verses in their originals, while they have also mixed Hindi rap verses in their folkhopremixes bringing out their contemporary style and the music industry in Sri Lanka.[4] BNS became the only Sri Lankan hip hop act to feature Indian singers, namely Hariharan (in the song Yaalpanamen), Asha Bhosle (Dedunna Sedi)[5] and Sonu Nigam (in the song Aachale).
BNS is also the only Sri Lankan artistes to have albums under both Sony BMG & Universal Music India.
Having performed in over concerts in Sri Lanka and abroad, BnS marked significant success with their own concert tour series "Neththara Live" with concerts (–), "Shaheena Live" 40 concerts (–), "Sarasihina Live" concerts (–), "BNS Up Close & Personal" 50 Concerts (–) and their latest concert series "Oba Nisa – Celebrating 20 Years of Music" which was launched in
Starting from a musical duo from their home during their early days, BnS Currently are the primary share holders of the BNS Production Group which houses some of the most successful companies in the Sri Lankan entertainment industry companies&#;— Showtown Entertainment event management & production, Saregama Music Digital Audio Production, Saregama Films, Saregama Digital Content Acquisition & Management and Leap Strategic Concepts.
Bathiya Jayakody
Early years
Bathiya Jayakody was born to a military family. His father was late Maj. Gen. Nihal Jayakody and mother Mohini Jayakody.
Bathiya jayakody biography of michaels and wife Secondary Education: Ananda College, Colombo. BNS are one of the biggest musical acts to hit the Sri Lankan musical scene since the s, mixing Sinhala, Tamil, and English rap verses in their originals, while they have also mixed Hindi rap verses in their folkhop remixes bringing out their contemporary style and the music industry in Sri Lanka. Choir and athletic performances showed his versatility, revealing his future as a diverse performer. The renowned combo was built on their opposing yet complimentary talents.His singing abilities come from his mother's side. His maternal grandmother Somi Singhika Basnayake who hailed from Hillwood College, Kandy, was in the college choir and his mother a classically trained pianist and a piano tutor. Bathiya started classical piano music from the age of seven and continued to excel in music throughout his school career.
Academic career
He started his education in Holloway Primary School in India and upon return in , he entered Isipathana College, Colombo for a brief period. In , he joined Ananda College, Colombo,[6] where he later held the position of Deputy Head Prefect in and was decorated as a President Scout of the Scout Troop in After his secondary education at Ananda College, he completed his degree and obtained BSc (Hon) Business from the Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
Early musical journey
While studying western classical music privately, Bathiya was a member of the first Ananda College Senior Brass Band where he played the alto saxophone and occasionally filled in for the percussion section. He was also a pianist with the western music society.
Bathiya jayakody biography of michaels During the late 90s, Bathiya worked as a freelance vocalist singing for radio jingles and commercials together with Ranga Dassanayake. Santhush went after higher education, earning a bachelor's degree with a double major in marketing and management. Yohani's soulful vocals, combined with Bathiya and Santhush's musical expertise, created a captivating and unforgettable live performance. His father was late Maj.He was a founding member and a lead vocalist of the school band. Winning many awards at inter school competitions, Bathiya soon became a known figure in the school's music circuit as a college musician during the mids. He later started learning the music technology with the Sri Lankan music artist Dilup Gabadamudalige.
He also joined the Marry Anne Singers Colombo and studied opera, jazz and Broadway singing under the Mary Anne David School of Vocal Music. During the late 90s, Bathiya worked as a freelance vocalist singing for radio jingles and commercials together with Ranga Dassanayake. During this period, Bathiya Jayakody and Santhush Weeraman collaborated on a few projects, which led to the formation of BnS.[7]
Santhush Weeraman
Early life
Santhush Weeraman was born on the 5th of September, to Nalaka Weeraman, a retired marketing director at Richard Pieris.
He is the elder brother of the singer Dushyanth Weeraman.
Bathiya jayakody biography of michaels net worth He was a founding member and a lead vocalist of the school band. Western classical, music technology, opera, jazz, and Broadway singing were his musical interests. Iraj Weeraratne , a trailblazing producer and songwriter, has played a significant role in shaping the modern Sri Lankan music industry. While studying western classical music privately, Bathiya was a member of the first Ananda College Senior Brass Band where he played the alto saxophone and occasionally filled in for the percussion section.Academic career
Santhush studied at Royal College, Colombo[8] where he excelled at both music, art, & sports as well as academics. He completed his bachelor's degree, with a double major in Marketing and Management.
Early musical journey
Santhush Weeraman's mother hails from a musical family which influenced his entry to music from a young age.
Television Shows
Awards and accomplishments
- First Sri Lankan artists to secure a Music Publishing Contract under Universal Music Publishing in
- First Sri Lankan artists to sign a recording contract with Sony BMG in
- Winner – Silver Award, Voice of Asia, Kazakhstan in
- Winner – Bronze Award, Shanghai Music Festival, China in
- Composers & Performers of the Official Sri Lankan Cricket Anthem for Sri Lanka Cricket in – Apa jathiye naamayen.
- Winner – TYOP Award for the contribution to Culture & Arts, Ten Young Outstanding Persons of the year awards (TOYP)
- Winner – Best fusion band, Golden Clef Award in
- Bronze award – 4th Sunflower Hip hop Music Festival in Zernjanin, Serbia in
- Special Achievement Award Winners at the "Astana Music Festival" in Kazakhstan in
- Winner – "Male Icon" Entertainment Industry Award (Ceremony was held on 14 June at Hilton Colombo.)
- Winner – Most Popular Artist of the Year Award, Sirasa Music Awards in
- Runners-up – Best Music Video, for Res Vihidena Samanaliyak, Derana Music Video Awards in
- First Sri Lankan artists to release a song with an Indian collaboration.
BnS released a track called "Yaalpaanamen" featuring iconic Indian singer Hariharan in
- Collaboration with Asha Bhosle on their 5th album "Sara Sihina" which was released in September
- Runner-up – Music Video of Lanka Matha, Derana Music Video Awards in
- Performed at the opening act of the IIFA Awards BnS was also the co-writers of the IIFA awards opening music track together with Jananath Warakagoda.
- Performed at the ICC Cricket World Cup opening ceremony as ambassadors of folkhop.
- Winner – Award for outstanding contribution to the Sri Lankan Music Industry, Derana Music Video Awards in
- Composed and Performed of the official theme song for ICC Cricket T20 World Cup Song
- Composed the song "Achale" sung by Indian Pop Idol Sonu Nigam for the Japanese Anime Movie "The Mystical Laws" in
- Performed and co-directed the official theme song for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in
- Winner of the best VFX music Video at the Derana Music Video Award for the Music Video "Lassana Desak"
- Winners of the prestigious Ada Derana "Sri Lankan" of the Year in the Entertainment and Arts Category.
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Vasanthaye ~ A New Beginning | Torana Music | |
| Life | Torana Music | |
| Tharunyaye | Maharaja Entertainments | |
| Hiri Poda Wessa (Movie OST) | SGMTunes | |
| Ayubowan | Universal Music | |
| Asai Mang Piyambanna (Sinhala Film OST) | SGMTunes | |
| Rosa Kele (Movie OST) | SGMTunes | |
| Sri Lanka Matha | SGMTunes | |
| Dancing Star (Movie OST) | Maharaja Entertainments | |
| Neththara | Maharaja Entertainments | |
| Resvihidena | SGMTunes | |
| Shaheena | SGMTunes | |
| Sara Sihina | SGMTunes | |
| Pravegaya (Movie OST) | SGMTunes | |
| Oba Nisa [White Edition] | SGMTunes |