Punjabi MC was born with the original name Rajinder Singh Rai in the year 1971 at Coventry, England. He is very popular for his attemt to promote Asian/rap/dance fusion. Rajinder Singh Rai got his stage name from the very first fans who called him an Indian MC. And as he uses Punjabi Language in the music that he played and rapped, he decided to take the name Punjabi MC. He was first noticed by Ninder Johal of Nachural Records abiding by a remix of Kuldeep Manak`s "Ghariah Milan De".

The next song released by MC was Mundian To Bach Ke ("Beware of the Boys"); it was a successful one. The song, was first published in the year 1998, in the album Legalised. Mundian To Bach Ke amalgamated the theme music of the TV series Knight Rider with bhangra. Later on it became a major hit in Germany and wider Europe, including the UK as it was picked up by German record company Superstar Recordings.

Punjabi MC has received training under Izzatpreet Singh Sandhu, who has been a continuous pillar of support behind him. With his encouragement, MC attempted to start a new music industry named after him. In the year 2003, this song featured on American rapper Jay-Z named "Beware of the Boys". As `Top of the Pops`, he has also been seen on tv shows and from then onwards the video of `Mundian To Bach Ke` began to flash on music channels all around the globe.

When he was asked about hip-hop music and Indian music, he said, "One of my main goals is to fuse the two worlds. I would love to link everybody up, for sure." For instance, much hype was created over his early singles. And this in particular helped him to get his music to be noticed. The songs were telecasted by BBC in the show that was dedicated to British-Asian music. The programme started in the year 2002 and continues till today titled the `Punjabi Hit Squad`. His "Mundian To Bach Ke" remix with Jay-Z for certain introduced the sound to the most global market it had ever accomplished. Even today Punjabi MC continues to bring forth music as a collaborator and as a remixer.

Some hit Singles rendered by Punjabi MC are, Mundian To Bach Ke from the year 1998 to the year 2003 (different remix styles) (with Jay-Z, Twista); Jogi in the year 2003 (also recorded a remix with Beenie Man); Jatt Ho Giya Sharabee in the year 2005; Jugga in the year 2006 and 2007; Dhol Jageero Da during the year 2001; Backstabbers during the year 2002 with Mark Morrison and Daz Dillinger. His discography includes the likes of: Rootz; Souled Out in the year 1993, under the banner of Nachural Records; Another Sell Out in the year 1994, under the banner of Nachural Records; 100% Proof, in the year 1995, under the banner of Nachural Records; Grass Roots, in the year 1996, under the banner of Nachural Records; Magic Desi, in the year 1996; Jatt Ho Gya Sharabi (EP), in the year 1996, under the banner of Nachural Records; Mirza Part Two (EP) in 1997, under the banner of Nachural Records; Legalised in 1998, under the banner of Nachural Records; Switchin` (EP) in 2000, under the banner of Moviebox; Dhol Jageroo Da in the year 2001, under the banner of Moviebox; Desi, in the year 2002, under the banner of Moviebox; Indian Breaks in the year 2003, under the banner of Compagnia Nuove Indye; Mundian To Bach Ke in 2003, under the banner of Compagnia Nuove Indye; The Album (German version: Superstar/Warner; Germany) (French version: Scorpio; France) (UK Version: Instant Karma) in the year 2003; Beware (US Version of The Album) in the year 2003, under the banner of Sequence; Steel Bangle in 2005, under the banner of Moviebox; Illegal - (Compilation) in 2006, under the banner of Nupur Audio.

Panjabi MC in his album "Desi", uses the vocal samples from Ofra Haza`s "Im Nin`Alu". Before Afrika Bambaataa recorded "Indian Planet Rock", he also used "Planet Rock" ("Pyar Wich (Planet Rock Remix)" on Legalised. MC uses the theme music from the TV show Magnum, P.I. on "Jatt Ho Giya Sharabee". "Mundian To Bach Ke" (along with the subsequent remix version featuring Jay-Z, "Beware of the Boys") uses the bassline from the television show `Knight Rider`.

In the Summer of 2000, Panjabi MC made his Canadian premiere at the Payal Banquet Hall in Mississauga (Ontario). The event titled "The Bhangramentary" was directed and hosted by Deejay Ra, covering a TV special. The programme was aired on Asian Television Network (ATN). His single, "Jatt Ho Giya Sharabee", from Beware, was featured on the television show Heroes (episode 2, Don`t Look Back, which aired October 2nd, 2006). The single "Mundian To Bach Ke" was featured in an episode of `Queer as Folk` (where Emmett dances to it as a show that his "famous spark" has been relit and he is finally getting over Ted).

Ackowledging Punjabi MC`s talent, he has been bestowed with honours like, MTV Europe Music Award - 6th Nov 2003 at Edinburgh, England; MOBO Award - 25th Sept 2003 (London, England); Dance Award - June 2003 (Itlay); World Music Award - 12th Oct 2003 at Monte Carlo.