‘Niraj writes and produces music that turns lyrics and instrumentation into emotions that often resemble a prayer in their power. Some of the most beautiful british asian music ever created has come from this man.’ Dj Nihal (BBC Radio One)

'The Lost Souls stands out by its sultry, mystical and magical sweetness as well as through its minimal use of electronica elements.' Yoga Basics

'Like Sergeant Pepper's, Kind of Blue or Dark Side of the Moon, Lost Souls is one of those rare, fully realized records that will send involuntary shivers running down your spine the first time you hear it... Lost Souls is a benchmark album from an emerging giant. It simply must be heard.' Ethnotechno.com

‘a spellbinding collection of songs with great singers who wrap their voices around you and cast a magical spell over everyone. This album is pure class.’ (Eastern Eye Review Of The Lost Souls)

‘Setting emotive and vibrant Asian songs alongside typically European sensibilities, Chag manages to successfully unite a lush yet direct record without too much smudging and in doing so shows himself to be an eloquent and dynamic artist in the process.’ (Songlines Review Of The Lost Souls)

‘It sounds ridiculously hyperbolic, but this album really is full of heart and soul...We should all be grateful, for The Lost Souls speaks to us all. Simply gorgeous...’ (BBC Music Review Of The Lost Souls)

‘Independently released music has never sounded so good: this album will doubtless be a highlight on anyones cd or mp3 player this year – 4/5’ (Songlines Magazine)

‘…a rich peaceful refrain that’ll be welcomed by all fans of Chill with open arms.’(BBC Music)

‘experimental, thought provoking, left field sound, Along The Dusty Road is a must have! – 4/5’(Brit-Asian Magazine)

‘Overall this album appeals not only to Asians in the diaspora, but to all those who have an appreciation for music created from the soul.’(Cultivasian.org)

‘He is a man doing entirely his own thing among Asian producers and composers. With a focus on melody and arrangement that is soulful and comforting, he’s filled what I didn’t even know was a void in the Asian music landscape.’ (Indianelectronica.com)

‘…it's an emotional response that I have not felt in a long time. Musically, nowhere is there a misstep, an error or a sense of disappointment; have I enjoyed another album as thoroughly as this one? Possibly, but definitely not this year. – 10/10’ (Asianvibrations.com)

‘One of the most sensuous, soulful and beautiful tracks I’ve heard since joining Radio 1’ (Nihal on ‘Khwaab)

‘Along The Dusty Road is truly an undeniable, unrelenting triumph – 5/5’ (Eastern Eye)

‘as mellow gold for the soul, Along The Dusty Road is an Indian summer come early’ (HMV Choice Magazine)

‘Three years in the making, the album celebrates and tranforms Chag's Indian roots and British-Asian influences into an engaging aural narrative-you can both dream and dance to it!’ (Pulse Magazine)

‘a new breed of Asian electronic artist’ (DJ Magazine Review)

‘Niraj Chag weaves sentimental, string-driven soundscapes’ ……..’Its an expression of talent that doesn’t preclude other visions’ (Timeout Review)

‘His blend of classical bollywood ballads and Indian melodies with garage, hip hop and drum and bass is often infectious and hypnotic. No doubt he’s already remixed it all for the dancefloor’ (The Times – Review)

‘ear-caressing Indian melodies to strut your-stuff songs’ (Evening Standard Review – Baiju Bawra)

‘This leaves you thinking about starting all over again….Does it for me and will do it for you’ (Eastern Eye review of Walking Alone)

‘an enthralling example of contemporary Asian music entwined with Western dance production, or moshed sitardelia ideal for getting stoned to? Either way, you’re advised to walk Nirajs way’ (NME Review)

‘my parents gave me a choice of 3 suitable careers – being a doctor, lawyer or accountant’ lets hope he doesn’t give up his day job. (Touch magazine interview)

"You don't explain Niraj, you experience Niraj...We were doing an interview with MTV in Bangkok and this girl called in, it was a phone thing where they call in, and the girl said "I'd like to ask DJ Cavo, when you came back in another life, if you could be anybody, who would you want to be? And I was like, "I'd want to be Niraj!" because I'd just love to know what goes on in that kid's head. The things that come out of his mouth, you know? This is a subject I could go on and on about, he constantly just shocks me with the things that he says, only because you just wonder how a mind like that works. But musically he's a genius, and I guess that's it” (DJ Cavo for Ethnotechno.com)

‘A warped intro sets the tone for a great melody shift, but make sure that the sharp drumbeat doesn't take your ear off’ (Desitunes4u.com – Review)

‘Niraj Chag had one of the best tracks on volume 1, and he continues to dazzle us on volume 2 with ‘kuchh dil ne kaha’, a trip hop excursion featuring Bollywood female vocals, his beautiful trademark synth work, and funky bass guitars. Overall a tremendous track – look for big things from Niraj Chag in the future’ 9/10 (Desisound.com Review)

'Following on from Niraj Chag's contributions to Outcaste compliations in the mid-'90's and a reputation as THE new young producer to commission on a range of works, great things were expected of his debut album.
The long awaited release, 'Along The Dusty Road' more than lived up to expectations!
An album which can only be described as beautiful from start to finish, includes outstanding tracks like Bangles, The Nomad, and the supremely haunting Khwaab. NIraj fully utilises the skills of established vocalists like Swati Natekar while simultaneously introducing new young talents like Melissa Baten and Faheem Mazhar.
The final product boasts exceptional voices, crystal clear production, sterling instrumentation, and a 'mainstream' sensibility with Asian references which combine to form a unique album that will take up residency in your CD player for months!' (DJ Ritu - BBC LONDON and BBC 3CR)