Biography

Bohemia is a Pakistani American rapper and music producer from California. He sings in Punjabi and describes himself as "The Punjabi Rapper" and "the pioneer of Punjabi rap" and the "creator of Punjabi rap. David was born on 15 October 1979 in Karachi into a Punjabi Christian family.He moved to Peshawar and lived there for 7 years. When he was about 14 years old, he moved to California with his family. He started learning music from his father at a very young age and writing Punjabi poetry around that time. His father was an employ of (P.I.A) Pakistan international airline. In 2002, Bohemia released his first independent album, Vich Pardesan De (In The Foreign Land).In 2006, he released another album, Pesa Nasha Pyar, which became the first full-length Punjabi-rap album released by a major record label. It brought Bohemia increased popularity, including a multi-record deal with Universal Music Group Pvt. Ltd. India. In 2006, Pesa Nasha Pyar reached #2 on Maxim India magazine's top 10 downloads, and #3 on the Planet M chart. In December 2011, his third album, Da Rap Star, received four nominations at the UK Asian music awards and PTC Punjabi music awards, including Best Punjabi Album and Best Music Director. Da Rap Star remained at #1 on the Planet M chart in India for several weeks. He released the album Hazar Gallan (Thousand Thoughts) in 2012. In 2013, it won Best Non-Resident Punjabi Album award at PTC Punjabi Music Awards. Bohemia was invited to be a part of the fifth season of Pakistan's Coke Studio sessions.
- IMDb mini biography by: Irfan Saleem

Bohemia is first ever Punjabi rapper. He began rapping in Punjabi which is now a genre called Desi Hip Hop.

Raja stands for Rise Above Jealousy and Anger.

Selective memory is active memory. The more on your mind, the slower your grind.

Never compare an initiator with followers. When I created my music, I had no one to look up to because Desi rap scene didn't existed before me.

You'll never change time if you change for time.

Dad told me to always stand on my own two feet. Fuck the world if they don't agree.