Plasma Records is the record label for Grind Music & Sound Inc., a digital audio and post-production facility. Grind Music & Sound was opened in 2001 by
Sangtar and Michelle Garuik. In 2002 Plasma Records was formed and set up an operation center in
Jalandhar,
Punjab, India. Manmohan Waris said the reason for Plasma Records was "Many of the top guys in record companies themselves don't have the idea of the pulse of Punjabi music but we are expected to alter stuff and work according to their notions. Now we can do our own stuff without interference." The majority of music and associated materials released by Plasma Records is recorded fully or partially in the Grind Music & Sound studios. Plasma Records first release,
Kamli by
Kamal Heer, released in 2000. Since the formation of Plasma Records,
Kamal Heer,
Manmohan Waris and
Sangtar released the majority of their music on Plasma Records. Plasma Records has also produced hits in recent years such as:
Punjabi Virsa 2004-Wonderland Live,
Nachiye Majajne,
Punjabi Virsa 2005-London Live, Masti Three, Punjabi Virsa 2006-Toronto Live, Tasveer-Live, Chan Jiha Gabhru, Punjabi Reloaded,
Kankaa,
Punjabi Virsa Vancouver Live and
Jinday Ni Jinday. Plasma Records has become a well known record company that releases hit albums. Plasma Records most recent releases are
Jinday Ni Jinday by
Kamal Heer and
Dil Te Na Laeen by
Manmohan Waris. Plasma Records also organizes the
"Punjabi Virsa" tours every year with
Kamal Heer,
Manmohan Waris and
Sangtar.
Punjabi Virsa 2010 will be a tour of the UK, US and Canada from June–September 2010. Deepak Bali is the Plasma Records spokesperson and managing director. ==Clothing==