After some six months of delays and tapping our fingers to his tunes on the radio, Juggy D has finally got his self-titled debut album on the streets. Produced by Mentor, the album is also a debut for the 2point9 label who have been putting big ripples in the water since they released the Rishi Rich Project's 'Dance With You' last year.

The rest of the 'Doh Point Nau' click get involved to collaborate, with vocal appearances from Veronica and the industry's favourite son Jay Sean. Rishi Rich produces four tracks for the album, which Juggy hopes will act as more than the carpet for Jay Sean's release later this year.

But will it be later this year? This album has been the best ever example of how Asian albums are being delayed left, right, and centre. Juggy D's album was finished and due for original release in February, yet we find ourselves hear nearly in September having just got the CD. Now, 2point9 deserve a little bit of a rest as they've had their eyes on bigger things for our industry but in terms of providing for their customers, ALL record labels are falling short. The music buyer wants an album and expects it, but it doesn't arrive, no wonder they turn to downloading. This album has had 6 tunes played regularly on the radio stations and pirates have easily seized on this and released half of the album before it's gone to press.

So after that little rant, is Juggy D's album worth the wait? Let's have a look….

The cover is pretty typical, Juggy posing; all Adidas-ed up and his feet look astoundingly big (easy girls!). Inside there are small pictures of Juggy, Rishi and Jay Sean with all their 'industry mates' ranging from Panjabi Hit Squad to Timbaland. There's even one of Shah Rukh Khan!

The album kicks off with 'Sohniye', the tune we have loved since it first came out on Panjabi Hit Squad's compilation back in January. Happy singing and merry music is typical from 2point9, and Juggy's dance moves have since been trademarked. The video for this tune (which incidentally features on the Enhanced CD) has got good airplay on Channel U where it was number 3 in their chart and it also got a mention on Trevor Nelson's 'The Lick' on MTV Base. The dress worn by the girl in the video has been designed by Nigina, who is a good friend of Irfan, so if you like it then make sure you check out her site at www.nigina.com. Back to the tune itself, it's the main single and a good way to start, even if we've heard it six months ago!

'Billo' is next up and follows on a similar, if even faster vibe. More happy happy singing and 'brrrrrrrah's follow, but the tune achieves a next level when Juggy gets drunk and it slows down and starts slurring. Excellent effect and has had a great response in the clubs. Another big tune.

The Rishi Rich Project get on board for track 3, Come On (Aajana Part 2) (where was part 1??) with Rishi Rich and Veronica providing a different dimension to support Juggy's singing. Veronica's vocals are dreamy and Rishi's production skills aren't as hot as we normally expect.

Track number four is the first desi vibe on the album, and 'Nasheh' is wicked. Almost chant like singing and hypnotic violin from Kartik make this one you've got to nod your head to. I rate this tune a lot, Juggy and Mentor have got it spot on, a different element to Juggy's voice is welcome and the song pulls it off perfectly.

You remember the reggae MC from Nahin Jeena, right? Don Dee returns on 'Gabaru' which is track five with same lyrically challenged flows. 'Wo-ho the Juggy and the Don Dee stylee' is pretty catchy but takes the light away from Juggy's good singing. Rishi Rich is on production adding the calypso flavour to accommodate Don Dee, and the tune is alright, but could've been done better.

After a short ode to Southall Broadway, Juggy's favourite haunt, we are treated to something special. Jay Sean joins the fun on the ballad 'Meri Jaan'. The laid back nature of the English lyrics and Juggy's Panjabi flex work in tandem, and the slow jam nature takes hold. Ethnic fusion, sweet melodies and vocals and a deep bass ensure this is one of the major highlights of the album.

The tempo gets up a little for track eight, the desi 'Dil Di Rani, which has Rishi back on production. Juggy is on top form here, you sense a real interest in the track as he varies his voice to demonstrate extra enthusiasm where necessary. Another good tune.

Number 'nau' (my Panjabi's getting better innit!) is a right slow down, as the album gets ready to finish. 'Akheer' is a track to go to sleep to; a nice little piece that I think draws inspiration from some recent Nitin Sawhney stuff. Tabla beats provide the stage for Juggy to prove that he is not just about 'balle balle' bhangra dance tracks and this song deflects all criticism away that he is a one-style singer.

The track that was mentioned in the 'Broadway Skit' is the penultimate tune. The remix of 'Nasheh' is next level tish!!! Blowing b-line is merely understudy to the talents of Juggy's chants and the rap flows of unknown rapper Raxstar. The guy's lyrics are faster than Amir Khan's left hook and he's got something to say as well!! I loved the original and I love this even more. The desi vibe is gone, but the menacing hip-hop beat is a top quality replacement. Test your sub with this one!!

We finish on another remix, with Don Dee added to the 'Sohniye' track. The reggae MC heralds we must 'jump around jump around' and welcome to the wacky world of Don Dee, which isn't the best place to be. To be fair it's a breath of fresh air to a heavily played hit record, but it doesn't make it any better.

So, to wrap it up, we have what is essentially a VERY Asian album: a six-month delay, a skit and two remixes. Run of the mill? It may be in structure but everything else is top drawer. There's six hit records on there and even the remaining stuff is average with no album fillers at all. Its got desi and hip-hop with lyrics that will reach those not quite fluent in Panjabi, so the worldwide appeal is very much there. Doh Point Nau's first release is top drawer and worthy of a big aete point nau (8.9) out of 10!! It's available from both the desi and mainstream outlets so you've got absolutely no excuse not to buy this one!