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Set to release six original songs next month on Apple Music and Spotify, Himrose Bajaj’s career as DJ Hamy Shah is hitting new high notes. 

As a child, Himrose Baja felt an instant connection to the Punjabi music his mom played in their home. 

Now thanks to a unique music production course at ����� he’s creating his own songs blending Punjabi language and hip-hop beats.  

Himrose, who came to ����� as an international student and is now a Canadian permanent resident living in Kelowna, is set to release six original songs this summer after graduating with a certificate from the Audio Engineering and Music Production (AEMP) program from �����.  

"Everything is because of the program. It taught me how to succeed in the music industry. The professional and individualized approach to learning gave me the confidence I needed to begin my career as a musician,” says Himrose. “I would recommend the AEMP program to anyone looking to pursue a career in the music industry.”  

The AEMP certificate provides students with coursework and instruction in topics including signal flow and processing, live sound engineering, and digital audio recording. 

A unique fusion of Punjabi, English and rap beats,  Himrose’s music draws inspiration from his language and culture. His songs embody his personal experiences and resonate with a diverse audience.  

"The language I first heard music in was Punjabi, and I felt an instant connection. I knew I wanted to be a part of the music industry when I discovered that people like me were creating music," Himrose said. 

Himrose had the opportunity to showcase his DJ-ing skills at this year's You at ����� event, which proved to be a pivotal moment in his career. The You at ����� event was an opportunity for people to visit the college’s campus and learn more about the programs and services ����� offers.  

“It was a big opportunity to play at the You at ����� event. My professors and fellow students were there, but I felt confident in my skills,”  Himrose said about his performance. 

Looking back, Himrose considers the AEMP program at ����� to be one of the best courses of his life.   

“I DJ under the name Hamy Shah, it is going really well, I am booked to DJ parties, weddings and special events. Next month I will be releasing six original songs on Apple Music and Spotify. It’s a really exciting time in my career,” said Himrose. 

The AEMP Certificate is one of the many programs offered by Continuing Studies. Explore the various certificates and courses here: /continuingstudies.