How AP Dhillon Is Changing The Sound Of Punjabi Music
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Amritpal Singh Dhillon, or as we know him: AP Dhillon, has been a game-changer in the Punjabi music industry. Having taken multiple tries before making it big, the singer made his mark with the release of his song Deadly. His tunes can be heard from trending reels on Instagram to being a staple at house parties and taking over the big stage at Lollapalooza India. His catchy beats and heartbreakingly relatable lyrics have taken the Indian music industry by a storm.
The music video of his viral song Brown Munde represents the life of every immigrant settled in a foreign country making their daily wage out of odd jobs.
Dhillon was even included in Forbes India’s “30 Under 30,” for which he gave his first official interview. In 3 years, his growth has been immense enough to sell out stadiums and trend among various platforms. Out of Apple’s Top 10 charts, AP easily takes over 5 tracks, making him widely recognizable and revolutionary in the music industry.
Along with his label-mates Gurinder Gill and Shinda Kahlon, AP’s music blends traditional Punjabi folk music with modern rap and hip-hop, creating a sound that appeals to a wide range of listeners. He has a unique style of singing, incorporating Punjabi lyrics and rap, which has earned him a massive following.
AP’s ‘Majhail’ and ‘Brown Munde’ topped the charts in the UK and Punjab. Excuses, Toxic, Insane, and Summer High are just a few more songs to catch the heat of the internet. Talking about heartbreak and exploring his creative potential, he has paved the way for Punjabi music recognition around the world.
According to Rabindra Narayan, MD & President PTC Network, “Brown Munde is how Indians are seen in Canada and USA. Their heartbreaks and struggles are the talk of the youth and add to it appealing vocals. That's the recipe that makes you an overnight sensation. It has worked well for Dhillon so far.”
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