Description
Early Life and Background
Amritpal Singh “AP” Dhillon was born on January 10, 1993, in Mullianwal village, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India. He comes from a Punjabi Sikh family and later moved to Canada, where he studied business and engineering before fully committing to a music career.
Rise in the Music Scene
AP Dhillon began making music professionally in 2019, releasing his debut single Fake under his independent label Run‑Up Records. In 2020, he achieved breakout success with songs like Deadly, Majhail, and especially Brown Munde, which became a global Punjabi anthem.
Musical Style and Influence
His music is a fusion of Punjabi folk, hip-hop, trap, R&B, and pop, blending traditional Punjabi lyrics and themes with modern global beats and production. This style appeals to both diaspora audiences and mainstream listeners worldwide.
Key Achievements
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Several of his singles topped the UK Asian and UK Punjabi charts, with Majhail and Brown Munde achieving major chart success.
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In 2023, AP Dhillon became the first Punjabi artist to perform at the Juno Awards in Canada.
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His album The Brownprint (2024) charted internationally, further expanding his global footprint.
Legacy and Global Impact
AP Dhillon is instrumental in bringing Punjabi music to a global stage, breaking geographical barriers and elevating the sound of Punjabi hip-hop/trap to international audiences. His journey from Punjab to Canada and global arenas is emblematic of the new wave of South-Asian artists with global visions.
