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| birth_date = 14 December<ref>{{Cite web |author=arjandhillonofficial |date=14 December 2020 |title=Arjan Dhillon on instagram:"thank you all for the birthday wishes |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CIxnYaUl2HX/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= |website=Instagram |access-date=10 May 2022}}</ref> |
| birth_date = 14 December<ref>{{Cite web |author=arjandhillonofficial |date=14 December 2020 |title=Arjan Dhillon on instagram:"thank you all for the birthday wishes |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CIxnYaUl2HX/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= |website=Instagram |access-date=10 May 2022}}</ref> |
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| birth_place = [[Bhadaur]], [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], [[India]] |
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| associated_acts = [[Nimrat Khaira]]<br/>[[Diljit Dosanjh]] |
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'''Arjan Dhillon''' is an Indian singer, |
'''Arjan Dhillon''' is an Indian singer-rapper, and songwriter known for his work in [[Music of Punjab|Punjabi music]]. He started as a songwriter in 2017. Dhillon pursued his musical career as a lead artist in 2018 with the track "Ishq Jeha Ho Gya" in the film ''[[Afsar (2018 film)|Afsar]]''. He got his breakthrough with his single track "Bai Bai", released on 29 October 2020 followed by "My Fellas". Dhillon released his debut EP "The Future" on 25 November 2020 and his debut studio album ''[[Awara (album)|Awara]]'' on 25 November 2021. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Dhillon is a [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] and was born and raised in [[Bhadaur]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref name="Tribune_Nov2020">{{cite news |last=Kaur |first=Gurnazz |date=Nov 24, 2020 |title=Singer, songwriter Arjan Dhillon says he loves the freedom that his profession offers |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/singer-songwriter-arjan-dhillon-says-he-loves-the-freedom-that-his-profession-offers-175072 |work=The Tribune |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref> He started writing songs when he was studying in secondary school.<ref name="Tribune_Nov2020"/> |
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Dhillon was born and raised in [[Bhadaur]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. He hails from rural Malwa region of Panjab. he wrote on Great Sikhs in jails and his most loved song in 2023 was "Maharani Jinda", from his 2023 studio album Jalwa, on which he sang about Maharaja Duleep Singh, who was the last king of the Sikh Empire and son of great Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Arjan graduated from Kurukshetra University. He is one of the most popular singer in rural Areas of Panjab in 2022-2023. Every song of his is extremely popular amongst the rural audience of panjab. Tractor lovers and farmers love to use his songs in reels and short videos. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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===2017–2019: Debut as |
===2017–2019: Debut as songwriter and lead singer=== |
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Dhillon started his career as a lyricist in 2017, initially penned various tracks for [[Nimrat Khaira]], including "Suit", "Tohar", "Lehnga", "Ranihaar". In 2018, he started his singing career with song "Ishq Jeha Ho Gaya" from ''[[Afsar (2018 film)|Afsar]]''{{'}}s soundtrack, he also penned four tracks "Udhar Chalda", Sun Sohniye", "Khat", "Ravaya Na Kar" of the soundtrack. Following this, He also penned Hustinder's "Pind Puchdi" and Nishawn Bhullar's "Muchh" tracks. Dhillon released his debut single track "Shera Samb Lai" in June 2019 on Brown Studios YouTube channel. |
Dhillon started his career as a lyricist in 2017, initially penned various tracks for [[Nimrat Khaira]], including "Suit", "Tohar", "Lehnga", And "Ranihaar". In 2018, he started his singing career with the song "Ishq Jeha Ho Gaya" from ''[[Afsar (2018 film)|Afsar]]''{{'}}s soundtrack, he also penned four tracks "Udhar Chalda", Sun Sohniye", "Khat", "Ravaya Na Kar" of the soundtrack. Following this, He also penned Hustinder's "Pind Puchdi" and Nishawn Bhullar's "Muchh" tracks. Dhillon released his debut single track "Shera Samb Lai" in June 2019 on Brown Studios YouTube channel. |
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| ⚫ | 2020 was the breakthrough year for Dhillon's musical career. In March 2020, he released "Jatt di Janeman". This song was followed by his audio track "Uber". He finally came into the spotlight in 2020 with his single tracks "Bai Bai" and "My Fellas", and also released various other successful tracks like "Kala Jaadu" and "Mull Pyar Da" in the following months. On 25 November 2020, he released his debut EP ''The Future'', consisting of six tracks.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Future - Vol. 1 - EP by Arjan Dhillon|date=26 November 2020|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/the-future-vol-1-ep/1542038788|work=Apple Music|access-date=21 November 2021}}</ref> Later on 30 November, for making his contribution to [[2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest]] through his singing and encouraging protesters, Dhillon released his single track "Panjab Kithe Dabda". Following this, he released one more non-commercial song, named "Soorme Aun Tareeka Te". |
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| ⚫ | 2020 was breakthrough year for Dhillon's musical career. In March 2020, he released "Jatt di Janeman". This song was followed by his audio track "Uber". He finally came |
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In February 2021, Dhillon released 3 songs "Gutt", "Likhari", and "Jutti" on the same day, with the video of "Gutt" song which is the most viewed song of Arjan Dhillon on [[YouTube]] with more than 50 million views. Besides, Dhillon released 5 single tracks in 2021, including "Jaagde Raho", "Pindaa De Naa", "Pehli Peshi", "My Rulez" and "Kalli Sohni". |
In February 2021, Dhillon released 3 songs "Gutt", "Likhari", and "Jutti" on the same day, with the video of "Gutt" song which is the most viewed song of Arjan Dhillon on [[YouTube]] with more than 50 million views. Besides, Dhillon released 5 single tracks in 2021, including "Jaagde Raho", "Pindaa De Naa", "Pehli Peshi", "My Rulez" and "Kalli Sohni". |
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In 2021, Dhillon penned lyrics for [[Diljit Dosanjh]]'s "Luna" from ''MoonChild Era'' album.<ref>{{Cite news|date=10 November 2021|title=Watch Latest Punjabi Official Music Lyrical Video Song 'Luna' Sung By Diljit Dosanjh|url=https:// |
In 2021, Dhillon penned lyrics for [[Diljit Dosanjh]]'s "Luna" from ''MoonChild Era'' album.<ref>{{Cite news|date=10 November 2021|title=Watch Latest Punjabi Official Music Lyrical Video Song 'Luna' Sung By Diljit Dosanjh|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/punjabi/watch-latest-punjabi-official-music-lyrical-video-song-luna-sung-by-diljit-dosanjh/videoshow/87627588.cms|url-status=live|access-date=21 November 2021|work=[[Times of India]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110131839/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/punjabi/watch-latest-punjabi-official-music-lyrical-video-song-luna-sung-by-diljit-dosanjh/videoshow/87627588.cms |archive-date=10 November 2021 }}</ref> The album peaked at no. 32 on [[Canadian Albums Chart]] by [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']].<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=2 January 2013|title=Billboard Canadian Albums|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-albums/|access-date=21 November 2021|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US}}</ref> In October, Dhillon featured as guest artist for first time in Shipra Goyal's Koke song, he also penned that song. In November 2021, he announced his debut studio album [[Awara (album)|Awara]] which was released on 25 November.<ref>{{Cite news|title=ਅਰਜਨ ਢਿੱਲੋਂ ਹੋਏ ù|url=https://punjabi.abplive.com/entertainment/pollywood/arjan-dhillon-announces-release-date-for-new-album-awara-636383|access-date=21 November 2021|work=ABP Punjabi|date=17 November 2021|language=pa}}</ref> His debut album charted at 8 on [[Spotify|Spotify Top Albums Debut Global]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Top Albums Debut Global |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CW32llaBDcF/ |publisher=Spotify |access-date=8 May 2022}}</ref> Album also charted at 1 on [[Spotify|Spotify Top Albums India]] and at 2 on [[Apple Music|Apple Music Top Indian Albums]]. Dhillon reached 1 million followers on Instagram in December 2021. At the same time, he had more than 1.2 million Spotify listeners. In December 2021, Dhillon's written duet song "What Ve" was released in the voice of [[Diljit Dosanjh]], and [[Nimrat Khaira]].<ref>{{cite news |title=What Ve: Diljit Dosanjh and Nimrat Khaira's latest track has the sweetest mix of Punjabi and English |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/what-ve-diljit-dosanjh-and-nimrat-khairas-latest-track-has-the-sweetest-mix-of-punjabi-and-english/articleshow/88318256.cms |access-date=8 May 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=16 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref> In December, Dhillon announced his debut [[concert tour]] "Destiny Tour Canada" (2022) alongside [[Nimrat Khaira]] via his Instagram story. |
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===2022: Destiny Tour and Jalwa=== |
===2022: Destiny Tour and ''Jalwa''=== |
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In February 2022, [[Nimrat Khaira]]'s album ''"Nimmo"'' was released in which Dhillon served as lyricist in 7 songs<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 August 2021|title=Arjan Dhillon to collaborate with 'This' Punjabi singer for his entire album! Details inside.|url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/arjan-dhillon-to-collaborate-with-this-punjabi-singer-for-his-entire-album-details-inside|access-date=3 November 2022|website=PTC Punjabi}}</ref> and also co-singer in 1 song "Ki Karde Je". "Ki Karde Je" was the first duet song of Arjan Dhillon, it also charted at 36 position on [[UK Asian Music Chart|UK Asian]] music charts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asian Music Chart Top 40 {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/asian-music-chart/20220401/asian/ |access-date=3 November 2022 |website=www.officialcharts.com |language=en}}</ref> In March 2022, he released his new single track "Jawani", which is the most streamed song of Arjan Dhillon on [[Spotify]] with more than 20 million streams. |
In February 2022, [[Nimrat Khaira]]'s album ''"Nimmo"'' was released in which Dhillon served as lyricist in 7 songs<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 August 2021|title=Arjan Dhillon to collaborate with 'This' Punjabi singer for his entire album! Details inside.|url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/arjan-dhillon-to-collaborate-with-this-punjabi-singer-for-his-entire-album-details-inside|access-date=3 November 2022|website=PTC Punjabi}}</ref> and also co-singer in 1 song "Ki Karde Je". "Ki Karde Je" was the first duet song of Arjan Dhillon, it also charted at 36 position on [[UK Asian Music Chart|UK Asian]] music charts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asian Music Chart Top 40 {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/asian-music-chart/20220401/asian/ |access-date=3 November 2022 |website=www.officialcharts.com |language=en}}</ref> In March 2022, he released his new single track "Jawani", which is the most streamed song of Arjan Dhillon on [[Spotify]] with more than 20 million streams. |
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In April 2022, Arjan Dhillon embarked on his debut [[concert tour]] "Destiny Tour Canada" alongside [[Nimrat Khaira]]. During Tour, they performed in five different cities of Canada. In April 2022, he released his new single track "Setting"; it was followed by two other single tracks "Thabba Ku Zulfan" on 12 May, and "Nakhre" on 11 July. Following this, Arjan also announced Destiny Tour Australia and New Zealand with [[Nimrat Khaira]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sab |first1=Rupinder Kaur |title=Nimrat Khaira & Arjan Dhillon World Tour: ਨਿਮਰਤ ਖਹਿਰਾ-ਅਰਜਨ ਢਿੱਲੋਂ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਇਸ ਦੇਸ਼ 'ਚ ਮਚਾਉਣਗੇ ਧਮਾਲ |url=https://punjab.news18.com/news/entertainment/nimrat-khaira-and-arjan-dhillon-world-tour-dg-as-353335.html |access-date=6 July 2023 |work=News18 Punjab |date=July |
In April 2022, Arjan Dhillon embarked on his debut [[concert tour]] "Destiny Tour Canada" alongside [[Nimrat Khaira]]. During the Tour, they performed in five different cities of Canada. In April 2022, he released his new single track "Setting"; it was followed by two other single tracks "Thabba Ku Zulfan" on 12 May, and "Nakhre" on 11 July. Following this, Arjan also announced Destiny Tour Australia and New Zealand with [[Nimrat Khaira]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sab |first1=Rupinder Kaur |title=Nimrat Khaira & Arjan Dhillon World Tour: ਨਿਮਰਤ ਖਹਿਰਾ-ਅਰਜਨ ਢਿੱਲੋਂ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਇਸ ਦੇਸ਼ 'ਚ ਮਚਾਉਣਗੇ ਧਮਾਲ |url=https://punjab.news18.com/news/entertainment/nimrat-khaira-and-arjan-dhillon-world-tour-dg-as-353335.html |access-date=6 July 2023 |work=News18 Punjab |date=7 July 2022 |language=pa}}</ref> It began on 6 August 2022 in [[Perth]] and continued until 7 September 2022 with its final destination scheduled in [[Canberra]], [[Australia]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Canberra Theatre Centre |title=Destiny Tour |url=https://the-riotact.com/events/destiny-tour |access-date=6 July 2023 |work=Riotact |date=7 September 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |
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In August 2022, he released a duet song "Photo" with Nimrat Khaira.<ref>{{cite news |title=Watch The Latest Punjabi Video Song 'Photo' Sung By Nimrat Khaira & Arjan Dhillon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/punjabi/watch-the-latest-punjabi-video-song-photo-sung-by-nimrat-khaira-arjan-dhillon/videoshow/93374577.cms |access-date=7 August 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=5 August 2022}}</ref> On 24 August 2022, Dhillon released the music video of his [[Awara (album)|Awara]] album's song "Mandeer". One week later, he released his new single track "Panjab Warga". On 13 October 2022, Arjan Dhillon released the cover of his second studio album "Jalwa" on [[Instagram]] and, announced that the album would be released on 17 October 2022. "Jalwa" album included 12 solo songs, the album was released altogether on 17 October.<ref>{{Cite web|date=17 October 2022|title=Arjan Dhillon's much-awaited album "Jalwa" out now! Details inside.|url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/arjan-dhillons-much-awaited-album-jalwa-out-now|access-date=3 November 2022|website=PTC Punjabi}}</ref> "Jalwa" album charted at 9 on [[Spotify|Spotify Top Albums Debut Global]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Top Albums Debut Global |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CkHcZGVvr0X/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=|publisher=Spotify |access-date=3 November 2022}}</ref> Album also charted at 3 on [[Spotify|Spotify Top Albums India]], at 2 on [[Apple Music|Apple Music Top Indian Albums]], and at 2 on [[Apple Music|Apple Music Top Canadian Albums]]. Dhillon reached 1.5 million followers on instagram in October 2022. At the same time, he had more than 2.4 million Spotify listeners. On 17 October 2022, first music video of "Jalwa" album's "25-25" song was released, "25-25" song charted at 28 on [[UK Asian Music Chart|UK Asian]] music chart, and at 19 on |
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[[Official Charts|UK Punjabi]] music chart.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asian Music Chart Top 40 {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/asian-music-chart/20221028/asian/ |access-date=3 November 2022 |website=www.officialcharts.com |language=en}}</ref> |
[[Official Charts|UK Punjabi]] music chart.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asian Music Chart Top 40 {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/asian-music-chart/20221028/asian/ |access-date=3 November 2022 |website=www.officialcharts.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Official Punjabi Music Chart Top 20 {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/punjabi-chart/ |access-date=3 November 2022 |website=www.officialcharts.com |language=en}}</ref> On 31 October 2022, he released 2nd music video of "Jalwa" album's "It's My Time" song.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chhabra |first1=BHavya |title=It's My Time Song Review: Arjan Dhillon Gives Us Righteous Groovy Vibes In The New Video |url=https://www.5dariyanews.com/news/391944-Its-My-Time-Song-Review-Arjan-Dhillon-Gives-Us-Righteous-Groovy-Vibes-In-The-New-Video |access-date=26 May 2023 |work=5 Dariya News |date=31 October 2022}}</ref> |
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<ref>{{Cite web |title=Official Punjabi Music Chart Top 20 {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/punjabi-chart/ |access-date=3 November 2022 |website=www.officialcharts.com |language=en}}</ref> On 31 October 2022, he released 2nd music video of "Jalwa" album's "It's My Time" song.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chhabra |first1=BHavya |title=It’s My Time Song Review: Arjan Dhillon Gives Us Righteous Groovy Vibes In The New Video |url=https://www.5dariyanews.com/news/391944-Its-My-Time-Song-Review-Arjan-Dhillon-Gives-Us-Righteous-Groovy-Vibes-In-The-New-Video |access-date=26 May 2023 |work=5 Dariya News |date=31 October 2022}}</ref> |
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== Artistry == |
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In an interview with ''[[The Times of India]]'', when asked about his specific style Dhillon said, " I think I am yet to explore or define my style. So far I believe there’s no particular style of mine. I write things as I see them. If I feel something, if there’s news that touched me, if there’s an encounter that changed things, I pen it."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Vashist |first1=Neha |title=#BigInterview: "Each and every moment I spent making or enjoying music is unforgettable," says Arjan Dhillon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/biginterview-each-and-every-moment-i-spent-making-or-enjoying-music-is-unforgettable-says-arjan-dhillon/articleshow/78856711.cms |access-date=21 November 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=25 October 2020}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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* ''Jalwa'' (2022) |
* ''Jalwa'' (2022) |
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* ''A for Arjan'' (2022) |
* ''A for Arjan'' (2022) |
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* Saroor (2023) |
* ''Saroor'' (2023) |
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* ''Chobar'' (2024) |
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* ''Patander'' (2024) |
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* ''Gutt'' (2021) |
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* ''Vatt Da Raula'' (2021) |
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* ''Manifest'' (2024) |
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==Tours== |
==Tours== |
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Arjan Dhillon | |
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| Born | 14 December[1] Bhadaur, Punjab, India |
| Origin | Punjab, India |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017 –present |
| Labels | Brown Studios, Panj-aab |
| Website | Arjan Dhillon on Instagram |
Arjan Dhillon is an Indian singer-rapper, and songwriter known for his work in Punjabi music. He started as a songwriter in 2017. Dhillon pursued his musical career as a lead artist in 2018 with the track "Ishq Jeha Ho Gya" in the film Afsar. He got his breakthrough with his single track "Bai Bai", released on 29 October 2020 followed by "My Fellas". Dhillon released his debut EP "The Future" on 25 November 2020 and his debut studio album Awara on 25 November 2021.
Early life
[edit]Dhillon is a Punjabi and was born and raised in Bhadaur, Punjab.[2] He started writing songs when he was studying in secondary school.[2]
Career
[edit]2017–2019: Debut as songwriter and lead singer
[edit]Dhillon started his career as a lyricist in 2017, initially penned various tracks for Nimrat Khaira, including "Suit", "Tohar", "Lehnga", And "Ranihaar". In 2018, he started his singing career with the song "Ishq Jeha Ho Gaya" from Afsar's soundtrack, he also penned four tracks "Udhar Chalda", Sun Sohniye", "Khat", "Ravaya Na Kar" of the soundtrack. Following this, He also penned Hustinder's "Pind Puchdi" and Nishawn Bhullar's "Muchh" tracks. Dhillon released his debut single track "Shera Samb Lai" in June 2019 on Brown Studios YouTube channel.
2020–2021: Musical breakthrough, The Future, Awara
[edit]2020 was the breakthrough year for Dhillon's musical career. In March 2020, he released "Jatt di Janeman". This song was followed by his audio track "Uber". He finally came into the spotlight in 2020 with his single tracks "Bai Bai" and "My Fellas", and also released various other successful tracks like "Kala Jaadu" and "Mull Pyar Da" in the following months. On 25 November 2020, he released his debut EP The Future, consisting of six tracks.[3] Later on 30 November, for making his contribution to 2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest through his singing and encouraging protesters, Dhillon released his single track "Panjab Kithe Dabda". Following this, he released one more non-commercial song, named "Soorme Aun Tareeka Te".
In February 2021, Dhillon released 3 songs "Gutt", "Likhari", and "Jutti" on the same day, with the video of "Gutt" song which is the most viewed song of Arjan Dhillon on YouTube with more than 50 million views. Besides, Dhillon released 5 single tracks in 2021, including "Jaagde Raho", "Pindaa De Naa", "Pehli Peshi", "My Rulez" and "Kalli Sohni". In 2021, Dhillon penned lyrics for Diljit Dosanjh's "Luna" from MoonChild Era album.[4] The album peaked at no. 32 on Canadian Albums Chart by Billboard.[5] In October, Dhillon featured as guest artist for first time in Shipra Goyal's Koke song, he also penned that song. In November 2021, he announced his debut studio album Awara which was released on 25 November.[6] His debut album charted at 8 on Spotify Top Albums Debut Global.[7] Album also charted at 1 on Spotify Top Albums India and at 2 on Apple Music Top Indian Albums. Dhillon reached 1 million followers on Instagram in December 2021. At the same time, he had more than 1.2 million Spotify listeners. In December 2021, Dhillon's written duet song "What Ve" was released in the voice of Diljit Dosanjh, and Nimrat Khaira.[8] In December, Dhillon announced his debut concert tour "Destiny Tour Canada" (2022) alongside Nimrat Khaira via his Instagram story.
2022: Destiny Tour and Jalwa
[edit]In February 2022, Nimrat Khaira's album "Nimmo" was released in which Dhillon served as lyricist in 7 songs[9] and also co-singer in 1 song "Ki Karde Je". "Ki Karde Je" was the first duet song of Arjan Dhillon, it also charted at 36 position on UK Asian music charts.[10] In March 2022, he released his new single track "Jawani", which is the most streamed song of Arjan Dhillon on Spotify with more than 20 million streams.
In April 2022, Arjan Dhillon embarked on his debut concert tour "Destiny Tour Canada" alongside Nimrat Khaira. During the Tour, they performed in five different cities of Canada. In April 2022, he released his new single track "Setting"; it was followed by two other single tracks "Thabba Ku Zulfan" on 12 May, and "Nakhre" on 11 July. Following this, Arjan also announced Destiny Tour Australia and New Zealand with Nimrat Khaira.[11] It began on 6 August 2022 in Perth and continued until 7 September 2022 with its final destination scheduled in Canberra, Australia.[12]
In August 2022, he released a duet song "Photo" with Nimrat Khaira.[13] On 24 August 2022, Dhillon released the music video of his Awara album's song "Mandeer". One week later, he released his new single track "Panjab Warga". On 13 October 2022, Arjan Dhillon released the cover of his second studio album "Jalwa" on Instagram and, announced that the album would be released on 17 October 2022. "Jalwa" album included 12 solo songs, the album was released altogether on 17 October.[14] "Jalwa" album charted at 9 on Spotify Top Albums Debut Global.[15] Album also charted at 3 on Spotify Top Albums India, at 2 on Apple Music Top Indian Albums, and at 2 on Apple Music Top Canadian Albums. Dhillon reached 1.5 million followers on instagram in October 2022. At the same time, he had more than 2.4 million Spotify listeners. On 17 October 2022, first music video of "Jalwa" album's "25-25" song was released, "25-25" song charted at 28 on UK Asian music chart, and at 19 on UK Punjabi music chart.[16][17] On 31 October 2022, he released 2nd music video of "Jalwa" album's "It's My Time" song.[18]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
- Awara (2021)
- Jalwa (2022)
- A for Arjan (2022)
- Saroor (2023)
- Chobar (2024)
- Patander (2024)
Extended plays
- The Future: Volume 1 (2020)
- Gutt (2021)
- Vatt Da Raula (2021)
- Manifest (2024)
Tours
[edit]- Destiny Tour Canada (with Nimrat Khaira) (April 2022)
- Destiny Tour Australia - New Zealand (with Nimrat Khaira) (2022)
References
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- ^ a b Kaur, Gurnazz (24 November 2020). "Singer, songwriter Arjan Dhillon says he loves the freedom that his profession offers". The Tribune. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "The Future - Vol. 1 - EP by Arjan Dhillon", Apple Music, 26 November 2020, retrieved 21 November 2021
- ^ "Watch Latest Punjabi Official Music Lyrical Video Song 'Luna' Sung By Diljit Dosanjh". Times of India. 10 November 2021. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "ਅਰਜਨ ਢਿੱਲੋਂ ਹੋਏ ù". ABP Punjabi (in Punjabi). 17 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Top Albums Debut Global". Spotify. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "What Ve: Diljit Dosanjh and Nimrat Khaira's latest track has the sweetest mix of Punjabi and English". The Times of India. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "Arjan Dhillon to collaborate with 'This' Punjabi singer for his entire album! Details inside". PTC Punjabi. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "Asian Music Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ Sab, Rupinder Kaur (7 July 2022). "Nimrat Khaira & Arjan Dhillon World Tour: ਨਿਮਰਤ ਖਹਿਰਾ-ਅਰਜਨ ਢਿੱਲੋਂ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਇਸ ਦੇਸ਼ 'ਚ ਮਚਾਉਣਗੇ ਧਮਾਲ". News18 Punjab (in Punjabi). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ Canberra Theatre Centre (7 September 2022). "Destiny Tour". Riotact. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Watch The Latest Punjabi Video Song 'Photo' Sung By Nimrat Khaira & Arjan Dhillon". The Times of India. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ "Arjan Dhillon's much-awaited album "Jalwa" out now! Details inside". PTC Punjabi. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "Top Albums Debut Global". Spotify. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "Asian Music Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "Official Punjabi Music Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ Chhabra, BHavya (31 October 2022). "It's My Time Song Review: Arjan Dhillon Gives Us Righteous Groovy Vibes In The New Video". 5 Dariya News. Retrieved 26 May 2023.