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'{{Short description|Indian singer}} {{use Indian English|date=May 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox musical artist | honorific_prefix = | name = Arjan Dhillon | honorific_suffix = | image = arjandhillonin2021.jpg | image_upright = | image_size = | landscape = <!-- yes, if wide image, otherwise leave blank --> | alt = | caption = Arjan Dhillon in 2021 | background = solo_singer | native_name = | native_name_lang = | birth_name = <!-- leave empty if the same "name" --> | alias = | 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_place = [[Bhadaur]], [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], [[India]] | origin = [[Punjab, India]] | genre = {{flatlist| * [[Pop music|Pop]] * [[Bhangra (music)|bhangra]] * [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] * [[contemporary R&B|R&B]] }} | occupation = {{flatlist| *Singer *rapper *songwriter }} | instrument = Vocals | years_active = 2017 –present | label = Brown Studios | associated_acts = [[Nimrat Khaira]]<br/>[[Diljit Dosanjh]] | website = {{Instagram|arjandhillonofficial}} | module = | module2 = | module3 = }} '''Arjan Dhillon''' is an Indian singer, rapper and songwriter known for his work in [[Music of Punjab|Punjabi music]]. Dhillon started as a songwriter in 2017. He pursued his musical career as lead artist in 2018 with the track "Ishq Jeha Ho Gya" in movie ''[[Afsar (2018 film)|Afsar]]'' soundtrack. He got 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. == Early life == Dhillon was born and raised in [[Bhadaur]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. He started writing songs when he was studying in secondary school.<ref>{{cite news |title=Singer, songwriter Arjan Dhillon says he loves the freedom that his profession offers |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/strength-in-simplicitysinger-songwriter-arjan-dhillon-says-he-loves-the-freedom-that-his-profession-175072 |access-date=8 May 2022 |work=Tribune |date=24 November 2020 |language=en}}</ref> == Career == ===2017–2019: Debut as lyricist and singer=== 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. ===2020-2021: Musical breakthrough, The Future, Awara=== [[File:Arjan Dhillon live performing.jpg|thumb|Dhillon performing at [[Chandigarh]] in 2020]] 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 in limelight 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". 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.<ref>{{Cite news|date=10 November 2021|title=Watch Latest Punjabi Official Music Lyrical Video Song 'Luna' Sung By Diljit Dosanjh|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/entertainment/music/punjabi/watch-latest-punjabi-official-music-lyrical-video-song-luna-sung-by-diljit-dosanjh/amp_videoshow/87627588.cms|url-status=live|access-date=21 November 2021|work=[[Times of India]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110131934/https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/entertainment/music/punjabi/watch-latest-punjabi-official-music-lyrical-video-song-luna-sung-by-diljit-dosanjh/amp_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. ===2022: Destiny Tour and Jalwa=== [[File:Arjandhillonliveperforminginaustralia.jpg|thumb|Arjan Dhillon performing during his Destiny Tour Australia in August 2022.]] 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=2022-11-03 |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 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 May 12, and "Nakhre" on July 11. Following this, Arjan also announced Destiny Tour Australia and New Zealand with [[Nimrat Khaira]].<ref>https://punjab.news18.com/news/entertainment/nimrat-khaira-and-arjan-dhillon-world-tour-dg-as-353335.html</ref> It began on 6 August, 2022 in [[Perth]] and continued until September 7, 2022 with its final destination scheduled in [[Canberra]], [[Australia]].<ref>https://the-riotact.com/events/destiny-tour</ref> 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 August 24, 2022, Dhillon released music video of his [[Awara (album)|Awara]] album's song "Mandeer". One week later, he released his new single track "Panjab Warga". On October 13, 2022 Arjan Dhillon released the cover of his second studio album "Jalwa" on [[Instagram]] and, announced that album would be released on 17 October, 2022. "Jalwa" album included 12 solo songs, 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 Nov 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 [[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=2022-11-03 |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=2022-11-03 |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>https://www.5dariyanews.com/news/391944-Its-My-Time-Song-Review-Arjan-Dhillon-Gives-Us-Righteous-Groovy-Vibes-In-The-New-Video</ref> == Artistry == 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> ==Discography== {{main|Arjan Dhillon discography}} '''Studio albums''' * ''[[Awara (album)|Awara]]'' (2021) * ''Jalwa'' (2022) * ''A for Arjan'' (2022) '''Extended Plays''' *The Future (Volume, 1) ==Tours== * Destiny Tour Canada {{small|(with [[Nimrat Khaira]])}} (April 2022) * Destiny Tour Australia - New Zealand {{small|(with [[Nimrat Khaira]])}} (2022) == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{Instagram|arjandhillonofficial}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Dhillon, Arjan}} [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Singers from Punjab, India]] [[Category:Punjabi-language lyricists]] [[Category:Indian male singers]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People from Barnala district]] [[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]'