AP Dhillon
Dhillon in 2021
Born
Amritpal Singh Dhillon

(1993-01-10) January 10, 1993
Mullianwal, Gurdaspur, Punjab, India
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipCanadian
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • mix-mastering
Years active2019-present
Musical career
OriginVictoria, BC, Canada Punjab, India
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsRun-Up Records
Collab Creations
Mass Appeal Records
Member ofRun-Up
MembersGurinder Gill
Shinda Kahlon
Gminxr

Amritpal Singh Dhillon (born January 10, 1993), known professionally as AP Dhillon, is an Indo-Canadian[1][2][3] singer, rapper and record producer associated with Punjabi music.[4] Five of his singles have peaked on the Official Charts Company UK Asian and Punjabi charts, while "Majhail" and "Brown Munde" have topped the Billboard’s chart. Dhillon, alongside his label-mates Gurinder Gill, Shinda Kahlon and Gminxr, work as group under their label 'Run-Up Records'.[5][6]

Early life

Amritpal Singh Dhillon was born into a Sikh family on January 10, 1993, in Mullianwal in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, India.[7] He studied at the Little Flower Convent School and completed his graduation in Civil Engineering from Baba Kuma Singh Ji Engineering College in Amritsar. Dhillon pursued a Diploma in Business Administration and Management from Camosun College in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. He briefly worked at Best Buy before pivoting to music.[8]

Career

Dhillon started in 2019 with single track "Fake" with Shinda Kahlon under their own independent label Run-Up Records. Later he appeared on the video, and credited as producer, of the track "Faraar" by Gurinder Gill and Shinda Kahlon.

In 2020, his single "Deadly" with producer Gminxr, entered UK Asian chart published by the Official Charts Company, and peaked at number 11.[9] Also, the song entered top 5 on UK Punjabi chart.[10] His next single "Droptop" with Gurinder Gill also appeared on both UK Asian and UK Punjabi chart.[10] In June 2020, he collaborated with Gurinder Gill and Manni Sandhu for single "Majhail", which topped both the UK Asian and Punjabi chart, and became their best performance till date.[9][10] In July 2020, he and Gurinder Gill appeared in "Excuses" by Intense, which peaked at number 3 on UK Asian and topped the UK Punjabi chart.[9][11] In September 2020, he released "Brown Munde" with Gurinder Gill, Gminxr, and Shinda Kahlon. Nav, Sidhu Moose Wala, Money Musik, Anmol Dalwani and Steel Banglez appeared in its music video.[12] The song entered Apple Music chart in Canada.[13] The song debuted at number one on the UK Asian chart, became his second number one on the chart.

In 2020, AP Dhillon released his first Collaborative EP, Not by Chance with Gurinder Gill and Money Musik. All seven tracks from the EP charted on the NZ charts and peaked at top five of the Official Punjabi Music chart in the UK.[14]

In 2021, AP Dhillon and his team performed a live concert for the first time as part of the "Over The Top – The Takeover Tour" in major 6 cities in India.[15][16] Dhillon partners with Boat for brand association.[17][4] Dhillon released a collaborative EP "Hidden Gems" with Gurinder Gill and Gminxr in fall 2021.

In 2022, Dhillon collaborated with Amazon Prime Video for the promotion of The Boys (season 3) under which he cues an exclusive version of his track ‘Insane’ in the trailer.[1][18]

In 2023, Dhillon was the first Punjabi artist to perform at the 2023 Juno Awards in Edmonton, Canada with his hit song "Summer High".[19]

Album discography

Collaborative albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
CAN
[20]
Not by Chance
(with Gurinder Gill and Money Musik)		 63

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions
CAN
[21]
Hidden Gems
(with Gurinder Gill, Gminxr and Shinda Kahlon)
  • Released: November 21, 2021
  • Label: Run-Up
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 —
Two Hearts Never
Break the Same
  • Released: October 7, 2022
  • Label: Run-Up
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 53
First of a Kind (Amazon original series)
  • Released: September 8, 2024
  • Label:Mass Appeal India, Run-Up
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 —

Singles discography

List of singles as lead artist with chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Music Album
CAN
[22]		 NZ
Hot
[14]		 IND United Kingdom (OCC)[23] WW
[24]		 WW excl. US

[25]

UK Asian Punjabi
"Fake"
(with Gminxr)		 2019 ——— ———— — Gminxr Non-album singles
"Top Boy" ——— ———— AP Dhillon
"Arrogant"
(with Shinda Kahlon and Gminxr)		 2020 ——— ———— — Gminxr
"Feels"
(with Gurinder Gill and Gminxr)		 ——— ———— —
"Most Wanted"
(with Gurinder Gill and Gminxr)		 ——— ————
"Hustlin'"
(with Gminxr and a4)		 ——— ———— —
"Deadly"
(with Gminxr)		 ——— —114[10]—
"Kirsaan"
(with Gurinder Gill & Gminxr)		 ——— ———— — Gminxr & S-Kay
"Droptop"
(with Gurinder Gill & Gminxr)		 ——— —288[10]— Gminxr
"Majhail"
(with Gurinder Gill & Manni Sandhu)		 ——— —1[26]1[10]— Manni Sandhu
"Excuses"
(with Intense & Gurinder Gill)		 ——4 —31[11]— 172 Intense
"Free Smoke"
(with Gurinder Gill)		 ——— ———— Manu
"Brown Munde"
(with Gurinder Gill, Gminxr & Shinda Kahlon)		 ——— —11— — Gminxr
"Toxic"
(with Intense)		 ——— —33— Intense
"Foreigns"
(with Gurinder Gill, Money Musik)		 ——— —2[27]6— — Money Musik Not by Chance
"Saada Pyaar"
(with Money Musik)		 —20— —1[28]2—
"Fate"
(with Gurinder Gill, Money Musik and Shinda Kahlon)		 —33— ——5— —
"Drip"
(with Gurinder Gill, Money Musik and Duvy)		 ——— ——17— —
"Takeover"
(with Gurinder Gill, Money Musik & AR Paisley)		 —28— ——10—
"Chances"
(with Gurinder Gill, Money Musik)		 —29— ——4—
"Goat"
(with Gurinder Gill, Money Musik)		 —21— ——3— —
"Idol"
(featuring Straight Bank)		 2021 — — — — — — — J-Statik Non-album singles
"Insane"
(with Shinda Kahlon, Gminxr & Gurinder Gill)		 —10— —11— Gminxr & Pvli
"Ma Belle"
(with Amari)		 —27— —33— AP Dhillon
"Against All Odds"
(with Shinda Kahlon, Gminxr & Gurinder Gill)		 ——— ——7[29]— Gminxr Hidden Gems
"Majhe Aale"
(with Shinda Kahlon & Gurinder Gill) and Gminxr		 ——— —32[30]5—
"Spaceship"
(with Shinda Kahlon) and Gminxr		 ——— —8[31]4—
"Tere Te"
(with Gurinder Gill)		 —30— —33— AP Dhillon
"Desires"
(with Gurinder Gill)		 —22— —22—
"War"
(with Gurinder Gill)		 ——— ——8— Manu
"Summer High" 2022 791513 —1[32]1[33]— Pvli & Sach Two Hearts Never Break the Same
"Dil Nu"
(with Shinda Kahlon)		 ——— —16[34]7— Rebbel
"All Night"
(with Shinda Kahlon)		 ——— —75—
"Hills" ——— ——6— — Chris Beats
"Wo Noor" —39— —43— Pvli
"Final Thoughts"
(with Shinda Kahlon and Gminxr)		 ——— ——9— — Gminxr & Osrs
"True Stories"
(with Shinda Kahlon)		 2023 8114— —42— Gore Ocean Non-album singles
"Sleepless" —35— —53— Castello Beats
"With You" 41142 —[upper-alpha 1]11137 Rebbel First of a Kind (from Amazon Original Series)
"Lifestyle"
(with Shinda Kahlon)		 —39— ——11— Yogic Beats
"Scars" —36— —209— Fantom

Production discography

List of singles as music producer along with year release
Title Year Artists Album
Faraar[35] [upper-alpha 2] 2019 Gurinder Gill, Shinda Kahlon Non-album single
Top Boy[36] AP Dhillon
Ma Belle[37] 2021 AP Dhillon, Amari
Desires[38] AP Dhillon, Gurinder Gill Hidden Gems
Tere Te[39]

Filmography

Web series

Year Title Role Notes
2023 AP Dhillon: First of a Kind Main role
(5 episodes)		 Amazon Prime original[40]

Notes

  1. ↑ "With You" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 5 on The Independent Singles Breaker Chart, and at number 45 on The Independent Singles Chart.
  2. ↑ appearance in music video

References

  1. 1 2 Hendriques, Princia (July 12, 2022). "AP Dhillon And 'The Boys 3' Crossover Makes The Internet Go 'Bawaal'; Rapper Drops Special Version Of 'Insane'". Mashable India. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  2. ↑ "India-Canada tensions: Punjabi hip-hop stars hit by row over Sikh separatism". BBC News. October 4, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Watch: Dutch Singer Recreates AP Dhillon's Hit Song 'Excuses'". NDTV. May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  4. 1 2 Khosla, Varuni (November 19, 2021). "Boat ties up with Punjabi singer AP Dhillon for brand association". mint. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Punjabi Wave: How Diasporic Canadian Artists Are Redefining Global Music | Billboard Canada". ca.billboard.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Punjabi Wave: Why AP Dhillon Is Betting On Himself | Billboard Canada". ca.billboard.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  7. ↑ Harshleen Anand. Old Clips Of AP Dhillon Singing During His College Days Just Raised 'Saada Pyaar' For Him. MensXP. December 14, 2021.
  8. ↑ "AP Dhillon: You Know His Music, Now Know The Man; Everything About The 'Brown Munde' Singer". English Jagran. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  9. 1 2 3 AP Dhillon Chart history:https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/61523/ap-dhillon AP Dhillon/ Shinda Kahlon:https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/61602/ap-dhillon-shinda-kahlon/ Kahlon/Dhillon/Gill/Gminxr:https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/58654/kahlon-gill-gminxr-dhillon/ Singles on UK Asian Music Chart:
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Official Punjabi Music Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  11. 1 2 "Official Punjabi Music Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  12. ↑ Kumari, Priyanca (September 18, 2020). "Breaking Boundaries: Sidhu Moose Wala and Steel Banglez Cameo in 'Brown Munde'". BritAsia TV. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Top 100: Canada". Apple Music. Archived from the original on September 19, 2020. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  14. 1 2 Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
  15. ↑ "Over The Top – AP Dhillon The Takeover Tour India". Archived from the original on October 28, 2021.
  16. ↑ Erin LeBlanc. Meet the Toronto woman behind the unique mansion that has hosted stars like The Weeknd and Belly. The Star. April 16, 2022.
  17. ↑ "boAt partners with AP Dhillon for #LiveTheSound campaign". Financialexpress. November 18, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Amazon Prime Video collaborates with A.P. Dhillon post a fantastic The Boys Season 3 finale". Firstpost. July 12, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Juno Awards 2023: AP Dhillon Makes History with First Punjabi Performance at the Show". March 13, 2023. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023.
  20. ↑ Peaks of EPs in Canada:
  21. ↑ Peaks of EPs in Canada:
  22. ↑ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 22, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  23. ↑ "AP DHILLON". Official Charts. August 31, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Billboard Global 200: Week of September 2, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  25. ↑ "Intense | Biography, Music & News". Billboard.
  26. ↑ "Asian Music Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  27. ↑ "Asian Music Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  28. ↑ "Asian Music Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  29. ↑ "Official Punjabi Music Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  30. ↑ "Asian Music Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  31. ↑ "Asian Music Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  32. ↑ "Asian Music Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  33. ↑ "Official Punjabi Music Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  34. ↑ "Asian Music Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  35. ↑ FARAAR - GURINDER GILL | SHINDA KAHLON | AP DHILLON, retrieved July 6, 2022
  36. ↑ Top Boy | Full Video | AP Dhillon | Latest Song 2019 | Run-up Records, retrieved July 6, 2022
  37. ↑ Ma Belle - AP Dhillon (ft. Amari), retrieved July 6, 2022
  38. ↑ DESIRES - AP DHILLON | GURINDER GILL, retrieved July 6, 2022
  39. ↑ TERE TE - AP DHILLON | GURINDER GILL, retrieved July 6, 2022
  40. ↑ "AP Dhillon: First Of A Kind Season 1". The Times of India. August 18, 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to AP Dhillon.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.