AP Dhillon (born 10 January 1993), whose full name is Amritpal Singh Dhillon, is an Indo-Canadian singer, rapper and producer. He is at the forefront of the new wave of global Punjabi music. Songs such as “Brown Munde”, “Excuses” and “With You” have racked up billions of streams. He became the first Punjabi artist to perform at the Juno Awards and later performed at Coachella.
Quick Facts
| Full name | Amritpal Singh Dhillon |
| Born | 10 January 1993, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India |
| Age | 33 |
| Based in | British Columbia, Canada |
| Profession | Singer, rapper, producer |
| Label | Run-Up Records |
| Breakthrough | “Brown Munde” (2020) |
| Documentary | AP Dhillon: First of a Kind (Prime Video, 2023) |
Early Life
AP Dhillon grew up in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district. He later moved to Canada as a student, settling in British Columbia, where he began making music.
Career
With collaborators Gurinder Gill, Shinda Kahlon and producer Gminxr, Dhillon founded the independent label Run-Up Records. Their early singles “Fake” and “Majhail” found an audience among young Punjabis in Canada, the UK and India.
“Brown Munde” (2020) became an anthem for the South Asian diaspora and passed hundreds of millions of views on YouTube. “Excuses”, “Insane”, “Summer High” and “With You” followed, blending Punjabi lyrics with R&B, hip-hop and pop. In 2023 he became the first Punjabi artist to perform at Canada’s Juno Awards, and Prime Video released the docuseries AP Dhillon: First of a Kind. In 2024 he performed at the Coachella festival in California and released the album The Brownprint.
Personal Life
Dhillon is known for keeping a low profile off stage. In September 2024 shots were fired outside his home in British Columbia. He was not harmed, and Canadian police investigated the incident.
Popular Songs
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was AP Dhillon born?
AP Dhillon was born on 10 January 1993 in Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India.
