Arjan Dhillon
Arjan Dhillon is a Punjabi Indian singer, and songwriter known for his work in Punjabi music. He started his career as a lyricist , and has written songs for various artists including Nimrat Khaira, Diljit Dosanjh, Ranjit Bawa, Nishawn Bhullar, and Gurnam Bhullar. Dhillon started his singing career with the track "Ishq Jeha Ho Gya" from Afsar (2018). In 2020, Dhillon released his debut EP The Future.
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| Background information | |
| Born | Bhadaur |
| Origin | Punjab, India |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017 –present |
| Labels | Brown Studios |
| Associated acts | Nimrat Khaira Diljit Dosanjh Karan Aujla |
| Website | Arjan Dhillon on Instagram |
Early life
Born and raised in Bhadaur, India, Dhillon started writing songs when he was studying in grade 12 in a boarding school.[1]
Career
Dhillon started his career as a lyricist, initially collaborated with Nimrat Khaira for various songs including "Suit" and "Ranihaar".[2] In 2018, he started his singing career with song "Ishq Jeha Ho Gaya" from Afsar's soundtrack, he also penned four other tracks of the soundtrack. He finally came in limelight in 2020 with tracks "Bai Bai" and "My Fellas", and also released various other successful tracks like "Jatt Di Janeman" and "Mull Pyar Da" in the same year. In fall 2020, he released his debut EP The Future, consisting of six tracks.[3] 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 fall 2021, he announced his debut studio album AWARA.[6]
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."[7]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Awara |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| The Future |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Music producer | Album |
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| "Ishq Jeha Ho Gya" | 2018 | Preet Hundal | Afsar |
| "Shera Samb Lai" | 2019 | The Kidd | |
| "Jatt Di Janeman" | 2020 | ||
| "Bai Bai" | MXRCI | ||
| "My Fellas" | Preet Hundal | ||
| "Kala Jaadu" | MXRCI | ||
| "Mull Pyar Da" | Jay B Singh | ||
| "Daaru Sasti" | The Kidd | The Future | |
| "Jatt Disde" | |||
| "Kath" | Mxrci | ||
| "Panjab Kithe Dabda" | |||
| "Soorme Aoun Tareeka Te" | Desi Crew | ||
| "Likhari" | 2021 | Mxrci | |
| "Jutti" | |||
| "Gutt" | |||
| "Ki Pta" | Yeah Proof | ||
| "Jaagde Raho" | Desi Crew | ||
| "Pindan De Naa" | Bling Singh | ||
| "Pehli Peshi" | J Statik | ||
| "My Rulez" | Yeah Proof | ||
| "Kalli Sohni" | |||
| "Score" | Arsh Heer | Awara | |
| "Shamma Payiaan" | Yeah Proof |
As Lyricist (songwriter)
| Title | Year | Singer(s) | Music producer |
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| "Suit " | 2017 | Nimrat Khaira | Preet Hundal |
| "Raanihaar" | 2018 | ||
| "Sun Sohniye" | Ranjit Bawa ,
Nimrat Khaira |
Jaidev Kumar | |
| "Udhar Chalda " | Gurnaam Bhullar, Nimrat Khaira | Preet Hundal | |
| "Khat" | Nimrat Khaira | ||
| "Sacha Jhotha " | |||
| "Tohar" | 2019 | ||
| "Lehnga" | The Kidd | ||
| "Luna" | 2021 | Diljit Dosanjh | Intense |
| "What Ve " | Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira | Desi Crew |
References
- Service, Tribune News. "Singer, songwriter Arjan Dhillon says he loves the freedom that his profession offers". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- "Arjan Dhillon to collaborate with 'This' Punjabi singer for his entire album! Details inside". PTC Punjabi. 2021-08-24. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- The Future - Vol. 1 - EP by Arjan Dhillon, 2020-11-26, retrieved 2021-11-21
- "Watch Latest Punjabi Official Music Lyrical Video Song 'Luna' Sung By Diljit Dosanjh". Times of India. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- "Billboard Canadian Albums". Billboard. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- sanjha, abp (17 November 2021). "ਅਰਜਨ ਢਿੱਲੋਂ ਹੋਏ ù". ABP Punjabi (in Punjabi). Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- "#BigInterview: "Each and every moment I spent making or enjoying music is unforgettable," says Arjan Dhillon - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-11-21.