INDIA’S MOST PROMINENT AND INFLUENTIAL PUNJABI SINGER, RAPPER AND PRODUCER AP DHILLON RELEASES NEW TWO-PACK “OKAY STFU”
Primed for worldwide impact in 2025, acclaimed singer, rapper, producer, and leader in the Punjabi music scene AP Dhillon shares his brand new two-pack “OKAY STFU” out now via Republic Records in alliance with Universal Music Canada.
Right out of the gate, AP Dhillon picks up the pace on “OKAY” featuring Syra. Melodic keys accent a frenetic dancefloor-ready beat as high register vocals simmer on the hook. Their stunning chemistry lights up the track, shaping it into a future club anthem in the process. Then, there’s “STFU” featuring Shinda Kahlon. It showcases yet another side of AP Dhillon’s sound altogether. Loose guitar entwines with thumping bass-heavy production, bulldozing the way for a stomping and snappy chant. With its braggadocios vibe, the song teems with confidence and attitude.
Expanding his profile in North America, AP Dhillon touched down in California to play in the 2025 Ruffles® NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA. He joined a star-studded roster on Team Rice coached by Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion Jerry Rice and influencer Khaby Lame.
Known for his unique blend of Punjabi music with hip-hop, R&B, pop, and trap influences, AP Dhillon rose to fame with hits like “With You,” “Excuses,” and “Brown Munde,” which became viral sensations globally. His music often has topped international charts having amassed over 5 billion streams and reshaped the Punjabi music landscape. Beyond music, he has successfully built a brand around his artistry, touring worldwide and elevating Punjabi music to mainstream audiences.
This announcement follows the release of AP Dhillon’s buzzworthy EP The Brownprint.
The Brownprint has only magnified AP Dhillon’s imprint on the culture. It has already tallied tens of millions of streams. Beyond plugs from Music Business Worldwide, Rolling Stone India, and more, Billboard hailed him as a “Punjabi superstar.”
