Emerging Punjabi singer and lyricist, Harkirat Sangha, is quickly making an impact in the independent music scene. Showcasing his modern Punjabi sound and hip-hop style, he is joining the ranks of other new artists who are using digital platforms to grow their careers. As he continues to gain popularity with new releases and an expanding fanbase, he is establishing himself within the Punjabi music industry.

Early Life

Harkirat Sangha hails from Punjab in India and was born in the 2000s, but his early education and family origins are not widely available. He comes from a supportive family and has one sister.
Harkirat’s passion for music, specifically hip-hop and Punjabi music, is lifelong; thus, he has been creating songs and music since a young age through the influence of rap culture worldwide and from local artists.

Harkirat stands at approximately 5’8” tall (172 cm) and prefers to keep most of his private life secret so that he can focus on the artistic development of his career.

Music Career

Harkirat Sangha began his music career as an independent artist in 2022 with the release of his first song, “Blend,” on YouTube. Unlike many musicians who are associated with major record labels, Harkirat decided to go down the independent route to maintain artistic freedom, which has helped to create his own unique style.

Early releases from Harkirat showcased a mix of Punjabi lyrics and beat music (hip-hop), which helped him connect better to a younger audience. Additionally, since he writes all his lyrics by himself, it has contributed to establishing Harkirat as both a songwriter and a recording artist.

Harkirat experienced a breakthrough in 2023 with several of his songs achieving significant levels of recognition, including “Patti Ton Patiala”, “Lifestyle”, “Name”, and “Gucci Gabhru”. However, the largest single to date is “Gucci Gabhru”, with over a million views online. Another successful single, “Akhiyan”, was received very favorably by listeners. These tracks together have allowed Harkirat to establish himself as an up-and-coming artist on the Punjabi hip-hop scene.

Continuing to ride the wave of success, he released tracks like “Lahore,” “Milky Way,” “Exit,” and “Karnataka” in 2024, which demonstrate that he continues to listen and adapt to changing trends while remaining true to himself as an artist.

In addition, Harkirat Sangha has released two EP’s, both of which exhibit his wide range of abilities:

Mercury (EP) – This EP features various songs, including Chorni, Warfare, Akhiyan, Say My Name, and Ma Heeri, along with Music Producer Shenanigans.

Radioactive (EP) – This EP includes songs like C4, Sing Fasge, Donali, Summons, and Bac2Skool. It experiments with different sounds and collaborations with producers like Mxrci and J-Statik.

Typically, his style incorporates hip-hop influences from around the world and Punjabi culture from urban areas. Therefore, audiences of both the city and the world can enjoy what he creates.

Harkirat Sangha, who has developed many aspects of his work independently (for example, by using self-labels), can produce his own music mainly through methods like YouTube and Spotify, which makes music directly available to listeners inside and outside of his market.

He has been building a following on various platforms:

Over 110K followers on Instagram.

125K+ subscribers on YouTube.

Active listeners on Spotify.

He has successfully established an independent fan community without having to rely heavily on traditional labels by utilizing the digital mediums that work best for him.

Arts Identity and Future Growth

Articulating his aesthetic and the artistic philosophy that fuelled his career, Sangha’s music draws from culture and young people’s aspirations of today’s contemporary lifestyles. He combines confidence with storytelling and opens up emotion within his lyrics.

Looking forward, Sangha will partner with other musicians and producers, broaden his audience base, and continue experimenting with new genre types. As Punjabi music has begun to grow in international appeal, artists such as Harkirat have the opportunity to reach their fans on an even larger scale.