AP Dhillon facts for kids
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AP Dhillon
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Amritpal Singh Dhillon
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AP Dhillon, whose real name is Amritpal Singh Dhillon, is a popular singer, rapper, and music producer. He was born on January 10, 1993. He is known for his unique blend of Indian and Canadian music styles. Many of his songs have become very popular, reaching high spots on music charts in the UK and on Billboard charts. AP Dhillon works with his friends and fellow artists, Gurinder Gill, Shinda Kahlon, and Gminxr, under their music label, Run-Up Records.
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Early Life and Education
Amritpal Singh Dhillon grew up in a Punjabi Sikh family. He was born in a village called Mullianwal in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, India. He went to Little Flower Convent School for his early education. Later, he studied Civil Engineering at Baba Kuma Singh Ji Engineering College in Amritsar.
After his engineering studies, Dhillon moved to Canada. There, he earned a diploma in Business Administration and Management from Camosun College in Saanich, British Columbia. Before becoming a full-time musician, he worked briefly at a store called Best Buy.
Music Career Highlights
AP Dhillon began his music journey in 2019. His first song was "Fake," which he released with Shinda Kahlon. They launched it under their own independent music label, Run-Up Records. He also helped produce the song "Faraar" by Gurinder Gill and Shinda Kahlon.
Rising to Fame
In 2020, AP Dhillon's song "Deadly," made with producer Gminxr, became very popular. It reached number 11 on the UK Asian chart and was in the top 5 on the UK Punjabi chart. His next song, "Droptop," with Gurinder Gill, also appeared on these charts.
In June 2020, he worked with Gurinder Gill and Manni Sandhu on the song "Majhail." This song became a huge hit, topping both the UK Asian and Punjabi charts. In July 2020, he and Gurinder Gill were featured in "Excuses" by Intense, which also did very well.
"Brown Munde" Success
In September 2020, AP Dhillon released "Brown Munde" with Gurinder Gill, Gminxr, and Shinda Kahlon. This song featured famous artists like Nav and Sidhu Moose Wala in its music video. "Brown Munde" quickly became a number one hit on the UK Asian chart. As of February 2025, the music video for "Brown Munde" has been watched over 738 million times on YouTube.
Albums and Tours
In 2020, AP Dhillon released his first album, Not by Chance. He created this album with Gurinder Gill and Money Musik. All seven songs from this album were popular and appeared on music charts in New Zealand and the UK.
In 2021, AP Dhillon and his team performed live concerts for the first time. This tour, called "Over The Top – The Takeover Tour," visited six major cities in India. He also released another album, "Hidden Gems," with Gurinder Gill and Gminxr in the fall of 2021.
Recent Achievements
In 2022, Dhillon worked with Amazon Prime Video to promote the third season of the TV show "The Boys." He created a special version of his song "Insane" for the show's trailer.
In 2023, AP Dhillon made history by becoming the first Punjabi language artist to perform at the Juno Awards. This big music awards show took place in Edmonton, Canada. He performed his hit song "Summer High" at the event.
Music Releases
AP Dhillon has released several successful music projects:
- Not by Chance (2020, with Gurinder Gill and Money Musik)
- The Brownprint (2024)
Appearances in Web Series
AP Dhillon has also appeared in a web series:
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| 2023 | AP Dhillon: First of a Kind | Main role (5 episodes) |
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