Ikka Singh

Ankit Singh Patyal (born 2 September 1988), better known by his stage names Ikka and Ikka Singh (formerly Young Amli), is an Indian rapper and lyricist.

Career

2006-2012: Career beginnings and Mafia Mundeer Ikka was a childhood friend of fellow rappers, Raftaar and Lil Golu and their exploration of hip-hop together during their childhood towards their teenage years, led them to form a trio named Black Wall Street Desis, and eventually earned the three of them an opportunity to work with Yo Yo Honey Singh as a part of the Mafia Mundeer group.

2014-2020: Career as a solo act and debut album After splitting up from Mafia Mundeer , he started working as a solo artist and primarily a lyricist. He debuted in Bollywood with the song "In Da Club" for the 2014 film Tamanchey.

In 2016, Ikka, alongside Dr Zeus and Neetu Singh dropped the track "Half Window Down" which was a hit. Initially, the track was written for Diljit Dosanjh, however, due to delays and tight schedule, Zeus convinced Ikka to sing it himself to which he agreed. In 2018, Ikka released the song "Dope Ladka" and was featured on the song "Tere Te", by Guru Randhawa and Abhijit Vaghani, which was included on Randhawa's debut album, High Rated Gabru. Both tracks became commercial hits.

This, along with notable songs in Bollywood, like his most successful hit "Dilbar", the song "Badri Ki Dulhania" as well as the remix of "Oh Ho Ho Ho", eventually led him to release debut solo studio album, I, in 2020, under Mass Appeal India, featuring Divine, Sikander Kahlon and Lil Golu, among others.

2021-present: Further successes In 2022, he released his sophomore album, Nishu, which featured fellow Indian rappers, Seedhe Maut, Raga, Rawal, Aghor, and former Mafia Mundeer members, Raftaar and Badshah. In the same year, he also appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show, as a guest, alongside fellow rappers Raftaar, Badshah, Raja Kumari and King. In 2023, he appeared on the first season of Red Bull 64 Bars, where he performed the track "Nostradamus", produced by Karan Kanchan.

In 2024, he moved towards his previous commercially-oriented sound with his third studio album, Only Love Gets Reply, which featured guest appearances from various Indian pop artists, like Karan Aujla, Sunidhi Chauhan, Guru Randhawa, Badshah and Diljit Dosanjh. This release was followed by his collaborative EPs, Blood Is Better Than Tears, in 2024 and FUBU, in 2025 with hip-hop producer Sez on the Beat, who produced the latter half of his third album. Both of the EPs featured no guest appearances.

Ikka was also seen as a judge on the fourth season of the hip hop reality TV show, MTV Hustle, alongside Raftaar in 2024.

In 2026, he collaborated with Pakistani-American rapper Lazarus and American rapper Royce da 5'9" on the track "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde".

He appeared on the second season of the show The Traitors India as a contestant on Amazon Prime Video in August 2026.

Discography

Albums and EPs

Singles, collaborations and features +Year TrackArtist(s)Produced byNote(s)2009GadbadIkka (Young Amli), Raftaar, Lil Golu, Yo Yo Honey SinghHoney SinghMafia Mundeer Records2010Nau Sau Bai (922)Gaurav Dayal, IkkaBeat Factory Music, from the compilation album Desi Hustle 2012Miss LonelyDiljit Dosanjh ft. IkkaJSLSohniyeIkkaNickk2 PuffTequila ShotHardy Sandhu ft. IkkaMr. VgroovesFrom the album This Is Hardy Sandhu by Harrdy Sandhu2013Disco Wich GiddaDeep Money ft. IkkaSachhFrom the EP T-Urban by Deep Money2014Naam MeraIkkaSamples the song "Turn Down For What" by DJ Snake & Lil JonBad GirlSherlyn Chopra ft. IkkaThis Singh Is So StylishDiljit Dosanjh & IkkaIntensePresented by MTV Spoken WordPasinaJaz Dhami ft. Ikka & SneakboSteel Banglez NegativeIkkaNickk2015WorkoutJSL ft. IkkaJSLSapneIkkaPresented by MTV Spoken WordKhatGuru Randhawa ft. IkkaIntenseTeddy BearKanika Kapoor ft. IkkaVicky-Hardik & Aditya Dev 8th WonderNickk ft. IkkaNickkSheesha DownAvi J ft. IkkaSukh-E2016Half Window DownIkka, Dr Zeus & Neetu SinghDr ZeusBholeynathMillind Gaba, Ikka & Pallavi GabaMillind GabaNeendanRupali ft. Dr Zeus & IkkaDr ZeusAll I NeedIkkaRajat NagpalHove Mere NaalThe PropheC ft. IkkaThe PropheCFrom the album The Lifestyle by The PropheC2017LadkiyanIkka & NickkNickkPlayboyRonnie Singh ft. IkkaGoldboyKurta PajjamaR S Chauhan, Ikka & Preet HundalPreet HundalShuruwatIkkaDJ HarpzParty NonstopDr Zeus ft. Jasmine Sandlas & IkkaDr ZeusLast SeenRyan ft. IkkaEnzoJaan LaggeyaRishita ft. IkkaIntenseGaddi KaaliJSL ft. IkkaJSLLallantaapAbhishek ft. IkkaAShock2018MentalRustum ft. IkkaTeenu AroraGood MorningR S Chauhan ft. IkkaJSLBanggtownKuwar Virk ft. IkkaKuwar VirkPretty GirlKanika Kapoor & IkkaRaaj AashooDesi BandriBenny Dhaliwal & IkkaDr ZeusInterviewIkkaJSLDope LadkaIkkaDr Zeus Desi AnthemShevy, G Frekey, Ikka, Dr. Love & Lil GoluBigg SlimKalolIkkaKartik Dev & Gaurav DevTere TeGuru Randhawa ft. IkkaVeeFrom the album High Rated Gabru by Guru Randhawa2019ParichayAmit Bhadana & IkkaByg ByrdBody LanguageIkka ft. THEMXXNLIGHTThe PropheCHeartbeatAkshay Shokeen ft. IkkaMuzik AmyYoYoR S Chauhan ft. Ikka & Rishi RIchRishi RichThis is LifeIkkaSound Heightz PalaEzu ft. Manj Musik & IkkaEzuFrom the album Arrival by Ezu2020NindraIkkaThe PropheCTheek Hai Theek HaiIkka & Lil GoluDJ HarpzHip To The HopIkkaHardbazyCall KarengaRoma Sagar ft. IkkaPaul Sinha & Kevin BakkerAwaaz Ye AzaadIkkaSez on the BeatJassiPayal Dev & IkkaRaaj AashooGhost RiderMC Altaf & IkkaAAKASHThing You WantWengie & Shalmali ft. IkkaMichel "Lindgren" Schulz2021Bajre Da SittaRashmeet Kaur & Deep Kalsi ft. IkkaDeep KalsiVillainKR$NA ft. Karma & IkkaDepoFrom the album Still Here by KR$NAAkkad Bakkad Bambey BoRawal, Bharg, Sez on the Beat & IkkaSez on the BeatFrom the album Sab Chahiye by Rawal & Bharg Booyah For Your City!Ikka, Brodha V, Cizzy, StreetViolator & KidshotPromotional track for Garena Free Fire IndiaChangaAghor & IkkaAShockFocusSukh-E ft. IkkaSukh-EFearlessKarma ft. IkkaDeep KalsiFrom the album Made You Proud by KarmaPEW PEW!Rawal, Bharg & IkkaBhargSookhaIkka ft. Sukh-E & AghorDr ZeusCash MoneySikander Kahlon ft. IkkaAndy GrewalFrom the EP Absolute Monarchy by Sikander Kahlon2022Maa BaapMC STΔN ft. IkkaMC STΔNFrom the album Insaan by MC STΔNFlexBali & IkkaEnzoKartabAhmer & IkkaZero Chill & Lambo DriveUnreachableKaran Aujla ft. IkkaYeah ProofFrom the EP Way Ahead by Karan AujlaBeymaniyaanAnanya Birla & IkkaRahul SathuEach Other - 1 Min MusicIkkaHardbazyAakadJSL, Ikka & Harshit TomarJSLDas Ki KasoorRahul Sathu & IkkaRahul SathuFrom the EP Shades of Blue by Rahul SathuWohIkka, Dino James & BadshahAAKASHMorIkka, Rashmeet Kaur & PhenomPhenom2023HandcuffPreet Harpal ft. IkkaDJ FlowSamaajPrabh Deep & IkkaPrabh DeepFrom the album Bhram (Deluxe) by Prabh DeepChunari Mein DagTony Kakkar, Yohani & IkkaTony KakkarSpaceshipSammohit, Shah Rule & IkkaKanch & Shah RuleNostradamusIkka & Karan KanchanKaran KanchanRed Bull 64 BarsRapmanIkka & Sez on the BeatSez on the BeatPaapi GirlIkka & AleenaShatak Sharma (STK)TotkaYungsta & Sez on the Beat ft. IkkaSez on the BeatFrom the album Meen by Yungsta & Sez on the BeatCuz of YouIkka, ChuckSanjoy LaadlaIkkaFrom the album Only Love Gets Reply by Ikka UrvashiIkka & MC STΔN2024House Of LiesIkka and Karan AujlaBhari MehfilIkka and Sunidhi ChauhanOMIkka and RawalSez on the BeatDil Kuch Hor Ni MangdaIkka and Tulsi KumarSanjoy2025PrayIkka, KingHitenONLY ONESteel Banglez, Stefflon Don, IkkaSteel Banglez, FREDFrom the EP One Day It Will All Make Sense by Steel BanglezEiffel TowerRawal, Ikka, RagaRawalFrom the album Sherdil by RawalBoom Boom Cha Cha (Ishq Ki Kamar)Ikka, Faris ShafiIkkaJahaazIkka, SarpDanshNavyug, AsmitGHOSTIkka, Young AyteeEyepatchMaybeIkka, bebhumika, Armaan MalikNEVERSOBERCollaboration with Royal Stag Boombox CHANEL GOT WORKAb-17, IkkaHurricaneFrom the album Baawe Era by Ab-17Terrible WishlistsSiyaahi, IkkaAcharyaFrom the album Sultanate by Siyaahi 2026Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeLazarus, Ikka, Royce da 5'9"Shawn Ski DurghatnaIkka, Raga, Karan KanchanKaran KanchanFrom the album Global Warning by Karan Kanchan

Film soundtracks