Prabh Deep

Prabhdeep Singh (born 26 December 1993), better known by his stage name, Prabh Deep, is an Indian rapper, songwriter and music producer. He gained recognition in the Indian music industry after the release of his debut album Class-Sikh which debuted at number 2 on iTunes India albums chart and quickly ranked up to number 1 by the end of the year.

Early life Prabh Deep was born on 26 December 1993 in the West Delhi suburb of Tilak Nagar to a Sikh family. His mother, Jaswinder Kaur, was a small-scale businesswoman. His father, Manmohan Singh, had lost his father and four brothers during a killing spree by angry mobs during the 1984 riots in Nangloi Jat, and developed addictions while struggling with the post-traumatic stress. The family was, therefore, supported by the earnings through the hair salon run by Prabh Deep's mother.

Prabh Deep decided to drop out of high school right before his 12th standard board examination on account of the pointlessness of the Indian education system. His mother supported his decision to quit school to build his own path in music.

The increasing financial troubles of the family, as well as bullying in school, eventually got him involved in a street gang, partaking in streetfights, petty jobs such as selling second-hand phones and motorbikes at a mark-up and acting as a middleman for money lenders. Later on, he also had a short stint as a salesman at a garment shop and as a call centre executive for three years before pursuing a full-time career in music. Released on October 16, 2017, it was one of the first Indian hip-hop albums to debut at number 2 on iTunes India albums chart and quickly ranked up to number 1 by the end of the year. The following year, Prabh Deep released his self-produced debut EP, K I N G.

2020-present: Tabia, departure from Azadi Records and further successes He also wrote and performed the song "Toofan Main" for the original soundtrack of the Amazon Prime crime series Paatal Lok.

The year 2021 marked the release of his sophomore album, Tabia. Prabh Deep had been working on the album since 2019, even visiting Karma Studios in Thailand to work on the album. Akshay Kapoor of The Indian Music Diaries describes the album as Prabh's "Bildungsroman" while Sean D of LiFTED Asia described it as a "concept driven album that explores themes of multiplicities within oneself". It also became the first Indian hip-hop album to be reviewed by Pitchfork.

In 2022, he released his third album, Bhram. In 2023, he released his surprise collaborative EP with Raftaar, PRAA, as well as the deluxe version of his third studio album, Bhram, featuring guest appearances from fellow Azadi Records signees Seedhe Maut and Ahmer, and Raftaar, Ikka, and GD-47. This also marked his last release with the label, and soon after, he departed from the label. He also appeared on the 2023 season of Coke Studio Bharat, performing the song "Taqdeer" alongside Rashmeet Kaur, Donn Bhat & Sakur Khan Sufi. In November 2023, he was chosen as a supporting act for American rapper 50 Cent's show in Mumbai, as part of The Final Lap Tour, alongside rappers Divine, Yung Raja and SVDP, however, Divine's performance was canceled at the last minute due to technical difficulties.

In 2024, he released the sequel to his debut EP, KING Returns, and also collaborated with John Jacobs for his new eyewear line, The Turban Edit Collection. In the same year, he released his debut mixtape, DSP, featuring Faris Shafi, Dhanji, GD-47 and Sickflip, among others. He made his screen debut with JioCinema's Khalbali Records, alongside fellow rappers like Ahmer, Agsy, EPR Iyer and Yungsta and also contributed to the soundtrack of the series.

In 2025, he contributed to the soundtrack of the web-series, Do You Wanna Partner, on the track, "Hum Dum". In January 2026, Prabh Deep announced his next project, Santali, under which he aimed to release one track every week for 47 weeks. He cited the difficulties he faced in the past 47 weeks as the core inspiration for the project. The tracks also included collaborations, most notably with Benny Dayal, Fateh and Raga.

Artistry Influences Prabh Deep cites Eminem and Dr. Dre as his idols.

Themes and genres Prabh Deep is described as an innovative lyricist whose music has socially conscious origins. Throughout his album Class-Sikh, his music revolved around the hidden, grimy underbelly scenery of suburbs of Delhi. His song "Suno" narrates the complex and unfortunate education system of India that leads to suicides and drug overdoses by the youth in India. He also discussed issues like 2019–2021 Jammu and Kashmir lockdown in "Elaan", violence-instigating politics by the governments of global superpowers including the US and India in "King" and the violence and brutalities of the hidden underbelly of Delhi in "Toofan Main". "Amar" is an introspective track, with him talking about preparing for death and his soul's immortality through his art. His album Tabia explores the themes of self discovery, spiritual awakening, pride and humility.

Discography

Film music

Albums and EPs +YearAlbum / EPTrackArtist(s)Produced by2017Class-SikhIntroPrabh Deep & Sez on the BeatSez on the BeatSunoI don't CareAbuClick ClackKal (Future)KalG MaaneBullshitMurderOye OyeClasssikh2019K I N GMayaPrabh Deep ft. Archit Anand & HashbassPrabh DeepKalaPrabh DeepAmarKhatHiraKing2021TabiaTabiaPrabh DeepPrabh DeepQafirPaapiPreetPrabh Deep & Lambo DriveTaqatPrabh Deep & IDEK?AlopePrabh Deep ft. Zan TwoshadezPrabh Deep, Tienas, RaySon4 7 & Zero ChillAntarPrabh DeepRichard CrakerAbaadPrabh Deep ft. SYPSQaabuPrabh DeepPrabh Deep & Lambo DriveHuqumRichard CrakerBaburWaqafPrabh DeepGyaniRichard CrakerSthirPrabh DeepSafar2022BhramPaisaPrabh DeepShauratPrabh Deep & Lambo DriveRishtePrabh DeepNafratPrabh Deep ft. SYPSPrabh Deep & EMi EMiIzzatPrabh DeepPrabh DeepKhayalInayatTajurbaPrabh Deep & Lambo Drive2023PRAAABBURaftaar & Prabh DeepTonybasuBADNAAMLambo DriveHELLOAnywaywellTRAP PRAAUmairBhram (Deluxe)PaisaPrabh DeepPrabh DeepSukoonPrabh Deep ft. GD 47 & Encore ABJShauratPrabh DeepPrabh Deep & Lambo DriveRishtePrabh DeepNafratPrabh Deep ft. SYPSPrabh Deep & EMi EMiIzzatPrabh DeepPrabh DeepSamaajPrabh Deep ft. IkkaShaitaanPrabh Deep ft. CalmKhayalPrabh DeepInayatPrabh Deep ft. AhmerSagarPrabh Deep ft. ScutiTajurbaPrabh Deep ft. RaftaarPrabh Deep, Baajewala & Lambo DriveWapasPrabh DeepPrabh Deep2024KING ReturnsYaadanPrabh DeepPrabh DeepBabajiGirgitDaangEthe RakhBachpanDSPDaang V1Prabh DeepPrabh DeepUstaadiPrabh Deep ft. Faris ShafiScutiZum!!!Prabh Deep ft. Big Calo, SYPSLLoke8-FIGGAAH!Prabh Deep ft. GD47SYPSO.T.MPrabh Deep ft. Alistair Alvin, KAEM, DhanjiPrabh Deep, ScutiRaphaPrabh Deep ft. ScutiScuti, SYPSWajoodScutiHood-RobinVeer-GPrabh Deep ft. SickflipSickflip

Singles and collaborations