Sukhbir

Sukhbir Singh (born 9 November 1969) known mononymously as Sukhbir is an Indian singer, songwriter and performer. He is often referred to as the "Prince of Bhangra". His high energy Bhangra music varied from fusion styles to pure traditional Punjabi sounds. He gained fame with hits such as "Ishq Tera Tadpave" and has performed at events internationally.

Early and personal life Sukhbir Singh was born in Bhogpur, Jalandhar, Punjab, India but moved with his family to Nairobi in Kenya, and was raised there He spent 20 years in Nairobi. Sukhbir began recording in 1991 Sukhbir holds Kenyan citizenship, and he is fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, English and Swahili languages. He always wanted to be a pilot and took flying lessons to obtain the pilot license. He is married, has twins born in 2004-05 - a son Kabir and daughter Kiran.

Career His first album. New Stylee, was recorded in Dubai and had many foreign influences. The album though, was nominated and won the 1996 Channel V Awards in three categories: Best Debut Album, Best Male Vocalist and Best Music Video (for "Punjabi Munde"). This album was followed by another, Gal Ban Gayi, and then a third called Hai Energy.Gal Ban Gayi went Platinum in 1997.

Sukhbir's Bhangra is a fusion of Bhangra with rap, techno and reggae. The juxtaposition of these musical styles is enhanced by Sukhbir's use of original Bhangra instruments like the dhol and dholak. In Oi Triesto, his music was complemented by Spanish and Portuguese rhythms, while he also uses instruments like: tablas, congos, guitars and keyboards in his music.

He sang the song Dil Laga Na from Dhoom 2. He has also sung a song with Canadian band Josh. When the tsunami occurred he sang a song with Jassi Sidhu, Shin, DCS and Taz, stereo nation. He made a guest appearance in a 2012 Punjabi Film Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi as himself. He is back to singing now and his new album is Tere naal nachna. In 2021, he released the track 'Nachdi', featuring Arjun which peaked at No.4 on the Billboard Top Triller Global Charts.

He has been active in recent years as a live performer, appearing at international events. In 2025, he performed at an event in Udaipur alongside international artists such as Jennifer Lopez and DJ Tiësto.

Discography Single New Stylee (1996) Gal Ban Gayee (1997) Hai Energy (1999) Ishq Tera Tadpave (Oh Ho Ho Ho) (1999) Prince of Bhangra Volume 1 (2000) Oi! Triesto (1995) Dil Kare (2001) Sukhbir - Greatest Hits (2002) Tere Naal Nachna (2008) Nirgun Raakh Liya (2009) Ni Hogaya Re Pyar Soniye (2012) Putt Sardaran Da Pata Nahi RabKehdeain Ranga Ch Raazi (2012) Nachle Mere Yaar (2012) Gal Ban Gayi (Reworked by Meet Bros) (2016) Sade Dil Vich (2020) Nachdi (2021)

Hindi film song 2006 - "Dil Laga Na" - Dhoom 2 2017 - "Oh Ho Ho Ho" - Hindi Medium 2019 - "Sauda Khara Khara" - Good Newwz 2023 - "Billi Billi", " O Balle Balle" - Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan 2024 - "Punjabi Munde" - Ghudchadi