Talwiinder (born 22 October 1997) is an Indian singer, lyricist, and composer who primarily performs in Punjabi and Hindi. His music often incorporates a blend of electronic sounds, hip-hop, and alternative pop, with experimental elements of trap, lo-fi, boom bap, drill, and synth-pop.[1]
Talwiinder | |
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 Talwiinder at a poster shoot | |
| Born | Talwinder Singh Sidhu 22 October 1997 Tarn Taran, Punjab (India) |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Composer |
| Years active | 2018 – present |
His upbringing in Punjab and San Francisco influenced his music, leading to a fusion of Punjabi and Western sounds.[citation needed]
Talwiinder maintains anonymity by using face paint, which he states allows him to keep his private life separate from his public career and live a more normal life.[2]
Early life
editTalwiinder was born Talwinder Singh Sidhu on 22 October 1997, to a Punjabi Jat-Sidhu family in Tarn Taran, Amritsar, Punjab, India. He began singing at age four, reportedly motivated by jealousy of a neighborhood child who received praise for their singing.[3]
At 14, he relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he continued his education and pursued his musical passion.[4]
Music style
editTalwiinder's experimental approach to music incorporates multiple genres, blending electronic sounds, hip-hop, alternative pop, and R&B with elements of trap, lo-fi, boom bap, drill, and synth-pop.
He has cited artists like Surinder Kaur, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Gurdaas Mann and Diljit Dosanjh as his inspiration.[5]
He has also stated that he draws inspiration from western pop and hip-hop artists like Bad Bunny.[citation needed]
His songwriting draws inspiration from his personal life and other influences.[6]
Music career
editTalwiinder began recording and releasing his music on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, uploading both original compositions and cover songs such as "Phir Mohabbat" and "Paani Diyaan Challan" (some of which are still available on his YouTube channel).
He released his debut EP "You Haven't Heard This" in March, 2020 with four original songs.
Among his early releases were "Gaah," "Akhiyaan," and "Gallan 4." He subsequently achieved some recognition on YouTube and Spotify with the release of songs like "Unforgettable" and "Dil Mera."
By 2022, Talwiinder had garnered considerable popularity and cultivated a dedicated fanbase through successful releases like "Kammo Ji," "Dhundhala," and "Funk Song." The latter subsequently became a viral hit on Instagram Reels.
Throughout 2022 and 2023, Talwiinder continued to release singles such as "Nasha," "Your Eyes," and "Gaani," which resonated with audiences and contributed to his growing discography.
On 4 October 2024, Talwiinder released his debut album, Misfit, which consists of 13 songs and features from various artists.[7] The album was released by Mass Appeal India, a subsidiary of Mass Appeal Records founded by the American rapper Nas.
Features and collabs
editTalwiinder has collaborated with several notable artists, contributing to significant featured songs.
He has collaborated multiple times with Pakistani singer-songwriter Hasan Raheem on tracks such as Wishes and Tera Chehra. "Wishes," despite its 2023 release, became the second most-streamed song on Spotify in Pakistan in 2024.[8]
His song "Gallan 4" was adapted as "Gallan" for the 2024 film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. Released by T-Series, the song's video featured Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.
He was featured on "High On Me", the third track from Yo Yo Honey Singh's album Glory.[9]
In August 2024, he released the song "Tu" with T-Series, which featured Bollywood actors Jackie Shroff and Neelam Kothari in its music video.[10]
Tours and live performances
editTalwiinder's live performances are often praised for his strong singing abilities, which spontaneously engage the audience.[11]
He performed as one of the opening acts for Dua Lipa at the Zomaland Festival in Mumbai on 30 November 2024.[12][13]
Talwiinder also opened for American rapper G-Eazy during his India tour, which began in February 2024.[14]
He was one of the performing artists at Lollapalooza India 2025, an event headlined by artists such as Shawn Mendes and Green Day.[15]
Discography
editSingles
edit| Date of Release | Track Name | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2018 | Unforgettable | Talwiinder |
| 14 October 2018 | Dilan De Wich | Talwiinder X Push Kahlon |
| 30 October 2018 | Tere Jeha | Talwiinder X Push Kahlon |
| 9 May 2019 | Dila | Talwiinder |
| 25 June 2019 | Speechless | Twinbearz X Talwiinder X Push Kahlon |
| 29 October 2019 | Injh Na Kar | Talwiinder |
| 23 November 2019 | Tera Naam | Talwiinder |
| 22 December 2019 | Dil Mera | Talwiinder |
| 23 April 2020 | Dil Te Dimaag | Talwiinder |
| 1 May 2020 | Gaah | Talwiinder |
| 30 May 2020 | Save Me | Talwiinder |
| 13 June 2020 | Gallan 4 | Talwiinder |
| 29 July 2020 | Kammo JI | Talwiinder |
| 14 August 2020 | Kitaab | Talwiinder X Vision |
| 20 August 2020 | Samajh Na Aave | Talwiinder X Sneh |
| 13 September 2020 | Safar | Kidjaywest X Talwiinder |
| 30 September 2020 | Tell Me | Talwiinder X 30KEY! |
| 15 October 2020 | Baarish Da Mausam | Talwiinder |
| 16 November 2020 | No Hezi | Muzzle X Malo on the Beat X Talwiinder |
| 3 December 2020 | Paj Na | Kidjaywest X Talwiinder X Sneh |
| 11 December 2020 | Focus | Talwiinder X mxdnxght X Hasu |
| 25 December 2020 | Funk Song | Kidjaywest X Talwiinder X Ikath |
| 30 December 2020 | Together | Talwiinder X Retro Blxxd |
| 14 February 2021 | Me & You | Realkdmusic X Talwiinder |
| 29 May 2021 | Kadd Takk | Hasil X Talwiinder X BHILLA |
| 23 July 2021 | Jaqeen | Talwiinder X Rish |
| 23 August 2021 | Tera Saath | Talwiinder X Vylom |
| 15 October 2021 | Midnight Drive | Talwiinder X Nowhere but Here |
| 16 January 2022 | Your Eyes | Talwiinder X 30Key! |
| 3 February 2022 | Be Mine | Talwiinder |
| 18 February 2022 | Dhundhala | Yashraj X Dropped Out X Talwiinder |
| 23 February 2022 | Nasha | Talwiinder |
| 20 March 2022 | Deal 2 | INDERZY X Talwiinder |
| 14 April 2022 | Her | Talwiinder X Sneh X NDS X Rippy Grewal |
| 6 July 2022 | Soch | Talwiinder X NDS X Harjas Harjaayi |
| 27 October 2022 | Someone Like Me | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 23 November 2022 | Bach Ke | Talwiinder X Hasan Raheem X NDS |
| 20 February 2023 | Sweet Talk | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 16 March 2023 | Khayaal | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 11 May 2023 | Baazi | Supreme Sidhu X Talwiinder |
| 23 July 2023 | Andaaz | Talwiinder X NDS X mxdnxght |
| 18 August 2023 | You | THEMXXNLIGHT X Talwiinder |
| 1 September 2023 | Wishes | Hasan Raheem X Talwiinder X Umair |
| 6 October 2023 | Khoya | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 25 October 2023 | Conversation | Talwiinder X NDS X Annural Khalid |
| 23 November 2023 | Anonymous | Talwinder X NDS X Real Boss |
| 1 December 2023 | Brownskin Hurricane | Talwiinder X Taxsaal X Arsh Heer |
| 11 February 2024 | Jaam | Talwiinder X TMDA |
| 23 February 2024 | Heer | Talwiinder X Tech Panda X Kenzani |
| 29 May 2024 | Agg Banke | Talwiinder X NDS X Harsh Likhari |
| 15 May 2024 | Gal Kardi | Talwiinder X Tech Panda X Kenzani |
| 7 June 2024 | Aja | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 31 July 2024 | Tu | Talwiinder X Sanjoy |
| 8 August 2024 | DND | Real Boss X Talwiinder X BIG KAY SMG |
| 26 August 2024 | High On You | Yo Yo Honey Singh X Talwiinder |
| 19 September 2024 | Gaani | NDS X Sifr X Talwiinder |
| 23 October 2024 | The Way You Look | Noor Chahal X Talwiinder X NDS |
| 23 February 2025 | Haseen | Talwiinder X NDS X Rippy Grewal |
| 6 March 2025 | FLOWERS | Steel Banglez X Pheelz X Talwiinder |
| 11 April 2025 | Pal Pal | Afusic X Talwiinder X Alisoomro |
| 6 June 2025 | Nakhre | Talwiinder X NDS |
| 23 July 2025 | Panchii | Talwiinder X NDS |
EP and Albums
edit| Release Date | Project Name | Project Type | Songs | Featured Artists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2020 | You Haven't Heard This? | EP |
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| 4 October 2024 | Misfit | Album |
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Film songs
edit| Year | Film | Song | Music | Lyrics | Co-singer(s) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya | "Gallan" | Himself, NDS, MC Square | Himself, MC Square | MC Square (rap) |
References
edit- ^ "The new sound of Punjabi Pop: Talwiinder". ANI News. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Punjabi musician Talwiinder: 'The paint on my face is a reminder that art is bigger than the artiste'". The Indian Express. 8 March 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Talwiinder - Future of Music 2025". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Hirwani, Peony (27 September 2024). "COVER STORY: Talwiinder was Born to Stand Out". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (14 December 2022). "Talwiinder on Taking Punjabi Music In a New Direction and His Persona". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Talwiinder - Future of Music 2025". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Hirwani, Peony (27 September 2024). "COVER STORY: Talwiinder was Born to Stand Out". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Images Staff (5 December 2024). "Spotify Wrapped 2024: Talha Anjum dethrones Atif Aslam as Pakistan's most-streamed artist". Images. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Discover The New Punjabi Music Video For 'High On Me' Sung By Yo Yo Honey Singh and Talwiinder". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Jackie Shroff and Neelam Kothari create magic on screen in T-series' latest track, Tu sung by Talwiinder". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Talwiinder rocks his first show in Kolkata". The Times of India. 19 November 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Livemint (29 November 2024). "Missed Zomato concert passes? Here's how you can grab last-minute entry to Dua Lipa's Mumbai show | Today News". mint. Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Dua Lipa to perform in India for Zomaland Feeding India Festival. Talwiinder and Jonita Gandhi to open for her". 27 August 2024.
- ^ "G-Eazy India Tour To Feature Talwiinder, Dino James, Yashraj As Opening Acts". News18. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Lollapalooza India 2025 Line-Up: Green Day, Shawn Mendes And More". NDTV. Retrieved 21 May 2025.