How Sidhu Moosewala Changed the Punjabi Music Industry

Sidhu Moosewala was born in Moosa, Punjab. A farmer’s son, he was inspired by Tupac and Punjabi folk music.

In 2017, his song “So High” went viral with 500M+ views, mixing hip-hop and bhangra in a fresh way.

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He became the first Punjabi singer to perform at Wireless Festival in 2020. Hits like “47” and “Mera Na” topped UK and Canada charts.

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His 2021 album Moosetape had 32 songs and made it to the Billboard Global 200. He crossed 1B Spotify streams a DHH record.

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Songs like “Punjab” and “295” spoke about farmers’ issues and Sikh pride, striking a chord with young fans.

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He avoided disrespecting women in his lyrics and blended folk with modern sounds, inspiring many new artists.

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Though criticized for gun culture in his songs, he said he was showing the real side of Punjab.

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He also acted in movies like Moosa Jatt, launched 5911 Records, and built a ₹114 crore brand.

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Sidhu was killed in 2022, but his music lives on. Songs like “SYL” and “Chorni” keep his legacy strong.

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