Amar Sandhu

Amar Sandhu: The Pioneer of Punjabi/Urban Desi Fusion

American Roots and Artistic Rise

Amar Sandhu is an acclaimed American-born Punjabi and Hindi singer, songwriter, composer, and producer who has set the Urban Desi music scene ablaze with his signature blend of Punjabi/English fusion. Born on January 6, 1990, in Dallas, Texas, Amar grew up in Rockwall, Texas, and originally started as a percussionist (dhol, tabla, dholki) and DJ. His early remixes of popular Punjabi hits quickly caught the attention of Houston’s Dhol Beat International.

Music Career Highlights and Collaborations

• Debut and Breakthrough Amar’s first single, “Ni Udaleh” (2011), was followed by viral successes with “Birthday Cake” remix and “Double Addi” in collaboration with Mickey Singh.


• Albums His 2015 debut album “New Era” — in collaboration with producer Pranna — rocketed him to fame, with tracks like “Rooftop Party,” “Tonight,” “Replaceable,” and “Double Addi” becoming staples at Urban Desi events globally.


• Recent Work Released the highly streamed EP “Long Weekends” (2020), which includes “Mood” (charted #35 UK Asian, #20 UK Punjabi) and “Sandhu Takeover” (peaked at #5 UK Asian, #2 UK Punjabi).


• Collaborations Amar has featured on tracks with artists such as Fateh, Haji Springer, Sabih Nawab, and Zack Knight (“Armani”), and was part of the Urban Desi Concert and Conference in NYC.

Recognition, Tours, and Fanbase

• Extensive Touring: Amar has performed across North America, the UK, and international markets, headlining Urban Desi concerts and festival stages.


• Notable Shows: Performances at events like the Urban Desi Concert, independent US tours, and high-profile collaborations have made him a sought-after live act.


• Fanbase: His energetic presence on Instagram and consistent new music releases have earned him hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of streams across platforms.

Awards and Industry Impact

• Amar’s genre-defining work has earned chart spots in the UK Asian and UK Punjabi music charts for both lead and featured work.


• He was honored at events like the Boston Bhangra Competition and continues to receive recognition for bolstering Urban Desi music’s US presence, though he has not been noted for major mainstream music awards as of yet.

Why Attend an Amar Sandhu Concert?

• Dance to infectious Punjabi-English fusion hits that ignite parties and celebrate cultural connection.


• Experience charismatic live performances with high energy, crowd interaction, and a club/festival vibe that bridges East and West.


• Discover new Urban Desi classics and global musical influences at every show.

Amar Sandhu’s career is a testament to cross-cultural creativity, carving a unique path from Texas to international stages and paving the way for the next wave of Punjabi-English artists in the global music scene.