Karan Aujla’s P-Pop Culture breaks records worldwide, marking the strongest Canadian debut ever for a Punjabi-language album.
Surrey-Connected Artist Rises to Global Stage
Punjabi-Canadian singer-songwriter Karan Aujla, who once worked in Surrey after emigrating from India, is celebrating a career milestone with the release of his latest album P-Pop Culture.
Historic First-Week Results
Released in late August 2025, the album achieved record-breaking numbers, debuting at No. 1 on Spotify in India and Pakistan, and No. 4 in Canada. It also topped Apple Music charts in all three countries. In Canada, P-Pop Culture entered the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart at No. 3 with 12.4 million streams—the highest debut for a Punjabi-language album in Canadian history.
Defining the Sound
Warner Music Canada praised the album as one of the strongest global debuts ever for Punjabi music. The project blends pop melodies rich with nostalgia and hip-hop lyricism, delivering both emotional resonance and sharp cultural commentary. Its lead single “For A Reason” has already surpassed 40 million YouTube views in under two weeks.
Local Roots, Global Reach
Though Aujla has found international fame, his ties to Surrey remain strong. After moving to Canada in 2014, he attended high school in Burnaby while working part-time in Surrey. He has often described the city as an “epicentre” of Punjabi music, crediting it for helping preserve his language and culture.
Career Milestones and Recognition
This latest success follows a sold-out show at Rogers Arena in Vancouver in August 2024 and his TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Award earlier that year. That win also helped spotlight the need for more South Asian representation in Canadian music awards, leading to new categories being added for the 2025 JUNOs in Vancouver.
What’s Next
Fans can expect to see Aujla step onto one of the world’s biggest stages when he appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on September 9, underscoring his growing influence beyond Canada and South Asia.
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