The singer/composer delivers a debut LP of energetic bops

On his debut album, Punjab singer-songwriter Arjan Dhillon pulls no punches. There are topsy-turvy trap bangers like “Fire Fur”, big party-starters like “Hold On”—produced by Desi Crew—and Dhillon’s powerful croon sounds full and impressive on “Mahol”. On “Dass Billo”, he turns up his playful style with adroit beats and lyrics. The singer, aided by producers like Mxrci and Yeah Proof, delivers a power-packed project that skitters deftly between bhangra roots, Punjabi pop and hip-hop.