From folk-inspired to modern pop—here are the year’s biggest bangers

Every year, Punjabi music grows stronger on a global scale. Take Punjabi-Canadian star AP Dhillon, whose pop and hip-hop output—not to mention collabs—led the way in 2025. From “Afsos” with Anuv Jain to “Thodi Si Daaru” with Shreya Ghoshal, Dhillon channelled both angst and calm in his singles, cementing his status as apex hitmaker.