Punjabi hitmaker AP Dhillon has released his latest single, By My Side, today. Known for pushing boundaries and blending cultures through his music, AP takes a new sonic direction with this guitar-led, country-inspired track. Despite the shift in style, the song retains his signature warmth and emotional depth.
The track marks a new chapter for the singer, rapper, and producer, as he collaborates with Shinda Kahlon. With By My Side, AP leans into storytelling and acoustic textures, offering a more intimate and reflective musical mood as he wraps up 2025. Fans can expect more surprises in the months ahead.
Over the past few years, AP Dhillon has become one of the most-streamed South Asian artists globally, currently boasting 19M+ monthly listeners on Spotify alone, with over 7 billion career streams. His music has made a profound global impact, with three of his tracks entering the Spotify Daily Global Charts, peaking as high as #38. He continues to shape the international conversation around Punjabi music. In 2023, AP made history as the first Punjabi-language artist to perform at the Juno Awards, with his work and cultural influence featured in major outlets such as Billboard, GQ, Rolling Stone, Forbes, and Vogue India.
Commenting on the new single, AP Dhillon said: “I’ve always believed music has no boundaries. By My Side came from a place of honesty. It’s about connection, distance, and the people who stay with you through everything. I grew up listening to all kinds of music, and this track allowed me to tap into another side of myself.”