Mumbai: Punjabi music producer thiarajxtt, also known as Dilmanjot Singh Thiara, has released his debut EP If the Sun Had a Dark Side. Universal Music Canada (UMC) has announced his signing and the release of his first new music of 2024.
“thiarajxtt is driving the modern sound of culture today,” said Universal Music Canada chairman & CEO Jeffrey Remedios. “We're honoured to work alongside Dilman as together we take South Asian music made in Canada to new global heights.”
The five-track EP is thiarajxtt’s first release as a primary artist since 2023's Heartfelt EP. It follows his prolific work last year, including production across most of Diljit Dosanjh’s Ghost album (featuring the hit ‘Kinni Kinni’), Jassa Dhillon’s ‘SPAIN,’ and collaborations with Shubh, Channi Nattan, Jerry, and others.
“I want to break boundaries and bring new and legendary artists together on one project. This is the first step,” said thiarajxtt about this release.
“Partnering with Universal Music Canada is more than just a milestone—it's about pushing the limits of what can be achieved when bold ideas and a clear vision come together. UMC has trusted my vision, and together, we’re ready to break barriers and create cultural bridges. This is just the first step in a journey that will redefine what’s possible in music. Everything today may fade by tomorrow, but good music—that’s timeless, and that’s what we’re here to create,” he added.
If the Sun Had a Dark Side features vocals from thiarajxtt’s twin brother Irman and Indrr Bajwa over hip-hop, R&B, and pop tracks produced by thiarajxtt. The EP’s opener, ‘Colt Buntlines,’ is a romantic-gangster track where Bajwa reassures his partner. ‘Route 66’ and ‘Kasoor’ continue similar themes, while ‘What They Doin’ asserts the dominance of thiarajxtt, Irman, and Bajwa in their field.
Born in Harkhowal, Punjab, thiarajxtt moved to Toronto in 2019 and gained recognition through collaborations with Shubh, including hits like ‘We Rollin’ and ‘No Love’. In 2023, he produced most of Diljit Dosanjh’s multi-platinum album Ghost. Now, thiarajxtt aims to empower producers in Punjabi music, similar to how Metro Boomin and DJ Khaled lead their projects.
