Ikky Explained

Ikky
Birth Name:Ikwinder Singh Sahota
Origin:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genre:Hip-hop
Occupation:Record producer, record executive
Years Active:2017–present
Label:4N Records

Ikwinder Singh (ਇਕਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ), known professionally as Ikky, is a Canadian musician and record producer. He is associated with Punjabi music. He has produced for variety of artists notably Tory Lanez, Diljit Dosanjh, Sidhu Moose Wala, Shubh, Karan Aujla, Amrit Maan, Veet Baljit, Gurnam Bhullar, Himmat Sandhu, Garry Sandhu and Ammy Virk among others. His singles "Baller" with Shubh and "Chauffeur" with Diljit Dosanjh and Tory Lanez charted on the Canadian Hot 100. His EP "Four You" with Karan Aujla peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart.[1] [2]

Early life

Ikwinder Singh Sahota was born in 1999 in Rexdale, Toronto to Sikh immigrants from India. His father was a writer in India before he decided to come to Canada.

Career

Ikky's first production credit appears in 2017 on the song "Ford" by Aman Yaar, which was released by Jamifi Studios. He produced music for singles like "Bhangra Boliyan"(Prabh Saini), "Picka" (Veet Baljit), "Diamond" (Gurnam Bhullar).

In 2018, he released "Yeah Baby"[3] by Garry Sandhu and "Kamli" by Mankirt Aulakh.

In 2020, he worked with Punjabi artists Sidhu Moose Wala for the song "Bambiha Bole" and Diljit Dosanjh for the song "Akh Laal Jatt Di" which was released from his album, G.O.A.T..

4N Records

In 2021, Ikky launched his own label, 4N Records (pronounced foreign), a partnership with Warner Music India/Warner Music Canada and Coalition Music.[4] "80 90"[5] was the first release on the label, and featured Amrit Maan and Garry Sandhu in the spring of 2021.[6] This release was followed by "Koi Na" with Nseeb,[7] the lead single from EP called Say My Name.[8]

In 2022, he released "Magical Love" and "Ranjhe". Ikky teamed up with Diljit Dosanjh and Tory Lanez on the release of "Chauffeur".[9] His Spotify Singles were released later that year with a new version of "80 90" (Garry Sandhu) and a cover of Ain't No Sunshine featuring Himmat Sandhu and Preston Pablo.[10] In the summer of 2022, Ikky released a song posthumously with Soni Pabla called "She's The One".[11] The track used a demo the singer had created before his death in 2006. Ikky continued releasing tracks in 2022, "Baller" by Shubh and "Hello Hello Hola"[12] (Las Villa, Garry Sandhu, MC Davo).

In February 2023, Ikky released an EP in collaboration with Karan Aujla title "Four You" with the focus track "52 Bars". In March 2023, Ikky collaborated with Bhalwaan, and released the track "On God (Freestyle)", produced by Ikky.[13] In June 2023, Ikky announced "4N Nights: Toronto" occurring at TD Music Hall at Massey Hall in Toronto. The series showcased 3-4 guest performances per show with additional surprise special guests.[14] In August 2023, Admirin' You with Karan Aujla featuring Preston Pablo was released as the lead single for Karan's "Making Memories" album which Ikky produced.In November 2023, he announced his Man Like Ikky Tour.[15]

In February 2024, Ikky released his electronic/house EP "Ikky's House".[16]

In April 2024, Ikky announced the US leg of his Man Like Ikky Tour.[17]

Discography

Albums

Title! rowspan="2" scope="col"
Album detailsPeak chart positions
CAN
[18]
NZUK Digital
Making Memories
(with Karan Aujla)
  • Released: 18 August 2023
  • Label: Warner Music
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
51480

Extended plays

Title! rowspan="2" scope="col"
EP detailsPeak chart positions
CAN
[19]
Say My Name
(with Nseeb)
  • Released: 13 August 2021
  • Label: 4N Records
  • Format: Digital download, Streaming
Four You
(with Karan Aujla)
  • Released: 4 February 2023
  • Label: Rehaan Records
  • Format: Digital download, Streaming
16
Ikky's House
  • Released: 23 February 2024
  • Label: 4N Records
  • Format: Digital download, Streaming
_

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearPeak chart positionLabelAlbum
CAN
[20]
NZ
Hot

[21]
INDUK Asian[22] UK Punjabi
80 90
(with Amrit Maan & Garry Sandhu)
202116114N Records
Koi Na
(with Nseeb)
Say My Name
Magical Love2022
Ranjhé
Chauffeur
(with Diljit Dosanjh & Tory Lanez)
32[23] 831Warner Music
80 90
(with Garry Sandhu)
4N Records
Ain't No Sunshine
(with Himmat Sandhu & Preston Pablo)
She's The One
(with Soni Pabla)
Baller
(with Shubh)
68101121Shubh
Hello Hello Hola
(with Garry Sandhu, Las Villa & MC Davo)
4N Records
"52 Bars" 202313 5 11[24] 1[25] 1[26] Karan AujlaFour You EP
"Take It Easy" 148[27] 5
"Falling Apart"
(with Karan Aujla)
3214
"Yeah Naah"
(with Karan Aujla)
1916[28] 8[29]
On God (Freestyle)
(with Bhalwaan)
Bhalwaan & 4N Records
Challa
(with Gurdas Maan & Diljit Dosanjh)
4N Records
Admirin' You
(with Karan Aujla featuring Preston Pablo)
105Karan AujlaMaking Memories
Kamle(with Gurnazar & Lavi Tibbi)Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd.
Ishq Hua (Loved Happened)20244N Records
Poonian
(with Himmat Sandhu)
Himmat Sandhu
Heartless(with Jay Sean)3AM Ent.
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Production discography

list of tracks only credited as music producer with year released and artists
TitleYearArtist(s)Album
Ford2017Aman Yaarrowspan="8"
Bhagra Boliyan2018Prabh Saini
PikkaVeet Baljit
DiamondGurnam Bhullar
Yeah BabyGarry Sandhu
DifferenceAmrit Maan
Pariyan Ton Sohni
KamliMankirt Aulakh
Wallah2020Garry Sandhu
Bambiha BoleSidhu Moose Wala & Amrit Maan
Akh Laal Jatt DiDiljit DosanjhG.O.A.T.
Asi Oh Hunne AaAmrit Maan
2 SeaterGippy Grewal & Afsana KhanThe Main Man
Gun Te GulabGippy Grewal
Piche PicheGippy Grewal, Bohemia
Ayen KivenGippy Grewal, Amrit Maan
22-22Gulab Sidhu, Sidhu Moose Wala
All Bamb2021Amrit Maan, Gurlez AkhtarAll Bamb
Kaala GhodaAmrit Maan, Divine
Softly-Tiësto Remix2023

Notes and References

  1. Peaks of EPs on the Canadian Albums Charts:
  2. Web site: Punjabi Wave: Ikky is a Bridge Between Cultures Billboard Canada . 2023-11-13 . ca.billboard.com . en.
  3. Web site: 2021-05-27 . Canadian artist Ikky Singh launches 4N Records in partnership with Warner Music and Coalition Music . 2023-04-05 . Music Business Worldwide . en-US.
  4. Web site: Warner Music and Coalition team with Ikky on 4N Records . 2023-04-05 . www.musicweek.com . en.
  5. Web site: Warner Music Canada, Warner Music India & Coalition Music partner with artist Ikky - Exchange4media . 2023-04-05 . Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media . en.
  6. Web site: May 31, 2021 . Ikky Talks "80 90", Partnership With Warner, Punjabi Music & 4N Label . November 5, 2023 . XMPL Magazine.
  7. Web site: July 13, 2021 . 'Koi Na' by Ikky & Nseeb . November 5, 2023 . XMPL Magazine.
  8. Web site: Ikky and NseeB Bring Punjabi Hip-Hop to the World on EP "Say My Name" . 2023-04-05 . Complex . en.
  9. Web site: Ju . Shirley . 2022-05-16 . How Diljit Dosanjh & Tory Lanez's "Chauffeur" Gives "Fusion Hip Hop" A Chance . 2023-04-05 . AllHipHop . en-US.
  10. News: 2022-12-05 . With nearly seven billion streams, Spotify's Singles program shines a spotlight on Canadian artists . en-CA . The Globe and Mail . 2023-04-05.
  11. Web site: HUB . YOUR CULTURE . 2022-08-09 . IKKY CELEBRATES THE LATE SONI PABLA'S LEGACY WITH NEW SINGLE 'SHE'S THE ONE' . 2023-04-05 . IMPRINT . en-US.
  12. Web site: Single: Hello Hello Hola Artist: Garry Sandhu, Las Villa, MC Davo, Ikky . PressReader . 2023-10-12.
  13. Web site: 2023-03-12 . Ikky & Bhalwaan Team Up For 'On God' Freestyle - Culture Haze . 2023-04-05 . culturehaze.com . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2023-03-12 . Ikwinder "Ikky" Singh announces "4N Nights: Toronto". 2023-04-05 . dirtyscene.ca . en-US.
  15. Web site: Release Warner Music Canada Press . 2024-04-29 . press.warnermusic.ca . en.
  16. Web site: Alper . Eric . 2024-02-24 . Renowned Producer Ikky Releases Anticipated New Electronic EP 'Ikky’s House' . 2024-04-29 . That Eric Alper . en-US.
  17. Web site: Ikky Official Site . 2024-04-29 . www.ikkymusic.com.
  18. Billboard Canadian Albums . .
  19. Peaks of EPs on the Canadian Albums Charts:
  20. Peaks on the Canadian Hot 100:
  21. Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
    • "52 Bars", "Take It Easy", "Yeah Naah" and "Fallin Apart": Web site: 13 February 2023 . NZ Hot Singles Chart . 11 February 2023 . Recorded Music NZ.
  22. 80-90: https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/60356/ikky-garry-sandhu-amrit-maan Chauffeur: https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/diljit-dosanjhtory-lanezikky-chauffeur Ikky/Karan Aujla: https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/64139/karan-aujla-and-ikky

    Shubh/Ikky: https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/shubh-baller

  23. 2013-01-02 . Billboard Canadian Hot 100 . 2023-08-03 . Billboard . en-US.
  24. Cusson . Michael . 2022-02-15 . India Songs . 2023-02-21 . Billboard . en-US.
  25. Web site: Asian Music Chart Top 40 Official Charts Company . 2023-02-14 . www.officialcharts.com . en.
  26. Web site: Official Punjabi Music Chart Top 20 Official Charts Company . 2023-02-14 . www.officialcharts.com . en.
  27. Web site: Asian Music Chart Top 40 Official Charts Company . 2023-03-16 . www.officialcharts.com . en.
  28. Web site: Asian Music Chart Top 40 Official Charts Company . 2023-03-16 . www.officialcharts.com . en.
  29. Web site: Official Punjabi Music Chart Top 20 Official Charts Company . 2023-02-21 . www.officialcharts.com . en.