If India had a heartbeat, it would sound like a Punjabi beat drop.

xTurn on the radio, open Spotify, or scroll through Instagram reels—Punjabi pop is everywhere. And not just in Punjab. From Mumbai's clubs to Delhi's gyms to Canada's weddings, Punjabi beats have taken over the world. But why? What makes Punjabi music so addictive? The energy is the first hook, punjabi music does not tiptoe in in-it steps, in, blasting dhol, tumbi, bass, and attitude. When the rhythm feels alive, it is hard to sit still. Then comes its universality, even if the words of Punjabi don't come through perfectly, the vibe is unmistakable. It's movement music-bhangra, nodding heads, tapping feet. The global language it speaks is fun. And finally, the artists who keep reinventing the sound. From Diljit Dosa

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