Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla has teamed up with the globally renowned American pop band OneRepublic for their highly anticipated new single, “Tell Me.” Produced by the acclaimed Ikky, the track blends the cultural and musical worlds of Punjabi and English, marking the first time Aujla and OneRepublic have collaborated in both languages. This cross-genre collaboration also features an official video starring Bollywood icon Disha Patani, further expanding the song’s global appeal.
“Tell Me” showcases a perfect fusion of Aujla’s signature Punjabi style and OneRepublic’s polished pop sound, creating a fresh musical experience for fans worldwide. The collaboration was officially premiered earlier today through an interview on Apple Music 1’s “New Music Daily Radio Show,” where both Aujla and Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic discussed the unique nature of this cross-continental partnership. Tedder remarked, “Anyone who’s not paying attention to India or Southeast Asia right now, on a cultural tip, is asleep at the wheel,” emphasizing the growing global influence of South Asian music.
The track also aligns with Aujla’s meteoric rise in the global music industry, following his success with the album Making Memories, which has garnered billions of streams and a sold-out world tour. Aujla’s reach extends beyond Punjabi music, with his track “Tauba Tauba” featured in Bollywood’s Bad Newz, and he recently won the 2024 TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Award, cementing his place as a top artist.
For OneRepublic, the release of “Tell Me” continues their streak of success, following hits like “I Ain’t Worried” and “I Don’t Wanna Wait,” the latter achieving over 130 million streams globally. The addition of Aujla’s distinctive voice to their catalog brings a new dimension to their sound, while the video, featuring Disha Patani, delivers a visually captivating experience.
With the combined star power of Karan Aujla, OneRepublic, and Ikky’s production, “Tell Me” is set to be a standout hit in both the global pop and Punjabi music scenes.