Universal Music Canada (UMC), the country’s leading music company, is thrilled to announce the signing of one of the Punjabi music industry’s most sought-after super-producers, thiarajxtt, also known as Dilmanjot Singh Thiara. To mark this exciting new partnership, thiarajxtt has released his debut EP, If the Sun Had a Dark Side, his first new music of 2024.
“thiarajxtt is driving the modern sound of culture today,” said Jeffrey Remedios, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Canada. “We’re honoured to work alongside Dilman as together we take South Asian music made in Canada to new global heights.”
This five-track EP is thiarajxtt’s first release as a lead artist since 2023’s Heartfelt EP and follows an incredibly productive year, having worked on genre-defying productions for major artists like Diljit Dosanjh’s album Ghost (featuring the mega-hit “Kinni Kinni”), Jassa Dhillon’s “SPAIN,” and projects 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,” thiarajxtt shared. “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.”
If the Sun Had a Dark Side features vocals from thiarajxtt’s twin brother, Irman, as well as Indrr Bajwa, across a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and pop tracks, all produced by thiarajxtt. The EP opens with “Colt Buntlines,” a romantic-gangster track where Bajwa expresses admiration and offers reassurance to his partner. Songs like “Route 66” and “Kasoor” explore similar themes, while “What They Doin’” takes a bolder approach, declaring thiarajxtt, Irman, and Bajwa as fearless leaders in the industry.
Originally from Harkhowal, a village near Hoshiarpur in Punjab, thiarajxtt moved to Toronto, Canada in 2019. He quickly made his mark on the global music scene with early collaborations, including the hit “We Rollin’” with Shubh. His production of “No Love” for Shubh became one of the most-streamed songs on Spotify India in 2022.
Last year, he further cemented his legacy by producing most of Diljit Dosanjh’s multi-platinum album Ghost. Now, thiarajxtt is setting his sights on empowering producers within the Punjabi music scene, striving to bring them into the spotlight, much like industry leaders Metro Boomin and DJ Khaled have done with their projects.
