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{{Short description|Singer-rapper & record producer (born 1997)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Gur Sidhu
| native_name = ਗੁਰ ਸਿੱਧੂ
| native_name_lang = pa
| birth_name = Gursimran Singh Sidhu
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|7|11|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/gursidhuofficial/about/?ref=page_internal|title=Gur Sidhu|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200524053817/https://www.facebook.com/gursidhuofficial/about/?ref=page_internal|archive-date=24 May 2020|website=[[Facebook]]|access-date=24 May 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=September 2024}}
| birth_place = [[Bathinda]], [[Punjab, India]]
| origin = [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* Singer
* rapper
* songwriter
* record producer}}
| years_active = 2019–present
| label = Brown Town Music, White Hill Music, [[Times Music]], Bamb Beats, [[Sony Music India]], [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]], Desi Junction
| current_member_of = Brown Town Music
| current_members = *Nav Sandhu
*Cheema Y
| past_members = [[Jassa Dhillon]]
| website = {{Instagram|gursidhuinsta}}
| genre = {{flatlist|
* Pop
* Hip-hop
* [[Bhangra (music)|Bhangra]]
* [[Folk music|Folk]]
}}
}}

'''Gursimran Singh Sidhu''' (born 11 July 1997) is an Indian singer, rapper, and record producer known for his contributions to [[Punjabi music]] and [[Punjabi cinema|cinema]]. He gained widespread recognition for his unique style, blending rap, hip-hop, and traditional Punjabi sounds. Sidhu is best known for his hit songs such as "California Love", "Bamb Aagya", "Vaddi Galbaat", "8 Parche", "Gabhru", "Dekhi Jau", "Ashke Ashke", and "Taakre", among many others.

==Early life and education==
Gursimran Singh Sidhu was born on 11 July 1997 in the village of Chak Fateh Singh Wala, located in the Bathinda district of Punjab, India, to a Jat Sikh family. His father, Sukhbir Singh Sidhu, was also a Punjabi singer, which influenced Gursimran's early interest in music.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy7zHRLIB9k&pp=ygUTR3VyIFNpZGh1IEludGVydmlldw== |title=Gur Sidhu's most fun interview {{!}} Connect FM Canada {{!}} Punjabi Akhada {{!}} Hollywood Harv |date=2020-10-20 |last=Connect Cine |access-date=2024-11-10 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

== Career ==

Following his debut, Sidhu’s career quickly gained momentum. In September 2019, he released "8 Parche",<ref>{{Cite web |title=8 Parche (feat. Gur Sidhu) |url=https://www.top-charts.com/s/8-parche-feat-gur-sidhu-baani-sandhu |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=www.top-charts.com |language=en}}</ref> a collaboration with [[Baani Sandhu]], under the White Hill Music label. The track became an instant hit, appreciated for its catchy chorus and youthful energy. Shortly after, in October 2019, Sidhu collaborated with Jassa Dhillon on the song "Pyar Bolda".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pyar Bolda (feat. Gur Sidhu) |url=https://www.top-charts.com/s/pyar-bolda-feat-gur-sidhu-jassa-dhillion |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=www.top-charts.com |language=en}}</ref>

In the same year, Sidhu took his talents to the big screen, contributing to the soundtrack of the Punjabi feature film [[Ardab Mutiyaran]] (2019), starring [[Ninja (singer)]] and [[Sonam Bajwa]]. Sidhu sang, wrote, and composed "Challa", a song that captured the heart of the film and was widely praised for its energetic and emotive lyrics. This opportunity allowed Sidhu to showcase his versatility not only as a recording artist but also as a composer and contributor to the broader Punjabi entertainment industry.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Challa: Gur Sidhu and Harpi Gill croon a soft love ballad for 'Ardab Mutiyaran' - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/challa-gur-sidhu-and-harpi-gill-croon-a-soft-love-ballad-for-ardab-mutiyaran/articleshow/71475411.cms |access-date=24 May 2020 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

In addition to his performances, Sidhu proved his prowess as a composer. He composed several hit songs for other artists, including "Subaah Jatt Da" (sung by [[Amrit Maan]]), "Taare" (sung by [[Sidhu Moose Wala]]), and "Regret" (sung by R Nait). These tracks became widely popular and reinforced Sidhu’s reputation as a skilled and innovative music producer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=SpotboyE |title=Subaah Jatt Da: Amrit Maan's New Track Playing Exclusively On 9X Tashan |url=https://www.spotboye.com/pollywood/pollywood-music/subaah-jatt-da-amrit-maan-s-new-track-playing-exclusively-on-9x-tashan/5e468ec8e60f875fafb51c26 |access-date=14 June 2020 |website=www.spotboye.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Gur Sidhu: Most of people don't know that Gur Sidhu real name is Gursimran Singh Sidhu- Trend Punjabi |url=https://www.trendpunjabi.com/gur-sidhu/ |access-date=27 January 2020 |website=Trend Punjabi |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vandna Daksh |date=16 January 2020 |title=Regret Song Full HD Video: Latest Punjabi Track by R Nait Ft. Tanishq Kaur & Gur Sidhu |url=https://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/regret-song-by-r-nait/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113171602/https://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/regret-song-by-r-nait/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=13 January 2020 |access-date=14 June 2020 |website=Latest Entertainment Bollywood Hollywood {{!}} Dekh News |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2022, Sidhu achieved another major milestone with the release of his track "Bamb Aagya", a collaboration with renowned singer [[Jasmine Sandlas]]. The song became a massive hit, charting on the UK Asian Music Chart and also appearing on YouTube's Weekly Charts. The track's success showcased Sidhu’s growing influence in the global music scene and helped him gain recognition beyond the Punjabi-speaking diaspora.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asian Music Chart Top 40 {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/asian-music-chart/20220603/asian/ |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=www.officialcharts.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=YouTube Music Charts |url=https://charts.youtube.com/charts/TopVideos/in |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=charts.youtube.com |language=en}}</ref>

Sidhu’s continued success and international appeal culminated in 2024 with the release of "California Love", a collaboration with Cheema Y. The song became a global sensation, trending across social media platforms and receiving millions of views on YouTube. "California Love" was praised for its catchy beat, innovative production, and seamless blend of Western and Punjabi musical influences, further solidifying Sidhu’s place as one of the most influential Punjabi artists of his generation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=California Love |url=https://www.top-charts.com/s/california-love-cheema-y-gur-sidhu |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=www.top-charts.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Discography ==
{{Main|Gur Sidhu discography}}

=== Studio albums ===
* ''Nothing Like Before'' (2021) <ref>{{Cite web |title=Nothing Like Before |url=https://www.top-charts.com/r/nothing-like-before-gur-sidhu |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=www.top-charts.com |language=en}}</ref>
* ''Special Delivery'' (2023) <ref>{{Cite web |title=Special Delivery |url=https://www.top-charts.com/r/special-delivery-gur-sidhu |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=www.top-charts.com |language=en}}</ref>
* ''Young GOAT'' (2025) (with Cheema Y)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-06 |title=YOUNG GOAT |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/gur-sidhucheema-y-young-goat/ |access-date=2025-11-23 |website=Official Charts |language=en}}</ref>
* ''Longway'' (2025)
* The Simpsons (2025) (with Cheema Y)
* Bonafide (2026)

=== Extended plays ===
* ''Love War'' (with [[Jassa Dhillon]]) (2022) <ref>{{Cite web |title=Love War - EP |url=https://www.top-charts.com/r/love-war-ep-jassa-dhillon-gur-sidhu |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=www.top-charts.com |language=en}}</ref>
* ''Step Up (Vol. 1)'' (2022)
* ''Dripster'' (with Cheema Y) (2023)
* ''Cloud 9'' (with Cheema Y) (2024)

==Controversy==
=== "Trump" Song Controversy ===
{{more references|section|date=November 2025}}

The core of the controversy focused on the song's key lyrical boast: '''"Jattan de puttan nu rok sake na Trump"''' (English: ''can't stop the sons of Jats''). This line, along with others such as, "We didn't seek visas from embassies, we crossed over from where it is impossible to cross over," was widely quoted by news outlets and criticized for presenting a false, glamorous narrative of illegal migration while failing to highlight the reality of the risks and exploitation involved. Punjabi news channels addressed the issue, cautioning audiences against taking such songs seriously.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-09 |title=‘Trump’, ‘Snake’, ‘America Wala’: Amid US deportations, a look at songs favoured by illegal immigrants |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/illegal-immigrants-us-deportation-trump-9824624/ |access-date=2025-11-11 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Singers from Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Punjabi-language singers]]
[[Category:Punjabi rappers]]
[[Category:Musicians from Brampton]]
[[Category:Singers from Ontario]]
[[Category:Musicians from Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Indian male composers]]
[[Category:Indian lyricists]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male singers]]
[[Category:Punjabi Sikhs]]
[[Category:1997 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:21st-century rappers]]

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Anthony at 00:24, 17 February 2026