Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has made history by becoming the first South Asian artist to appear on the cover of Billboard Magazine. Known for blending Punjabi folk music with rap and hip-hop, Dosanjh will be featured on the cover of the first-ever print edition of Billboard UK, which will be released in December.
Despite controversy over unpaid dancers during his Dil-Luminati tour, it has proved to be one of the most successful so far by any South Asian artist. The special edition of Billboard will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the tour, shared by his manager, Sonali Singh, according to Billboard.
The magazine will feature four collectible covers, which reflect another dimension of Dosanjh’s journey. One cover released within an international project with Billboard will come out in December. Limited signed copies and a special box set with multilingual editions will be available for collectors, “representing his global influence.”
The singer left fans excited after the sold-out O2 Arena show in London as he declared that the pre-ordering of the magazine is live.
Being on the cover of Billboard is one of the many firsts for Dosanjh, a South Asian artist who just continues to break barriers.
Originally from a small village in Punjab, India, Dosanjh’s unique style blends modern and traditional influences, and his soulful music showcases his deep, emotional baritone voice.
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