Mumbai, Aug 6: Punjabi music star A.P. Dhillon is set to drop his highly anticipated track "Old Money", which also features Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, on August 9.
In a recent Instagram post, the singer-songwriter urged his fans not to consider this release as his "comeback."
Dhillon shared a teaser of the music video for "Old Money" on Tuesday, which he directed himself. The snippet features Salman Khan, showcasing A.P. Dhillon seeking permission from Khan to visit a certain location.
Dhillon, who has been a transformative force in Punjabi music with his integration of 80s synthpop elements, has been out of the spotlight for nearly a year since the release of his Prime Video documentary, "AP Dhillon: First of a Kind."
Despite speculation about a hiatus, Dhillon clarified that he has been diligently working behind the scenes to craft the best music for his audience.
In his Instagram caption, Dhillon reflected on his journey, emphasizing that streaming numbers, awards, and media coverage often distract from the true essence of an artist's work— the music itself. He wrote: “I started out as an artist hoping to inspire the next generation and leave a legacy that really impacts our culture and community. Streams, awards, sold-out shows, the headlines... along the way I learned that all of these things do nothing but inflate your ego and take away from what really matters... the music... the art.”
Known for his chart-topping hits such as “Brown Munde,” “Excuses,” and “Summer High,” Dhillon explained that his time away from the limelight was spent crafting something extraordinary.
He noted, “With God’s blessings, I got two of the biggest icons our world has ever seen to support me in accomplishing this goal. Everything I have been working on is to prove to you that reality can really be greater than your dreams if you focus on what truly matters to you as a human being. I am working as hard as ever and hope you like what is to come. ‘Old Money’ out this Friday. Don’t call it a comeback.”
