King (rapper)

King
Birth nameArpan Kumar Chandel
BornUttar Pradesh, India
GenresRap, Indie, Pop, Hip hop
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Rapper
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2015-Present
YouTube information
ChannelsKing
Years active2015–Present
Subscribers6.7 million
Total views1.9 billion
Last updated: 25 August 2024

Arpan Kumar Chandel, professionally known as King, is an Indian singer songwriter, rapper and music producer.[1][2][3] Known for his rap tracks and pop songs with lyrics that deal with love and heartbreak, he is known to blend Indian melodies with international influences.[4][5][6]

Many of his tracks contains inspiration from 1900s and early 2000s musical dynamics.[7][8] He was among the finalists in MTV Hustle 2019.[9] "Ghumshudaa" (2019), "Tu Aake Dekhle" (2020), "Oops" (2022) and "Maan Meri Jaan" (2022) are some of his best known works.[10][11] "Maan Meri Jaan" became the most streamed song of 2023 on Spotify India, Apple Music India and other music streaming platforms.[12][13]

In 2024, King became the first Indian pop artist to walk on the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.[14][15] He featured in the Forbes India 30 Under 30 List of 2024.[16] He is signed on by Warner Music India.[17]

  1. ^ "Arpan Chandel (King)". Forbes. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  2. ^ Sabharwal, Punita (9 February 2024). "Reign of the 'King': Arpan Kumar Chandel". Entrepreneur India. Retrieved 21 August 2024. King dropped his first-ever music album 'Circumstances' in 2018 and ever since there has been no looking back for him.
  3. ^ Madan, Ayush (6 June 2024). "Breakout Artist King Makes His Mark in Southeast Asia". Masala Magazine Thailand. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  4. ^ Levine, Nick (28 October 2023). "King: "I want to show that Indian sounds can blend with any sound in the world"". NME. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  5. ^ Kappal, Bhanuj (3 July 2023). "GQ Hype: Hail to the King". GQ India. Retrieved 22 August 2024. With hit after chart-busting hit and stellar collabs, King has ascended to music royalty.
  6. ^ Plunge, Sound (12 July 2024). "Indian Rapper KING Unveils 'Monopoly Moves' Album with Nationwide Listening Party Tour". Plunge Daily. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  7. ^ Hirwani, Peony (3 April 2024). "COVER STORY: They Don't Call Him King for No Reason". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Birthday Special: King's journey to global stardom". Entertainment Times. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
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  10. ^ "Ahead Of Vh1 Supersonic 2024, A Look At Singer-Rapper King's Best Tracks From 'Maan Meri Jaan' To 'Tu Aake Dekhle'". Outlook India. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Singer-Rapper King: I never sit with people I have to pretend with". Hindustan Times. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2024. Singer-rapper King, known for songs such as Maan Meri Jaan and Tu Aake Dekh Le, has been on an India tour.
  12. ^ Hindu Bureau, The (30 November 2023). "Spotify Wrapped India 2023: Arijit Singh takes top spot for fourth consecutive year; 'Maan Meri Jaan' most-streamed song". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  13. ^ Dubey, Shilpa (15 March 2024). "The Men We Love: KING". Femina. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  14. ^ "Rapper King becomes first Indian pop star to walk the Cannes red carpet". Radio Mirchi. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  15. ^ Karki, Manisha (18 May 2024). "Singer King Becomes First Ever Indian Pop Artist To Walk Cannes Red Carpet, Says 'Felt Like A Turning Point'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  16. ^ "Forbes India 30 Under 30 2023: Meet our young achievers and gamechangers". Forbes India. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  17. ^ "Warner Music India Signs Indian Breakout Artist King". PR Newswire. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2024.