Arjun Kanungo

Arjun Kanungo
Kanungo performing at Delhi University.
Kanungo performing at Delhi University.
Background information
Born (1990-09-06) 6 September 1990 (age 34)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OriginMumbai, India
Genres
  • Pop
  • rock
  • dance
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • composer
  • entrepreneur
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active2013–present
LabelsSony Music India, VYRL Originals, Universal Music India, Desi Music Factory
SpouseCarla Dennis

Arjun Kanungo (born 6 September 1990) is an Indian singer and music composer, recording artist, music producer, and entrepreneur from Mumbai.[1][2][3][4]

Kanungo began his career at the age of 17, initially working on building recording studios[5][4] and developing his skills as a recording engineer and music producer. He later performed as a touring singer and guitarist for Asha Bhosle.[6][7] His breakthrough came in 2015 with the release of "Baaki Baatein Peene Baad," with rapper Badshah, which gained popularity and marked a turning point in his career.[8][9]

Following his breakout success, Kanungo released several successful tracks, including "Fursat,"[10] "Aaya Na Tu",[11] "La La La," with Neha Kakkar, "Sirrikadhey,"[12] with Anirudh Ravichander and "Ilzaam"[13] with rapper King. "Ek Dafaa (Chinamma)" peaked at number 33 on the UK Album Download Chart.[14] "La La La" with Neha Kakkar also peaked at 33 on the UK Album Download Chart.[15] "Ilzaam" peaked at 85 on Spotify's top 200 in India and 102 in Pakistan.[16]

Kanungo's music has accumulated 100s of millions of streams on digital platforms, and has had a notable impact on pop culture through his blend of urban production, contemporary melodies and emotive lyrics.[7]

In addition to his music career, Kanungo founded One Mind Music,[17] an independent music label in India. In 2024, he expanded the label to Japan with One Mind Music Japan, focusing on producing music for the Japanese and South-Asian markets. The label launched its operations with a collaboration between Kanungo and Japanese pop vocalist Ren, on the single "Tell Me",[18] a J-pop ballad sung in Japanese and English. Kanungo continues to create and perform music in multiple languages and is currently learning Japanese.[4][19]

  1. ^ "I had no music scene till I was 18: Arjun Kanungo". The Statesman. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Arjun Kanungo | Bollywood Music Project". The Bollywood Project. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  3. ^ "I am a singer today only because of Asha Bhosle ji: Arjun Kanungo". Hindustan Times. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  4. ^ a b c Tagat, Anurag (9 May 2024). "Cover Story: Arjun Kanungo Has a Grand Plan". Rolling Stones India.
  5. ^ Joseph, Krupa. "11 Jam Rooms In Mumbai Providing Space For Musicians To Practice". Homegrown.co.in.
  6. ^ Suri, Rishabh (26 July 2017). "I am a singer today only because of Asha Bhosle ji: Arjun Kanungo". Hindustan Times.
  7. ^ a b "Singer Arjun Kanungo Is Excited To Collaborate With Mentor Asha Bhosle!". Koi Moi.
  8. ^ Ferreira, Venus (5 November 2022). "'Baaki Baatein Peene Baad is the one song that changed me,' says Arjun Kanungo".
  9. ^ "Badshah, Arjun Kanungo join hands for new party song". Hindustan Times. 26 September 2015.
  10. ^ "Watch: Arjun Kanungo's new love song 'Fursat' will leave you mesmerised". 4 April 2016.
  11. ^ "Arjun Kanungo's 2018 song Aaya Na Tu clocks 100 million on YouTube: 'Glad people are still enjoying it'". 29 July 2021.
  12. ^ "I don't understand Tamil, Anirudh was patient enough with me: Arjun Kanungo". 26 July 2016.
  13. ^ "Watch New Hindi Trending Song Music Video - 'Ilzaam' Sung By Arjun Kanungo, King". The Times of India.
  14. ^ "Ek Dafaa (Chinamma)". officialcharts.com.
  15. ^ "La La La - Officialcharts.com". officialcharts.com.
  16. ^ "Ilzaam - Spotify Chart History". kworb.net.
  17. ^ Shah, Masumi (17 July 2024). "The want to stay original is missing in the current music scene: Arjun Kanungo". The Times of India.
  18. ^ "アルジュン・カヌンゴｘれん、ポップ・バラード「Tell Me」でインド＆日本のコラボが実現". Billboard Japan. 4 April 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. ^ Ferreira, Venus (5 August 2024). "Arjun Kanungo On Music Ventures And International Collaborations At All About Music Conference". Free press journal.