The track ‘Tell Me’ debuted on 4th March, with an interview on Apple Music 1’s New Music Daily Radio Show with Zane Lowe featuring Karan Aujla and Ryan Tedder.
Internationally acclaimed Punjabi powerhouse Karan Aujla and GRAMMY-nominated chart-topping American pop superstars One Republic have released their highly anticipated single ‘Tell Me’, produced by preeminent South Asian producer Ikky today via Warner Music Canada / Warner Music India. ‘Tell Me’ marks the first time that both artists have performed a song in both English and Punjabi. The track arrives with an official video featuring Bollywood superstar Disha Patani.
The news of the collaboration between Karan Aujla and Ryan Tedder was revealed in an exclusive interview last week, in which Tedder said, ‘Anyone who’s not paying attention to India or Southeast Asia right now, on a cultural tip, is asleep at the wheel.’ Karan Aujla’s rise from his upbringing in rural Punjab to his place atop the global music industry is a testament to his talent and unique blend of Punjabi folk, hip-hop, and R&B. His albums, BacTHAfuKUP and Making Memories, have solidified his international presence. Making Memories, released in 2023, generated billions of streams and culminated in a sold-out world tour that connected him with hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide. This album’s success highlights Aujla’s ability to resonate with a diverse global audience, a position underscored by his status as the most-streamed Punjabi artist on Spotify globally in 2024.
‘Tell Me’ has become a trending track within just five days of its release. The soft yet incredibly hooking tune and the hard-hitting yet romantic lyrics have made a beautiful collaboration in this track. His influence has extended to Bollywood, where his song ‘Tauba Tauba’ was featured in the film Bad Newz and quickly became a national hit in India. Aujla’s achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards, including his groundbreaking win of the 2024 TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Award, making him the first South Asian artist to win the fan-voted category. In 2025, Aujla has already received multiple JUNO Award nominations, including Single of the Year for ‘Winning Speech,’ and has collaborated with GRAMMY-nominated chart-toppers OneRepublic on ‘Tell Me,’ produced by preeminent South Asian producer Ikky, with much more in store for the year to come.
GRAMMY-nominated One Republic is composed of singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarists Zach Filkins and Drew Brown, key player Brian Willett, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher. Since the group’s debut, One Republic has amassed over 5 billion streams on Spotify alone. The band released their debut album, Dreaming Out Loud, in 2007, including the 20 million-selling hit single ‘Apologize,’ which shattered digital sales and airplay records worldwide and earned them a GRAMMY nomination. The group’s 2009 sophomore album, Waking Up, featured the smash singles ‘All the Right Moves,’ ‘Secrets’ and ‘Good Life.’ Shortly after in 2013, the band released their certified-platinum album, Native, which included the No. 1 hit and 41 million-selling single ‘Counting Stars.’
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