Diljit Dosanjh - Ghost (2023)

American dreams and global sounds elevate the Punjabi star’s LP. Early in 2023, Diljit Dosanjh became the first artist from Punjab to perform at Coachella, signalling Punjabi music’s arrival on the global stage. Punctuating that statement, his album Ghost has all the makings of an accessible yet boundary-breaking set. Summery synths (“Drowning”, “Bad Habits”), dance-floor-ready beats (“Feel My Love”) and shimmering guitars (“Kehkashan”) support a confident Dosanjh throughout. He also expresses his love for all things American, like on the opening banger “Ghost” and driving anthem “Daytona”. Hip-hop flourishes abound on “Poppin’” and “Icon”, while Dosanjh roars on “Jatt Vailly”—before pulling back for the subtle “Psychotic”.

Tracklist

01. The Confession (0:48)
02. Ghost (2:46)
03. Drowning (2:40)
04. Amiri (1:58)
05. Feel My Love (3:32)
06. Kinni Kinni (3:33)
07. Kehkashan (3:01)
08. Daytona (3:01)
09. Poppin' (2:34)
10. Icon (2:29)
11. Enlightenment (0:37)
12. Stars (3:04)
13. Bad Habits (2:48)
14. Lalkara (2:40)
15. Jatt Vailly (2:32)
16. Whatcha Doin' (2:17)
17. Case (2:16)
18. Cry Later (2:28)
19. Infinite Return (0:33)
20. Psychotic (4:35)
21. Midnight Desires (2:52)
22. Serenade (1:38)