Roach Killa is an award-winning Punjabi rapper, singer, and music producer who pioneered the “Desi-Hall” genre by blending traditional Punjabi music with reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop. Born in Sabha, Libya to Pakistani parents, he grew up in Toronto, Canada, and later relocated to the United Kingdom, where he established a highly successful international music career.
Profile Overview
- Signature Style: Fusing raw dancehall and reggae riddims with traditional Punjabi music, hip-hop, and R&B elements. [1, 2, 3]
- Milestones: He made history when his breakout track “Yaara Dildaara” reached No. 1 on the BBC Asian Network charts, marking the first time a rap song achieved the top spot on the platform. [1]
Top Hits and Collaborations
Roach Killa has built a massive catalog featuring major independent releases as well as prominent playback singing credits in Bollywood blockbusters: [1, 2]
- Global Punjabi Anthems: Well-known for hits like “Aa” (with Arif Lohar and Deep Jandu), “Oh Girl”, and “Dil De De” (with Garry Sandhu). [1, 2]
- Bollywood Soundtracks: Featured on prominent Bollywood film songs, including “Aa Toh Sahi” from Judwaa 2 and “Girl I Need You” from Baaghi. [1]
Roach Killa is available worldwide for live concerts, festivals, high-energy club PAs, corporate events, and weddings, as well as bespoke music production and studio collaborations across the UK, Pakistan, Canada, and internationally — with the Jazba team handling artist liaison, travel, stage, sound and promotion end to end.
