Meet the 22-year-old blending Hindi vocals, Punjabi vibes, and UK rap into a sound that’s honestly unmatched.
If you haven’t heard of KANDA yet, you’re about to. This 22-year-old British Asian artist is out here mixing British rap, Punjabi flavour, Hindi vocals, and global dance production and the result? A sound that’s totally his own.
THE NEW DROP: “MAJBOORI”
KANDA just dropped “Majboori” on 26 June 2026, and it’s a vibe. Think Afro House (yep, that summer dance sound you can’t escape rn) but with a Hindi twist and lyrics that hit different.
It’s the perfect combo a beat made for the dance floor, paired with lyrics that actually make you feel something. Bittersweet meets banger. That’s the KANDA formula.
Here’s what he had to say about it:
“With ‘Majboori’, I wanted to create something people could dance to while still connecting with the emotion behind the lyrics. Combining Afro House with Hindi vocals let me bring together different sides of my musical identity. My goal is to make music that crosses cultures and connects with people around the world.”
WHY EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT HIM
KANDA’s whole thing is genre-hopping and doing it well. His music basically sounds like what it feels like to be a young British Asian right now: switching between UK rap, Punjabi tracks, Bollywood classics, and dance music, all in one playlist.
And the receipts don’t lie. He’s already worked with major names like Punjabi MC, Dr Zeus, Apache Indian, DJ Harpz, Ashok Gill, Manak-E, and Karam Brar. That’s a serious collab list for someone barely in their twenties.
He’s also getting proper industry love regular airplay on BBC Asian Network in the UK, plus support from Apple Music over in India.
WHAT’S NEXT?
2026 is stacking up to be a huge year. Here’s where you can catch KANDA next:
– 🎤 Godiva in the City+ the Leamington and Warwickshire Mela sharing the stage with Punjabi legend Jazzy B
– 🌍 Club Mumbai, Vancouver headline show on 27 August 2026
– 🇬🇧 His first-ever London headline show coming mid-November, where he’ll run through his whole catalogue
THE VIBE CHECK
With a sound that crosses continents, collabs with music royalty, and a fanbase growing across the UK and India, KANDA is shaping up to be one of the biggest British Asian artists to watch this year.
“Majboori” is just the beginning. Emotional, catchy, and made for the world KANDA’s only just getting started.
🎧 Stream KANDA on Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube
📸 Follow him on Instagram: @officialkanda4
