Ikka Singh

Last updated

Ikka
Ikka and Raftaar.jpg
Ikka in 2025
Background information
Birth nameAnkit Singh Patyal
Also known asIkka, Ikka Singh, Young Amli, Akki
Born (1988-09-02) 2 September 1988 (age 36)
New Delhi
Genres Punjabi music, Hip Hop, Desi hip hop, Bollywood music, Rap, Underground music
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Lyricist
  • Music Composer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • drums
Years active2009–present
Labels T-Series, Mass Appeal Records, Kalamkaar, Universal Music India, Thug Sanghthan, VYRL Originals
Formerly of Mafia Mundeer
Spouse
Nyra Patyal
(m. 2022)
Past members

Ankit Singh Patyal (born 2 September 1988), [1] [2] better known by his stage names Ikka and Ikka Singh (formerly Young Amli), is an Indian rapper and lyricist. [3]

Contents

Career

Ikka was a childhood friend of fellow rappers, Raftaar and Lil Golu and their exploration of hip-hop together during their childhood towards their teenage years, eventually earned the three of them an opportunity to work with Yo Yo Honey Singh as a part of the Mafia Mundeer group.

On the very first day, Singh showed the three of them, the music video of the track "Get Up Jawani" alongside Singh's protege Badshah. Ikka stated that he was shocked and mesmerised looking at the stuff the two had created while comparing it to what the three of them were doing at the time. According to Ikka himself, he quit the group after 6 months, being told by Raftaar that he had been kicked out of the group by Honey Singh which was not true.

After the split-up, he started working as a solo artist and primarily a lyricist. He debuted in Bollywood with the song In Da Club for the 2014 film Tamanchey . [4] [5]

In 2016, Ikka alongside Dr Zeus and Neetu Singh dropped Half Window Down which was a hit. Initially, the track was written for Diljit Dosanjh however, due to delays and tight schedule, Zeus convinced Ikka to sing it himself to which he agreed. [6]

This, along with notable songs in Bollywood, eventually led him to release debut solo studio album, I, in 2020, under Mass Appeal India. [7] In 2022, he released his sophomore album, Nishu, which featured fellow Indian rappers, Seedhe Maut, Raga, Rawal, Aghor, and former Mafia Mundeer members, Raftaar and Badshah. [8] [9]

In 2024, he moved towards his previous commercially-oriented sound with his third studio album, Only Love Gets Reply, which featured guest appearances from various Indian pop artists, like Karan Aujla, Sunidhi Chauhan, Guru Randhawa, Badshah and Diljit Dosanjh. [10] [11] This release was followed by his collaborative EPs, Blood Is Better Than Tears, in 2024 and FUBU, in 2025 with hip-hop producer Sez on the Beat, who produced the latter half of his third album. Both of the EPs featured no guest appearances. [12]

Ikka was also seen as a judge on the hip hop reality TV show, MTV Hustle, alongside Raftaar in 2024. [13]

Discography

Albums and EPs

YearAlbum / EPTrackArtist(s)Produced by
2020ILevel UpIkka ft. DIVINE & KaaterDJ Missyk
DemonIkkaSez on the Beat
KhatmaByg Byrd
ConversationSez on the Beat
Gaanewale RapperIkka ft. Lil Golu
Ps4 ProIkkaAShock
AajkalHardbazy
MaujjanIkka ft. Sikander KahlonPhenom The Don
AngaarIkka ft. Raftaar Sez on the Beat
2022NishuNishuIkkaIIouis & Ryan Nerby
Sab Jaanta HaiBharg
Trap MundeIkka ft. Badshah 6yrslate
FlyIkkaBharg
Spooky SongIkka ft. Dope D.O.D.AShock
Dhoop ChhaonIkka ft. Rawal & BhargBharg
GraffitiIkkaHardbazy
Lyrical Rapper DeadHardbazy & Travellback
Top OffIkka ft. Raftaar & KaaterByg Byrd
SankiIkka ft. Seedhe Maut, Raga & AghorSez on the Beat
2024Only Love Gets ReplyO.L.G.RIkka, SanjoySanjoy
UrvashiIkka, MC STΔN
LaadlaIkka
House of LiesIkka, Karan Aujla
Sharbat E MohabbatIkka
Who's That GirlIkka, Guru Randhawa
Bhari MehfilIkka, Sunidhi Chauhan
Rest In ParadiseIkkaSez on the Beat
CigaretteIkka
Jagga JattIkka, Diljit Dosanjh, Badshah
OmIkka, Rawal
Blood Is Better Than TearsFucking UmeedIkka
Gojira
Rainy Days
Bsdk / Patte Pe Patta
2025FUBUFUBU
Ambulance
Dogs & Snakes
Art Samajh Aata Nahi
Sunta Hoon Rawal

Singles, collaborations and features

YearTrackArtist(s)Produced byNote(s)
2009GadbadIkka (Young Amli), Raftaar, Lil Golu, Yo Yo Honey Singh Honey Singh Mafia Mundeer Records
2010922 (Nau Sau Bai)Gaurav Dayal, IkkaBeat Factory Music
2012Miss Lonely Diljit Dosanjh ft. IkkaJSL
SohniyeIkkaNickk
2 Puff
Tequila Shot Hardy Sandhu ft. IkkaMr. VgroovesFrom the album This Is Hardy Sandhu by Hardy Sandhu
2013Disco Wich GiddaDeep Money ft. IkkaSachhFrom the EP T-Urban by Deep Money
2014Naam MeraIkkaSamples the song Turn Down For What by DJ Snake & Lil Jon
Bad Girl Sherlyn Chopra ft. Ikka
This Singh Is So StylishDiljit Dosanjh & IkkaIntensePresented by MTV Spoken Word
Pasina Jaz Dhami ft. Ikka & Sneakbo Steel Banglez [14]
NegativeIkkaNickk
2015WorkoutJSL ft. IkkaJSL
SapneIkkaPresented by MTV Spoken Word
Khat Guru Randhawa ft. IkkaIntense
Teddy Bear Kanika Kapoor ft. IkkaVicky-Hardik & Aditya Dev [15]
8th WonderNickk ft. IkkaNickk
Sheesha DownAvi J ft. Ikka Sukh-E
2016Half Window DownIkka, Dr Zeus & Neetu SinghDr Zeus
Bholeynath Millind Gaba, Ikka & Pallavi GabaMillind Gaba
NeendanRupali ft. Dr Zeus & IkkaDr Zeus
All I NeedIkkaRajat Nagpal
Hove Mere Naal The PropheC ft. IkkaThe PropheCFrom the album The Lifestyle by The PropheC
2017LadkiyanIkka & NickkNickk
PlayboyRonnie Singh ft. IkkaGoldboy
Kurta PajjamaR S Chauhan, Ikka & Preet HundalPreet Hundal
ShuruwatIkkaDJ Harpz
Party NonstopDr Zeus ft. Jasmine Sandlas & IkkaDr Zeus
Last SeenRyan ft. IkkaEnzo
Jaan LaggeyaRishita ft. IkkaIntense
Gaddi KaaliJSL ft. IkkaJSL
LallantaapAbhishek ft. IkkaAShock
2018MentalRustum ft. IkkaTeenu Arora
Good MorningR S Chauhan ft. IkkaJSL
Banggtown Kuwar Virk ft. IkkaKuwar Virk
Pretty GirlKanika Kapoor & IkkaRaaj Aashoo
Desi BandriBenny Dhaliwal & IkkaDr Zeus
InterviewIkkaJSL
Dope LadkaIkkaDr Zeus
Desi AnthemShevy, G Frekey, Ikka, Dr. Love & Lil GoluBigg Slim
KalolIkkaKartik Dev & Gaurav Dev
Tere TeGuru Randhawa ft. IkkaVeeFrom the album High Rated Gabru by Guru Randhawa
2019Parichay Amit Bhadana & IkkaByg Byrd
Body LanguageIkka ft. THEMXXNLIGHTThe PropheC
HeartbeatAkshay Shokeen ft. IkkaMuzik Amy
YoYoR S Chauhan ft. Ikka & Rishi RIchRishi Rich
This is LifeIkkaSound Heightz
PalaEzu ft. Manj Musik & IkkaEzuFrom the album Arrival by Ezu
2020NindraIkkaThe PropheC
Theek Hai Theek HaiIkka & Lil GoluDJ Harpz
Hip To The HopIkkaHardbazy
Call KarengaRoma Sagar ft. IkkaPaul Sinha & Kevin Bakker
Awaaz Ye AzaadIkkaSez on the Beat
Jassi Payal Dev & IkkaRaaj Aashoo
Ghost RiderMC Altaf & IkkaAAKASH
Thing You Want Wengie & Shalmali ft. IkkaMichel "Lindgren" Schulz
2021Bajre Da SittaRashmeet Kaur & Deep Kalsi ft. IkkaDeep Kalsi
Villain KR$NA ft. Karma & IkkaDepoFrom the album Still Here by KR$NA
Akkad Bakkad Bambey BoRawal, Bharg, Sez on the Beat & IkkaSez on the BeatFrom the album Sab Chahiye by Rawal & Bharg
Booyah For Your City!Ikka, Brodha V, Cizzy, StreetViolator & KidshotPromotional track for Garena Free Fire India
ChangaAghor & IkkaAShock
FocusSukh-E ft. IkkaSukh-E
FearlessKarma ft. IkkaDeep KalsiFrom the album Made You Proud by Karma
PEW PEW!Rawal, Bharg & IkkaBharg
SookhaIkka ft. Sukh-E & AghorDr Zeus
Cash MoneySikander Kahlon ft. IkkaAndy GrewalFrom the EP Absolute Monarchy by Sikander Kahlon
2022Maa Baap MC STΔN ft. Ikka MC STΔN From the album Insaan by MC STΔN
FlexBali & IkkaEnzo
KartabAhmer & IkkaZero Chill & Lambo Drive
Unreachable Karan Aujla ft. IkkaYeah ProofFrom the EP Way Ahead by Karan Aujla
Beymaniyaan Ananya Birla & IkkaRahul Sathu
Each Other - 1 Min MusicIkkaHardbazy
AakadJSL, Ikka & Harshit TomarJSL
Das Ki KasoorRahul Sathu & IkkaRahul SathuFrom the EP Shades of Blue by Rahul Sathu
WohIkka, Dino James & Badshah AAKASH
MorIkka, Rashmeet Kaur & PhenomPhenom
2023HandcuffPreet Harpal ft. IkkaDJ Flow
Samaaj Prabh Deep & IkkaPrabh DeepFrom the album Bhram (Deluxe) by Prabh Deep
Chunari Mein Dag Tony Kakkar, Yohani & IkkaTony Kakkar
SpaceshipSammohit, Shah Rule & IkkaKanch & Shah Rule
NostradamusIkka & Karan KanchanKaran Kanchan Redbull 64 Bars
RapmanIkka & Sez on the BeatSez on the Beat
Paapi GirlIkka & AleenaShatak Sharma (STK)
TotkaYungsta & Sez on the Beat ft. IkkaSez on the BeatFrom the album MEEN by Yungsta & Sez on the Beat
LaadlaIkkaSanjoyFrom the album Only Love Gets Reply by Ikka [16] [17]
UrvashiIkka & MC STΔN
2024House Of LiesIkka and Karan Aujla
Bhari MehfilIkka and Sunidhi Chauhan
OMIkka and RawalSez on the Beat
Dil Kuch Hor Ni MangdaIkka and Tulsi KumarSanjoy
2025PrayIkka, King Hiten
ONLY ONE Steel Banglez, Stefflon Don, IkkaSteel Banglez, FREDFrom the EP One Day It Will All Make Sense by Steel Banglez
Eiffel TowerRawal, Ikka, RagaRawalFrom the album Sherdil by Rawal
Boom Boom Cha Cha (Ishq Ki Kamar)Ikka, Faris Shafi Ikka
JahaazIkka, SarpDanshNavyug, Asmit
GHOSTIkka, Young AyteeEyepatch

Bollywood music

YearFilmSongSinger(s)MusicLyricist(s)
2013 Boss Boss Title Track Meet Bros Anjjan Meet Bros Anjjan, Yo Yo Honey Singh
2014 Tamanchey In Da Club [18] IkkaIntenseIkka
2015 Kuch Kuch Locha Hai Paani Wala DanceIkka, Shraddha Pandit & Arko Pravo Mukherjee Arko Pravo Mukherjee & Intense
Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon Billi Kat Gayee Rajveer Singh & Ikka Dr. Zeus Raj Ranjodh & Ikka
2016 Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 Jawani Le Doobi Kanika Kapoor, Upendra Verma & Ikka Sajid–Wajid Danish Sabri & Ikka
Sanam Re Humne Pee Rakhi Hai Jaz Dhami, Neha Kakkar & IkkaEpic Bhangra Kumaar & Ikka
2017 Badrinath Ki Dulhania Badri Ki Dulhania Dev Negi, Neha Kakkar, Monali Thakur & Ikka Tanishk Bagchi Shabbir Ahmed & Ikka
Machine Chatur Naar Remake Nakash Aziz, Shashaa Tirupati & IkkaNiket Pandey & Ikka
Hindi Medium Oh Ho Ho Ho Remix Sukhbir & IkkaSukhbir & Abhijit Vaghani Suhkbir & Ikka
Poster Boys Kehndi Menoo Yash Narvekar, Sukriti Kakar & Ikka Rishi Rich Kumaar & Ikka
2018 Nawabzaade Mummy Kasam Payal Dev, Gurinder Sehgal, & IkkaGurinder Sehgal Kunaal Verma, Gurinder Sehgal & Ikka
Amma DekhGurinder Sehgal, Sukriti Kakar & IkkaKumaar, Gurinder Sehgal & Ikka
Genius Pyar Le Pyar DeDev Negi, Ikka & lulia Vantur Himesh Reshammiya Shabbir Ahmed & Ikka
Mitron Kamariya Darshan Raval & IkkaLijo George & DJ ChetasKumaar & Ikka
Bullets Dirty GirlEmbee, Ikka & Shivangi BhayanaEmbee & IkkaIkka
Baazaar Kem ChoIkka & Jyotica Tangri Tanishk BagchiShabbir Ahmed & Ikka
Satyamev Jayate Dilbar RemakeNeha Kakkar, Dhvani Bhanushali & Ikka
2019 Fraud Saiyaan Chamma Chamma RemakeNeha Kakkar, Romi, Arun & Ikka
Amavas Finito Jubin Nautiyal, Sukriti Kakar & Ikka Abhijit Vaghani Kunaal Verma & Ikka
Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna Manmohini Mika Singh, Kanika Kapoor & IkkaRaaj Aashoo, DJ Emenes (MIB) & Vicky-HardikShabbir Ahmed & Ikka
X-Ray: The Inner Image Jigliya Swati Sharma & IkkaRaaj Aashoo
2020 Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Arrey Pyar Kar LeBappi Lahiri, Ayushmann Khurrana & Ikka Bappi Lahiri & Tanishk Bagchi Anjaan & Vayu
Coolie No. 1 Mummy Kasam Udit Narayan, Ikka & Monali ThakurTanishk BagchiIkka & Shabbir Ahmed

References

  1. Kapoor, Diksha (2 September 2020). "Happy Birthday Ikka! Listen To His 5 Amazing Rap Songs On His Special Day". PTC Punjabi. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  2. Mojib, Syed Ayan (22 January 2025). "Musician Profiles - Ikka Singh". Outlook India. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  3. Durga Chakravarty (28 September 2015). "Desi rap: From underground to forefront of Hindi films". Yahoo! News . Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  4. "Salman Khan turns DJ at unveiling of song 'In Da Club' from Richa Chadda-Nikhil Dwivedi starrer 'Tamanchay'". DNA India . 18 September 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  5. "Tamanchey / Far from soothing!". Indian Express. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  6. "'Ikka, Dr Zeus and Neetu Singh's 'Half window down' is a catchy song". The Times of India.
  7. Britto, David (5 May 2023). "COVER STORY: The Extraordinary Story Of IKKA". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  8. Tagat, Anurag (5 August 2022). "Ikka Talks New Album 'Nishu' and Working with Badshah". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  9. Chakraborty, Reshmi (1 April 2022). "Rapper Ikka talks about his latest number Nishu and his journey". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  10. Tagat, Anurag (5 June 2024). "Ikka's Long-Awaited 'Only Love Gets Reply' Album Is Out Now". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  11. Sachdev, Geetika (3 June 2024). "IKKA's new album | Love conquers". India Today . Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  12. "Ikka – Fubu EP Review". Desi Renaissance. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  13. "MTV Hustle Season 4 to premiere on October 19". BMI. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  14. Virk, Harpreet (12 November 2014). "Jaz Dhami's Pasina features Sneakbo and Ikka". Desi Blitz. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  15. "Meet Kanika's Teddy Bear". Tribune India. 21 September 2015. Archived from the original on 4 October 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  16. "Enjoy The New Punjabi Music Video For House Of Lies By IKKA And Karan Aujla". The Times of India. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  17. "Check Out The Latest Hindi Music Video For Laadla By Ikka | Hindi Video Songs". The Times of India. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  18. Sen, Debarati S (20 June 2021). "#WorldMusicDay Ikka: Bollywood should try new things in music". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 August 2022.