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Let’s clear something up: Desi isn’t a genre. It’s a cultural identity.
“Desi” is how South Asians across the diaspora refer to themselves and their culture. So when we say Desi music, we’re talking about the huge spectrum of South Asian sounds being created by artists from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and beyond – both at home and abroad.
And that’s the beauty of it. Whether it’s classic Bollywood, high-energy Bhangra, or Urban Desi bangers built for Western dance floors, the sounds are global.
For DJs, understanding this world opens up a powerful connection to multicultural crowds. South Asian music isn’t niche anymore – its packed dance floors in Toronto, London, NYC, and LA. And we’ve got the crates to prove it. 🔥
👉 Explore South Asian music on DJcity
Bollywood music goes way beyond the movies.
Yes, it’s the soundtrack to India’s mega film industry – but it’s also emotional love songs, catchy hooks, and full-blown dance anthems that dominate South Asian weddings, festivals, and clubs worldwide.
It’s high energy. It’s full of color. And if you’re DJing a cross-cultural crowd, it’s a must-have in your crate.
The best part? Bollywood tracks blend beautifully with global pop, EDM, and hip-hop, giving open-format DJs endless remix potential. 💥
🗂️ Tap into our Bollywood edits and remixes now on DJcity
Let’s talk Bhangra. Originating from Punjab, it started as folk music tied to harvest celebrations. But today, it’s global.
You hear it in wedding dance circles, club nights in Canada, and stadium anthems in the UK. The dhol drums hit hard, the vocals bring the vibe, and the energy is unmatched.
Closely related, Punjabi music has evolved into its own beast – mixing folk with Hip-Hop, pop, and club sounds. Artists like Diljit Dosanjh, Karan Aujla, AP Dhillon and Sidhu Moose Wala are pushing Punjabi music straight into the mainstream.
DJs: if your crowd is even slightly Desi, these tracks should already be in rotation.
🔊 Grab the latest Bhangra and Punjabi heat on DJcity
AP Dhillon – Deeozzz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Urban Desi isn’t new – but it’s still a relevant genre.
Think Jay Sean, Raghav, Rishi Rich: South Asian artists raised in the West, blending R&B, Hip-Hop, and pop with Desi melodies. This genre came out of the UK in the early 2000s, and it still goes off.
Fast-forward to today, Urban Desi has evolved into Desi Pop and you’ll hear those same vibes in tracks by Ezu, Mickey Singh, and Tesher – flipping the sound for TikTok and the global charts.
If you’re building a South Asian crossover set, Desi Pop gives you that sweet spot between familiarity and flavor.
🎧 Start with our Desi Pop starter pack on DJcity
Tesher – Neha.sharma.mjj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
If you haven’t heard of Indo House yet, you will soon.
Born out of NYC and led by the Indo Warehouse collective, this sound blends South Asian instruments and textures with deep house and progressive club grooves. It’s moody, hypnotic, and undeniably vibey.
DJs like Skrillex are already on board. So are late-night sets in Berlin, Brooklyn, and Goa.
This is Desi at its most future-facing – where tabla meets 4-on-the-floor, and South Asian vocals float over minimal basslines.
💿 We’re dropping Indo House essentials weekly – get in early
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