Karan Aujla, born Jaskaran Singh Aujla on January 18, 1997, in Ghurala, Punjab, is a prominent Indian Canadian singer, rapper, and songwriter known for his impactful contributions to Punjabi music. After moving to Canada in 2014, he began his career as a lyricist, writing for artists like Jazzy B and Diljit Dosanjh. His solo career took off in 2018 with the release of "Don't Worry," which marked his first major hit .

Aujla's debut album, Bacthafucup (2021), peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart and number 34 on the New Zealand Albums chart. His singles "Jhanjar," "Red Eyes," and "Kya Baat Aa" achieved top 10 positions on the UK Asian chart . In June 2024, Aujla made history by becoming the first Punjabi artist selected for Apple Music's Up Next program, a global initiative highlighting emerging talent . In December 2024, he was recognized as Spotify’s most-streamed Punjabi artist worldwide for the year . Aujla's song "Tauba Tauba," featured in the 2024 Hindi film Bad Newz, marked his Bollywood debut. The track topped the Billboard India and UK Asian charts .