Introduction
Sokhey is an Indian Punjabi singer, songwriter, lyricist, composer, and music producer from Talwara Township, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India. Born on 3 September 1997, he is the founder of Sokhey Studio — his independent record label and music production house based in the Mohali and Chandigarh region of Punjab. Sokhey writes, performs, composes, produces, mixes, and masters all of his original music independently.
As of 2025–2026, Sokhey has accumulated over 87,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and maintains an Official Artist Channel on YouTube (@Sokhey-Official), verified with the music note badge — a recognition awarded to established recording artists by the platform. His discography spans solo releases, collaborative singles, and a debut EP, establishing him as a distinctive and prolific voice in contemporary independent Punjabi music.
Early Life & Origin
Sokhey was born on 3 September 1997 in Talwara Township, a town in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, situated in the Puadh sub-region of the Shivalik foothills. This origin — the eastern rural belt of Punjab — is central to his artistic identity. His 2025 track "Puadh Block" (featuring Shera) is a direct homage to this geography.
A self-taught musician, Sokhey developed his skills as a vocalist, songwriter, and producer through independent study and hands-on recording. He taught himself music production and audio engineering, eventually building enough expertise to record, produce, mix, and master his own releases without outside assistance — giving him complete creative control over every aspect of his music.
He later relocated to the Mohali and Chandigarh region — the creative and commercial hub of the Punjabi music industry — where he founded Sokhey Studio as his operational base.
Musical Style & Influences
Sokhey's music is defined by a distinctive genre fusion: traditional Punjabi vocal melodies and lyrical storytelling set against production frameworks drawn from contemporary R&B, synthwave, and pop-rock. Where most Punjabi pop follows established sonic templates, Sokhey imports production textures from global genres — shimmering synthesiser pads, sub-bass R&B grooves, guitar-driven mid-sections — while keeping Punjabi language and vocal expression at the centre.
Thematically, Sokhey gravitates towards emotional storytelling in the sad romantic pop tradition. Songs like Laare, Lifeless, Adhure Geet, Yakeen, and Need You explore heartbreak, grief, nostalgia, and emotional numbness with a lyrical precision that distinguishes him from more surface-level commercial Punjabi pop. The "Despair" EP title itself signals this commitment to emotional depth over commercial safety.
At the same time, Sokhey demonstrates significant versatility — from the high-energy pop-rock of Grenade Jatt to the regional pride of Puadh Block, the cinematic English-Punjabi fusion of Smokeshow on the Beach, and the collaborative multi-artist energy of Sahibzaade and Akkad Bakkad. This range across emotional registers and sonic styles is a defining characteristic of his output as both artist and producer.
Career & Discography
Sokhey began his recording career in 2022, self-releasing music through Sokhey Studio — the label he founded as both a creative entity and an operational infrastructure for independent music distribution. His early releases established the emotional Punjabi pop style that would become his signature, with 2024 single "Teriyaan Gallan" marking an early milestone in his growing audience.
The central achievement of his career to date is the 2025 debut EP "Despair" — a four-track project released under Sokhey Studio. The EP comprises: Laare (Track 1), Lifeless (Track 2), Fond Memories featuring Babbal Saggu (Track 3), and Adhure Geet (Track 4). All four tracks were written, composed, and produced entirely by Sokhey, with Fond Memories featuring a guest vocal contribution from acclaimed Punjabi artist Babbal Saggu.
Following the EP, 2025 saw an extraordinary volume of releases: solo singles (Chann Mahi on 15 June 2025, With You, Need You / Need You Acoustic, 10 Shots, Brown Eyes, Charisma, Yakeen, Smokeshow on the Beach) alongside high-profile collaborations including Sahibzaade (with Babbal Saggu, Gurjit Bawa, Paaras), Your Eyes (with Babbal Saggu, Paaras), Akkad Bakkad (with Simmi Virk, Vinder Nathu Majra), and Grenade Jatt (feat. Yee). His 2026 releases include Tasveer (with Babbal Saggu), Rich Flow (with Raahi Rana, Shera), Begaane 2 (with G Noor, Vinder Nathu Majra), and Meeh / Reckless (with Raahi Rana).
Sokhey's most frequent collaborators include Babbal Saggu, Raahi Rana, Paaras, Vinder Nathu Majra, Shera, G Noor, Gurjit Bawa, Yee, and Simmi Virk — a network that positions Sokhey at the intersection of established and emerging Punjabi talent.
Sokhey Studio
Sokhey Studio is the independent record label, music production company, and recording studio founded and operated by Sokhey in the Mohali / Chandigarh region of Punjab. It serves as the creative and commercial infrastructure behind all of Sokhey's releases as an artist, and as a professional production facility for other artists.
As a production house, Sokhey Studio provides full-service music production — composing beats, recording vocals, mixing, and mastering — for a wide range of Punjabi artists. Sokhey personally handles production, audio engineering, mixing, and mastering for these projects, making Sokhey Studio a genuine one-stop production facility.
The studio's production catalog — distinct from Sokhey's own artist discography — is available to view on the Productions page.
Sokhey the Producer
Beyond his solo artist releases, Sokhey operates as a full-service music producer at Sokhey Studio. He has produced, mixed, and mastered records for numerous Punjabi artists, helping shape the sound of the next generation of independent Punjabi music. His production catalog spans pop, R&B, hip-hop, and traditional Punjabi styles — distinct from his own artist discography.
Artists for whom Sokhey has served as producer include Babbal Saggu, Raahi Rana, Paaras, Vinder Nathu Majra, Shera, G Noor, Gurjit Bawa, Simmi Virk, and others. View the full production catalog on the Productions page.
Recognition & Reach
Sokhey has accumulated over 87,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and holds an Official Artist Channel (OAC) on YouTube (@Sokhey-Official, Channel ID: UCbsX9cDivKvVAGw1RsDjweQ) — verified with the music note badge indicating recognised artist status on the platform.
His music is available across all major streaming platforms including Spotify (Artist ID: 4laP09HfJ6zF5LCriwUZCJ), Apple Music and Shazam (Artist ID: 1619459901), YouTube Music, JioSaavn, and Gaana. His presence is also verified on Wikidata (Q139881514), the structured knowledge base used by Google to build Knowledge Panels.
On Instagram (@sokheyofficial), Sokhey maintains a community of 2,600+ followers, using the platform primarily for release announcements and behind-the-scenes content.
