One of the most sought after South Asian recording artists and standout stars of 2021, The PropheC, took to this social media today to announce his debut India multi-city tour that he will headlining this summer from the 10th to the 28th of March 2022.
Brought to the country exclusively by Megahertz Events, the tour, which brings the artists’ fusion of hip-hop, pop and Punjabi to an intimate setting, will kick off in New Delhi and will travel to major cities such as Mumbai, Chandigarh, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Goa amongst others.
The PropheC who attributes his inspiration to notable figures such as A. R. Rahman, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Drake says, “I’m excited to be on the road once again and most importantly touring my motherland. Indian fans across the world have been my biggest cheerleaders and have helped South-Asian culture find its rightful spot on the world stage. I’ve been working hard to put together a tour tailormade for my fans in India. I think it’s going to be a great experience for me. I can’t wait to see you all in person.”
Sahil Sharma, Founder, Megahertz Events says, “Within a short span of time, The PropheC’s musical legacy has earned a top spot within the South Asian diaspora across the world and we felt it was an opportune time to bring him to India this year as the world progresses into rebuild and renewal mode. As part of our 2022 touring calendar, we will be curating unique entertainment IP’s that will directly let fans engage with artists they love through a bespoke and intimate experiences. With safety being a top priority, all government-mandated protocols will be strictly followed throughout the tour.”
Touring in support of his recent releases which saw him embracing his signature emotive soundscapes, the forthcoming India-outing is expected to add a defining benchmark to his ever-evolving fanbase and myriad sonic abilities.
For the uninitiated, the South Asian young music prodigy has been championed by film actress and producer Priyanka Chopra in 2016 for ‘Vibe’ and in 2021 by former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli who endorsed ‘Solace’ as the perfect accompaniment for his fitness routines in quarantine.
The PropheC India Tour 2022 tour is being curated and presented by Megahertz Events, produced by WMS Online and powered by Paytm Insider.
Early bird tickets will go on sale starting today on https://insider.in/online. Ticket prices start INR 999 onwards.
Born Nealveer Chatha, the 29-year-old Calgary native, became The PropheC, an international music sensation, who has been the riding the desi hip hop wave since 2011. Chatha who describes his musical style as a hybrid of Indian music and urban hip-hop, which he refers to as “The Weeknd meets Bollywood,” is a second-generation Canadian who is classically trained and runs his own music production studio in Calgary. His immaculate ability to blend urban snares, soulful lyrics and desi culture has helped him deliver smashing sold-out performances across Canada, USA, India, UK, France, Norway and Germany.
Well-known amongst the South Asian diaspora across the world, he has attained a rockstar imprint particularly in northern India, with a catalogue of timeless hits such as ‘Kina Chir’, ‘Waja’, ‘Vibe’, ‘To The Stars’, ‘Solace’, ‘Tu Hi Ah’ and ‘Close’ under his belt, which has helped catapult him into a league reserved for just a select few.
Constantly pushing the boundaries for South Asian artists across the world, he has collaborated with artists such as Mickey Singh, Fateh, Ikka, UpsideDown, Bambi Bains, Deep C, Jus Reign, Haji Springer, Raxstar, Ziqboi and Sidhu Moose Wala that have propelled his reach and repertoire over the years.
The Mickey Mouse drum set he received at age five piqued the Indo-Canadian singer, songwriter and producer’s interest in the discipline of music. Although he began performing Indian classical, largely at the behest of his father, by the time he hit his teens, he decided that hip-hop was more his thing. At age sixteen, he hunkered down in his basement and recorded his first hit song, ‘Sohni’ in 2010, which received airplay on the BBC as ‘Track Of The Week’. As his career became the stuff of dreams, he was still studying business administration (marketing) at Mount Royal University.
In 2011, he released his debut 16-track album ‘Forever’, which became the top selling world album on iTunes Canada and hit the Top 10 charts in the UK. In 2012 he launched his production company and record label, PropheC Productions wherein he premiered his free-for-download mixtape: ‘The Dream Room’ in 2013, which was downloaded over 35,000 times in the first month of its release. His follow up in 2014 was his second 14-track album ‘Futureproof’ which earned his maiden Top 10 Hit on Billboard’s World Album charts. Having garnered a steadfast fanbase he subsequently released by his third 11-track album ‘The Lifestyle’ in 2016. His fourth 13-track studio album, ‘The Season’, which featured his father Daljit Chatha in a surprise guest role, quickly ascended to the #1 spot on the Indian charts as well hit the top of the world-music charts in the U.S., the U.K. and Norway in 2019. It entered the iTunes Canadian Album Chart at number 10, which put him just below artists such as Avril Lavigne and Ariana Grande, and ahead of Drake. However, it was 2021, which solidified his immersive sound with the release of his fifth 5-track studio album, ‘Solace’ which garnered the Top 5 position on the Official Asian Music Charts.
