Yo Yo Honey Singh, whose real name is Hirdesh Singh, is an Indian singer, rapper, lyricist, music producer, composer and actor. He became one of the most influential names in Indian popular music through his distinctive combination of Punjabi music, bhangra, hip-hop, rap, pop and electronic sounds. He played an important role in bringing desi hip-hop and Punjabi rap into the mainstream Indian music industry.
Honey Singh began his professional music career in the early 2000s as a hip-hop music producer and session artist. He initially worked within the underground music scene before gaining wider recognition through his Punjabi music and independent releases. His debut studio album International Villager, released in 2011, became a major milestone in his career.
He later became highly popular in Bollywood with songs such as “Angreji Beat,” “Dope Shope,” “Brown Rang,” “High Heels,” “Lungi Dance,” “Party On My Mind,” “Blue Eyes,” “Love Dose,” “Dheere Dheere” and “Dil Chori.” His music became particularly popular among younger audiences and helped establish rap and Punjabi-influenced commercial music as a major part of mainstream Indian entertainment.Hirdesh Singh was born on 15 March 1983. Sources identify his early roots with Delhi and a family originally from Hoshiarpur, Punjab. He studied at Guru Nanak Public School, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi, and later studied music and sound engineering at the Trinity School in London.
From a young age, Honey Singh developed an interest in music. He learned to play the tabla and was also involved in singing devotional music. His exposure to Punjabi folk music and later to hip-hop, rap and Western music influenced the sound that became associated with his career.
His early career involved music production and work as a recording and session artist. He eventually became known for independent Punjabi songs and albums, with International Villager (2011) becoming a major breakthrough. The album featured popular tracks such as “Dope Shope” and helped take his music to a much larger audience.
Honey Singh subsequently became a major name in Bollywood music. His songs appeared in numerous successful Hindi films, including Cocktail, Chennai Express, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Kick, Boss, Yaariyan, Ragini MMS 2, Khiladi 786 and Welcome Back. He has also contributed as a composer, lyricist and music producer.
In addition to music, Honey Singh has acted in films. His acting credits include Mirza – The Untold Story (2012), Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 (2013), The Xpose (2014) and Zorawar (2016). He also served as a judge on the television reality show India's Raw Star.
After a period away from the spotlight, Honey Singh returned to music with new projects and albums. His later work includes Honey 3.0 and Glory, along with successful songs such as “Millionaire,” “Laal Pari” and other contemporary releases. His official website describes him as a music producer, singer, rapper and actor and highlights his continuing global reach. Birth Date: 15 March 1983 Birth Place: Delhi, India Real Name: Hirdesh Singh Profession: Singer, Rapper, Lyricist, Music Producer, Music Composer and Actor Years Active: 2003–Present Genres: Hip-Hop, Bhangra, Pop, Rap, R&B, Bollywood Music Death Date: Not applicable — Yo Yo Honey Singh is alive.