Karan Aujla and Ikky are contemporary artists associated with the Punjabi music scene; Karan Aujla is a singer and songwriter from Punjab, India, known for Punjabi-language rap and pop, while Ikky is a Canadian record producer and DJ of Punjabi descent active in producing and collaborating on Punjabi and Punjabi-influenced urban tracks. Both rose to prominence during the late 2010s and 2020s, contributing to the blend of traditional Punjabi musical elements with modern hip-hop, pop and electronic production. Their work typically features rhythmic, beat-driven arrangements, melodic hooks and Punjabi lyrical themes, and they frequently collaborate with other vocalists and producers within the Punjabi and global South Asian music industry.