Fateh Singh better known by his stage name Fateh Doe or
mononym
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Fateh is a
Toronto
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-based Canadian
rapper
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and
songwriter
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of Indian descent. His music career gained traction in 2012 when he began to work with
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
.
Early life and career
Fateh Singh was born on October 19, 1986, in
Bangkok
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, Thailand to Indian
Punjabi Sikh parents from
Jalandhar, Punjab
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, India. At the age of six his family moved to
Hayward, California, U.S. where he started listening to
hip hop music. He attended John Muir Elementary School as a child and afterwards
Hayward High School. Later his family relocated in
Toronto
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, Ontario, Canada. Fateh began rapping in Canada and changed his name to Young Fateh and then to Fateh. Subsequently, he then changed his name to Fateh Doe. He released three
mixtapes California State of Mind (2009), One Verse Curse (2010) and Mr Wall Street (2011). He also once tried to meet
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
at his
concert
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in a nightclub in
California
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so he could give him
CDs of his
mixtapes.
Fateh gained popularity when he was discovered by
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
in 2012 through Jephin Varghese. He was featured in many tracks with
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
. He also joined the band "Zoo Babies" and was featured in the debut album of the band.
Fateh was then approached by many other artists including
Amrinder Gill,
Jaz Dhami
Jaswinder Singh Dhami (born 1 March 1989), better known as Jaz Dhami, is a British-Indian playback singer, music composer, music producer, and performer.
Early life
Jaz Dhami is a native of Sandhra Sodhia in the Hoshiarpur district and is of Pu ...
, The PropheC and
Gippy Grewal
Rupinder Singh "Gippy" Grewal (born 2 January 1983), is an Indian actor, singer, film director and producer whose works span over Punjabi and Hindi film industry.
His single "Phulkari" was very successful in the Punjabi music industry. He made ...
. He has also sung the song "Lovely" from 2014
Bollywood
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film
Happy New Year. In August 2015, he released his debut solo single ‘Naiyo Jaan De’. He had also received four nominations ‘Breakthrough Act’, ‘Best North American Act’, and ‘Best Urban Asian Act’ at 2015
Brit Asia Music Awards. In 2016 he also released his debut album "Bring It Home". Fateh released his fourth album on October 23, 2020, under the name "Goes Without Saying". On January 27, 2022, Fateh released his fifth studio album “Hate That I Love You”.
Discography
Mixtapes
*California State of Mind (2009)
*One Verse Curse (2010)
*Mr. Wall Street (2011)
Albums
*Bring It Home
*To Whom It May Concern
*New Memories
*Goes Without Saying
*Hate That I Love You
Singles
*''Raazi'' - JioSaavn AO (2019)
* Proud To Be Desi - Khan Bhaini (feat. Fateh) (2020)
*''Saahan'' - Aman Sarang (feat.
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
Shortie & Fateh Doe)
*''Rendeh'' - Saini Surinder (feat.
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
Shortie & Fateh Doe)
*''Age 22'' - Navjeet Khalon (feat.
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
Shortie, Fateh Doe)
*''Mainu Single Rehna'' - Rajveer (feat.
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
& Fateh Doe)
*''We Just Wanna Party'' - Naywaan,
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
, Fateh Doe & DS
*''Pakka Sharabi'' - Rajveer (feat.
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
, Shortie, Fateh Doe)
*''Painkiller'' -
Miss Pooja
Gurinder Kaur Kainth, popularly known by her stage name Miss Pooja is an Indian singer and actress who primarily sings Punjabi songs in Bhangra, Pop and Folk genres.
Personal life
Miss Pooja was born to Inderpal Kainth and Saroj Devi, a fam ...
(feat.
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
& Fateh Doe)
*''Black Suit'' -
Preet Harpal
Harpal Singh commonly known as Preet Harpal is a Punjabi singer songwriter and actor from Punjab, India.
Career
Harpal made his debut with album ''Hasle Vairne Hasle'' in 1999. His second album ''Begane Taan Begane Hunde Ne'' makes vocals of ...
(feat.
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
& Fateh Doe)
*''Lovely Ho Gai aa'' -
Kanika Kapoor
Kanika Kapoor (born 21 August 1978) is an Indian singer. She was born and raised in Lucknow. In 2012, she relocated to Mumbai to become a singer. Kapoor's first song "Jugni Ji" (2012) was for a music videowhich became a commercial success. In 2 ...
(feat. Fateh Doe)
*''Inch'' - Zora Randawa (feat.
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
& Fateh Doe)
*''Pendu -''
Amrinder Gill (feat. Fateh Doe)
*''Beparwaiyan Refix'' -
Jaz Dhami
Jaswinder Singh Dhami (born 1 March 1989), better known as Jaz Dhami, is a British-Indian playback singer, music composer, music producer, and performer.
Early life
Jaz Dhami is a native of Sandhra Sodhia in the Hoshiarpur district and is of Pu ...
(feat.
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
& Fateh Doe)
*''Black Til'' Girik Aman,
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
, Fateh Doe)
*''Show Match'' - Dilpreet Dhillon (feat. Desi Crew and Fateh Doe)
*''Etwaar'' -
Jazzy B
Jaswinder Singh Bains (born 1 April 1975), better known by his stage name Jazzy B is an Indo-Canadian Punjabi singer and songwriter.
Early life and career
Jazzy B was born in Nawanshahr, Punjab, India. When he was five years old, his family m ...
(feat:
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
& Fateh Doe)
*''Shades Of Black'' - Gagan Kokri (feat: Heartbeat & Fateh Doe)
*''Network'' - Gav Masti (Feat.
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
& Fateh Doe)
*''Naiyo Jaan De'' - (Fateh Doe)
*''Pagal'' (Feat. Jus Reign)
*''Panga'' Remix (My Way) (Feat. Jus Reign)
*''22Da'' - Zora Randhawa (feat: Jay-K & Fateh Doe)
*''Dar Lagda'' - Raju Dinehwala (feat:
Dr Zeus
Baljit Singh Padam (Punjabi: ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪਦਮ), better known by his stage name Dr. Zeus, is a British-Indian music composer, singer and music producer. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was voted the b ...
& Fateh Doe)
*''Body"' - Mickey Singh (feat: Fateh Doe)
*''Chete Karda 2"' - Resham Singh Anmol (feat: Fateh Doe)
*Nain
Pav Dharia
*Bamb Gaana -
Jazzy B
Jaswinder Singh Bains (born 1 April 1975), better known by his stage name Jazzy B is an Indo-Canadian Punjabi singer and songwriter.
Early life and career
Jazzy B was born in Nawanshahr, Punjab, India. When he was five years old, his family m ...
See also
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List of Canadian musicians
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*347aidan - rapper
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* Lee Aaron – jazz and rock singer-songwriter, also known as "Metal Queen"
*Abdominal – hi ...
*
List of Indo-Canadians
*
List of people from California
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References
External links
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Living people
Canadian male singer-songwriters
Canadian singer-songwriters
Canadian male rappers
Canadian people of Indian descent
Musicians from Bangkok
1986 births
21st-century Thai musicians
21st-century Canadian rappers
Canadian people of Punjabi descent
Punjabi singers
21st-century Canadian male musicians
Rappers from Toronto