Neal Chatha (born 8 September 1991), known by his stage name The PropheC, is an

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singer, songwriter, and record producer. His debut album, ''Forever'', was released in 2011, and contained one of his first hit single "Sohni". Since then, he has released four more studio albums: ''Futureproof'' (2014), ''The Lifestyle'' (2016), ''The Season'' (2019) and ''Solace'' (2021), and a mixtape titled ''The Dream Room'' (''2013)''. Chatha is the founder of his own record label,

Early life

The PropheC first started singing at age five and was classically trained soon after. By age of 16, he began producing his own beats and original songs in his basement. After writing his first official song, "Sohni", he decided he could turn his passion into a career. While pursuing his ambitions in music, he also completed his education, earning a degree from

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in business marketing.

Career

The PropheC attributes his inspiration to be from all varieties of music, notably figures from both the South Asian music industry such as

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, and Western music, particularly

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. Since the launch of his career, he has collaborated with artists such as

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, Ziqboi (rapper), Fateh,

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and Ikka. The PropheC has toured in Europe and North America. He has also performed in India.

Discography

Studio albums

*''Forever'' (2011) *''Futureproof'' (2014) *''The Lifestyle'' (2016) *''The Season'' (2019) *''Solace (2021)''

Film soundtrack

* ''

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'' (2023)

Mixtapes

*''The Dream Room'' (2013)

Singles

As Songwriter/Producer

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:PropheC Canadian people of Indian descent Canadian male singer-songwriters Canadian singer-songwriters Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Musicians from Calgary Punjabi-language lyricists