I’m beyond thrilled and honored to share my Billboard cover story! Thank you
@hannahkarp ,
@jasonlipshutz , and the entire Billboard team! Hannah and I first met last year through
@bingchen at our Diwali party (
@allthatglitters ), and she immediately connected with my vision and mission. She’s been a true champion for our community ever since and I’m here for it!
This is such a full-circle moment for me — “unfinished business” that began 15 years ago with my friend/mentor
@jimmyiovine . who believed in creating space for South Asian artists within mainstream pop culture. Today, I’m grateful to
@rkyncl CEO Warner Music for giving this another life, and Tom Corson, and
@bayshuck for take on this mission and giving us a home at
@warnerrecords .
Why 5 Junction? My roots are in Punjab — land of five rivers. Since “Five Rivers” was taken! So I chose Junction — a place where different journeys meet. Just like me.
This wouldn’t have happened without
@rkyncl @aps981 , who got this vision from day one! Thx
@cecikurtman — for having my back! And
@jurgengrebner , honored to have you as my GM —
@ranjbath WMG canada here we go again! Finally, huge love to my amazing cover stars
@norafatehi and
@ifeelking — longtime fan of your music and your hearts. The best is yet to come. Jai Ho!
#5Junction #Billboard #NewBeginnings
Photographer: Harsh Jani
@harshjanii
Styling: Kristina Askerova
@krisyasker
Wearing
@Versace
Hair:
@akeemhair
Glam: Shayli Nayak
@shaylinayak
Writer: Jason Lipshutz
@jasonlipshutz