Two names dominate Punjabi lyrical rap and songwriting in 2025: Karan Aujla and the late Sidhu Moose Wala. Both artists have shaped modern Punjabi music with poetic aggression, emotional expression, and unmatched penmanship. But who stands taller today in lyrics, influence, and impact? Let’s break it down.
Career Summary
Artist
Active Years
First Breakthrough
Total Songs Released
Sidhu Moose Wala
2017 – 2022 (Posthumous Releases till 2025)
“So High” (2017)
80+
Karan Aujla
2016 – Present
“Property of Punjab” (2016)
100+
Lyrics Style Comparison
Aspect
Sidhu Moose Wala
Karan Aujla
Genre
Gangsta Rap, Political Hip-Hop, Emotional
Romantic, Swagger Rap, Emotional
Signature Element
Real-life issues, aggression, boldness
Metaphors, melody, swag-rich verses
Popular Lyric Lines
“295 da kanoon ae jithe sach di saza ae”
“Bachpan to hi goli da shauk ae”
Top Lyrical Hits (Fan Favorites)
Sidhu Moose Wala:
“295”
“The Last Ride”
“SYL”
“Dear Mama”
“So High”
Karan Aujla:
“Yaarian Ch Fikk”
“Chitta Kurta”
“Jee Ni Lagda”
“Softly”
“52 Bars”
YouTube Streaming Comparison (June 2025)
Artist
Total YouTube Views
Most Viewed Song
Views (M)
Sidhu Moose Wala
6.2 Billion
So High
740M
Karan Aujla
3.8 Billion
Chu Gon Do
500M
Spotify Monthly Listeners (June 2025)
Artist
Monthly Listeners (M)
Sidhu Moose Wala
12.8M
Karan Aujla
8.7M
Global Chart Presence
Artist
UK Asian Chart
Canada Hot 100
Billboard Global
Sidhu Moose Wala
Yes (Multiple)
Yes
Yes (Drippy ft)
Karan Aujla
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fanbase and Social Media (2025)
Metric
Sidhu Moose Wala
Karan Aujla
Instagram Followers
13.2M (Posthumous)
5.1M
YouTube Subscribers
17M
7.5M
Fan Pages/Tributes
10,000+
5,000+
Awards and Recognitions
Sidhu Moose Wala: Dada Saheb Phalke Youth Icon (Posthumous), YouTube Global Trending Artist 2022
Karan Aujla: Brit Asia Music Awards, Punjabi Music Awards 2023, Spotify Top Artist 2024
Industry Collaborations
Artist
Key Collaborators
Sidhu Moose Wala
Steel Banglez, Burna Boy, Divine, Bohemia
Karan Aujla
Ikky, Diljit Dosanjh, Badshah, Avvy Sra
Conclusion
While Karan Aujla continues to evolve with every release, Sidhu Moose Wala’s lyrical legacy remains untouchable. His songs still top charts posthumously. The Moose Wala vs. Aujla debate will live on, but when it comes to lyrics with depth, power, and social commentary—Sidhu Moose Wala still leads.
Stay tuned for a follow-up post comparing Diljit Dosanjh vs AP Dhillon, or Top Female Lyricists of Punjab.
