Jassie Gill funded his debut album by washing cars—it’s this kind of commitment to his art that means it’s no surprise he soon sound himself standing tall among a new wave of Punjabi musicians. He can be intense about romance and his homeland, no doubt, yet still be the suave, dependable party-starter. Since 2011, the singing (and acting) talent has delivered cuts marked by a pronounced blend of gentility—it occasionally leads to braggadocio—and sincerity in his steely delivery. It’s a blend of substance and undeniable bops that makes his music the perfect soundtrack for any age and occasion.