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Yogesh Rai (Yogi)

Yogesh Rai, known professionally as Yogi, is a New Zealand–based Punjabi-language musician originally from Punjab, India. He is part of Aotearoa's growing Punjabi music scene, which blends elements of hip hop, bhangra, reggae, and traditional Punjabi music.

Early life and career

Rai migrated to New Zealand around 2012. Before beginning his music career, he worked as a courier driver. He began recording music after being invited to a recording session following a delivery.

Music and influence

Yogi is known for his Punjabi-language songs and for representing the bicultural identity of young Punjabi New Zealanders. He is associated with the NZ-based label Big Shot Vibes, which helped launch his music career.

Notable songs

"Billiyian Akhiyan" – himself-produced single funded by NZ On Air in 2025.
"Zero to 100" – Punjabi - HipHop released through Big Shot Vibes.
"No Chance" – upbeat bhangra/hip-hop fusion hit favored at NZ house parties released through Big Shot Vibes.
"Tera Veham" – upbeat Punjabi - Hip hop track released through Big Shot Vibes.
"Black" – catchy Punjabi rap
"Rounds" - His first release by Big Shot Vibes

Spotify profile

Yogi is active on Spotify, where fans can stream his work:

Yogi on Spotify

Recognition

In May 2025, Yogi received a grant of NZ$11,000 from NZ On Air through its New Music Pan‑Asian initiative to produce his Punjabi-language single "Billiyian Akhiyan".^[1]

He was featured in a 11th July 2025 RNZ article highlighting New Zealand’s Punjabi music scene.^[2]

External links

References

^ "Funding decisions: New Music Pan-Asian, May 2025". NZ On Air. May 2025. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
^ "Loud and proud: Inside NZ's infectious Punjabi music scene". RNZ. 30 June 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[1] "Funding decisions: New Music Pan-Asian, May 2025". NZ On Air. May 2025. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[2] "Loud and proud: Inside NZ's infectious Punjabi music scene". RNZ. 30 June 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

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Yogesh Rai (Yogi)