Singer, songwriter and actor Tarsem Jassar is well known for his skill with both ballads and bangers. By reuniting with producer Wazir Patar—who provided the West Coast-inspired beats for Jassar’s 2021 hit “Kingpin”—he delivers his most hip-hop-indebted release with the Defcon 1 EP. The beats go from hard to head-bopping as the Turbanator’s vocals and lyrical prowess shine through. As the name and number of the record’s title imply, he’s ripped and ready for battle in the Punjabi rap game.