Raised on Paisley Boulevard in Mississauga, Ontario, AR began his journey with early influences from Ludacris and freestyle battles in high school. He released his first mixtape, "Screwface," in 2019 which garnered over five million streams, setting the stage for his breakthrough mixtape, "Timeless", in 2019 which received high praise from Toronto Now, XXL and more. In 2019 he solidified his presence in the Punjabi music scene following extensive touring with mentor Sidhu Moose Wala. Collaborations with AP Dhillon on "Takeover" and with Sidhu Moose Wala on "Love Sick" & "Drippy” showcased his global reach.

He recently signed with Warner Music Canada & Warner Music India as he shifts into high gear. With 100 million streams across DSP’s and 25 million YouTube views, AR Paisley's versatility and global influence make him a trailblazer in the Punjabi music scene and solidify his status as a dynamic force in the industry.

Their undeniable loyalty and support have translated into impressive numbers and engagement, in addition to his popular merchandise line which has done outstanding sales surpassing thousands of units, and selling out every drop.

He actively combats the underrepresentation of South Asians in hip-hop. He has been featured on the cover of Spotify's "Northern Bars" playlist which celebrates the best of Canadian hip-hop. His single, "Drippy" with the late Punjabi legend Sidhu Moose Wala reached #9 on Billboard's prestigious Hot 100 chart in 2023.

During Canadian Music Week, AR Paisley garnered accolades as he clinched the Rap/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year award, presented by SiriusXM and Jim Beans at the Indie Awards. Commanding the stage at HISTORY for the ceremony, Paisley not only accepted the honour but also delivered a captivating performance. His meteoric rise was further validated when CBC dubbed him the "Artist to Watch" for 2023. Adding to his growing acclaim, CBC Music featured Paisley on their live series "The Intro," where he mesmerized audiences with a live performance and engaged in a candid interview, delving into his upbringing and sharing insights into his future aspirations.

Following his first release of 2023, AR Paisley collaborated with Amazon Music/Alexa to promote his single “Only You”. Last year, he partnered with Roots for their influencer sponsorship campaign which was launched across Canada. Later that year he was chosen to be the official ambassador for Moose Knuckles. Additionally, Paisley partnered with Kappa to help curate their soundtrack a campaign which featured his song. AR Paisley also did a giveaway collaboration with Wingstop Canada for his first Toronto show which sold out.