The Making of a Global Anthem: Looking Back at Priyanka Chopra’s "In My City" (ft. will.i.am)
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Though Priyanka Chopra only released a handful of singles—including "Exotic" featuring Pitbull—"In My City" remains her signature song. It paved the way for other South Asian artists like Raja Kumari, Tesher, and even BTS’s V who have cited PC’s crossover moment as inspirational. Though Priyanka Chopra only released a handful of
"In My City" broke the ice for her in Western media. It introduced her to American audiences, established her brand outside of Bollywood, and paved the way for her history-making casting as Alex Parrish in ABC’s Quantico in 2015.
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra was already an undisputed queen of Bollywood. But she had a dream—one inspired by her father, Dr. Ashok Chopra, who had always wanted her to sing. "In My City" was her answer, a polished dance-pop track that marked her official entry into the international music scene. The song was not a small, independent project; it was a major production backed by heavyweight industry names.