Punjabi artist Mankirt Aulakh always delivers heart. Whether in his attitude-driven tunes or his slower romantic numbers, there’s invariably plenty of passion coursing through the music and lyrics. And indeed, the Haryana-born, Mohali-based singer and songwriter’s heart pumps throughout Mankirt Aulakh Vol. 1. Highlights include “Doctory”—which takes a woman’s focused perspective to compare with a man’s carefree vibe—and “Khauf”, which centres on a confident, authoritative persona. The charming collab with Starboy X and Prem Lata, “Kya Baat”, closes the EP on a sweet note.